Cadillac Escalade

FIRST DRIVE: 2015 Cadillac Escalade

Fourth-generation of Cadillac’s flagship SUV delivers style, luxury and utility

July 24, 2014

Cadillac's 2015 Escalade builds on its reputation as a classy combination of luxury and utility that’s just the ticket for image-conscious consumers.

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FIRST DRIVE: 2015 Cadillac Escalade Fourth-generation of Cadillac’s flagship SUV delivers style, luxury and utility

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Cadillac's 2015 Escalade builds on its reputation as a classy combination of luxury and utility that’s just the ticket for image-conscious consumers.

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<p>Apart from the Ford trucks, the only other vehicle to make the top-ten list nationally was the 2006 Cadillac Escalade SUV, which was the fourth-most-stolen vehicle overall. All the vehicles on that list had 4WD or AWD.</p>

<p>Apart from the Ford trucks, the only other vehicle to make the top-ten list nationally was the 2006 Cadillac Escalade SUV, which was the fourth-most-stolen vehicle overall. All the vehicles on that list had 4WD or AWD.</p>

<p>2006 Cadillac Escalade</p>
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<p>When it came time to redesign its iconic full-size SUVs, General Motors doubled down on square. The Chevrolet Yukon and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade all have creases sharp enough to cut your fingers. They scream utility and toughness, and are more popular than ever.</p>

<p>This one is a double-edged sword. The reconfigurable digital dashboard in the V-sport models is very useful, being able to get tonnes of useful information about the vehicle’s health and performance, and it can even include a smaller navigation map if needed. Those are all controlled by toggle-switches on the steering wheel and – once set, anyway – are clear enough.</p>

<p>The biggest issue comes from the CUE’s central screen which ties everything together. The interface works similarly to a smart-phone with swipes allowing movement across pages or down lists, but it is a hit-or-miss in action. Also, the capacitive controls below the screen for audio and HVAC can be frustratingly unreliable in use.</p>

<p><strong>CUVs & SUVs: </strong><strong>Cadillac Escalade – </strong>Powered by a thoroughly-modern, albeit OHV, 6.2-litre V-8, it's no slouch in getting around, nor in its amenities. Within its luxurious cabin it's also at the cutting edge of connectivity, featuring 4G LTE technology and an in-vehicle wi-fi hotspot. It's full value for its selection as one of Playboy's cars of the year.</p>

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