Rumors that GM was going to release a new Cadillac SUV (jeep) excited the public in the early 90's. For a long time they were not confirmed, and finally, in 1999, the debut full-size debut jeep Cadillac Escalade appeared. The name of the car has a historical meaning: the word "escalade" means the assault on the fortress wall using the steps. It is not clear to the end what relation this siege technique has to an elegant car, but the graceful name "Escalade" unwittingly took root and consumers liked it.
Chevrolet as the basis of a new SUV
The base for the new car was the Chevrolet GMC Yukon. The exterior was ennobled, glossed over with elegant “jewelry” and decorated with a car emblem of the brand. The classic fake grille was slightly increased, and the large rims radically changed the image of the car. The rich interior design instantly ranked the SUV as a “higher caste”, and light leather upholstery in combination with expensive varieties of wood only strengthened the impression.
On the technical side, there is a complete analogy with the GMC and Chevrolet models - the machines are equipped with the same engines and transmission. The petrol engine is V-shaped, six-liter, developing power of 255 liters. from. The maximum speed of the car is 177 km / h. KP - automatic, four-speed.
Weight and overall parameters
They are very impressive:
- car length - 5110 mm;
- height - 1890 mm;
- width - 1960 mm;
- wheelbase - 2984 mm;
- curb weight - 2545 kg;
- gas tank capacity - 96 liters.
In September 2001, the Cadillac Jeep Escalade ETX appeared and was presented to the interested public. The car is fully unified with an SUV and is not inferior to it in the luxury of interior trim, and therefore in prestige.
The main feature of the pickup truck is the original transformer body with a top made of carbon plastic, on which there are devices for transporting sports equipment.
The rear suspension of the car is dependent, equipped with a special Nivomat system, which allows you to level the body when fully loaded. The pickup is equipped with tire pressure regulators, satellite digital radio XM Sattelit and efficient towing equipment.
Modernization
In 2002, the Cadillac-Jeep Escalade was modernized. The new design received a supporting frame with spars adapted to accommodate the engine along with the transmission and suspensions. Independent front suspension on torsion bars and a rigid continuous rear axle, with a multi-link system that compensates for lateral and longitudinal rolls.
In 2004, the Escalade version was developed with rear-wheel drive for a 5.3 liter engine - a V-shaped Vortek eight-cylinder. And for the modification of the Escalade AWD, a more powerful motor was provided - a six-liter Vortek with permanent all-wheel drive and an interaxle differential. Cars with the “six” and “eight” began to be sold in Europe, and later in Russia.
The European package includes leather trim, HVAC climate system, with seat ventilation and three-zone climate control. There are also six airbags around the perimeter, full power accessories, a powerful DVD audio system, 20-inch alloy wheels.
Base increase
In 2002, an enlarged version of the Escalade ESV was created at the GM plant in Silao. The car was based on the Chevrolet Suburban XL platform.
The new model received a permanent four-wheel drive, a six-liter engine, combined with a four-speed automatic transmission.
The basic equipment includes towing, leather interior, four airbags, BOSE audio, navigation, satellite radio, a six-disc changer. The package was complemented by an interactive screen, full power accessories. The maximum kit has been used since 2006.
In the first half of 2007, sales of a new generation of Escalade, more sophisticated in style, improved functionality and perfect shape, began in Europe. The cars of the 2007 model range were diverse - these were EXT pickups and variants with a base extended by 356 cm.
The unification of the Escalade in 2007 was one hundred percent, but there was a certain privilege in the general model range of GM.
The chassis, bodywork, frame with spars and transmission were not previously used in the previous Escalade. All together significantly increased the level of comfort of the car and its handling on good road surfaces.
The front suspension is equipped with adjustable shock absorbers that automatically read the microrelief of the canvas. The body with a 57-degree tilt of the windshield provides an extremely low drag coefficient of oncoming air for an SUV.
New design
The completely updated exterior body design is more streamlined, stylish and fast. "Cadillac-jeep Escalade" has acquired a completely exclusive appearance - the car can not be confused with any other.
The classic Cadillac grille with wide oval openings includes three-component xenon headlights. The rear of the car harmoniously resonates with the overall exterior style.
Compared to its predecessors, the Cadillac jeep model (the new Escalade 2007) has the latest passive and active safety systems. The SUV is equipped with side and front airbags, as well as pneumatic curtains that instantly deploy. The Stable Track option, which prevents rollovers, is very useful.
The Cadillac model (2007 jeep) is equipped with a 6.2-liter, V-shaped, eight-cylinder engine. The motor is aggregated by a six-speed automatic.
Sport Suite Version
Options “Suite” is distinguished by a set of exclusive devices, such as a ceiling sunroof with automation, heated front seats, DVD audio and a wide LCD screen.
Cost
How much is a Cadillac jeep? The price of new models is approaching four and a half million rubles. The lower limit of the cost of a three-year car varies from two million two hundred thousand rubles to two and a half million.