Eric's Autos: 2024 Cadillac Escalade
V8 doesn't make as much power as rival Navigator's twin-turbo V6.
Under The Hood
Unlike its Tahoe and Yukon fraternal twins, the Escalade comes standard with the 6.2-liter, 420-horsepower V8 that's optionally available in those two.
They come standard with a 5.3-liter V8 that makes 355 horsepower.
A 10-speed automatic is standard, as is rear-wheel drive. All trims are available with 4WD. Depending on the configuration, an Escalade can tow between 7,000 and 8,200 pounds.
The Escalade V -- with 682 supercharged horsepower -- cuts the time down to 4.3 seconds, which is about as quick as a new Mustang GT that weighs a ton less and that's half the size.
There's also an optional turbo-diesel engine. It's a 3.0-liter in-line six that makes 277 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque (same as the V8). This one increases fuel economy to 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway -- the latter figure a significant improvement over what you'd get with the V8, especially when pulling a trailer.
On The Road
A Cadillac has been defined, historically, by its size -- and while the Escalade is very closely related to its GMC and Chevy-badged fraternal twins, it is without question a Cadillac-sized vehicle.
At almost 212 inches long and riding on a 120.9-inch wheelbase, it is almost as long as a '70s-era Sedan de Ville and much heavier. The 2WD version with the V8 weighs 5,635 pounds. With the diesel six (which is heavier than the V8 because it's a heavier-built engine) and 4WD, an Escalade crests 3 tons (6,015 pounds) before anyone gets onboard, including the driver.
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