Cadillac Escalade 2010
This luxury SUV is hot selling in the market. The upgraded 2010 Escalade offers a better equipment, engine, and fuel consumption. The classic exterior is definitely a hit in the road. The new models are fully redesigned from its previous models.
Escalade is offered in four option packages- Base, Luxury, Premium, and Platinum. The base model has standard features fully equipped with sophistication. This includes alloy wheels 18 inches in rim, active suspension with shock absorbers, xenon headlights, auto dim driver’s mirror, power liftgate, fixed running board, sensors for rear parking, triple zone climate control, leather upholstery, heated power front seats that can adjusted 14 ways, heated second row seats, power pedals, remote engine start, auto dim rear view mirror, Bluetooth connectivity, OnStar system for emergency communication, navigation system, rear view camera, and a high performance Bose surround sound system. The second model, Luxury, is equipped with chrome alloy wheels 22 inches in rim, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, sunroof, and auto dim headlights. Interior equipment include front seats which are heated and ventilated, heated steering wheel, power release second row seats, and blind spot alert system. The third model, Platinum, offers the standard features of the first two models plus a power retractable running board, DVD entertainment in the back seat, and ceiling mount screen. The best model, Escalade, contains the standard equipment of the first three models added with LED headlights, cup holders that can be heated or cooled, and a dual DVD entertainment screen in the front seats.
Standard power for the Escalade has a horsepower of 403 with a 6.2 liter V8 engine. It has an automatic transmission with a speed of six that can be shifted to manual control. Rear drive and all wheel drive are offered in all models. Escalade’s new models are innovated with the latest technology, cylinder- deactivation. Fuel consumption is reduced by working on the engine to decrease its cylinders to half. The two wheel drive runs a mpg of 14 when driven in the city and a mpg of 20 in highway drive. A two wheel drive Escalade has a capacity to haul a weight of 8,300 lbs.
Safety measure of the Escalade include the antilock brake system, stability control, OnStar system, traction control, and fully built airbags in the front, side, and curtain area. According to the crash test note, Escalade had achieved a rating of five- star for frontal and side impacts.
Escalade’s interior is furnished with leather, wood, and alloy accent. The option to have a second row bench results a capacity of eight passengers. One disadvantage of the Escalade is the limited legroom for the third row seat. Eliminating the third row seat will result to an impressive and spacious cargo area.
Escalade is suitable in all speed with its excellent acceleration and handling. It can be purchased for a starting price of $62,495.
