2014 Cadillac Escalade

CHANGES FOR 2014:

- Escalade EXT dropped.

- Paint changes: Midnight Plum Metallic changed.

With the death of the Chevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac's pickup - the Escalade EXT - is gone with no replacement in sight. The full-roofed Escalade continues on unchanged for 2014 as its replacement is due in 2015.

The Escalade is available as the regular-wheelbase Escalade or as the long-wheelbase Escalade ESV. The Escalade Hybrid is detailed in a separate entry.

Powered by a 6.2L pushrod V8 engine, all Escalades (except for the Hybrid) are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Standard features on all Escalade models (except for Hybrid) include airbags (front, front seat, side curtain), OnStar, content theft alarm, engine immobilizer, four wheel disc brakes with ABS, rear locking differential, full-time all-wheel drive, single exhaust with chrome tip, automatic rear-level control system, road-sensing suspension, trailering equipment group, transmission oil cooler, remote vehicle starter, integrated assist steps with chrome accents, deep-tinted rear windows, automatic headlights, fog lights, LED taillights, HID headlights, body colour power heated folding mirrors with integrated turn signals, auto-dimming driver side mirror with reverse tilt, rear parking assist, rear vision camera, recovery hooks (two front mounted), chrome roof rack, 18-inch aluminum wheels, automatic tri-zone climate control, TPMS, driver information centre, power liftgate, automatic power locks, remote keyless entry, driver seat/mirror/pedal position/steering wheel memory, auto-dimming rear view mirror, power adjustable pedals, steering wheel mounted controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power tilt steering column, universal home remote, power windows with auto-up/down front windows, 2nd row heated reclining bucket seats, 3rd row removable 50/50 split-folding bench seat, 8-way power driver and front passenger seats, perforated leather seating surfaces, heated and cooled front seats, 10-speaker Bose AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 audio with navigation, USB port, auxiliary input, Bluetooth phone connectivity and wireless audio streaming, rear seat audio controls, and satellite radio.

Platinum Preferred Equipment Group 1SC adds Magnetic Ride Control, 22-inch chrome wheels, LED headlights, power retractable assist steps, side blind zone alert, power tilt and slide sunroof, unique interior, upgraded leather seating surfaces, heated steering wheel, heated and cooled cupholders, 2nd row power release fold-and-tumble seats, and rear seat entertainment system.