2017 Cadillac Escalade review
Cadillac Escalade highlights
Customer rating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 20 highway, 17 combined
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What is new for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade?
- The Escalade is available in a variety of new trims, including the ESV Premium Luxury and Premium Luxury.
- The ESV Premium and Premium trims have been discontinued for 2017.
- Escalade trims have been upgraded with Automated Parking and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Sunshade and Flex Fuel Vehicle features are now available as options on select trims.
- The ESV Luxury trim now comes with Quad Seats and Full Roof Rack as standard equipment.
- The ESV trim now comes with Quad Seats as standard equipment.
- The Platinum trim now comes with Full Roof Rack as standard equipment.
- The ESV Platinum trim now comes with Full Roof Rack as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with Quad Seats and Full Roof Rack as standard equipment.
- The Luxury trim now comes with Quad Seats and Full Roof Rack as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Cadillac Escalade an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Cadillac Escalade 8th out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.
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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Parking
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Folding Third Row
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Quad Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Sunshade
- Running Boards
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
6.2L
Horsepower
420
Torque (ft-lbs)
460
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
26
Wheelbase
116"
Overall length
203.9"
Width
80.5"
Height
74.4"
Leg room
F 45.3"/M 39"/R 24.8"
Head room
F 42.8"/M 38.7"/R 38.1"
Front tires
P275/55R20
Rear tires
P275/55R20
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
830/8300 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Cadillac Escalade FAQ
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- ESV: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- ESV Luxury: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- ESV Platinum: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- ESV Premium Luxury: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Luxury: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Platinum: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Premium Luxury: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The Cadillac Escalade received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Cadillac Escalade as 7 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUV
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade has received an average 4.2 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2017 Cadillac Escalade, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2017 Cadillac Escalade Reviews.
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade has a maximum towing capacity of between 7900 and 8300 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade:
- ESV Premium Luxury
- Premium Luxury
- Automated Parking
- Android Auto
- Rear Sunshade
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