Here is a truck that in Australia you may see as a limited import.
Inwardly it has the glamour of a US import and the features, maybe to the
Ford f250 style of buyer this may have too many features for the work that it
will be intentionally needed for in the duties required. In the US this vehicle
sells from $55000 USD. It is All wheel drive V8 Petrol.
In Australia little has ever been said about the brand Cadillac and to most
it would be seen as a elitist style of vehicle. Personally I would like to know
what its work capabilities are before passing judgment as you will see below its
specifications do seem to make it quite capable. If I was needing a weekend
drive truck this may be what I would like to see parked in my driveway all nice
and shiny.
In the US I believe the Chevy Avalanche is a more desirable tow vehicle.
Please note the specs below are for the USA only and are in Imperial
measurements.
Specifications for the 2008 Cadillac escalade Ext Dimensions 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Sport Utility Truck
Wheelbase (in.) 130.0
Length (in.) 222.0
Height (in.) 74.5
Width (in.) 79.1
Track (front) 68.2
Track (rear) 67.0
Curb Weight (Auto Trans) (lbs.) 5838
Seating (std) 5
Seating (max) 5
Head Room (front) (in.) 41.1
Head Room (rear) (in.) 39.2
Hip room (front) (in.) 64.4 (note for Australian readers Hip room
great idea)
Hip room (rear) (in.) 60.6
Leg Room (front) (in.) 41.3
Leg Room (rear) (in.) 39.0
Shoulder Room (front) (in.) 65.3
Shoulder Room (rear) (in.) 65.2
Engine and driveline
Engine Name 6.2L V8
Fuel System Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected
Horsepower @ RPM 403@5700
Torque @ rpm 417@4300
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic
Manually Interactive Transmission Optional
Final Drive Ratio 3.42
Driveline All Wheel Drive
Fuel Capacity 31.0
Towing Capacity (std) 7600
Towing Capacity (max) 7600
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (std) 7200
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (max) 7200
Payload (std) 1362
Payload (max) 1362
Drive-By-Wire Standard
Suspension (Front) Independent
Suspension (Rear) Live
Automatic Load-Leveling Standard
Adaptive Variable Suspension Standard
Traction Control Standard
Vehicle Stability Control System Standard
Brakes (Front) Disc
Brakes (Rear) Disc
Antilock Brakes Standard
Luxuries 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Sport Utility Truck
Automatic Climate Control Standard
Dual Zone Climate Control Standard
Power Windows Standard
Power Locks Standard
Selective Locking/Unlocking Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard
Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard
Interior Electro chromic Mirror Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Exterior Temperature Gauge Standard
Adjustable Foot Pedals Standard
Multi-Adjustable Power Driver Seat Standard
Multi-Adjustable Power Passenger Seat Standard
Front Adjustable Seat Height Standard
Front Power Memory Seat Standard
Front Heated Seats Standard
Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Optional
AM/FM Stereo Standard
CD Player Standard
CD Changer Standard
Satellite Radio Standard
Radio Data System Standard
Surround Sound Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls Standard
DVD Player Standard
Navigation System Optional
Privacy Glass Standard
Headlamps - Twilight Sentinel Standard
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard
Fog Lights Standard
Heated Exterior Mirrors Standard
Automatic Tilt Down Mirrors Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Power Sunroof Optional
Standard Tires SBRP265/65R18 BSW, All-Season Tires
Alloy Wheels Standard
Chrome Wheels Optional
Safety 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Sport Utility Truck
Telematics Standard
Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment Standard
Emergency Services Standard
Remote Door Unlock Standard
Stolen Vehicle Tracking Standard
Roadside Assistance Standard
Hands-Free, Voice-Activated Phone Standard
Turn-by-Turn Navigation Standard
Vehicle Diagnostics Standard
Vehicle Anti-theft Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard
Electronic Parking Aid Standard
Airbags Standard
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Standard
Side Head Curtain Airbags Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lock-out Standard
