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2004 cadillac escalade review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Big truck luxury in three distinct flavors. introductionthe escalade has led the way in the re-emergence of cadillac as a world-class luxury brand. Its sharp, chiseled styling makes a strong statement and the bold looks are backed by lots of power and gm's latest technology. the escalade nameplate includes three dramatically different though distinctly similar models: the standard escalade is a full-size suv, the same size as the tahoe. The escalade esv is a suburban-sized model. The escalade ext is cadillac's interpretation of the avalanche, a brilliantly executed sport-utility truck that can quickly be converted from pickup truck to luxury suv through the use of gm's innovative mid-gate. All three feature a high-performance 6. 0-liter v8 and all-wheel drive. built on gm's excellent full-size truck platform, the escalade, esv, and ext are fine trucks and make excellent tow vehicles. On the road they are smooth and stable, a bit softer in ride than a tahoe or suburban. They are luxuriously appointed, providing comfortable accommodations while offering the capabilities of full-size truck. the escalade was introduced as an all-new model for 2002. The ext joined the line, followed by the esv. They share interiors, refreshed for the 2003 model year. More features have been added for 2004 including a new tire pressure monitoring system. lineupthe standard two-wheel-drive escalade is powered by a 5. 3-liter v8 51,055), but is available with all-wheel drive and the high-output 6. 0-liter v8 engine 53,955). Escalade esv 56,380) and escalade ext 51,230) come standard with the 6. 0-liter v8 and all-wheel drive. Though the escalade, esv, and ext differ in appearance, they share interiors and are mechanically the same. cadillac is usually the first to get gm's cutting edge technology and all the escalade models come loaded with the latest: stabilitrak electronic stability control, computer-controlled road-sensing suspension (rss), ultrasonic rear parking assist (a warning beeper). the list of standard equipment is as long as the escalade itself: nuance leather seats with zebrano wood interior trim; power heated 10-way adjustable front seats; bose acoustimass audio system with six-disc cd; rear seat audio controls with earphones; removable lightweight third-row seats; heavy duty trailering package. Also standard is the onstar communications system with personal calling, which allows drivers to make hands-free, voice-activated personal calls, and virtual advisor, which provides headlines, scores, weather, and personalized stock quotes. For 2003, a dvd rear seat entertainment system and a dvd navigation system were added as standard equipment. For 2004, xm satellite radio comes standard. Second-row bucket seats are standard (and a second-row bench is a no-cost option). the list of options is short and includes special paint 995) and a power glass sunroof 1550). walkaroundthough they differ in body style, the cadillac escalade, esv, and ext share drivetrains, chassis architecture and styling cues. All are built on gm's full-size truck platform and share much in common with their counterparts from chevrolet and gmc. these are big vehicles. Stretching 221. 4 inches, the ext and esv are two inches longer than a suburban, placing them among the longest vehicles on the road. The escalade shares its dimensions with the tahoe (198. 9 inches long). By comparison, a lincoln navigator falls in between (206 inches). if their size gives them presence, their bold styling pushes them over the top. Introduced for 2002, the escalade was the first production vehicle to embody cadillac's progressive new styling, with sharp, chiseled, vertical lines, and a grille inspired by the evoq concept car. Escalade was the first to reflect cadillac's new 'art and science' design philosophy aimed at blending forward-thinking technology with expressive design. High intensity discharge (hid) headlamps with chrome bezels deliver a jewel-like appearance, and are integrated with rectangular parking lamps and turn signals. The vehicle's front fascia incorporates recessed tow hooks and rectangular fog lamps. no question the escalade has presence. Park a gmc yukon alongside and it looks downright dowdy by comparison to the cadillac. The escalade's front end is massive and looks it with a big satin-nickel plastic grille and vertical halogen headlight clusters that measure 16 by 12 inches. Cadillac's new wreath and crest insignia, designed to symbolize a new cadillac for the new millennium, is used on the grille and liftgate. Chrome trim is used on the nameplate, running boards and roof rack. Big 17-inch forged alloy wheels have a big round center with seven short wide spokes, and carry p265/70r17 goodyear wrangler hp tires. The signature wheels are attractive, but are less dynamic than the rest of the styling. somehow the sheer size of the escalade esv makes it look less intimidating than the escalade. Perhaps it's because the esv reminds us of a suburban. It is essentially a luxurious suburban with bold styling (though the esv comes with the big 6. 0-liter v8, all-wheel drive and other features). There's something friendly about a suburban and that seems to make the esv look a little friendlier. But there's no question about it: the cadillac escalade esv represents the ultimate in suv excess, both in terms of its size and its bold styling. Pulling up in one of these, particularly in white diamond pearlescent metallic paint, makes a strong statement. Some might call it ostentatious. The esv platinum edition features 20-inch chrome wheels with p275/55r20 tires, a slightly lowered stance (20 mm front/23 mm rear), a chrome grille and platinum lettering on the liftgate. the ext is the most unusual of the three with its open pickup bed. When more cargo room is needed, the driver can easily extend the bed to slightly more than 8 feet. The midgate folds into the interior of the cab to create a 4-by-8-foot cargo area. Items can be protected from the elements and theft with the standard three-piece cargo cover and lockable tailgate. The sides of the cargo box, along with the midgate and tailgate, are constructed of pro-tec composite material. The rear window is removable to allow for additional cargo space or for added air circulation. The window is easily stowed on board and works in conjunction with the midgate. It's an innovative and brilliantly executed solution to the problem of needing both passenger and cargo space. The 10-way power driver's seat comes with a memory feature. Buttons for the seat heaters are conveniently located here as well. front-row roominess and accommodations are essentially the same for the escalade, esv, and ext. A big center console serves as a front armrest and opens in a couple of different ways to reveal storage areas. Two large cupholders, cd rack and coinholder are all in there. A power outlet inside the center console is handy for plugging in and storing cell phones and other accessories. the dashboard is squarish, like a big flat tray. A leather-wrapped handgrip runs across the top of the dash on the passenger side with big stitching that faces out. Wood trim adds warmth. The instruments are stylish and look retro high-tech. A transmission temperature gauge is included, reassuring when towing. A new, jeweled wreath and crest horn-pad emblem is found on all 2004 models. a new platinum edition escalade esv adds premium interior features and materials. The platinum edition has an ebony and shale dash, shale leather seating surfaces and pleated door panel bolsters. Walnut burl wood accents appear on the steering wheel, console, door pulls, window switch bezels and dashboard trim. Chrome trim highlights the steering wheel, speaker covers and gauge cluster, which features new graphics. They are easy to understand and operate yet quite sophisticated and allow fine-tuning of everyone's temperature. Likewise, the audio system works very well and the xm satellite radio is easy to operate. A six-disc cd changer mounted at the bottom of the center stack is convenient and easy to operate. Onstar is standard. second-row passengers have luxurious accommodations, regardless of model. The second row comes with seat heaters, climate controls, audio system controls, map lig. CD Changer✔ Bucket Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Leather Seats✔ Chrome Wheels✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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