Description:
Continuing a long-standing tradition as the everyday vehicle of choice among the Hollywood set and wannabes everywhere, the Escalade has also been embraced in hip-hop culture since its 1997 debut as the vehicular equivalent of a massive gold neck-chain and medallion.
Under the '07 Escalade's massive hood is a new 6.2-liter, V8 engine that employs variable valve timing to generate an impressive 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. This enables tire-smoking launches and strong pulling power on the highway, yet gets better fuel economy than before, now up to 19 highway miles per gallon. It's mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission that affords smoother shifts and better fuel economy than GM's four-speed gearbox in the previous model. Manual gear selection is possible via an up/down button on the column shifter.
Not lacking in the latest gizmos, the Escalade comes standard with such items as a power lift-gate, rain-sensing wipers with heated washers, rear-parking-assist proximity alerts and a remote-starting feature. Noteworthy options include a Dolby Digital Surround audio system, adaptive headlamps that pivot in conjunction with steering-wheel input to illuminate the road around curves, and a rearview video camera that can alert the driver to the presence of people or objects behind the vehicle.
Engines & Power:
Standard Engine 6.2L V8
Horsepower 403 @ 5700 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 417 @ 4400 RPM
Transmissions 6-Speed Automatic
Cylinders 8
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