2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE / ESCALADE ESV
New for 2016:
 Lane Keep Assist
 Enhanced CUE features, including Apple CarPlay capability
 Exterior colors: Gray Silk Metallic, Red Passion Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat and Dark
Emerald Metallic (late introduction)
2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE IS THE INDUSTRY’S MOST ICONIC LUXURY SUV
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade features a modern design, powerful capability and sumptuous
amenities that keep luxury firmly in the driver’s seat.
Enhanced technologies and new exterior colors distinguish the latest edition of the brand’s
signature SUV, complementing cut-and-sewn materials and wood trim – chosen for elegance
and authenticity – and the latest technologies to convey an exceptional level of luxury.
Among the 2016 updates are enhancements that make CUE faster and more intuitive, including
navigation functionality and phone integration technology via Apple CarPlay. Lane Keep Assist
is also offered, adding to Escalade’s comprehensive safety technologies.
The product line includes the standard Escalade and the extended-length ESV edition, which
offers a 14-inch-longer (355 mm) wheelbase and approximately 20 inches (508 mm) more in
overall length, maximizing space for third-row passengers and nearly double the cargo space
behind the third-row seat.
Luxury, Premium and Platinum collections are available in addition to the standard models,
offering higher levels of content and technology – and all models are offered with 2WD and
4WD drivetrains, powered by a 6.2L V-8 engine backed by an eight-speed automatic
transmission
It’s a combination powerful enough to enable 0-to-60-mph performance in less than 6 seconds
– 5.96 seconds for Escalade 4WD and 5.98 seconds for Escalade ESV 2WD.
The 6.2L engine also delivers an EPA-estimated 22 mpg on the highway in Escalade/ESV RWD
and 21 mpg on the highway for Escalade/ESV 4WD.
Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension system, is standard,
delivering precisely controlled driving performance. And at its core, Escalade is an SUV with the
capabilities of a full-size truck, enabling a trailering rating of 8,300 pounds on the standard
model and an 8,100-pound rating on Escalade ESV. That’s more than Mercedes-Benz GL550
(7,800 pounds), Lexus LX 570 (7,000 pounds) and Land Rover Range Rover (7,716 pounds).
Escalade design and exterior features
Escalade’s design provides a signature look of quality, elegance and capability. The styling cues
combine sculpted surfaces and high-technology embellishments to give Escalade a unique and
stand-out appearance.
Dynamic front styling cues are enhanced by a highly detailed Galvano chrome grille that has a
unique, almost brushed appearance. It is accented by full light-emitting diode (LED) lighting in
the front and rear that creates unique, razor-like vertical light signatures. LEDs provide even,
steady and very bright illumination, while delivering longer life and using significantly less
energy than conventional lighting.
The headlamps incorporate the industry’s first Total Internal Reflection LED high-beam
function, which consists of four vertically stacked crystal lenses and LEDs. The low beam
consists of five crystal lenses and LEDs that create the light pattern. The Cadillac script is
branded in the headlamp bezel. Tall, thin vertical LED taillamps reach to the top of the Escalade
and feature the brand’s crest insignia, which illuminates in the dark.
Inlaid doors fit into the body side openings to provide a quiet interior and smooth aerodynamics
– an attribute that helps Escalade slip through the air on the highway with minimal drag and
greater efficiency. A lightweight aluminum hood and aluminum liftgate panels also contribute to
efficiency.
Additional exterior features include:
 The rear is dominated by signature LED lighting extending full-height, from the fascia to
the roof. The twin, light-blade taillamps recall Cadillac’s design heritage
 Chrome-accented side assist steps are standard, with power-retractable assist steps with
light-pipe technology available on the Premium and Platinum Collections
 Illuminated door handles are included with the Premium and Platinum Collections
 Standard heated, power-adjustable and power-folding outside mirrors
 Standard hands-free, power-programmable liftgate
 The standard rear spoiler on the liftgate houses a rear window wiper that is hidden when
not in use
 Capless fueling
 Twenty-inch aluminum wheels are standard on the standard model, Luxury and
Premium Collections; and 22-inch aluminum wheels are standard on the Platinum
collection and available on other models.
Ten exterior colors are offered: Gray Silk Metallic, Red Passion Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat,
Dark Emerald Metallic (late introduction), Majestic Plum Metallic, Radiant Silver Metallic,
Black Raven, Silver Coast Metallic, Terra Mocha Metallic and Dark Granite Metallic.
Interior craftsmanship and features
Craftsmanship defines the Escalade’s passenger space, which is designed to be one of the
industry’s most authentic and luxurious cabins – with seamless technology integration for
today’s connected luxury customers. And like the exterior, there’s harmony with Cadillac’s other
vehicles in the cabin’s appearance, amenities and controls.
Real wood combined with premium cut-and-sewn materials and sueded accents, along with
ambient lighting, add elegance to the interior design. Tight tolerances of the instrument panel
and door panels, precision controls and triple-sealed doors were engineered and designed to
reinforce a feeling of quality.
The seats are sculpted in appearance and feature a reclining second row. The design
incorporates dual-firmness foam that ensures long-trip comfort and helps retain appearance
over time.
Additional interior features include:
 Standard keyless entry and push-button start
 Standard electric telescoping/tilting steering column
 Standard heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood accents
 Standard wireless phone charging provision on the center console
 Concealed center-stack storage with motorized door
 Standard tri-zone climate control
 Fold-flat second- and third-row seats, with standard power-folding third row
 Heated and cooled seats are standard in front and second-row bucket seats have
standard heat.
Additionally, the 12.3-inch instrument cluster features a reconfigurable, high-resolution digital
driver information center (DIC) display paired with the CUE infotainment system, with data
also shown on an available, four-color head-up display on Luxury and Premium Collections.
Along with vehicle systems information, the DIC provides details on the audio, Bluetooth phone
and navigation systems, which can be adjusted via steering wheel controls.
When it comes to interior colors and seating appointments, the Escalade offers a range of
choices:
 The standard model, as well as the Luxury and Premium collections, come standard with
leather seating surfaces with mini-perforated inserts, offered in Jet Black or Shale with
Cocoa accents
 Luxury and Premium collections are available with full-leather seats with miniperforated inserts in Kona Brown with Jet Black accents
 The Platinum Collection features with semi-aniline leather seating surfaces with miniperforated inserts in Tuscan Brown or Jet Black with Jet Black accents.
Escalade also offers a quiet environment, thanks to a strong body structure, and enhanced use of
noise-attenuating materials and processes, including triple-sealed doors and acoustic-laminate
glass and Bose® Active Noise Cancelation technology. Even the exterior mirrors were carefully
shaped in the wind tunnel to reduce wind noise.
CUE and OnStar 4G LTE connectivity
Technology is integral to the Escalade’s driving experience and CUE – Cadillac User Experience
– is standard. It is an advanced system for connectivity and control, featuring state-of-the-art
voice recognition with touch controls common with the world’s most popular tablets and mobile
devices. The eight-inch center screen uses capacitive touch technology and gesture recognition,
enabling tapping and swiping common to smartphones and tablets.
The system also uses proximity sensors to activate common options and controls as the user’s
hand approaches. An expanded “favorites” section offers quick access to phone contacts,
navigation destinations – even digital music – in the same one-touch form as traditional radio
presets.
Upgrades and enhancements for 2016 include improved system speed and performance, faster,
more accurate map loading and voice command execution, faster service reprogramming,
redesigned navigation interfaces, single-press mute navigation voice/cancel route, expanded
cities with 3D maps, route information and next maneuver and BT Media browsing.
Complementing CUE to enhance Escalade’s connectivity is OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity
with a Wi-Fi hotspot. It provides a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The
hotspot supports up to seven mobile devices and is on whenever the vehicle is on and comes
with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial.
Connectivity features also include Text Messaging Alerts for smartphone users with Bluetooth
profile (M.A.P.), which reads incoming texts through the vehicle’s speakers, and Siri Eyes Free
for iPhone iOS 6 and iOS 7 users to enhance connectivity and convenience. Each enables voicecontrolled connectivity, to help keep phones safely stowed and hands on the wheel.
Phone integration technology
Cadillac’s CUE system with an eight-inch-diagonal multi-touch screen is compatible with Apple
CarPlay, a phone integration technology that puts iPhone features (iPhone 5 and later) on the
display in a smart, simple manner. Many features can be controlled via voice commands
through a steering wheel button, helping drivers spend more time with their eyes on the road
and hands on the wheel.
Apple CarPlay takes the iPhone features most owners want to access while driving and
puts them on the vehicle’s display to allow drivers to make calls, send and receive
messages and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. Apple
CarPlay-supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and compatible thirdparty apps. A full list of those apps can be found at Apple.com/ios/carplay.
Android Auto compatibility will be available later in the 2016 model year.
Bose® Centerpoint® audio system
The 2016 Escalade features the Bose Centerpoint® surround sound system that is the most
advanced ever in a Cadillac. Customized exclusively for the Escalade, it features new
technologies that help heighten the sophisticated in-vehicle experience.
Proprietary technologies and 16 strategically placed speakers create a concert-like experience
throughout the cabin. Five custom-tuned speakers placed across the instrument panel and front
doors, combined with Bose Advanced Staging Technology, help reproduce expansive sound with
exceptional precision and clarity.
Further enhancing the experience is Bose Centerpoint 2.0 signal processing technology, which
enables a surround sound experience across all rows and SurroundStage® signal processing
circuitry, which compensates for off-center vehicle seating to create 360-degree sound for every
occupant.
An available Blu-Ray DVD rear entertainment system is tied into the audio system and includes
a nine-inch, roof-mounted screen on Escalade and two nine-inch screens on Escalade ESV. The
overhead system also includes built-in remote storage, USB, SD car and RCA ports.
Performance and driving experience
Escalade performance is highlighted by the powerful and efficient 6.2L V-8 engine, rated at an
SAE-certified 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 460 lb-ft of torque (623 Nm).
The 6.2L features state-of-the-art technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel
Management – also known as cylinder deactivation – continuously variable valve timing and an
advanced combustion system, designed to make the most of power, torque and efficiency across
the rpm band. Precisely controlled combustion enables Escalade to run with a high compression
ratio, which delivers great power and efficiency.
The engine is matched with the Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission with
TapShift control. The GM-developed 8L90 is roughly the same size and weight as the 6L80 sixspeed automatic, with a 7.0 overall gear ratio spread that provides a numerically higher first
gear ratio, helping drivers start off more confidently with a heavy load or when trailering. The
8L90 also enables a numerically low 3.23 axle ratio, which reduces engine rpm on the highway –
an attribute that contributes to fuel economy and quietness.
Escalade’s performance is channeled to a sophisticated chassis and suspension system,
engineered for a great feeling of solidity and a smooth, quiet ride. A fully boxed frame –
composed of more than 75 percent high-strength steel – is the foundation for its ride quality.
Chassis and suspension highlights include:
 A wide rear track that contributes to a confident, planted stance
 Shear-style body mounts, which reduce body shake and enhance the feeling of structural
stiffness, improve damping performance when compared with previous compression
mounts
 A cross-axis ball joint on the frame-side of the rear suspension lateral link that enhances
steering precision
 Third-generation Magnetic Ride Control is standard, with two selectable modes. Its dualelectric-coil design enabled engineers to tune with more resolution to handle quickly
changing road conditions
 Electric variable-assist power steering system enhances fuel economy and tailors
steering assist to vehicle speed
 Four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife™ brake rotors that offer up to double the
service life
 Excellent brake pedal feel for more-confident braking performance
 Tires designed to enhance efficiency, ride quality, handling and stopping performance
 Standard automatic locking rear differential that provides greater traction when needed
and greater driving comfort when it’s not.
The available four-wheel-drive system enables the driver to select an Auto mode for set-it-andforget-it automatic activation. When conditions call for extra traction assist, a separate 4 HI
mode offers the most capability for more challenging conditions.
Safety and security measures
Escalade’s technologies include active safety features to help protect occupants before, during
and after a collision, such as front and rear automatic braking, which relies on short-range radar
technology and ultrasonic sensors to help the driver avoid front and rear low-speed collisions via
a progression of alerts that extend to complete braking, if necessary.
A Surround Vision system is standard on all models and uses cameras to provide a 360-degree
bird’s eye view of the Escalade via the CUE color display screen. An update for 2016 allows the
driver to select a front-camera-only view.
A Driver Awareness package on the Luxury Collection includes new Lane Keep Assist, Forward
Collision Alert, IntelliBeam headlamps and the patented Safety Alert Seat, which pulses the left,
right or both seat cushion bolsters to alert the driver of a dangerous situation. IntelliBeam
headlamps automatically adjust the high-beam lamps when oncoming traffic is detected.
A Driver Assist package is offered with the Premium and Platinum collections. It includes all the
features of the Driver Awareness package and adds Adaptive Cruise Control, Front and Rear
Automatic Braking and Automatic Safety Belt Tightening.
Additionally, Front Park Assist and Rear Park Assist are standard on all models, while Side
Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alert are standard on Luxury,
Premium and Platinum collections.
Escalade also offers the segment’s only Front Center Air Bag. It deploys from the inboard side of
the driver’s seat and inflates between the driver and front passenger, providing added protection
for both front occupants in side-impact crashes.
Additional standard air bags include:
 Dual-stage frontal air bags (driver and front passenger)
 Seat-mounted side-impact air bags for thorax and pelvic protection (driver and front
passenger)
 Head-curtain side air bags for front and rear outboard seating positions.
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2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
Body style / driveline:
Construction:
EPA vehicle class:
Manufacturing location:
Key competitors:
Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV
4-door sport utility vehicle, front-engine, 2- or 4-wheel drive
body on frame
full-size sport utility vehicle
Arlington, Texas
Mercedes-Benz GL, Land Rover Range Rover, Infiniti QX80, Lexus LX
570 and Lincoln Navigator
Engine
Type:
Displacement (cu in / cc):
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
Block material:
Cylinder head material:
Valvetrain:
Ignition system:
Fuel delivery:
Compression ratio:
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
Recommended fuel:
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
Emissions controls:
Estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy):
6.2L V-8 (L86)
6.2L V-8
376 / 6162
4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug
wires
direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
11.5:1
420 / 313 @ 5600 (SAE certified)
460 / 623 @ 4100 (SAE certified)
premium recommended but not required
6000
close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless
fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
15 / 22 (Escalade 2WD)
15 / 21 (Escalade 4WD)
15 / 22 (Escalade ESV 2WD)
15 / 21 (Escalade ESV 4WD)
Transmission
Type:
Gear ratios (:1):
First:
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
Fifth:
Sixth:
Seventh:
Eighth:
Reverse:
Final drive ratio:
Hydra-Matic 8L90
eight-speed automatic
4.56
2.97
2.08
1.69
1.27
1.00
0.85
0.65
3.82
3.23
Chassis / Suspension
Front:
Rear:
Traction assist:
Steering type:
Steering ratio:
Steering wheel turns, lock-tolock:
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
independent coil-over-shock; 36mm hollow stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride
Control
solid axle with five-link location and coil springs; 28mm hollow stabilizer
bar; Magnetic Ride Control
all-speed traction control
electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
17.3
3.4
39 / 11.9 (Escalade)
43 / 13.1 (Escalade ESV)
Brakes
Type:
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):
power-assisted, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, with Duralife™ rotors;
vented front and rear rotors
front: 13 x 1.2 / 330 x 30
rear: 13.6 x 0.8 / 345 x 20
Wheels / Tires
Wheels:
Tires:
20 x 9.0-in. aluminum
22 x 9.0-in. aluminum
P275/55R20 all-season
P285/45R22 all-season
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
Overall length (in / mm):
Overall width (in / mm):
Overall height (in / mm):
Track (in / mm):
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm):
Step-in height (in / mm):
Ground to top of load floor
(in / mm):
Approach angle (deg):
Departure angle (deg):
Curb weight (lb / kg):
Weight distribution
(% front / rear):
Escalade
116 / 2946
203.9 / 5179
80.5 / 2044
74.4 / 1889
front: 68.7 / 1745
rear: 68.7 / 1744
2WD: 8 / 205
4WD: 8 / 205
2WD: 22 / 559
4WD: 22 / 559
2WD: 32.1 / 815
4WD: 32.1 / 815
2WD: 15.7
4WD: 15.7
2WD: 23.1
4WD: 23.1
5594 / 2537 (2WD)
5840 / 2649 (4WD)
52 / 48
Escalade ESV
130 / 3302
224.3 / 5697
80.5 / 2045
74 / 1880
front: 68.7 / 1745
rear: 68.7 / 1742
2WD: 8 / 205
4WD: 8 / 205
2WD: 22 / 559
4WD: 22 / 559
2WD: 31.6 / 802
4WD: 31.6 / 802
2WD: 15.9
4WD: 15.9
2WD: 19.5
4WD: 19.5
5795 / 2628 (2WD)
6040 / 2739 (4WD)
51 / 49
Interior
Escalade
Seating capacity
Headroom
First row (in / mm):
Second row (in / mm):
Third row (in / mm):
Legroom
First row (in / mm):
Second row (in / mm):
Third row (in / mm):
Shoulder room
First row (in / mm):
Second row (in / mm):
Third row (in / mm):
Hip room
First row (in / mm):
Second row (in / mm):
Third row (in / mm):
Cargo volume
Behind 1st row, 2nd row
folded no third row (cu ft / L):
Behind 2nd row no third row
(cu ft / L):
Behind 3rd row (cu ft / L):
Escalade ESV
7 or 8
7 or 8
42.8 / 1087 (without sunroof)
39.7 / 1008 (with sunroof)
38.7 / 983
38.1 / 968
42.8 / 1087 (without sunroof)
39.7 / 1008 (with sunroof)
39.1 / 993
38.5 / 978
45.3 / 1151
39.0 / 991
24.8 / 630
45.3 / 1150
39.7 / 1008
34.5 / 876
64.9 / 1648
64.4 / 1636
62.6 / 1590
64.9 / 1648
64.4 / 1636
62.6 / 1590
60.9 / 1547
60.2 / 1529
49.3 / 1252
60.9 / 1547
60.2 / 1529
49.3 / 1252
94.2 / 2667 (behind seat with
second, third rows folded)
51.6 / 1461 (behind seat with third
row folded)
15.2 / 430 (behind seat)
120.9 / 3424 (behind seats with
second, third rows folded)
76.7 / 2172 (behind seat with third
row folded)
39.3 / 1113 (behind seat)
Escalade
120.8 / 3420
2WD: 7100 / 3220
4WD: 7300 / 3310
1506 / 683 (2WD)
1460 / 662(4WD)
8300 / 3764 (2WD)
8100 / 3674 (4WD)
26 / 98.4
8.5 / 8.0
16.7 / 15.8
Escalade ESV
122.4 / 3466
2WD: 7300 / 3311
4WD: 7500 / 3402
1505 / 682 (2WD)
1460 / 662 (4WD)
8100 / 3674 (2WD)
7900 / 3583 (4WD)
31 / 117
8.5 / 8.0
16.7 / 15.8
Capacities
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):
GVWR: (lb / kg):
Payload maximum (lb / kg):
Trailer towing maximum
(lb / kg):
Fuel tank (gal / L):
Engine oil (qt / L):
Cooling system (qt / L):
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