Test Drive Cadillac Escalade since 2006 SUV
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In the practice of global auto industry, there are not so many cars, albeit for 100 thousand dollars, which form a certain image, which is then supported by both engineers and designers. Cadillac Escalade If not the first in this glorious list, it certainly fixed in the top ten. And that is why the attack aircraft often becomes the owner in the garage of a luxury mansion somewhere on the California coast. List of superstars with this brutal 5-meter giant can be continued to infinity, here are just some of the Hall of Fame Escalade: Puff Daddy, Mariah Carrey, Eminem, 50Cent ... completely no coincidence here mainly RAP and RNB superstar is the same formed steel . Sleepy escalade with deafeningly loud pumping bits and stylish, closed in fur guys and girls inside. Glitter of gold, diamonds, sparkling through a dense curtain of smoke expensive Cuban cigars. The movements of this monster are nonsense: where to rush, the owner has already managed a lot in life and achieved a lot, now he is ready to enjoy driving and pass the admiring glances of others. 
We will try to move slightly from show business and evaluate what Caddy actually, the more adapted for the European and primarily for the Russian market. After all, once having met such Mahine on narrow streets of Paris or Rome, then you can quickly lose sleep. But in Russia, Escalade is quite appropriate, the benefit of gasoline is still cheap, and for the parking lot on the border, no one was put in prison. Upon closer look at Cadillac Escalade is not so brutalen, as it seems first. Yes, the vertical headlight skyscrapers will be left indifferent, as well as the LED rear lights. But the window line turned out to be a very plastic, and not spent on a line, like Hummer or the past Chevrolet TAHOE, with which Caddy Rodinits the overall spa frame and suspension. The last point in the spore about the brutality puts the test on chrome: it is in Caddy in excess, which means the washed car will always rush into the eyes and dazzling others and never remain unnoticed on the road.
The interior is a quotation gathering, it could be called a plagiarism if he did not concern General Motors, which, when creating a new car, it seems, simply uses the available ingredients in different proportions. And depending on the result, the resulting cocktail is assigned different names and stamps.
Fully original looks only the instrument panel with white optimile backlight and blue-purple rays. Steal switches are borrowed at the hammer, the steering wheel, although it has inserts under the tree around the perimeter, is clearly indicated by the similarity with Chevrolet Captiva. And the central console, as if unchanged, was transferred here from Cadillac passenger models and looks too modestly against the background of the abundance of finishes under a tree and a huge central boxing. But this is only the beginning, there are eScalade versions with a large color display with a navigation function and a rear view chamber. We also had to rely only on the parking sensor. Without it, so how the car can take care of the high back side, or even two if they are the size of Daewoo Matiz. There was also a surprise that wide leather chairs have at least some side support, and the box between the seats can be used as a children's chair, as well as for storing everything that only the soul. The rear sofa is absolutely flat and you can sit on it at least threesome, at least four, and if you wish to get a job for overnight. The most rear row of seats is no longer so spacious, but here you can accommodate it is quite convenient. 6.2-liter engine, despite the American origin and a huge volume, is quite modern.
And even if he is only 2 valves per cylinder, it is entirely made of aluminum, and lightweight pistons and connecting rods make it easier to unwind almost up to 6000 rpm. And what kind of sound on the nizakh is real America, wild West! Alas, with increasing revolutions, he will develop simply into the roar. But the power of 409 horses is a good result. For comparison: 6.0 liter hammer is only 325 hp However, the experts of the Court Tuning Atetelier AMG with Mercedes-Benz with a similar volume are already removed on hundred horses more. In a pair, the newest 6-step automaton works with a motor, which gently and quickly moves the transmissions and even has a manual switching mode. But how is it implemented if the device selector is located on the steering column? Podrutnye petals? No, GM engineers enrolled an even more original way on a massive coocherge selection of transmission modes, in close proximity to the steering wheel, a small key-rocker key, which serves to switch gear. It is clear that it will have to use it very rarely of the motor traction and it is always abuse, and in automatic mode, the box works quite damaged. But if you want to hurt, then the function is always at hand. At the maximum speed of 170 km / h, Escalade comes out without blinking the eye. Acceleration begins smoothly and very
earnestly. According to our stopwatch, the first hundred is achieved, as promised by the manufacturer, in 6.5 seconds. A further set of speed occurs no less intense, and then overclocking unexpectedly breaks up this limiter. It seems that the speed is not so great, and for some reason the car stopped accelerated. And just looking at the speedometer and seeing 180 km / h there, you understand the true dynamics of Caddy. Moreover, 170 km / h (according to the factory data, the limiter works precisely at this mark) it is rather not the maximum, but the nominal speed for Escalade. Those. Having reached the limiter, the SUV completely does not strain himself and does not strain the driver. In this mode, he can move as much as possible. Fuel consumption turned out to be very moderate for a 6,2-liter motor and a huge body: when the cruise control is turned on at the maximum speed, it is about 22 liters per hundred. And in comparison with the nearest relative Hummer H2, Escalade has an almost double advantage. The appetite of the hammer is already at 150 km / h turn over the mark of 35 liters per hundred, that means well-thought-out aerodynamics of such a large car as Cadillac. However, we do not hide anywhere, and therefore, with each acceleration, the arrow of the fuel pointer takes a step towards the zero mark. With active ride in the city, consumption does not fall below 25 liters per 100 km.
Under the curtain of the test, we thought to experience Escalade on the passability, but dressed in time. A huge mass and large skes give a practically 100 percent guarantee that in the first little bit a serious Cadillac bump will begin to cling to bumpers, and if it is stuck, it is difficult to drag a hippopotamus from a swamp! Yes, and it is unlikely that any of the Escalade owners will risk going to this off-road limousine in the dirt, not for this it is created. Although close relationship with Hummer H2 and leaves some hopes for success, but Caddy is deprived of additional off-road stations like a demultipator or differential locks, only a permanent four-wheel drive is present. But before diagonal hanging, it is better not to bring the electronics, as a rule, it does not save in such situations. In general, Escalade is really a very unusual car. His charismatic appearance speaks for himself. If you like American giantism and does not bother the increased fuel consumption and the maximum speed of only 170 km / h, while many European origin SUVs confidently step over 200 km / h, then Cadillac is an excellent choice. It combines comfort and handling. And what about the passability in the swamp, then for her the twin brother Hummer H2 is better fit or at the extreme case of UAZ Patriot. The price of about 100 thousand dollars looks quite reasonable for such an interesting and powerful car any European analogue of close capacity is more expensive.
Text: Leonid Pavlov, Dmitry Malygin. Photo: Dmitry Malygin.
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Powerful engine and excellent dynamics
Turning handling
Spacious salon
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Large dimensions
Fuel consumption
Price of the Tested Car - $ 104,000
Complete set of tested car
Frontal airbags
Side airbags
Inflatable curtains
Abs
Anti-test system
Dynamic stabilization system
Adjustable suspension
All-wheel drive transmission
Steering amplifier
Automatic transmission
Multifunctional steering wheel
Adjustable steering column in height
Skin Steering Decoration
Finishing salon skin
Electric heating front seats
Rear view mirror with autocession
Remote central castle
Air conditioning
Climate control of two-zone
Electric and heating outdoor mirrors
Electric folding of outdoor mirrors
Electric windows front
Power windows rear
Folding in parts rear seat
Adjustable angle of tilt back seats
CD audio system
CD changer
Light sensor
Rain sensor
Trip computer
Luke with electric drive
Parktronic
Fog lights
headlight washer
Alloy wheels
Coloring metallic
Electrically regulating driver's seat
Electrologizing front seats
Cruise control
Xenon headlights
Specifications
Body
Body type 5-door wagon
Number of seats 7.
Trunk volume, l 478/1708/3084
Curb weight, kg 2609
Full weight, kg 3245
Length, mm 5151
Width, mm 2008
Height, mm 1887
Wheel base, mm 2946
Road clearance, mm 212
Engine
Type gasoline with fuel injection and gas distribution phase change system
Front location, longitudinally
Location and number of cylinders V8
Working volume, cm 6162
Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm 103.25 x 92
The degree of compression 10.5
Number of valves on cylinder 2
Maximum power, hp / rpm 409/5700
Maximum torque, nm / rpm 565/4300
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed, automatic
The drive is permanent full
Front suspension independent, spring, on dual levers
Rear suspension dependent, spring
Front brakes disc ventilated
Rear brakes disk
Tires 265/65R18
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km / h 170
Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, from 6.5
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km
urban cycle 23.
country cycle 12.3.
mixed cycle 16,2
Fuel tank capacity, l 98
Fuel gasoline AI-95
A source: Carclub.ru.
