The Cadillac Escalade is a 4-door SUV , extended SUV , crew cab offered in AWD 4dr Base , AWD 4dr Luxury , AWD 4dr Premium , 2WD 4dr Base , 2WD 4dr Luxury , 2WD 4dr Premium , 2WD 4dr Platinum Edition , AWD 4dr Base , AWD 4dr Luxury , AWD 4dr Premium , AWD 4dr Platinum Edition , 2WD 4dr , 2WD 4dr Platinum , 4WD 4dr , 4WD 4dr Platinum , 2WD 4dr Base , 2WD 4dr Luxury , 2WD 4dr Premium , 2WD 4dr Platinum Edition , AWD 4dr Base , AWD 4dr Luxury , AWD 4dr Premium and AWD 4dr Platinum Edition . The powertrains include 6.0-liter V8 hybrid (332 hp) and 6.2-liter V8 (403 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and CVT transmissions. It is Rear or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 13 mpg city to 19 mpg highway. The Escalade uses Regular fuel.
The Escalade has a 8,100 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Acura MDX , Lexus GX and Lincoln Navigator .
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