Cadillac Escalade ESV 2003 $16,995

Vehicle Overview Cadillac is expanding its sport utility vehicle lineup to three models with its new 2003 Escalade ESV, which is scheduled to go into production in the first quarter of 2003. It will be not only the largest full-size luxury SUV on the market but also the biggest Cadillac ever produced. Measuring some 22 inches longer than the regular Escalade, the ESV provides more than 20 additional inches of interior length. Coupled with the additional premium seating, Cadillac promises segment-leading cargo capacity. Customer feedback tells us there is market potential for a full-size luxury SUV that provides additional seating and cargo space, says Cadillac General Manager Mark LaNeve. Aimed at successful, status-driven, forward-thinking individuals, [the Escalade ESV will be produced for buyers] who appreciate bold styling and ingenious technology people who demand nothing less than the biggest and the best there is. The Escalade ESV and its Escalade EXT sibling are both powered by a 345-horsepower, 6.0-liter V-8 engine that delivers 380 pounds-feet of torque. Full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) and GMs StabiliTrak electronic stability system are installed. Other technical features include a Road Sensing Suspension System, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, GMs OnStar communication system and XM Satellite Radio service. Backseat occupants enjoy a Panasonic DVD entertainment system. The Escalade ESV is built in Mexico and will compete against such vehicles as the Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The ESV is dimensionally in a class by itself and is markedly larger than any of those rivals. Exterior Cadillac notes that the Escalade ESV shares the same bold exterior design and commanding road presence as the regular Escalade in its 2003 form. High-intensity-discharge headlights that flank an eggcrate grille are standard. The front fascia incorporates recessed tow hooks and rectangular fog lamps. Chrome badging features the Cadillac wreath-and-crest insignia. Signature seven-spoke chrome wheels hold 17-inch tires. Power folding and heated mirrors are equipped with turn-signal indicators. A functional step bumper at the rear shrouds a Class VII trailer hitch. The Escalade ESV rides a 130-inch wheelbase, measures 219.3 inches long overall and stands 75.7 inches tall. Its ground clearance is 10.7 inches. Interior Depending on the ESVs seating configuration, either seven or eight occupants will luxuriate on soft, aromatic Nuance leather seating surfaces. The front bucket seats are equipped with a 10-way power adjustment feature, power-adjustable side bolsters, power lumbar and seatback recliner controls, and independently heated seatbacks and cushions. The second-row bucket seats have heated cushions, and customers may choose a bench seat for this row. The third-row bench seat folds down and may be removed to increase cargo capacity. Power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals include a memory feature. A nine-button control layout is available for the leather-wrapped wood-trimmed steering wheel. A dual-zone climate control system is available with manual or automatic operation. A 34-function driver information center is installed, and an enhanced 250-watt Bose audio system includes a six-CD changer. A new Bulgari-designed analog clock adds a luxury touch to the interior. Either a sunroof or a rear-seat DVD entertainment system can be installed. Under the Hood The Escalade ESVs 6.0-liter V-8 engine generates 345 hp and 380 pounds-feet of torque it mates to a four-speed-automatic transmission. Full-time AWD is standard. Safety Dual-stage airbags, a passenger-sensing system and side-impact airbags for the front occupants are installed. Daytime running lights are standard. A utomotive Ad Builder.com Vehicle Marketing Solutions

• LEV certified (6.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)
• City 12/hwy 16 (6.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)
• Luggage rack roof mounted chrome accent
• Cladding body-color protective doors only
• Bumper front body-color
• Bumper rear body-color
• Door handles chrome
• Assist steps color-keyed w/chrome accents mounted between front & rear wheels at bottom of rocker panel
• Headlamps High-Intensity Discharge
• Fog lamps front rectangular halogen incorporated into the front fascia
• Daytime running lamps
• Glass Solar-Ray deep tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield driver & front passenger)
• Mirrors outside rearview power folding power heated color-keyed driver side electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming) turn signal in glass w/ground illumination programmable to provide curb view when in reverse
• Rear Park Assist Ultrasonic (URPA)
• Wipers intermittent front wet arm w/pulse washers
• Body liftgate w/liftglass rear door system
• Seats front leather seating surfaces power reclining full-feature buckets articulating head restraints driver & front passenger 10-position power adjusters fold-down inboard armrests independent heated seat cushion & seatback for driver & passenger (3 settings) power lumbar & side bolsters & 2-position memory driver seat
• Seats middle leather seating surfaces buckets reclining w/heated seat cushions (2 settings) & fold-down armrests
• Seats rear 3rd row bench leather seating surfaces 3-passenger can be flipped forward folded or totally removed
• Nuance leather seating surfaces
• Console floor
• Console overhead deluxe
• Floor covering color-keyed carpeting
• Steering wheel color-keyed wood & leather-wrapped rim
• Tow/haul mode selector button located at end of shift lever
• Instrumentation analog
• Driver Information Center
• Windows power
• Door locks power programmable w/lockout protection
• Cruise control electronic w/set & resume speed
• Theft-deterrent system PASS-Key
• Keyless entry remote
• OnStar 1-year Directions & Connections Service
• Universal Transmitter HomeLink
• Climate control tri-zone automatic
• Defogger rear-window electric
• Sound system ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD & cassette player
• Sound system 6-disc CD changer in-dash
• Sound system feature Bose luxury speaker system enhanced performance amplification 9 speakers including sub woofer
• Sound system feature rear audio controls
• Sound system feature steering wheel mounted radio controls & rear mounted rear seat audio controls
• Antennas front & integral rear
• Cupholders dual front 2nd & 3rd rows
• Mirror inside rearview electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming) 8-point compass & outside temperature indicator
• Assist handle front passenger color-keyed
• Lighting interior courtesy theater dimming
• Pedals power adjustable w/memory
• Engine Vortec high-output 6000 V8 SFI (345 HP [257.0 kW] @ 5200 rpm 380 lb.- ft. [513.0 N-m] @ 4000 rpm)
• Transmission 4-speed automatic heavy-duty electronically controlled w/overdrive & tow/haul mode
• Transfer case AWD electronic automatic system full-time always-on all-wheel drive
• Rear Axle Ratio 3.73
• StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system
• Traction control system electronic all-speed
• Battery heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps
• Alternator 145 amps
• Recovery hooks 2 front frame mounted recessed in front fascia
• GVWR 7200 lbs. (3266 kg)
• Suspension front SLA independent torsion bar & stabilizer bar
• Suspension rear 5-link coil spring
• Suspension package Road-Sensing electrically controlled shock absorbers
• Tires P265/70R17 all-season blackwall
• Wheels 4 - 17 x 7 (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) 7-spoke aluminum
• Tire spare full-size 16 (40.6 cm)
• Tire carrier outside spare lockable
• Steering power
• Brakes 4-wheel antilock 4-wheel disc Hydroboost
• Fuel capacity gal. (liters) 31 (117.3)
• Air bags frontal & side impact driver & right front passenger
• Safety belts 3-point front & 2nd row all seating positions 3rd row 3-point lap & shoulder outboard seating positions & lap only in center position