Cadillac Escalade 4 (K2XL) SUV (2014-2020)

MSRP 75195 USD94% Neofiliac66% External
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Product Overview

Cadillac Escalade 4 (chassis code K2XL) is a full-size luxury SUV in production from 2014 to 2020. It was available with a range of glorious naturally-aspirated LS V8 engines that displaced 6.2 liters.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, will appreciate the extraordinary approach and departure angles that the chassis offers. Utility-minded owners will love the high 3424L (121cu-ft) of cargo space, too. The Cadillac Escalade IV also comes with a high towing capacity.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 94% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Exceptional styling
  • Wonderful LS V8 engine
  • Great offroad capabilities
  • Very high cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Excellent fit and finish
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption

What external reviewers found***

External score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment tech
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Sleek styling
Cons
  • Lackluster cabin tech
  • Cue tech is dated
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Specifications

6.2 10AT6.2 4WD 10AT6.2 8AT6.2 AWD 6AT6.2 AWD 8ATESV 6.2 4WD 10ATESV 6.2 8ATESV 6.2 AWD 10ATESV 6.2 AWD 6ATESV 6.2 AWD 8AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity430 L / 15.2 cu-ft ~ 2667 L / 94.2 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft ~ 2667 L / 94.2 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft ~ 2667 L / 94.2 cu-ft431 L / 15.2 cu-ft ~ 2668 L / 94.2 cu-ft430 L / 15.2 cu-ft ~ 2667 L / 94.2 cu-ft1113 L / 39.3 cu-ft ~ 3424 L / 120.9 cu-ft1113 L / 39.3 cu-ft ~ 3424 L / 120.9 cu-ft1113 L / 39.3 cu-ft ~ 3424 L / 120.9 cu-ft1113 L / 39.3 cu-ft ~ 3424 L / 120.9 cu-ft1113 L / 39.3 cu-ft ~ 3424 L / 120.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity16.8 L / 17.8 qt16.8 L / 17.8 qt15.8 L / 16.7 qt16.8 L / 17.8 qt15.8 L / 16.7 qt16.8 L / 17.8 qt15.8 L / 16.7 qt16.8 L / 17.8 qt16.8 L / 17.8 qt15.8 L / 16.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.6 L / 8.0 qt7.6 L / 8.0 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt7.6 L / 8.0 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt7.6 L / 8.0 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt7.6 L / 8.0 qt7.6 L / 8.0 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity98.0 L / 25.9 gal98.0 L / 25.9 gal98.4 L / 26.0 gal98.0 L / 25.9 gal98.4 L / 26.0 gal117.0 L / 30.9 gal117.0 L / 30.9 gal117.0 L / 30.9 gal117.0 L / 30.9 gal117.0 L / 30.9 gal
Passengers
Payload683 kg / 1506 lbs683 kg / 1506 lbs683 kg / 1506 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs662 kg / 1459 lbs682 kg / 1504 lbs545 kg / 1202 lbs662 kg / 1459 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330x30 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 330x30 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330x30 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 330x30 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 345 mmVentilated discs, 345 mmVentilated discs, 345x20 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 345x20 mmVentilated discs, 345 mmVentilated discs, 345x20 mmVentilated discs, 345 mmVentilated discsVentilated discs, 345x20 mm
Offroad | Approach Angle15.7 deg15.7 deg15.7 deg15.7 deg15.7 deg15.7 deg15.9 deg15.9 deg15.9 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle23.1 deg23.1 deg23.1 deg23.1 deg23.1 deg23.1 deg19.5 deg19.5 deg19.5 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearSolid axle, Multi-link
Tire Size275/55 R20, 285/45 R22275/55 R20, 285/45 R22Front wheel tires: 275/55 R 20 Rear wheel tires: 285/45 R 22285/45 R22Front wheel tires: 275/55 R 20 Rear wheel tires: 285/45 R 22275/55 R20Front wheel tires: 275/55 R 20 Rear wheel tires: 285/45 R 22275/55 R20285/45 R22Front wheel tires: 275/55 R 20 Rear wheel tires: 285/45 R 22
Turning Circle11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft13.1 m / 43.0 ft13.1 m / 43.0 ft13.1 m / 43.0 ft11.9 m / 39.0 ft13.1 m / 43.0 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV5-door SUV4-door SUV4-door SUV4-door SUV5-door SUV4-door SUV5-door SUV4-door SUV4-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance205 mm / 8.1 in
Size | Height1890 mm / 74.4 in1890 mm / 74.4 in1889 mm / 74.4 in1889 mm / 74.4 in1889 mm / 74.4 in1880 mm / 74.0 in1880 mm / 74.0 in1880 mm / 74.0 in1880 mm / 74.0 in1880 mm / 74.0 in
Size | Length5179 mm / 203.9 in5179 mm / 203.9 in5179 mm / 203.9 in5179 mm / 203.9 in5179 mm / 203.9 in5697 mm / 224.3 in5697 mm / 224.3 in5697 mm / 224.3 in5697 mm / 224.3 in5697 mm / 224.3 in
Size | Width2045 mm / 80.5 in2045 mm / 80.5 in2044 mm / 80.5 in2044 mm / 80.5 in2044 mm / 80.5 in2045 mm / 80.5 in2045 mm / 80.5 in2045 mm / 80.5 in2045 mm / 80.5 in2045 mm / 80.5 in
Track Width | Front1745.0 mm / 68.7 in
Track Width | Rear1745.0 mm / 68.7 in1745.0 mm / 68.7 in1744.0 mm / 68.7 in1744.0 mm / 68.7 in1744.0 mm / 68.7 in1745.0 mm / 68.7 in1742.0 mm / 68.6 in1745.0 mm / 68.7 in1744.0 mm / 68.7 in1742.0 mm / 68.6 in
Weight2656.0 kg / 5855.5 lbs2656.0 kg / 5855.5 lbs2537.0 kg / 5593.1 lbs2751.0 kg / 6064.9 lbs2649.0 kg / 5840.0 lbs2762.0 kg / 6089.2 lbs2628.0 kg / 5793.7 lbs2645.0 kg / 5831.2 lbs2857.0 kg / 6298.6 lbs2739.0 kg / 6038.5 lbs
Wheel Size9J x 20, 9J x 229J x 20, 9J x 22Front wheel rims: 9 J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 229.0J x 22Front wheel rims: 9 J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 229J x 20Front wheel rims: 9 J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 229J x 209.0J x 22Front wheel rims: 9 J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 9 J x 22
Wheelbase2946 mm / 116.0 in2946 mm / 116.0 in2946 mm / 116.0 in2946 mm / 116.0 in2946 mm / 116.0 in3302 mm / 130.0 in3302 mm / 130.0 in3302 mm / 130.0 in3302 mm / 130.0 in3302 mm / 130.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.7 sec6.7 sec6.7 sec6.7 sec6.7 sec6.7 sec6.7 sec6.7 sec6.9 sec6.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.0 sec6.0 sec6.0 sec6.4 sec6.0 sec6.0 sec6.0 sec6.6 sec6.6 sec
CO2 Emission287 g/km287 g/km287 g/km302 g/km287 g/km302 g/km287 g/km
Fuel Economy16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined)15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (highway)16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (combined)15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity3765 kg / 8300 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)3674 kg / 8100 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)3674 kg / 8100 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)3100 kg / 6834 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2575 kg / 5677 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)3583 kg / 7899 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)3674 kg / 8100 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)3000 kg / 6614 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2150 kg / 4740 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineL86
Engine | Bore103.2 mm / 4.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.5:1
Engine | Displacement6.2 L / 376.0 cu-in / 6162.0 cc
Engine | Power420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Redline6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque621 Nm / 458.0 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm621 Nm / 458.0 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm610 Nm / 449.9 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm621 Nm / 458.0 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm621 Nm / 458.0 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm610 Nm / 449.9 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engineNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engineNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears10-speed10-speed8-speed6-speed8-speed10-speed8-speed10-speed6-speed8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic Hydra-MaticAutomatic Hydra-MaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic Hydra - MaticAutomaticAutomatic Hydra - MaticAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2018 ~ 20202018 ~ 20202016 ~ 20172014 ~ 20152016 ~ 20172018 ~ 20202016 ~ 20172018 ~ 20202014 ~ 20172016 ~ 2017
Debut2013 October
Made InUS: Texas

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cnet[1]

Reviewer score 66%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade starts at $76,490 for the base 2WD model with the standard wheelbase. Stepping up to 4WD drops the highway estimate to 21 mpg, but it adds a two-speed transfer case. Safety technology highlights include adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek styling
  • Excellent infotainment tech
  • Excellent fuel economy
Cons
  • Cue tech is dated
  • Lackluster cabin tech

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References

  1. ^ 2019 Cadillac Escalade Platinum review: Large, luxurious and long in the tooth. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2019-cadillac-escalade-esv-review/. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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