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Cadillac Escalade Review - What the Auto Press Says
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ranks 2 out of 10 . This ranking is based on our analysis of 89 published reviews and test drives of the Cadillac Escalade, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade is probably one of the most recognizable on the market, and reviewers love that it backs up its bold, blingtastic looks with great performance. But if your priorities include practicality or subtlety, you’ll want to shop elsewhere.
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade comes standard with lots of power, clever interior features and flashy, unmistakable looks, so it’s no wonder it ranks at the top of its class. Still, auto writers note that while it’s easy to love the Escalade, the decision to buy one can be difficult.
Smaller provide third rows that are more comfortable for adults than the Escalade’s, and many of these models cost less. German and Japanese luxury brands like Audi and Infiniti provide more technological wizardry for a similar price. But no other SUV has quite the same cachet as the Cadillac Escalade.
Overall, if you have the money to spend and want to stand out from the crowd, reviewers say the Cadillac Escalade is a great choice. Just remember to invest in a good theft-prevention system, since it’s the vehicle on the market that’s , according to the Highway Loss Data Institute.
Other Luxury SUVs to Consider
Though you can’t beat this big ’s style and brawn, other outdo it with bigger third rows and better values. The is one of few luxury large SUVs with a third row adults can live with, and costs significantly less than the Escalade. Since it’s another truck-based luxury machine, its performance doesn’t even approach sporty, but neither does the Escalade’s, so it remains a good alternative.
If you’re impressed with the quality and capability of this Caddy, but aren’t ready to shell out big bucks for a glorified , you could consider its corporate cousin, the in Denali trim. It comes with similar standard features as the Escalade, including leather seats, flashy wheels and a navigation system, but costs significantly less than its Cadillac cousin. You could even opt for the Denali and get better gas mileage than the Escalade and still pay less.
Details: The Cadillac Escalade
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade comes in four trims: Standard, Luxury, Premium and Platinum. The long-wheelbase Escalade ESV comes in these four trims as well. The and the , a , are reviewed separately.
There aren’t many changes for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade, but notable ones include new exterior colors and enhancements to the navigation system.
See the full list of .
- "Cadillac's full-size swagger wagon offers brash, chrome-tastic styling and leather-lined luxury." --
- "All of GM's large SUVs are solid choices in their market segments, and although Escalade wagons may not be worth every penny of their extra cost over the Denali, they are good choices in the premium-large-SUV class.” --
- "There are full-size SUVs and then there's the Escalade. You could buy any number of big, luxurious vehicles instead, but there's just no true substitute for Cadillac's celebration of power, brashness and wheels in a package so large the Amish could stick one in a river to power a grain mill.” --
- “With its size, its brash yet tastefully handsome styling, and its stonkin V8, the Escalade delivers what buyers in this segment are looking for.” --
- "If you desire a capable, full-size premium luxury SUV that isn't shy about attracting attention, the … Cadillac Escalade ESV belongs in your driveway. That's partially because it probably won't fit in your garage.” --
- 8.3 (Very Good)
Test drivers say the Cadillac Escalade is extraordinarily competent and comfortable for a large, truck-based SUV. "A lumbering brute in tight spaces, the Escalade excels at highway journeys where it's quiet and comfortable,” writes . “Its heavy body-on-frame architecture makes it a dinosaur, but it's a supremely useful and capable one.”
- 9.1 (Excellent)
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade’s flamboyant exterior is one thing that most reviewers love about this luxury large SUV. If you’re looking to blend in with the crowd though, the Escalade is definitely not the SUV for you. See .
- 8.0 (Very Good)
Reviewers praise the 2012 Cadillac Escalade’s sumptuous interior, but all complain about the frustrating third-row seats.
- NA
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade performs well in crash tests, and offers more standard safety features than most .
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The 2012 Cadillac Escalade comes with GM's five-year/100,000-mile transferable powertrain .
Review Last Updated: 10/26/11 by Katie LaBarre