Cadillac Escalade News.

For years, Cadillac has led the luxury SUV class with its classy and sport Escalade. Over the last decade, the vehicle has been on the cutting edge in its class, setting trends for on-road performance and outpacing the competition with interior amenities. In 2011, it appears that Cadillac has truly swung for the fences, hoping to blow away not only the in-class competition, but also its previous versions of the Escalade. The new entry has a higher price tag than usual, but it comes with much more for those people who are truly interested in the epitome of luxury on the road.
Specifications. For years, the Escalade has been clocking in at just north of $60,000, but 2011 has brought about a a nearly 33% bump. MSRP for the 2011 edition sits at $82,290, making it one of the most expensive luxury SUVs on the market. The engine is a characteristically large and powerful 6.2 liter V8, providing 403 horsepower and 417 ft/lbs of torque. A fuel-injected system equipped with a 26-gallon tank, the 2011 Escalade gets 20 miles per gallon on the highway and 14 around town. It comes equipped with an all-wheel drive system, an automatic transmission, and the ability to reach 60 MPH is just over 7 seconds.
Pricing: base model should start at around $82,300 MSRP
Fuel economy: current fuel economy car ratings of 14/20 mpg city/highway is expected to remain the same
Engine: 6.2-liter, 403-horsepower V8
Acceleration: with all-wheel drive, the 0-60 time of the Escalade is just over 7 seconds
Car safety features: current safety equipment will carry over for 2011
Architecture: the 2011 Escalade is based on a new Lambda frame
Warranty: ten-year/100,000-mile transferable powertrain warranty likely
Exterior Features.Image by Michi1308 via Flickr
The Escalade is currently in its third generation and has progressively further distinguished itself from its cheaper GM relatives, such as the Yukon and Tahoe. Standard exterior equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, remote start, and a power liftgate. Popular options, such as the chrome 22-inch wheels and sunroof, will most likely remain for the 2011 model year.