In 2006 Cadillac released the Escalade ESV to the truck-buying market. The Escalade came in three configurations: Base, ESV, and EXT. The ESV configuration is powered by the 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 18 highway miles and 14 city. The Escalade competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

Cadillac Escalade Engine Specs

The Escalade ESV is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Cadillac.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Escalade has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Fuel is handled for the Escalade is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 26.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Escalade ESV are 78.90 inches wide by 198.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 76.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard seven passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 116.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Escalade is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $53,850, with an invoice cost of $49,811. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 Escalade gets 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

In 2005 and 2006 the Escalade ESV was availble in the exterior colors of Black Raven, Blue Chip, Quicksilver, Red E, Rip Tide Blue, and White Diamond. Additional options were made available by the factory.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Cadillac Escalade ESV sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Cadillac, specifically a Escalade.

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