The Cadillac Escalade: Versatile, Commanding, and Ideal for Family Driving Needs in Illinois
The Cadillac Escalade stands out from the full-size luxury SUV world as a true icon. With incredible design and uncompromised power, the Escalade is a flagship vehicle that stands out. At Ettleson Cadillac in Hodgkins, IL, we have an impressive array of Cadillac Escalade models available. We are proud to present this overview of the current model Escalade.
Model Overview
The new Escalade is a full-size, luxury SUV that offers three rows of seating and allows for up to eight occupants. The Escalade is available in four trim levels -- Escalade, Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Platinum. Highlights of the Escalade include an impressive amount of cargo space with up to 94.20 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Escalade also provides a max trailing capability of 8,300 pounds in two-wheel-drive configuration and 8,100 pounds in its all-weather capable four-wheel-drive configuration.
The Escalade offers a large number of standard features on the base model including magnetic ride control, a rearview camera, a surround vision camera system, a split, power-folding third-row bench seat for greater people-ferrying versatility around Chicago and Naperville. Further features include a 4-G Wi-Fi system, Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound 16-speaker audio system, a hands-free power liftgate, heated & cool front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Overall, the Escalade offers many luxury features as standard.
Design
The Cadillac Escalade has long been known as one of the most impressive and distinctive looking full-size luxury SUVs. The Escalade announces itself with a bold and iconic front grille featuring the Cadillac crest at its center. The Escalade sits on 20-inch all-wheel-tires with 20-inch dual seven-spoke alloy wheels with a chrome finish. The vehicle features bold body-color side mirrors and body-color door handles. At the rear of the Escalade, you will discover a vertical designed LED taillight assembly and chrome exhaust tips.
Step inside the Escalade, and you are welcomed into a spacious cabin that simply has no peer. The Escalade features three comfortable rows of seating with an ample amount of headroom, shoulder room, and legroom. Leather seating surfaces are standard with impressive wood trim on the dash and the door handles. The Escalade can also be equipped with special accents and trims to make the Cadillac SUV truly one-of-a-kind.
Performance
On the performance front, the Escalade offers a powerful 6.2 liter V8 engine that offers up to 420 horsepower and up to 460 pound-feet of torque. This V8 engine allows the Escalade to accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.0 seconds. This powertrain is paired with an excellent 10-speed automatic transmission. The Escalade is also equipped with standard DuraLife® brake rotors and 17-inch VAC power brakes.
Safety
The Escalade also leads when it comes to safety with the most advanced equipment that Cadillac has to offer. Standard safety equipment on the Escalade includes seven airbags, automatic parking assist, front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag, hill start assists, rear child security door locks, StabiliTrak - electronic stability control system with traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
In addition to these many standard safety features, the Escalade also comes standard with OnStar® & Cadillac Connected Services. These suites of connectivity features add an extra level of driver safety and security on the road. With OnStar®, you can contact a representative to provide roadside assistance 24 hours a day, receive an automatic crash response, crisis assistance, emergency services, turn-by-turn navigation and more. Note that an OnStar® plan is required for activation for some services. Also standard on the Escalade is Cadillac Connected Services. With this service, you will have access to a number of tools that will allow you to improve your driving behavior, maintain your overall vehicle's health and link our digital life to your vehicle.
Test Drive the Cadillac Escalade Today
See what the Escalade can offer with a test drive at our Cadillac dealership near Lombard and Westmont, IL today. Our dedicated Cadillac sales team looks forward to offering you a top purchasing experience and our financing staff are at the ready to ensure you secure the model that meets your standards of quality at an affordable rate. Don't wait -- our Escalade inventory will move quickly.