2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT Overview

2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT Review

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The 2009 Cadillac Escalade stands out from its competitors with its powerful, 403-horsepower engine, plush interior appointments and entertainment options, and an interior design that is the most opulent of any American-produced vehicle. The EXT also offers more luxury and comfort features and makes more of a style statement than nearly any other pickup truck available. With the introduction of the Escalade Hybrid and the Escalade E85, fuel-conscious shoppers have more incentive to consider this luxury SUV.

AWD 4dr

MSRP: $62,080

Wheels, 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) 7-spoke aluminum (Included with (QXK) P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall, TL AL2 tires. Includes 17" spare.)
Tires, P265/65R18, all-season, blackwall TL AL2
Tire, full-size spare, P265/70R17-113S blackwall
Tire carrier, lockable outside spare winch-type mounted under frame at rear
Luggage rack, roof-mounted with chrome accents
Luggage rack center rails
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside with chrome accents
Fascia, front, body-color
Fascia, rear, body-color
Assist handle, cargo bed ingress
Assist steps, Black with chrome accents mounted between front and rear wheels
Cargo cover, rear rigid 3-piece composite, stowable onboard
Utility Enhancement System
Midgate panel, foldable door between cargo bed and cab includes removable and stowable rear window
Headlamps, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with (T74) Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature
Headlamps, Twilight Sentinel automatic delay (Included with HID headlamps.)
Fog lamps, front rectangular halogen integral in front fascia
Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver- and front passenger-side glass)
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming, color-keyed with integrated turn signal indicators, ground illumination and programmable to provide curb view when in reverse
Wipers, front intermittent, RainSense
Door handles, chrome

Audio system with navigation, AM/FM/XM stereo with CD/DVD/MP3 player and full-featured touch screen DVD-integrated navigation, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), Digital Signal Processing, voice recognition microphone, Points of Interest and 2 slots, top slot for DVD map disc only, bottom slot for 6-disc CD changer that plays DVD audio/video, CD audio/video and MP3's (XM Radio available only in the 48 contiguous United States. $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. Visit gm.xmradio.com for more details.)
Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) (Included with (UE1) OnStar, 1-year Directions and Connections Plan.)
XM NavTraffic enhances your vehicle's GPS navigation system by showing real-time traffic data when it's needed most -- while you're driving. Available in over 80 markets, XM NavTraffic displays various traffic-impacting incidents such as construction, road closures, accidents and disabled vehicles so you can take alternate routes to get to your destination faster. Traffic flow data is also available in select markets, showing average traffic speed and estimated drive time along your route. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com/navtraffic. (Required XM radio and XM NavTraffic monthly subscriptions sold separately after trial period. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at gm.xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States.)
Audio system feature, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound system with 8 speakers
Audio system controls, rear with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included) and controls for volume, station selection and media
Antenna, fixed-mast

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power
StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system with Rollover Mitigation includes disable switch
Traction control, all-speed, electronic
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first and second row outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic with rearview LED display audible warning and instrument panel-mounted shutoff switch
Rearview camera system
OnStar, 1-year of Directions & Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details)
Tire pressure monitoring system (does not apply to spare tire)
Safety belts, first and second row belts to body

Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces, driver and front passenger 14-way power seat adjusters, 4-way power lumbar control, independently heated driver and front passenger seat cushions and seatbacks (3 settings), 2-position driver memory, articulating outboard head restraints and fold-down inboard armrests
Seats, second row 60/40 split-folding bench with leather seating surfaces 3-passenger with center armrest with storage
Console, floor with damped-door storage covers, large storage bin, analog clock, dual cup holders and rear seat audio
Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted first and second row
Steering wheel, color-keyed with wood and leather-wrapped rim
Steering wheel controls mounted audio and Driver Information Center controls
Tow/haul mode selector button located at end of shift lever
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer, fuel level, engine temperature and tachometer
Driver Information Center with programmable personalization features such as door locking and unlocking, a trip computer that contains trip odometer and individual tire pressure readouts, fuel information such as range, average mpg, gallons used and oil life and a message center that displays dozens of system messages such as low fuel, door ajar, security, seat belt reminder, low coolant and oil pressure low
Windows, power with driver and front passenger Express-Up/Down and lockout features
Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection
Pedals, power-adjustable for accelerator and brake
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+
Remote vehicle start
Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable
Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger
Defogger, rear-window electric
Cup holders, quad front and dual second row
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming includes OnStar controls
Console, overhead deluxe with reading lights and (UG1) Universal Home Remote (Includes sunroof controls when (CF5) power sunroof is ordered.)
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors with extenders
Lighting, interior courtesy with theater dimming

Engine, Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI (E85) (403 hp (300.5 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 417 lb-ft of torque [562.9 N-m] @ 4300 rpm) with E85 FlexFuel capability
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, 6L80-E, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode
Throttle control, electronic, all-speed
Cooling, external transmission oil cooler heavy-duty air-to-oil
Transfer case, AWD electronic automatic system, full-time, "always-on" all-wheel drive
Trailering equipment, heavy-duty includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits and 7-way sealed connector
Differential, heavy-duty locking rear
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio
Battery, heavy-duty with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Alternator, 145 amps
Recovery hooks, 2 front, frame-mounted, recessed in front fascia
GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg)
Suspension, front independent, SLA coil over shock and stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear 5-link coil springs
Suspension Package, Road Sensing electronically controlled shock absorbers
Automatic level control, heavy-duty, air
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion

WHITE DIAMOND TRICOAT
LPO, REAR CARGO MAT *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*
EBONY/EBONY, NUANCE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
CASHMERE/COCOA, NUANCE LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
BLACK RAVEN
QUICKSILVER
SONOMA RED (Only available to order for January through March, 2009 production.)
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET with leather seating surfaces, driver and front passenger 14-way power seat adjusters, 4-way power lumbar control, independently heated driver and front passenger seat cushions and seatbacks (3 settings), 2-position driver memory, articulating outboard head restraints and fold-down inboard armrests (STD)
ASSIST STEPS, POWER-RETRACTABLE (Requires (PDW) V8 Ultra Luxury Collection.)
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING with express-open/-close and wind deflector
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
SEATS, HEATED AND COOLED, SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACK FOR DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER (Included and only available in (PDW) V8 Ultra Luxury Collection.)
ENGINE, VORTEC 6.2L V8 SFI (E85) (403 hp (300.5 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 417 lb-ft of torque [562.9 N-m] @ 4300 rpm) with E85 FlexFuel capability (STD)
TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC, HEAVY-DUTY, 6L80-E, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED with overdrive and tow/haul mode (STD)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA (allows a dealer in states that require California emissions - California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington - to order Federal emissions for a vehicle that will be registered in a state that has Federal emission requirements). Do not use for vehicles that will be registered in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington.) (Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, STATE-SPECIFIC (for dealers ordering vehicles in (YF5) or (NE1) emission states - California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington) (Allows a California dealer (YF5 emissions) to order (NE1) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in (NE1) states; or, a Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington dealer (NE1 emissions) to order (YF5) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in California.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with (YF5) or (NE1) emissions - Not required for vehicles being shipped to California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington) (Requires (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements.)
EMISSIONS, CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WASHINGTON STATE REQUIREMENTS
WHEELS, 4 - 22" X 9" (55.9 CM X 22.9 CM) 7-SPOKE CHROMED ALUMINUM (Included and only available with (PDW) V8 Ultra Luxury Collection. Included with (QST) P285/45R22 all-season, blackwall, TL AL2 tires. Includes 17" spare.)
STANDARD PAINT
LPO, CHROME RECOVERY HOOKS
LPO, CHROME EXHAUST TIPS
WHEELS, 4 - 18" X 8" (45.7 CM X 20.3 CM) 7-SPOKE CHROMED ALUMINUM (Included with (QXK) P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall, TL AL2 tires. Includes 17" spare. Can be substituted for (P56) 22" x 9" (55.9 cm x 22.9 cm) 7-spoke chromed aluminum wheels in (PDW) V8 Ultra Luxury Collection. Would then include (QST) P285/45R22 all-season, blackwall, TL AL2 tires.) *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*
V8 ULTRA LUXURY COLLECTION includes (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, (KB6) heated and cooled seats, (KA9) heated steering wheel, (QST) P285/45R22 all-season blackwall tires, (P56) 22" x 9" (55.9 cm x 22.9 cm) 7-spoke chromed aluminum wheels, (CF5) power sunroof and (Z95) Magnetic Ride Control Suspension Package (LPO wheels (VS4) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke wheels, (VSK) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke open design wheels, (VSJ) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke wheels, (VSN) 22" (55.9 cm) 12-spoke high-gloss Black painted wheels and (VZH) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke tapered design wheels require (RPP) 17" steel interim wheels and (QAN) P265/70R17-113 blackwall interim tires. (Z95) Magnetic Ride Control Suspension Package is not available with (RPP) 17" steel interim wheels.)
WHEELS, 4 - 18" X 8" (45.7 CM X 20.3 CM) 7-SPOKE ALUMINUM (STD) (Included with (QXK) P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall, TL AL2 tires. Includes 17" spare.)
TIRES, P265/70R17-113 BLACKWALL INTERIM (Included when LPO wheels (VS4), (VSK), (VSJ), (VSN), (VS8) and (VZH) are ordered)
TIRES, P285/45R22, ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL TL AL2 (Requires (P56) 22" x 9" (55.9 cm x 22.9 cm) 7-spoke chromed aluminum wheels, which are included and only available with (PDW) V8 Ultra Luxury Collection.)
TIRES, P265/65R18, ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL TL AL2 (STD)
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE *Required On All Vehicles Ordered By New Jersey Dealers*
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
WHEELS, 17" STEEL INTERIM (Included when LPO wheels (VS4), (FSK), (VSJ), (VSN), (VS8) and (VZH) are ordered.)
AUDIO SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION, AM/FM/XM STEREO with CD/DVD/MP3 player and full-featured touch screen DVD-integrated navigation, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), Digital Signal Processing, voice recognition microphone, Points of Interest and 2 slots, top slot for DVD map disc only, bottom slot for 6-disc CD changer that plays DVD audio/video, CD audio/video and MP3's (STD) (XM Radio available only in the 48 contiguous United States. $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. Visit gm.xmradio.com for more details.)
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, REAR SEAT, IN-DASH DVD PLAYER with remote control, overhead display, 2 wireless infrared headphones, auxiliary audio/video jacks on rear of center console, sound compression, CD-R and CD-R/W capability, LED backlighting display, MP3 capable
LPO, BODY-COLOR GRILLE (Requires exterior colors (41U) Black Raven, (59U) Quicksilver or (98U) White Diamond Tricoat.)
LPO, ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS, FIRST AND SECOND ROW
LPO, BED RUG
LPO, 2-WAY ADVANCED REMOTE
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT
LPO, SECOND ROW FLOOR CONSOLE KIT *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*
LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) CHROME 6-SPOKE WHEELS (Not available with LPO (VSJ) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke wheels, LPO (VSK) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke open design wheels, LPO (VSN) 22" (55.9 cm) 12-spoke high-gloss Black painted wheels or LPO (VZH) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke tapered design wheels. Includes (RPP) 17" x 7.5" steel interim wheels and (QAN) P265/70R17-113 blackwall interim tires.)
LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) CHROME 9-SPOKE WHEELS (Not available with LPO (VS4) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke wheels, LPO (VSJ) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke wheels, LPO (VSK) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke open design wheels, LPO (VSN) 22" (55.9 cm) 12-spoke high-gloss Black painted wheels, or LPO (VZH) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke tapered design wheels. Includes (RPP) 17" x 7.5" steel interim wheels and (QAN) P265/70R17-113 blackwall interim tires.) *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*
LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) CHROME 8-SPOKE WHEELS (Not available with LPO (VS4) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke wheels, LPO (VSK) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke open design wheels, LPO (VSN) 22" (55.9 cm) 12-spoke high-gloss Black painted wheels or (VZH) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke tapered design wheels. Includes (RPP) 17" x 7.5" steel interim wheels and (QAN) P265/70R17-113 blackwall interim tires.)
LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) CHROME 8-SPOKE OPEN DESIGN WHEELS (Not available with LPO (VS4) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke wheels, LPO (VSJ) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke wheels, LPO (VSN) 22" (55.9 cm) 12-spoke high-gloss Black painted wheels or (VZH) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke tapered design wheels. Includes (RPP) 17" x 7.5" steel interim wheels and (QAN) P265/70R17-113 blackwall interim tires.)
LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) 12-SPOKE HIGH-GLOSS BLACK PAINTED WHEELS (Not available with LPO (VS4) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke wheels, LPO (VSJ) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke wheels, LPO (VSK) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke open design wheels or LPO (VZH) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke tapered design wheels. Includes (RPP) 17" x 7.5" steel interim wheels and (QAN) P265/70R17-113 blackwall interim tires.)
LPO, 22" (55.9 CM) CHROME 6-SPOKE TAPERED DESIGN WHEELS (Not available with LPO (VS4) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 6-spoke wheels, LPO (VSJ) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke wheels, LPO (VSK) 22" (55.9 cm) chrome 8-spoke open design wheels, LPO (VSN) 22" (55.9 cm) 12-spoke high-gloss Black painted wheels. Includes (RPP) 17" x 7.5" steel interim wheels and (QAN) P265/70R17-113 blackwall interim tires.)
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
SUSPENSION PACKAGE, MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL (Included and only available in (PDW) V8 Ultra Luxury Package)
LIVERY PACKAGE ((CF5) power sunroof is not included when (ZR3) Livery Package is ordered. Requires one of the following order types: FDR, FLS, FNR, FRC, TDC or TRE. A complimentary 36 month/{150,000} mile Professional Vehicle Protection Plan (PVPP) will be received when option (ZR3) is ordered. Escalade EXT models, to be eligible, must be delivered to a qualified funeral director, CMC/CMC dealers-distributors, hotel/resort or for-hire Livery operator.)