Vital Statistics: The 2008 Cadillac Escalade
By Alex Thomas
Introduction
The 2008 Escalade is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Cadillac. It is Cadillac's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $55,990 USD in 2008.
Escalade Dimensions
In 2008 the Escalade has an overall length of 202.50 inches and a width of 79.00 inches. It sits a total of 74.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 9.00 inches. Front headroom is 41.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Escalade a turning radius of 39.00 inches. It uses 265/65R18 tires with a wheelbase of 116.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Escalade comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 5459 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 6.2L V8 OHV 16V engine in the 2008 Escalade is rated at 12 miles/gallon city and 19 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 $55,990 USD with a invoice price of $51,791 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $900 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Automatic Load-Leveling. Leading optional equipment includes Heated Steering Wheel, Navigation Aid, Front Cooled Seat, Power Sunroof, Manual Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Black Raven, Blue Chip, Gold Mist, Infra Red, Quicksilver, Stealth Gray, White Diamond with interior choices of Cocoa/Very Light Cashmere Leather Interior, Ebony Leather Interior. The Escalade seats 7 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Cadillac Warranty
The normal warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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