Especificaciones y análisis del Cadillac Escalade
Power
409HP
Torque
565Nm
Consumption
16.2l/100
Emissions
383g/km
0-100 km/h
-s
Top Speed
170km/h
Weight
2684kg
Price
87,490€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
AWD
8 / 5 doors
- L
98 L
301 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 Aut. Sport Luxury · 409 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2007 Cadillac Escalade is not just a car; it's a rolling statement of intent. It represents luxury and opulence in the purest American style, a giant over five meters long that arrived to dominate the asphalt with its imposing presence and the roar of its V8 heart. Driving it is to feel like the king of the road, an experience overflowing with power and exclusivity.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Escalade is a shot of power. The 6.2-liter, 409-horsepower V8 engine pushes with enormous force and a captivating sound, a deep and powerful melody that accompanies you with every acceleration. Despite its more than 2.6 tons, it moves with surprising ease thanks to its automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The suspension filters out irregularities with exquisite smoothness, inviting you to devour miles on the highway. However, its colossal size and its consumption of 16.2 l/100km are a constant reminder that it is not a vehicle for narrow streets or sensitive wallets.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an ode to excess and grandeur. The huge chrome grille, sharp headlights, and gigantic 22-inch wheels scream 'look at me'. Every line of its bodywork is designed to impress and project an image of success and strength. Inside, the space is monumental, with room for eight passengers in a luxurious atmosphere, although some plastics and finishes do not match the exquisiteness of its European rivals. It is a throne from which to watch the world go by.
Technology and features
For its time, the Escalade was loaded with technology focused on comfort and safety. Its permanent all-wheel-drive system adapts to terrain conditions, while the 'Magnetic Ride Control' variable-stiffness suspension offered a balance between comfort and control. The equipment included features such as an infotainment system with a touchscreen, heated and ventilated leather seats, and a complete Bose sound system, all designed to make every journey a first-class experience.
Competition
In the pantheon of luxury SUVs, the Escalade competed with titans like the Range Rover, which offered greater off-road capabilities and superior interior refinement, and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, a marvel of German engineering and quality. Its main domestic competitor was the Lincoln Navigator, with which it shared the philosophy of large-scale size and luxury. Against them, the Escalade played the card of audacity, raw power, and an unmistakable image.
Conclusion
The Cadillac Escalade is much more than a means of transport; it is a cultural icon, an American dream on wheels. Its excess in every aspect, from size to consumption, is precisely its greatest appeal and its main drawback. It is not a logical or practical car for daily life in Europe, but the emotion transmitted by its V8 and the sense of dominance it offers are simply addictive. It is a piece for collectors of strong experiences.