- suv 157,326
- 316 below average
- 6,039 fair
- Hastings, NE
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- 316 below average suv 157,326 gasoline black automatic
2002 cadillac escalade review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Big luxury, big size, big style. introductioncadillac escalade is all-new for 2002. This full-size luxury suv makes a strong statement with sharp, chiseled styling. Built on gm's newest truck platform, the escalade is available with a high-performance 6. 0-liter v8, all-wheel drive, and gm's latest technology. With special high-compression aluminum heads on the iron block, this engine produces 345 horsepower and 380 foot-pounds of torque. To handle all that power, it's connected to a heavy-duty version of the same automatic transmission (4l60-hd). cadillac is gm's technology leader and the escalade comes loaded with the latest. All cadillacs come standard with the onstar communications system and the escalade's system includes personal calling, which allows drivers to make hands-free, voice-activated personal calls, and virtual advisor, which provides headlines, scores, weather, and personalized stock quotes. the list of standard equipment is as long as the escalade itself (okay, not quite 199 inches). Cadillac says the escalade is 'the first cadillac to reflect the division's fusion of art and science philosophy by blending forward-thinking technology with an expressive new design.' one thing's for sure. Cadillac is not backing away from the future. The escalade definitely has presence, looking far more modern than the gmc yukon denali. (cadillac escalade rides on the same platform as the gmc yukon and chevrolet tahoe.) surprisingly, though, the new styling has been accepted in stride, without making waves. the front end is massive and looks it, with its big satin-nickel plastic grille and vertical halogen headlight clusters that measure 16 by 12 inches. Cadillac's new wreath and crest insignia, designed to symbolize a new cadillac for the new millennium, is used on the grille and liftgate, conspicuously made of plastic. Chrome trim is used on the nameplate, running boards and roof rack. The cladding on the bottom halves of the doors might also be described as sharp and chiseled, though never finely so. Big 17-inch forged alloy wheels have a big round center with seven short wide spokes, and carry p265/70r17 goodyear wrangler hp tires. The signature wheels are attractive, but are less dynamic than the rest of the styling. the exterior door handles are easy to grab. The 10-way power driver's seat comes with a memory feature. Buttons for the seat heaters are conveniently located here as well. a big center console serves as a front armrest and opens in a couple of different ways to reveal storage areas. Two power outlets, two large cupholders, cd rack and coinholder are all in there. The dashboard is squarish, like a big flat tray. A leather-wrapped handgrip runs across the top of the dash on the passenger side with big stitching that faces out. the instruments are stylish and look sort of retro high-tech, with zebrano wood trim. With all three rows of seats in place, the escalade can, in theory, accommodate eight people, but they won't be terribly comfortable. Nor will they be able to bring along much more than a briefcase; with the third row in place there's only a foot of storage in the back. Fortunately, removing the third row is easy; each of the two third-row seats weighs 40 pounds. With the third row removed and the middle seat down, there's 108. 2 cubic feet of cargo space. the second row of seats comes with all the conveniences, starting with seat heaters, climate control, audio system controls, map lights, and adjustable vents. The center seatback folds down to reveal a virtual fold-down table. Lift the vinyl top and there's a black felt compartment with little round recesses designed for the headphones. There are no pockets in the doors, but there are pockets in the front seatbacks. Big hanging loops make climbing in and out easier. the third row is a pair of seats split 50/50. Getting in and out of the third row is awkward. Leather-soled dress shoes slip on the trim when squeezing by the second row. Still, it feels cramped back there. At least it's not stuffy; there's an a/c outlet on each side on the ceiling, and the left side has its own private glovebox with only a few fuses stored in there. Both sides have deep cupholders built into the wheel wells. Three seatbelts are used, something not found on many suvs, and child-seat tethers are in place. driving impressionthe 345-horsepower 6. 0-liter vortec engine that comes on the awd escalade delivers good throttle response, making it easy to control speed when tooling around town. Punch it and the vortec's 380 foot-pounds of torque provide terrific passing on two-lane roads. It's one of the quickest suvs on the road, nearly 1. 5 seconds (which is a lot) quicker than a lincoln navigator. Still, with 5800 pounds to motivate, it's not that quick off the line by sports car standards, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8. 5 seconds. But it didn't seem programmed to take advantage of the humongous torque. Its features include something called passive shift stabilization, which delays upshifts, and cadillac claims it does not induce downshifts. Press a button on the end of the shift stalk and the tow mode reduces hunting among gears by delaying upshifts and downshifts. The shifting is also harder and more abrupt. This reduces heat buildup in the transmission when towing reducing wear. the computer-controlled all-wheel-drive system directs engine power where it's needed and compensates whenever and wherever wheel spin occurs. In dry conditions, the front wheels get 38 percent of the driving torque, and the rear wheels get 62 percent; as any wheel slips, torque is transferred away, until it can be restored to regain that 38/62 optimum split. This increases stability and performance in slippery conditions. the computer-controlled self-leveling suspension with extra large high-tech bilstein sho. Climate Control✔ Tachometer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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