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The latest generation of Cadillac Escalade was introduced in 2007. As with predecessors, the base for the car was the same platform as the Chevrolet Tahoe and for GMC Yukon - GMT900 Platform.

Exterior Cadillac Escalade resolved in typical American style, distinguished by direct chopped forms, huge false radiator grille, immodest size emblem logo Cadillac. This model reflects the new design vision of «art and science», according to which the car was though subtle, but still have a place to be minor aristocratic tone. Some restraint is shown in the front optics and a slightly altered form the front end geometry. And the rest - pure body pick-up, with a "sticky" roof over the cargo area. Size of the car is impressive. Its length is 5052 mm, width 2004 mm, height 1884 mm, wheelbase 2946 mm. Since the modern market inevitably requires constant updates and the current eco-fashion values ​​all in 2010, Cadillac has prepared for his coming up with the times fans updated as a hybrid version based on the latest Cadillac Escalade.

Inside, Cadillac Escalade - the kingdom of the American spirit, displaying traditional local mentality, lower quality requirements. European consumer is hard to imagine a car worth more than 100,000 y. is the inner end of the ergonomics XX-th century, glaring wooden painted surfaces that lack of naturalness, with the seats with more adjustments, but divanoobraznoy form without any hint of lateral support, with the skin and plastic panels that lack the softness . As befits a car of high cost, its salon equipment includes such necessary in this case, the system as 3-zone climate control with individual controls for driver and front passenger, "advanced" stereoakustiku 10-Tew-speaker Bose 5.1 Studio Surround Sound , parking sensors, rear-view camera - but for almost all of the sim. Again, it will be small for a car for the money.
Escalade Hybrid is provided for the presence of the 8-inch touch-screen navigation system that displays all the parameters of the hybrid system.

Cadillac Escalade interior designed for 7 passengers, but the third row of the adults will feel cramped. Trunk volume is 478 liters., If we add a third row of seats - 1707l. and second - 3084 l.

If we talk about the technical characteristics of the Cadillac Escalade - it is equipped with a giant 6.2-liter 8-cylinder gasoline engine Gen III Vortec VVT, issuing 409 liters. with. Even with its mass exceeding 2.5 tonnes it can accelerate to 100 km / h in less than 7 seconds, top speed is limited with 170 km / h For the transmission of engine power to the wheels meet the 6-speed automatic transmission.
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is equipped with a 6-liter 8-cylinder engine of the fourth generation with built-in, which changes the timing. It is complemented by two electric motors and a system of Two-Mode Hybrid (stepless variator EVT). The total capacity of the hybrid unit is 337 liters. a., which reduces fuel consumption by approximately 20%. During quiet rhythm of the hybrid engine can shut down three or four cylinders, which also has a positive effect on fuel economy. Using only electric traction, Escalade Hybrid is able to accelerate to 50 km / h. On electric batteries are warranted, which is 8 years or 160,000 kilometers.
Cadillac Escalade chassis consists of computer-controlled active suspension with automatic rigidity, front and rear disc brakes with ABS. By the way inhibits Cadillac Escalade as well as accelerating.

The standard coupe is on the 18-inch wheels, optionally possible to install 20 - and even 22-inch wheels. Through electronically controlled dampers Escalade rides on all types of coverage equally well. However, it is not recommended cornering at high speeds, as well as possible strong banks, up to overturning. When operating the Cadillac Escalade should always remember that this frame SUV, off-road qualities lacking due to a very long rear overhang and long "skirt" front and rear bumpers. For pure gasoline version manufacturer announced on fuel consumption in city mode at 18 liters, in fact, the figures are slightly more - up to 30 liters.

In the Russian market offers only all-wheel drive configuration, presented in two versions, Cadillac Escalade 6.2 Base and Cadillac Escalade 6.2 Top. In addition in 2011, offers Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (the price a little more expensive than usual.)
Price Cadillac Escalade in 2011 in Russia, 2.8 million-3 000 000. Price Cadillac Escalade hybrid version starts with 3.4 million rubles.