2007 Cadillac Escalade Road Test by Edmunds' Inside Line

[JustBeatItNow]

i feel like crying

[NLSLproductions]

ahh yea my dad got one in2008 sold it in april me n my family had so many wonderful n embarassing memories with it

[bswizzle967]

Escalade is the best. Hands down.

[bswizzle967]

@2pacLoveThug1

You're completely right. This is the best SUV in the world - hands down.

[2pacThugLuv1]

The best looking SUV ever...fuck Bmw x6,x5 and whatever

[The737boeing]

love it!

[kdemonde]

The third row seat is an issue, The Lincoln Navigator's power fold down third row seats fold flat, you dont have to go through all that lugging seats out of the vehicle to provide storage. This is why GM gets alot of flack, so much money for for vehicles lacking in what customers want and see in the competiton. That's why Pontiac is gone, $40,000 for a 4 speed transmission front wheel drive Bonneville GXP! $67,000 for a new Escalade and i gotta exert my energy and pull out 3rd row seats? Cmon!

[thebeastaz121996]

@kdemonde yes but witch seats are more comfortable escalade or Lincoln  escalade of course and there is more space to sit in the third row seats

[kdemonde]

@thebeastaz121996 Not sure about the third row space, i'll have to check but i doubt Caddy has more room in the back as opposed to the Navigator. The Navi is longer and even the 03-06 model had more room all the way around. As i said i will check and get back to you on that. As far as comfort, the Navi seats are pretty confortable and more stylish in my opinion. Overall, your not gonna get much room in any SUV in the 3rd row . SUV's don't provide much room anyway, Vans have more room.

[TheJulieannSullivan]

Is it reasonable to remove the seats.?!

-.-

[JohnStevensGIL]

JESUS IS COMING BACK SO GET READY

[iMacAddiction121]

the back of it looks like it got cut off, its horrible compared to the esv.. the esv's back looks so much better, its longer and it looks better.

[rudewolf89]

The Escalade is sexy, definitely want one at one point.

Can anyone who owns one tell me about the fuel economy?

[drrydog]

@rudewolf89 Mine gets 13mpg its the EXT though... so a little less weight? Plus I have black spray paint graffiti all over the pearl white paint job :) Im prolly 1 of 3 people in the world who is 23 and rich enuff to deface a 60k truck & drive around laughing in people's face who might never afford one.

[tclt1z28]

@drrydog anyone who runs their mouth about what they "have" on youtube is full of shit, go smoke some more pole fag

[Calimustang86]

Wtf is this??? 7.5 0-60??!! Thats not right.. Its 6.4 hahahaha and braking is about 135 ft from 60. Ur like a second off..

[SuperMattMuah]

I had some modifications made to my Escalade ESV Platinum, because I love the SUV but I hate the fuel economy. It now averages at about 63 MPG. It's amazing what a couple batteries and some fine-tuning can do.

[MrAzooz1413]

يا لبى الاسكاليد

[Theill412]

Not top of its class. I drove a Range Rover as a rental and i have an Escalade and The Escalade is by far the SUV ive ever driven. I like mercedes but that truck is ugly as fuck. And the ride quality in any vehicle is nothing like a cadillac. But i did have a mercedes it was a 2007 c300 and my neighbor has the s550. I like mercedes but german cars stay in the shop. Thats the part i hate i had to get rid of it. But my Escalade gives me no problems atleast so far. Dont jynx it. Lol! Best SUV

[Corvette90100]

The Escalade is so sexy!! Definitely one of the hottest cars ever made, especially with all that chrome!! It makes me want to stare at it on the internet all day!!

[1exclusiveauto]

cadi truck is best one i ever owned low maintenance

[coolgames14]

it need to be 4wd rather than Awd

[Theill412]

@coolgames14 Why would it be 4wd. Its a Beautiful SUV. Its not a hauling truck. Lol AWD is better than 4wd in bad weather so thats why its like that.

[coolgames14]

@Theill412 4wd is good for offroad

[Theill412]

@coolgames14 Yea i know. But who wants to take a beautiful SUV like this offroad

[coolgames14]

@Theill412 not for mudding, take it to the sandy baja :)

[Theill412]

@coolgames14 Lol. Yea that would be nice. Im sure it can handle it

[pun420]

Escalade is IMO the best luxury SUV ever. Most reliable and the price is excellent.

Mercedes, Range Rover, BMW, all require bullshit services every 5000KM. I`ll stick with the Caddy.

[bu11et23]

U are the 3rd person that said they had alot of problems with their 07 escalade. I really wanted to buy one but now I'm thinking twice.

[MrOskar159]

i own a 2007 Escalade and its the worst car i have ever owned, its getting things repaired every other week don't ever buy one, plus problems that gm says are normal

clunk noise from drive components while slowing down during acceleration shifting into drive or reverse piston slap in the morning very loud like a diesel engine but according to gm its normal plus other electronic abs stability service engine issues

[iPhoneYourWay]

@MrOskar159 i have a 2007 and i have never had a problem. you the clunk noise comes from not getting premium gas. you should probably not be sooo poor and fill up with premium not regular or mid grade.

[MrOskar159]

i own a 2007 Escalade and its the worst car i have ever owned, its getting things repaired every other week don't ever buy one, plus problems that gm says are normal

clunk noise from drive components while slowing down during acceleration shifting into drive or reverse piston slap in the morning very loud like a diesel engine but according to gm its normal plus other electronic abs stability service engine issues

[luis61961944]

i love mercedez but that SUV is ugly as fuck

i like more the escalade

[cunucksforthewin]

yee gotta love the escalade cant wait to get one of thesee. chea!

[cunucksforthewin]

yee gotta love the escalade cant wait to get one of thesee. chea!

[Waffleater1]

lol "the use of chrome trim is tasteful and restrained". I don't know about the "restrained"... :P

[NenuCoYVESS]

The escalade has nothing on the RANGE ROVER!!!

[luis61961944]

@NenuCoYVESS i actually agree but the range rover is EXPENSIVE

thats why i like the escalade is expensive but not that EXPENSIVE

you know what im talking about?

sorry for my bad english

[Fishcars1213]

For all the money your paying for the Cadillac you could get a BMW X5 M with even better performance and handling, and almost the same amount of space with even better gas mileage than the Cadillac! I call that bang for ur buck! Would u rather an american muscle SUV or a German high performance SUV?! So BMW X5 M> Cadillac Escalade

[cadga1390]

@Fishcars1213 the Cadillac, without a doubt. no BMW, lame.

[Fishcars1213]

@cadga1390 what r u talking about the caddie runs 14.8 seconds on the 1/4 and the BMW X5 M runs 12.8 thats better than the camaro ss and the mustang gt! the caddie is left in the dust

[cadga1390]

@Fishcars1213 I honestly understand that the BMW is lighter and faster, but I like the Cadillac better, has a great sounding V8 that is easy to mod, BMW's are difficult, and rather expensive to mod beyond factory. The sheer size an appeal of the Escalade can't be beat. And personally, I like the driving characteristics of them, BMW's are mostly harsh, and stiff, a compromise for better handling. While the Cadillac and comfortable and relaxed, yet still handles ok considering the size and weight.

[Fishcars1213]

@cadga1390 its not that i dont like the caddie its just that i dont like the sheer bulk of it! i would much rather a lighter car that gets better gas mileage. thats all i still like cadillac its just that i like bmw better.

[LuxuryAndExotics]

@hullo505 ummm Cadillac started in the U.S.

[CarboyX]

With first generations: Lincoln Navigator > Cadillac Escalade

With second generations: Lincoln Navigator > Cadillac Escalade

Now: Lincoln Navigator < Cadillac Escalade

[andrewlong111]

@CarboyX I agree I hated the old Escalades, but I sure do love the new ones!

[cadga1390]

@CarboyX i agree with the first gen, not second, only for the fact that that Navigator sat too low, and was the slowest pig on the road. other than that, nice truck. of course now the Escalade is leaps and bounds better than the navigator

[LuxuryAndExotics]

@hullo505 ok I was 1yr off but someone jackass try to tell me that Cadillac isn't American.

[skizzle94]

Cadillac Escalade is definitely one of, if not THE most beautiful SUV out there, I mean just look at all that sexy chrome!! Anyone who disagrees MUST be blind!!!

[LuxuryAndExotics]

@skizzle94 I tell ppl that the new Escalades are the best American luxury SUV's made but they say I'm wrong.

[LuxuryAndExotics]

Cadillac is American,Cadillac was born in 1902 in the United States so how u can say its not American?!

[luv4dafam]

You can buy whatever you want with your money, but that might be why some of you are so upset at what others choose to buy. When you use your money to buy me what I want then you decide. Till then shhhhh and be mad, happy, or indifferent when you see me pass by!!!

[coandcaiv]

i simply love how GM trys to play off some nasty chrome that costs 20 cents as "luxury"....lmfao

[MakingItRain87]

watch?v=f9J2yVY441E < a must favor

[vinjoe1]

i like the fact that this car pisses people off...that's why i like driving it

[georgiabadboy1]

Well u dont have to go that fast do u aHole and even better u dont have to buy the caddy

[luv4dafam]

@georgiabadboy1 I love that reply, because it's 100% true!

[skizzle94]

wow! The Escalade is so sexy! I love the chrome, it's absolutely beautiful!!

[EveningGoDs]

who the F*ck would want to go 160 mph with a 3 ton truck then have to make a sudden stop on the highway ?????????????

[dannyW900]

YAWN Yet another gas hog. SUV's should be banned. They are one of the main reasons why America consumes so much oil and why America produces the most CO2 emissions.

[Calimustang86]

*walks to the cadillac dealer* omg i lovvee thiisss carrr i wanntt 1 just cuz every1 else does omg i want that cheap plastic chrome i just love it...NOTT*sees a range rover* ohhh now thats a car.

[FUCKWEZZY26]

damn dis suv is sexy as fuck luv the new style of the cadi

[untouchablewealth]

i would NOT mistake this for a discounted Lincoln navigator

[littlebuch]

my dad has one and its awesome and the engine sound is just amazing

[Monger4142]

I liked the old exterior, but the old ones interior is disgusting. big improvement

[shagedalic69]

fuckin moron....your comparing the old exterior to this...! ahhh maybe cus you dont have one..!

[Massboy617]

The breaks on this thing are suspect.

[4wheeler14]

I'm a big fan of GM's 6.2L V8. It has such a nice, loud rumble from the factory through the stock exhaust. Plus 7.5 sec 0-60 for a 4000+ pound SUV is great

[adogg619]

Leave it in (D)rive shifts for economy. It shifts way too early. I like the manual mode selection.

[plazmatical1]

You can take your Escalade to the shop and have the limits taken off... It's not a big deal.

[skizzle94]

Escalade is so hot. I've been in the Escalade a bunch of times, the interior is very luxurious

[Koosha888]

ya i'm going to buy one prob tomorrow it's fully loaded but i'm the second buyer

[StevieRawks]

Same.. 9000$ with 50k on it... damn it's nice.

[holako55]

it'ss myy caaaaaaaaaaaar!! i love it

[veramx]

love this truck

[imking7]

my cousin has one and it sounds really nice i live in canada so it is always cold so when you start it it sounds like a dezzel

[jidstores]

r all escalades awd or rwd

[XXitsjwXX]

There is a choice of a 2 wheel drive model that is rear wheel drive, or an all wheel drive model.

[germanpuma]

isnt it limited at 100 miles per hour? thats really slow, isnt it? should go at least about 140 or sth.

[liamissohot]

no it can go up to 160 you dumb ass bitch!! LEARN YOUR SHIT!

[james93jc]

160 km/h idiot!

[liamissohot]

who the fuck you callin an idiot!!!!!!!!!! I have an escalade it can go up to 160 mph and 220km!!!!!!!!! YOU DUMB FUCK! >:(

[james93jc]

duhh!!the counter shows up to 220 km/h but it cuts off at 160 KM/H go to montana state, try it and then we ll see!!!!all GM cars cut off at this speed!

[liamissohot]

have you ever heard of the 2009 cadillac cts-v it goes to 180mph \240km

[james93jc]

yes and for the escalade, check wherever you want on the net ,so YOU, learn your shit!!

[liamissohot]

uhhhhhhhhhhm First I know my shit!!!!!!!!! you need to go learn your shit and stop messeging me you mothafuckin cracker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >:) i bet you dont have anything to ay now do you

[darkking0123]

wtf 160mph isnt 220kmh and it can go neither 160 mph or 220 kmh

[cadga1390]

youd be surprised, without the speed limiter, and higher speed rated tires, it'll almost reach those speeds, about 145-150MPH

[highlanderhybrid]

It's limited at 107 MPH electronically

[Bag998]

Aww I wish i have dat! So wonderful, my friend has 1, and it's Huge as like a van!

[imking7]

i do have a 2008 esclade and i live in new york it gets annoying because you have to stop ever y single time and it makes a desiel noise and it is getting weird and it is not that bad because it runs on regular -premium gas so thats the good part of it

[rmm2424]

Compare this to gl 450 which weighs 1200lbs less in braking? come on a mid-size against a full size suv you gotta be kidding!

[rangerover06sc]

the gl is a full size suv!!

[She11y]

Coolest SUV ever :p

*drool

[LuxuryAndExotics]

the best american suv ever made

[LuxuryAndExotics]

@badmonk3829 Cadillac isn't American?! Okay,so what country is it from?

[despotism444]

Man, what I'd give to drive one of these.

[LuxuryAndExotics]

my aunt has one(07)their really nice and ride smooth

[Bmants]

You can put this "SUV" and the the thugs that like it and drive them to the grave yard, stop by GM and pick up their product planners and bury them too.

[NMFlyer25]

new 09 is $65,000

[moviewatchaa]

whats the price?

[jbc4219]

I don't double park because that makes people even madder lol. The Denali has been hit on the front dinged on the side moldings and spit on the grille. The escalade has been backed into and keyed. It doesn't happen in my town because lots of people have denalis and or escalades. It happens in the neighboring ones.

[TheEdge549]

they made the seats fold up on the o8 models. other than that the only thing that they could find something wrong with is the windows!

[73428849326456231896]

I think they meant 6.5s 0-60 not 7.5s...right?

[cjthemovieman]

No the 6.5s is the 0-60 for the all new Escalade Hybrid.

[Cargo1273]

I get 0.60 in 3.5 but now I get a crappy 10.1 MPH thanks to the premium unleaded discount gas. Once the engine is "broken-in" the power that generates is amazing.

[dplxy]

0.60 in 3.5 on Escalade??

i call it BS.

[Cargo1273]

Seriously. and the RPM doesn't even past 4. it's been doing that right after some hard acceleration I did to "awake" the engine 'cause it felt like it was running slow and heavy during driving.

[jpw10182012]

Actually i take back what i said. and the cadillac is totally different. it has a different exterior and interior. the motor is different. it is larger in certain areas. it is different than the astra or the g8 or the other cars they import and rebadge. it is very different.

[dtrks80]

As a Cadillac fan,I've never liked the Escalade. It has always been only a trendy vehicle that never got Cadillac's blessing. Tahoe's and Denali's can be loaded up with everything the Escalade has. Furthermore,what Cadillac doesent have a telescoping steering wheel? This is not a Cadillac. It's just a rebadged GMC Denali;just like the Cimmarron was just a rebadged Chevy Cavalier. Badge engineering at it's finest.

[sachakishlar]

there all the same cheap ass american engineering

unlike German engineering

[durakingdiesel]

yeah cause vw audi are so different

[sachakishlar]

is that all you think of when i say german engineering?? wow, what about benz, bmw, porsche??? cadillac has the cheapest material ever like close to toyota material and are overpriced for their cheap engineering. benz's are never overpriced cause they were the first car ever build in 1887 non fuel and the first fuel gasoline car in 1897. plus yeah cadi is making a hybrid but benz is making 80% of their models next yr all hybrid so yeah cadi's are so overpriced and the chrome on them is plastic

[durakingdiesel]

ur a fuckin dope i was behind a mercedes today it wasnt that old and the paint was bubbling shitty paint o and german cars are electrical hell

[sachakishlar]

atleast their crome isn't fucking plastic and the guy probably took bad care of it so what we've had a 2001 s600 w220 for 5yrs and it had no problems and we've never ever left benz in our life, benz for life.

[jpw10182012]

uh... no it isn't my mom payed 83g's for her ESV and it was worth every penny. I'd have a spacious Ameriacan SUV over a cramped german SUV any day. my dad love's his 09' S65 AMG and yeah it's fast but it has no third row or the cmfort the ESV provides. my first car was a G500 and it broke down 4!!! times before i traded it in for a vette which is kick ass. if you can afford one you should go for it

[txmball93]

all a cadillac cts is is a chevy impala

[durakingdiesel]

ur a fuckin moron completly different

[txmball93]

type in TOP GEAR CADILLAC ESCALADE how you doin!!!

[slalomkayaker1]

then why is the cts rear wheel drive?

[txmball93]

because they put rear wheel drive on it like they put the chevy traverse a origanly front wheel drive but you option a all wheel drive aka awd

[394609g]

this is the best truck ever with the hybrid system fuck all all who hate it.

[vinjoe1]

i love cadillacs, allways have allways will..no comparison to others..why compare just get what YOU like

[PHOOBEAR22]

this truck is missing in three areas: one,a floor shifter,tow an independent rear suspension,and three a fold flat third row seat.Cadillac should've put the Cien V12 into production and made it available for this truck to further distant itself from the Tahoe/Yukon crowd.I still like it even though it's missing those options.I especially like the looks of it over the Navigator.Yuck!!!! that thing(Navigator) is frowning.

[rockstarz5714]

the gmc yukon xl denali v8 09 hybrid is way better than the cadillac escalade because they copied gmc and chevorlets's style and the gmc yukon and the suburban when going 50mph brakeing those not go that high

[Cargo1273]

Every manufacturer copies their top sale models. Have you take a look at Ford and Lincoln, Mercury, Nissan Infiniti lately?

[cadga1390]

ur dumb as fuck, they are made by trhe same company (GM)

[rockstarz5714]

your so fuckin dumb i know that there made by the same company but they make it a different length and gmc makes the stylee chevorlet makes the engines dumb bitch

[cadga1390]

wow your pathetic GM does the whole things, the only difference is the badging and a few other things, otherwise its the exact same thing

[OCSwimmerBoi]

Chevrolet does not make the engine. General Motors is the automaker & they own various companies that produce the engines.

[jbc4219]

Great truck. own both 08 denali and 08 denali. both are equal in catching the eye of traffic but prefer denali over escalade. i think the Denali looks more agressive and GMC is a mans truck!

[rrange]

and what is the 2008 Cadillac Escalade? a grandma's truck?"?"?

[Cargo1273]

I also own both the 2007 Yukon XL Denali and the 2008 Escalade and while the Escalade is luxury and performance and get more looks than anything in the roads the Denali feels more aggressive. Although in long driving comfort, handling and acceleration the Escalade is the best of the two.

[jbc4219]

lol i ment to say i also own the 08 escalade.they r the same,no difference but the xl would feel diffrent because its heavier. i get equal looks with both but less comments on the escalade and actually the local dealer told me grandmas come n and buy escalades. my only worry is ppl get jealous of both n cause damage...

[Cargo1273]

I know. But Do what I do. I double park whenever I can. That way no one can park next me and "accidentally" slam their cheap-car doors against my rides. Jealousy towards Escalade owners is incredible! specially in my town.

[checkcheck19]

theres nothing "elegant" or "tasteful" about this ghetto-mobile, last years model was perfect proof of whom they're trying to appeal to....but like good little followers, Americans will buy them anyways because everyone else is getting one...which isn't the case.

[DenaliBoyQ8]

perfect :)

[plenty2say]

This thing HAS to have fold flat rear seats. For that kind of money I should be able to fit a tv without taking of the seats.

[sachakishlar]

bullshit the interior is so loud, its not even funny. well when you go over 40mph

[sachakishlar]

if i had to buy one i would buy the hybrid thats comming out soon and replace the stainless with maple wood.

[tigre671]

y is every 1 hatin??? who doesnt want 1

[neya7777]

well said

[TAHOEPILOT]

i love the Tahoe in a tux, I want one!

[32silvercoins]

I agree..GM made a terrible mistake shutting down olds so it could give money to Hummer and Saturn...They should have givin Olds a total revamp..Olds has so much history such a shame its gone

[cheaperdude]

lots of chrome, good power/gas mileage. but so unreliable. esp in offroading. cadillacs are still known as old people's car. haha Its still better than the hummer h2 though. hummer h2 is the worst car america has made. its just overrated with all the stars driving it.

[sachakishlar]

are you kidding escalade sucks at mileage 13mpg. fuck you retarded

[sachakishlar]

except for the hybrid which gets 18mpg

[indianmaluji]

i dont want

[nikandraathelvete]

Absolute rubbish.

[Vinniebearinpa]

I getting the EXT version. Yumm.

[carlsson600]

creat car! but hummer H2 is better than Escalade!

[LovePontiac]

Ugh, I want!