Reviews: The 2006 Cadillac Escalade
By Alex Thomas
The Cadillac Escalade for 2006
Made in UNITED STATES for Cadillac, the Escalade for 2006 is a contender in the 7-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $53,850 USD with a invoice price of $49,811 USD.
Escalade Dimensions
In 2006 the Escalade has an overall length of 198.90 inches and a width of 78.90 inches. It sits a total of 76.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 9.70 inches. Front headroom is 40.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Escalade a turning radius of 39.50 inches. It uses 265/70R17 tires with a wheelbase of 116.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Escalade comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 5352 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 6.0L V8 OHV 16V engine in the 2006 Escalade is rated at 14 miles/gallon city and 18 miles/gallon highway out of a 26.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Escalade retails for $53,850 USD with a invoice price of $49,811 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Automatic Load-Leveling. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists DVD Player, Navigation Aid, Power Sunroof, Manual Sunroof, Splash Guards.
Exterior color choices include Black Raven, Blue Chip, Quicksilver, Red E, Rip Tide Blue, White Diamond with interior choices of Pewter Leather Interior, Shale Leather Interior. The Escalade seats 7 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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