The new 2017 Cadillac Escalade is a well-crafted large SUV with a great balance between sophistication, technology and luxury. Winner of Best Luxury Large SUV for Families by US News & World Report, the 2017 Cadillac Escalade has a revamped exterior and an interior that is more luxurious than ever before.
With four trim levels, many optional packages including the new Radiant-Package, the 2017 Cadillac Escalade has the specifications and features to double as a family vehicle in the city and a monster on any off-road adventure you might like to take it to.
Here is a review of this new large SUV that brings immense power and superior handling in an impressive body.
2017 Cadillac Escalade Brings a Stylish Design
Cadillac revamped the exterior of this full-size SUV to make it look attractive, impressive and intimidating at the same time. The interior of the new 2017 Cadillac Escalade is luxurious and has advanced technological features that make the interior look better than ever before.
The Incredible Interior
True to their statement, the 2017 Cadillac Escalade has a very comfortable and modern interior. It can be best described as sophisticated and innovative. The high quality leather wrapped seats have a hand-finish look with a variety of options available such as semi-aniline leather, front massage seats and more.
The interior also features sufficient leg-room for all seven passengers. Much like the previous generations, the 2017 version has third row power seats that can be folded with a touch of a button to increase the storage capacity of the SUV up to 121 cubic feet.
With its features such as climate control seats for the first two rows, 16 Speaker Bose Surround Sound System, 12.3” LCD Gauge Cluster and a lot more, the new Escalade leaves a lasting impression of luxury and comfort on the minds of the passengers. Buyers can choose from 5 available color options to make their Escalade suit their personality and style.
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The Remarkable Exterior
Although the overall look of the new Escalade is very similar to the previous SUVs in the series, the 2017 Cadillac Escalade has a redesigned front fascia with new LED lights for an angular and sharper design.
Given the name of Light-Blade tail lamps, the rear lights have also been upgraded to the new LED design. The huge exterior is complemented by the 17-inch full size, all season tyres; however, there is also an option of 22-inch tyres as well.
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Performance of 2017 Cadillac Escalade
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade is very dynamic when it comes to performance and stability. It has a 6.2 litre V8 engine that is capable of producing 420 horsepower and a torque of 460 lb-ft. This engine is paired with an eight speed automatic transmission.
It has amazing fuel economy of 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway and has a fuel tank capacity of 26 gallons. Even though the Escalade is a four wheel drive SUV, there is still an option of two wheel drive available.
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade is available in four trim levels, i.e. Base, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Platinum.
Other than that, the new feature Stabilitrak will help you keep control of the vehicle by applying automatic brakes and lowering the torque so that you can have complete control over your vehicle no matter where you are driving. With the Trailering Package, you can give your 2017 Cadillac Escalade 8,300 lb. towing capacity.
The Magnetic Ride Control will help the vehicle read the roads and adjust the suspension according to the weather conditions and road type. It is an intelligent system that will read the road and adjust accordingly up to 1,000 times per second, making the driving experience that much better.
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Technology and Safety Features
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade has some of the best technological features including, wireless charging, 4G LTE connectivity, OnStar Service, Rear Seat Entertainment System, 9” diagonal flip-down screen, Hands-Free Power Liftgate and a lot more.
The new 2017 Cadillac Escalade has the following safety features:
- Automatic Park Assist
- Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
- Forward Collision Alert
- Surround Vision with Multiple Cameras
- Hill Start-Assist
- Lane Change Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Blind Spot Monitoring System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and more.
The Price of 2017 Cadillac Escalade In the UAE
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade is already available in the UAE. The price of 2017 Cadillac Escalade is AED 302,000 – AED 350,000 with optional packages and features.
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