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2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Power is in abundant supply with a 6.2L 403 HP V8 engine mated to a heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission, giving Escalade ESV rear-wheel drive models a maximum towing capacity of 8,000 lbs with 14-way power-adjustable front seats and French-stitched seams, memory settings for 2 drivers and heated and cooled seatbacks and cushions. Cadillac Escalade ESV interior audio system with 10-speaker Bose 5.1 surround sound system and a leather- and wood-trimmed steering wheel that’s power-adjustable.

The 14" longer wheelbase versus the regular-wheelbase Escalade ESV means 30 additional cubic feet of interior space that translates into more cargo room with 45.8 cu. ft. of space behind the third-row seating, 90 cu. ft. behind the second row and maximum of 137.4 cu. ft. behind the first rowthe most in its class. Second-row bucket seats feature reclining leather seating surfaces, heated cushions, adjustable head restraints, and fold-and-tumble design. Second-row bench seating is available with available power release. The third row features 50/50 split-bench seats that adjust individually and can be folded, tumbled forward or totally removed.

If you need to tow a large boat or camper-trailer in style, 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV fits the bill with features like 6.2L 403 HP V8 engine with 417 lb.-ft. of torque. Hydra-Matic heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission that includes Tow/Haul mode which reprograms the shift schedule to help reduce heat build up in the transmission when trailering. Trailering capacity of 8,000 lbs. for rear-wheel drive models and 7,700 lbs.for all-wheel drive models when properly equipped. Escalade ESV is automatic electronic rear-level control system that helps keeps Escalade ESV at an even keel when trailering or when loaded with passengers and cargo. Computer-controlled Road Sensing Suspension with coil-over-shock front and 5-link rear with bi-modal monotube shocks for a smooth, comfortable ride.

2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV luxury features stabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System that improves safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When StabiliTrak detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction. Locking Rear Differential that works by forcing both left and right wheels on the same axle to rotate at the same speed under nearly all circumstances to optimize tractionespecially useful when pulling a boat up a ramp. Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) that features a fixed torque bias that enhances vehicle stability. The system also distributes drive torque to front and rear wheels, depending on road conditions, to enhance driving confidence.

The 2012 Escalade ESV power on demand performance-oriented 403 HP V8 engine delivers a 0–60 mph time of 6.8 seconds and more 6.2L V8 engine incorporates Active Fuel Management that senses when full 8-cylinder power is unnecessary, and automatically adjusts to run on four cylinders, saving fuel. E85 capability: the Escalade ESV V8 engine can run on a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, a mostly renewable fuel made from biomaterial like U.S.-grown crops and waste. E85 fuel is cleaner-burning, which can help lower greenhouse gases. Variable Valve Timing (VVT) that controls the opening and closing of engine valves, providing instant response and improving power and efficiency.

This 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV available, class-exclusive suspension system helps control body motion and improves ride quality and handling a computer-controlled real-time damping system that replaces conventional mechanical-valve shocks with electronically-controlled shocks filled with magnetorheological fluid. Under the presence of a magnetic charge, the iron particles in the fluid align to provide damping resistance almost instantly basically in the time it takes to blink an eye included on all Collections, as well as Platinum and Hybrid as a standard feature with all 22” wheels.