GM Reveals 2015 Cadillac Escalade - Page 4

Q'smuscle · 10-08-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SS 376

I like it all around. Tahoe's the best looking one of the bunch though.

agree !

Russo · 10-08-2013, 07:47 PM

i'll give GM this, it certainly looks better than the GMC and Chevrolet versions...

Number 3 · 10-08-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ssrs2lt

My question is why does GM insist on the steering wheel shifter? It seems really out of place and back dated.

I was always told the console was the most valuable real estate in the interior.......................................I was just never sure why it was only used for cup holders. LOL

Number 3 · 10-08-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by King T

If it's $69k, that won't be bad. The 2014 Escalade starts at $67,935, so a $2,000 increase is reasonable. I read where BMW had a $4,000 increase on the new BMW X5 V8 and a $5,000 increase on the X5 6 cylinder compared to the 2013 model.

I think you are looking at the ESV. The SWB Escalade is $63,745. I'm guessing a $6,000 hit. But I hope I'm wrong.

King T · 10-09-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

I think you are looking at the ESV. The SWB Escalade is $63,745. I'm guessing a $6,000 hit. But I hope I'm wrong.

Number 3 the $63,745 was the 2013 Escalade MSRP. The 2013 Escalade ESV MSRP was $66,345.

These are the MSRP of the 2014 Cadillac Escalades:
2014 Cadillac Escalade $67,970
2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV $70,570

I got them from the Cadillac site:
http://www.cadillac.com/escalade-suv.html

King T · 10-09-2013, 03:18 AM

CamaroSkooter · 10-09-2013, 02:04 PM

The first time the brake lights on a new Escalade break, the vehicle owner is going to regret buying the car based on replacement cost of that light assembly alone.

roorback · 10-09-2013, 06:10 PM

Boy Gm's latest refreshes all seem to be a failure. Just unappealing exteriors all around.

Number 3 · 10-09-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by King T

Number 3 the $63,745 was the 2013 Escalade MSRP. The 2013 Escalade ESV MSRP was $66,345.

These are the MSRP of the 2014 Cadillac Escalades:
2014 Cadillac Escalade $67,970
2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV $70,570

I got them from the Cadillac site:
http://www.cadillac.com/escalade-suv.html

Gotcha. If they bumped the '14 $4,000 then I wonder how much the '15 gets bumped. Probably goes over $70k then.

King T · 10-10-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Gotcha. If they bumped the '14 $4,000 then I wonder how much the '15 gets bumped. Probably goes over $70k then.

Hopefully they will keep the msrp under $70k. Starting at $69k would be good. Got to think about the competition

2015 Cadillac Escalade
6.2L V8 (L86)
420hp/460 lb-ft
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
$69,000 (*Estimated guess)
Dimensions:
Length-203.9 in
Width-80.5 in
Height-74.4 in
Weight-5,603 lbs

Infiniti QX80
5.6L V8
400 hp/413 lb-ft
7-Speed Automatic Transmission
$61,350
Dimensions:
Length-208.3 in
Width-79.9 in
Height-75.8 in
Weight-5,633 lbs

Lexus LX 570
5.7L V8
383 hp/403 lb-ft
Six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT)
$81,780
Dimensions:
Length-197 in
Width-77.6 in
Height-75.6 in
Weight-6,000 lbs

Mercedes-Benz GL450
4.6L Bi-Turbo V8
362 hp/406 lb-ft
$64,550
Weight-5,401 lbs

Mercedes-Benz GL550
4.6L Bi-Turbo V8
429 hp/516 lb-ft
7 Speed Automatic
$88,600
Dimensions:
Length-201 in
Width-84.3 in
Height-72.8 in
Weight-5,578 lbs

Range Rover Supercharged
5.0L Supercharged V8
510 hp/461 lb-ft
8-Speed Automatic
$99,995
Dimensions:
Length-196.8 in
Width-81.6 in
Height-72.3 in
Weight-5,137 lbs

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
3.0L Diesel V6
240 hp/406 lb-ft
8-Speed Automatic
$65,795
Dimensions:
Length-200.3 in
Width-78.1 in
Height-68.4 in
Weight-5,412 lbs

BowtieBelle · 10-10-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dorfmac

I love escalades, but I'm not a fan of this redesign. It just seems a little too squared off and boxy. For some reason when I see this picture, the back reminds me of a 4Runner...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/-svJ17u8CSCs/Ul...5B3%25255D.jpg

This. Too boxy, and I don't like the taillights at all.

Diode Dynamics · 10-10-2013, 10:33 AM

I'd take my mom's 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Edition over any of it's competitors. It has a 360HP 5.7 Hemi and came fully loaded for roughly 36K. A total steal in my opinion, plus the 6 speed trans means it gets respectable highway mileage.

If I could pick any SUV though I would rock a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S so hard!

Nick C.

King T · 10-10-2013, 05:52 PM

I think once the initial shock wears off people will like this Escalade more. We've been use to the last Escalade since 2006 (as a 2007 MY). This is a departure from it.

I remember all of the comments about the C7 Corvette Stingray when it debuted and people talked about "why did they do this?" and "It's going to flop". But when people saw it in person they realized it made sense, and now the plant is cranking out C7's fast as they can fulfilling orders. I'm sure this will be the same way.

The only real competition the Escalade has at this point is the Mercedes Benz GL

The biggest difference between the two is that the GL has 2 more engine options than the Escalade does:
GL 350 BlueTEC
3.0L Turbo Diesel V6
240 hp/455 lb-ft
$63,000

GL63 AMG
5.5L Bi-Turbo V8
550 hp/560 lb-ft
$118,160

Hey Fen, how do you think the Escalade would do if it had a small Diesel engine? I guess like the Duramax 4.5L that never made production.

Neumatic · 10-10-2013, 06:19 PM

Holy giant tail lights batman.

Pretty ugly if you ask me.

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10-10-2013, 05:52 PM	#55
King T Drives: 2010 2SS, 2011 Buick Regal Turbo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 1,392	I think once the initial shock wears off people will like this Escalade more. We've been use to the last Escalade since 2006 (as a 2007 MY). This is a departure from it. I remember all of the comments about the C7 Corvette Stingray when it debuted and people talked about "why did they do this?" and "It's going to flop". But when people saw it in person they realized it made sense, and now the plant is cranking out C7's fast as they can fulfilling orders. I'm sure this will be the same way. The only real competition the Escalade has at this point is the Mercedes Benz GL The biggest difference between the two is that the GL has 2 more engine options than the Escalade does: GL 350 BlueTEC 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 240 hp/455 lb-ft $63,000 GL63 AMG 5.5L Bi-Turbo V8 550 hp/560 lb-ft $118,160 Hey Fen, how do you think the Escalade would do if it had a small Diesel engine? I guess like the Duramax 4.5L that never made production. __________________ Last edited by King T; 10-10-2013 at 06:07 PM.

10-08-2013, 07:47 PM	#44
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	i'll give GM this, it certainly looks better than the GMC and Chevrolet versions...

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roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 618	Boy Gm's latest refreshes all seem to be a failure. Just unappealing exteriors all around.

10-10-2013, 06:19 PM	#56
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	Holy giant tail lights batman. Pretty ugly if you ask me.