Muscat
, Oman – Cadillac
Escalade - the iconic luxury SUV is one of the most
aspirational nameplates in the industry and has allowed
the brand to attract younger generations of customers
to the Cadillac portfolio. The most powerful and most
efficient luxury SUV in the segment, led by a 6.2 litre
all-aluminium V8 engine with Variable Valve Timing
(VVT) technology delivering 441 gross horsepower @
6000 rpm and gross torque 615.5 Nm@ 4400 rpm. The Escalade
goes from 0-100 kph in under seven seconds.
Highlighting its distinctive design,
the Cadillac Escalade has a sleeker, cleaner and
more athletic form with improved aerodynamics, while
appearing smaller in stature.
Details in elements such as wrap
around fascias, styled mirrors and integrated running
boards enhance Escalade’s flowing design. The sleek,
toned look includes a faster windshield angle of
57 degrees, which flows gracefully into the roofline.
This also improves aerodynamic performance to a segment-leading
0.363 drag coefficient, which helps improve fuel
economy and reduce wind noise.
The bold Escalade front-end design
features a Sixteen-inspired egg crate grille with
detailed chrome elements and a prominent wreath-and-crest
insignia. The grille is flanked by tri-element headlamps
that use High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting
technology, with available IntelliBeam automatic
headlamp beam control. Rear-end styling is distinct
and accentuated by LED tail-lamps, LED-lit centre
high-mount stop light (CHMSL), chrome accents and
an integrated trailer hitch cover.
Larger standard and available wheels,
including standard 18 inch wheels and available chrome
22 inch wheels, are tailored to fit the wheel openings.
This precise wheel-to-body relationship – enabled
by a wider track – gives Escalade a more athletic
presence and lowered stance.
Interior styling is a cornerstone
of the Escalade. The flowing, luxurious interior
is complemented with premium materials and a distinct
layout not shared with any other GM full-size SUV.
The cabin also is more spacious, with an instrument
panel that is lower and moved forward in the vehicle.
Escalade’s exclusive interior includes
a unique instrument panel, instrumentation gauges
with white needles and blue light inlays with continuously
lit, white-LED backlighting, Nuance leather-covered
seats, leather-covered door trim and centre console,
fabric-covered interior pillars.
The Escalade is more spacious.
More fore/aft front seat travel provides segment
leading legroom for front-seat passengers. Second
row seat legroom and knee room, and third row seat
headroom are increased over the previous models.
The second and third row seats offer more shoulder
room – a feat accomplished while also offering standard
roof mounted head curtain side air bags.
When it comes to convenience and
capability, Escalade delivers an industry-exclusive
power fold-and-tumble second row seat feature that
eases access to the third row seat, as well as a
power-assisted rear liftgate that opens and closes
with the touch of a button. The remote starting feature
is standard and is integrated with the tri-zone automatic
climate control system, allowing the interior to
be cooled when the vehicle is remotely started.
An enhanced array of audio, infotainment
and safety options includes an available DVD system
with large 20 cm flip-down screen. A segment-leading
Bose 5.1 Digital Surround Sound system is integrated
into the family of radios that play DVD audio, DVD
video, CD audio, CD videos and MP3s.
A Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic
transmission is matched with the 6.2 litre engine.
One of the industry’s most advanced automatics, the
6L80 features clutch-to-clutch shifting and has a
wide 6.04:1 overall ratio – including two overdrive
gears – that delivers the perfect balance of performance
and fuel economy.
Larger, four-wheel disc brakes and
an ABS system from Bosch help ensure braking performance.
Larger vented front and rear brake rotors, 50% stiffer
dual-piston callipers, longer-life brake pads, result
in enhanced pedal feel, reduced brake noise, predictable
linear brake response and shorter braking distances.
A Bosch 8.0 next-generation four-channel
ABS system is also standard. The ABS system works
with the standard StabiliTrak stability control system’s
rollover mitigation technology. This software algorithm
technology uses sensors to proactively predict vehicle
“tip-up” and apply appropriate brake force to help
prevent such events.
Enhanced driving control and ride
smoothness are offered with the standard Road Sensing
System, which uses electronically controlled shock
absorbers to make nearly instantaneous damping adjustments.
The system “reads” the road and anticipates the best
damping rates.
Escalade is designed to be among
the industry’s safest and most secure vehicles, with
numerous safety systems and crash-avoidance technologies.
Occupant protection features include head curtain
side air bags with rollover protection for all seating
rows and an industry-first 360-degree front safety
belt pre-tensioner activation system.
With a reputation as one of the
segment’s top performers, the Escalade builds on
its heritage with a combination of performance, responsiveness
and comfort that channels the vehicle-wide refinements
into an effortless driving experience.
All Cadillac models in Oman come
with a free service and maintenance package for four
years or 100,000km (whichever comes first), in addition
to around the clock roadside assistance and General
Motors’ patented bumper-to-bumper warranty. This
unsurpassed care package offers Cadillac customers
an unparalleled sense of security and total peace
of mind, enhancing the overall Cadillac experience.
OTE Group is the exclusive dealer
for
Cadillac in Oman. Cadillac
Escalade is available for a test drive at OTE
Group’s 14 showrooms spread across the Sultanate or call
24566267 for more details.
