2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE LINEUP CONTINUES TRADITION OF LUXURY, STYLE AND PERFORMANCE
07/15/2013
Cadillac
For more than a decade, Cadillac Escalade has exemplified luxury and performance with technology, power and style. This luxury SUV maintains its reputation with the 2014 lineup, offering two distinct body styles and Platinum models aimed at the segment's most discerning customers.
The Escalade and Escalade ESV, available in AWD and RWD configurations, are powered by a 6.2L V-8 with efficiency-enhancing continuously variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management technology.
Escalade ESV is the most spacious of the Escalade family. It is 21 inches (53.4 cm) longer than Escalade and offers up to 137.4 cubic feet (3,891 L) of cargo space behind the first row, with the second folded and third row removed. With all the same elements and features as the standard Escalade, the ESV model provides an additional eight-inch flip-down screen for third-row passengers.
Escalade Platinum - offered on both Escalade and Escalade ESV - is the highest expression of the brand's design, luxury and technology, with features including LED headlamps and Magnetic Ride Control, unique 22-inch, multi-spoke wheels and exclusive Platinum exterior badges.
Escalade Platinum's LED headlamps emulate the characteristics of natural daylight more closely than traditional auto lighting. LEDs are environmentally friendly, lasting 10 times longer than traditional halogen bulbs.
Inside the Escalade Platinum, the special attention to detail is evident in the design of the instrument panel, center storage console and door trim, which are leather-wrapped and feature decorative French seams. Additional Platinum cues include Olive Ash and Walnut Burl woods with unique wood inlays, warm aluminum trim, full aniline leather-trimmed first- and second-row seats, full Nuance leather seating trim on the third-row seat - all embroidered with Cadillac wreath and crest insignias.
Platinum model Escalades also feature standard interior finishes such as Platinum-specific door sills and floor mats; a heated steering wheel; heated and cooled cupholders and a power liftgate that opens and closes with the touch of a button. In addition to the roof-mounted rear seat entertainment system, the Platinum Edition also includes dual DVD screens integrated in the rear of the front headrests. Each has its own player and controls, and they can be operated independently or in tandem.
Escalade exterior details
A distinctive exterior design is an instantly recognizable element of the Escalade brand and that continues in the 2014 model year. A new exterior color, Midnight Plum Metallic, is added to the refined paint palette.
Other standard and available exterior features include:
High-intensity discharge headlamps with Twilight Sentinel feature and fog lamps are standard on the Base, Luxury and Premium Collections
IntelliBeam headlamps are standard on the Luxury, Premium and Platinum Collections
LED headlamps are standard on Escalade Platinum Collection and available on the Premium Collection
LED taillamps are standard on all models
Power retractable assist steps are available on Premium Collection and standard on Platinum Edition
Power-assisted liftgate is standard on all models
Eighteen-inch, seven-spoke aluminum wheels are standard on Base models
Twenty-two-inch, seven-spoke chrome aluminum wheels are standard on the Luxury Collection Twenty-two-inch, polished and painted aluminum wheels are standard on the Premium Collection
Twenty-two-inch, multi-spoke chrome aluminum wheels are standard on the Platinum Collection
Exterior colors:Midnight Plum Metallic, Black Raven, White Diamond Tricoat, Radiant Silver Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, Mocha Steel Metallic and Silver Coast Metallic.
Escalade interior
A roomy interior sets the stage for Escalade and Escalade ESV models to seat up to eight passengers, with generous cargo room available when the third-row seat is removed. A unique instrument panel is a defining element of the interior. It includes gauges with white needles and blue light inlays with continuously lit, white-LED backlighting. Leather seating surfaces are standard, along with an array of power-assisted and high-technology features, such as an enhanced navigation system.
Escalade and Escalade ESV offer a power fold-and-tumble second-row seat feature for easy access to the third-row seat, and a power-assisted rear liftgate that opens and closes with the touch of a button.
Standard and available interior features include:
Three rows of seating are standard on Escalade and Escalade ESV models. The second row is offered as two bucket seats or a three-passenger bench, with a 60/40 split, and the third row features a 50/50-split design and is removable
Leather-trimmed, heated and cooled front bucket seats with 14-way seat adjusters are standard on both models
Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard on all Escalade and Escalade ESV models
Navigation radio with touch-screen operation is standard on all models and includes MP3/CD/DVD video/audio changer, voice recognition and USB port
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a three-month trial is standard on all models
Rear-seat entertainment system is standard on Premium Collection and Platinum Edition and available on the Luxury Collection. Content includes DVD player with remote control, overhead display, two sets of wireless infrared headphones, auxiliary audio/video jacks, remote game plug-in and mute button in overhead console. Escalade ESV includes two overhead displays
Bluetooth phone connectivity is standard on all models
Heated and cooled cupholders are standard on Platinum
Power-adjustable pedals are standard on all models
Remote vehicle starter system is standard on all models
Power-operated sunroof is standard on Luxury and Premium Collection and Platinum Edition
Interior color and trim choices: Ebony with Ebony accents, Cashmere with Cocoa Accents and Cocoa/Light Linen
Platinum Edition interior contents include: Cut-and-sewn leather-wrapped instrument panel top pad and upper door panels, embroidered Cadillac insignias on all seats, Olive Ash Burl and Walnut Burl woods with wood inlays and warm aluminum on the instrument panel and console, heated and cooled cupholders, chrome trim around the climate vents and door handles, full TEHAMA(TM) aniline leather trim on the first- and second-row seats, full Nuance leather-trimmed third-row seat and DVD screens located on the backs of the front-seat headrests.
Escalade powertrain
Performance remains at the forefront for the 2014 Escalade, as all models are equipped with a 6.2L V-8 rated at 403 horsepower (301 kW) and 417 lb.-ft. of torque (565 Nm). The powertrain features variable valve timing, Active Fuel Management technology and E85 capability.
The fuel-saving Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission is paired with the 6.2L engine in all models and an intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is available.
Escalade chassis and suspension
All Escalade models are built on GM's full-size SUV platform, incorporating a fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, five-link/coil-spring rear suspension and rack-and-pinion steering.
Magnetic Ride Control, a real-time damping system that delivers more precise body motion control "reading" the road every millisecond and changing damping in just five milliseconds, is standard on the Platinum Edition Escalade. It replaces conventional mechanical-valve shocks with electronically controlled shocks filled with a magneto-rheological fluid containing minute iron particles. Under the presence of magnetic charge, the iron particles align to provide damping resistance almost instantly.
Additional chassis and suspension features include:
Wide front and rear tracks - 68.2 inches (1,732 mm) front/67 inches (1,702 mm) rear - enhance handling and vehicle stability for a more confident road feel
A stiff frame reduces vibrations transmitted to the passenger cabin, while the strength and accuracy of the fully boxed frame also enable precise mounting and tuning of chassis and suspension components
External heavy-duty oil and transmission coolers are standard on all models
A 3.42 axle ratio is standard on all models
A locking rear differential is standard on all models.
Escalade safety and crash-avoidance features
Safety remains a top priority in Escalade's design, with features including standard head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for all seating rows. The roof-mounted head curtain air bags include design features that provide increased rollover protection and occupant containment. These head curtain side air bags stay inflated longer than air bags developed only for side impacts, since rollover incidents can last longer. The deployment duration and other design features of the air bags combine to provide increased occupant protection and the ability to help keep occupants inside the vehicle.
Additional features include:
Standard seat-mounted side-impact air bags for driver and right-front passenger provide thorax and pelvic protection
StabiliTrak with rollover mitigation technology helps reduce the risk of rollover crashes by keeping the vehicle in the driver's intended path by applying throttle, braking or a combination of both
Ultrasonic rear parking assist
Rearview camera system
Side blind zone alert is standard on Luxury, Premium and Platinum Collections
Standard four-wheel-disc brake system with ABS
Safety belt pretensioners minimize forward movement
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat attachment system
Tire pressure monitoring system
Standard remote keyless entry.
Escalade comes equipped with a sophisticated cryptographic immobilizer system, PASS Key 3+, to thwart thefts. Additional theft-deterrent features include:
A robust steering column lock system that makes it very difficult to push away a stolen vehicle
An accessory inclination sensor is available that sets off an alarm when the system senses a change of the angle of the vehicle, such as what would occur with towing, flatbedding or jacking up the vehicle
A accessory wheel lock system is available to help prevent the theft of Escalade's wheels and tires.
Escalade and OnStar
One year of OnStar Directions and Connections service is standard on the Escalade. OnStar is the global leading provider of connected safety, security and mobility solutions and advanced information technology.
OnStar's RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to control vehicle functions, access vehicle information and send directions directly to the vehicle. An opt-in service called FamilyLink allows subscribers to stay connected to loved ones by checking the location of their vehicle online or by signing up for vehicle location alerts.
More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.com.