Cadillac Escalade

Rumors about the intentions of General Motors release branded Cadillac suv leaked to the press in the early 90's. But year after year, no significant steps in this should not have. And now - to pass. In 1999 he made his debut full-size Cadillac Escalade. Translate the name of pastors is not easy. The word "escalade" in the Russian language is outdated, not having time to settle down. For the purposes of - is storming the fortress walls with ladders.
The basis for this pastors served as a Chevrolet Tahoe (aka GMC Yucon / Denali). Exterior little ennobled, embellished kadillakovskoy "jewelry", hanged the world-famous emblem. Designers have achieved good results - false radiator grille classic "kadillakovskoy" forms, traditional models of the firm five-spoke wheels gave the car knock a new image, but inside Escalade belonging to the "highest caste" was felt even more. In the finishing room dominated by light skin and wood, and rear passengers, as in the car smuggle business class, given the opportunity to control all functions of the audio system.
With regard to technical characteristics, relationship with the GMC and Chevrolet models available - machines are equipped with identical engines and transmissions. Engine - gasoline V-shaped volume of 5.7 liter capacity 255 hp Top speed is limited to 177 km / h Acceleration to 100 km / h - 10.5 sec. Transmission - 4-speed automatic. Constructors finalized only front suspension, which has added significantly SUV comfort.
Cadillac Essalade has impressive dimensions: length - 5110 mm, width - 1960 mm, height - 1890 mm. Wheelbase - 2984 mm. With all the additional equipment it weighs 2545 kg. This SUV has found real commercial success is immediately after the sale. Another interesting fact is that experienced designers have managed just 10 months to create this phenomenal model.
In autumn 2001 appeared pickup Escalade EXT. It is the most unified with the SUV and gives him a luxury in the interior (leather, wood, expensive stereo Bose, full power accessories, and other attributes), nor in prestige.
The main feature of the design Escalade EXT - original box with a plastic convertible top, perfectly suitable for the carriage of sporting equipment. The lid is equipped with electric drive, so that the process is automated.
In the dependent rear suspension incorporates shock absorbers Escalade EXT Nivomat type with automatic alignment of body height when loading. The standard equipment includes a system, tire pressure monitoring, satellite digital radio XM Satellite (works only within the U.S.) and towing equipment.
In 2002, the V-Pick was completely redesigned. Features: Carrier spar frame fixed on it the engine, transmission and suspension, steel body, independent front suspension with torsion and rigid rear axle with a system of levers, compensating the longitudinal and transverse roll, but is provided for Cadillac Escalade rear air suspension that improves ride .
In the version of the Escalade with rear wheel drive set the 5.3-liter V8 Vortec (295 hp, 447 NBM), and for the Escalade AWD version provides a more serious engine 6.0 liter V8 Vortec (345 hp, 515 Nbm ) with permanent all-wheel drive with center differential. This is the version with the 6.0-liter V8 and four-wheel drive since 2005 has officially started selling in Europe, including Russia.
The package for Europe includes leather interior trim, climate-system HVAC, including ventilation seat and three-zone climate control, front and side PB, full power accessories, stereo system with DVD, and (optionally) TV for rear passengers. An option is also available chrome 20-inch alloy wheels.
In 2002 the production line at GM's Silao gone bigger in size a full-size SUV Escalade ESV, built on the chassis frame SUVs Chevrolet Suburban / GMC Tahoe XL.
The model has a system of permanent all-wheel drive All-Weel Drive and drive 6.0 liter V8 Vortec versions, High Output (345 hp, 515 NBM), of mounted 4-speed automatic transmission.
In basic equipment includes traction control All-Speed ​​Traction Control, leather trim, 4 airbags, the media system (audio Bose, Navigation, coupled with DVD, XM Satellite Radio and CD-changer for six discs, and since 2005, and the new An interactive screen diagonal of 6.5 inches), the system StabiliTrak, electric windows and mirrors. Since 2005, offered only one, but equipped with "the maximum" modification.
At the beginning of 2007 in Europe started selling the new generation Escalade, which is even more refinement and perfection of style, enhanced functional properties, and recognizable form. Vehicles model year 2007 is available in three versions: standard, extended base (ESV) and pickup (EXT). The last two versions - on a larger 14-inch (356 mm) base.
As with previous versions of Escalade, the current standardized technique for a Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, but it occupies a privileged place in the scale model GM. The style, finish and equipment meet the price and image.
Body, chassis, chassis, engine and transmission - none of the elements are not used in the previous Escalade. Frame of profiles up to 35% stiffer in bending and 49% in torsion than the previous model. This has greatly improved road manners pastors, without compromising comfort.
Suspension - with adjustable shock absorbers automatically adjust to the character of the road. Body with increased up to 57 degrees inclination of the windscreen has a very low off-road vehicle for the drag coefficient Cx = 0.363.
Completely redesigned exterior body panels gives the impression of greater aerodynamics, style and purity of lines, while no one doubts that a true V-Pick Escalade.
In front of the radiator grille is the canonical Cadillac with oval holes on the sides of which there are three-xenon headlights. In the style of the front and back of the framed, shaded chrome. The car also has a more spacious and luxurious interior in a unique style.
Compared with their predecessors in 2007 Escalade has an advanced system of active and passive safety. SUV is equipped with front and side airbags, inflatable curtains as well as to tighten and automatically upon impact, not only in front, but also with any other belts. Active safety system provides StabiliTrak with additional function to prevent tipping.
Escalade 2007 model year are equipped with a 6.2-liter (409 hp) V-8 engine block and head with a block of aluminum alloy and a system of variable valve timing (VVT). Together with the engine running effective 6-speed automatic transmission.
Escalade is available with two trim levels: Elegance and Sport Luxury. In the rich equipment Elegance version includes tailgate with electric drive, the system of care when reversing with LCD display, a system to improve comfort, such as three-zone climate control, sound system with DVD-player and a CD-changer for six discs, 10 - th columns of Bose 5.1 Discrete Surround Sound System, seat leather upholstery (with heated seats first and second row), front seats with elekroregulirovkami and the ability to save the settings, adjusting for the two drivers.
In version Sport Luxury car smuggle equipped with additional other basic equipment such as ceiling hatch, front seats with heating and ventilation, and heated steering wheel. In the standard equipment version Sport Luxury car smuggle also includes DVD-player with a broad eight-folding screen mounted on the ceiling in front of the rear seats.
Cadillac Escalade - a stylish classic embodiment of noble manhood and power. This is not only much more car for 100% of invested in it will justify the means - it will become your close friend and assistant. The main production site Escalade is a plant in Arlington, Texas. Escalade EXT pickup are collected in Mexico.