2011 Escalade price, pictures, reviews, and Cadillac Escalade options prices

Introduced in 1999 and completely redesigned in 2007, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade is the gold-standard in full-size luxury SUVs. An advanced 403-hp, 6.2-liter Vortec V8 with varible valve timing and active fuel management powers the Escalade while a smooth shifting 6-speed automatic transmission helps achieve up to 14/20 mpg city/hwy. Rear-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive optional and maximum towing is 5000-lbs properly equipped. A number of exclusive features set Escalade apart from the competition including the first use of magnetic ride control on a full-size SUV and first use in any automobile of energy efficient full LED adaptive headlamps. Inside 8-passengers are treated to hand stitched Tehama leather, genuine olive ash wood trim, Bluetooth, NAV and DVD entertainment, a side blind zone warning system, heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and heated/cooled cup holders among many other features. Notable competetors include Lexus LX 570 and Mercedes-Benz GL Class.