2009
CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID
The All New 2009 Escalade Hybrid
combines the highest levels of performance
and luxury. Perhaps the boldest
expression of Cadillac's uncompromising
commitment to technical innovation,
the Escalade Hybrid deploys the
world's first 2-Mode Hybrid system
to power a full-size luxury SUV.
The 2-Mode Hybrid system seamlessly
transitions between the electric
motors and combustion engine as
speed and power demands vary. Allowing
for an estimated 50% improvement
in city fuel economy over the iconic
Escalade and up to 21mpg. All that,
with adaptive remote start and seating
up for up to 8. Compare that with
19mpg for the 2008 Mini Cooper Convertible,
18mpg for Mercedes-Benz C-Class,
17pmg for BMW X3, and 14mpg for
Volvo XC90.
As the world's first full-size luxury
hybrid SUV, the Escalade Hybrid
embodies all the performance and
luxury that made the Escalade iconic.
At its heart is a 332 hp V8 engine
that generates 367 lb-ft of torque
at 4,100 rpm. Not what you'd expect
from a hybrid. But it is a Cadillac
after all, with towing capacity
of 5,800 lbs. in RWD and 5,600 lbs.
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HYBRID
PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY
Abundant in amenities, the Escalade
Hybrid sets a new benchmark for hybrid
luxury. The Navigation Radio interface
displays real-time 2-Mode Hybrid System
information in brilliant full-color
in addition to all the standard luxury
amenties and safety features of the
original Escalade, including a National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
5-star safety rating for the driver
and front passenger seating positions
in the frontal crash test and front
and rear seating positions in the
side-impact crash test.
There's DVD-based navigation, rear-view
camera, a premium Bose 5.1 cabin surround
sound system, rear seat integrated
overhead or headrest DVD entertainment
system, Bluetooth for phone interface,
Tri-zone automatic electronic climate
control, heated and cooled seating
and cup holders.
OnStar-equipped Escalade models feature
Generation 7 technology and OnStar’s
Turn-by-Turn Navigation, the first
factory-installed, fully integrated
GPS navigation system from OnStar.
Turn-by-Turn allows consumers to talk
to a live advisor, who in turn sends
complete step-by-step directions to
customers` vehicles through their
OnStar system. |
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