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Overall Ratings
- This year's refreshed model is strong amongst its peers and a vast improvement over its predecessor.
6.5 / 10
Dynamics
8.0 / 10
Engine Performance- Lots of old-school torque, yet quiet under lighter throttle. Still not Lexus-smooth, though.
8.0 / 10 Transmission Performance- Smooth upshifts and timely downshifts, but column shifter is annoying.
6.0 / 10
Brake Performance- Linear pedal feel, but high effort levels and long stopping distances.
8.0 / 10 Steering Perfomance- Good weighting and precision; makes this big Caddy easy to maneuver.
8.0 / 10 Handling- Controlled body roll, carries itself well considering its weight.
6.0 / 10 Off-road Performance- Lack of low-range gearing and center differential lock make it a light-duty SUV.
0.0 / 10
Towing Performance- ***Need comments and score***
8.0 / 10 Fun-to-Drive- More entertaining that most heavyweight SUVs, thanks to muscular V8.
7.9 / 10 Comfort
9.0 / 10
Ride Comfort- Ride quality rivals a luxury sedan for smoothness; only major ruts unsettle solid-axle rear.
8.0 / 10 Wind Noise- Some noise off the mirrors, but otherwise not intrusive.
9.0 / 10 Road Noise- Extremely well controlled, even with the 22-inch tires on our test vehicle.
9.0 / 10 Front Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Exceptional long-haul comfort; chairs are plush yet supportive.
7.0 / 10
Rear Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Ample legroom, but seat-bottom cushion is a bit short for comfort.
6.0 / 10 3rd Seat Comfort/Space/Access- Fine for children but seat is too low to the floor to be usable for adults.
7.0 / 10 Driving Position- Only 3 notches of steering wheel tilt, no telescope adjustment.
7.2 / 10 Function
7.0 / 10 Headlight Illumination- Xenon HIDs with expected shower of light on the road at night.
7.0 / 10 Visibility- Camera + rear sensors solve rear sightline issue, but no sensors in front.
8.0 / 10 Instrument Panel Layout- Full set of electroluminescent, analog gauges. Easy to read.
8.0 / 10 Climate Control System Layout- Simple dual-zone setup with temperature dials. Separate rear controls.
9.0 / 10 Audio System Layout- Simple touchscreen layout with full album/folder info for MP3-encoded CDs.
7.0 / 10 Secondary Control Layout- Well-organized but no auto-up functionality for windows.
6.0 / 10 Interior Storage- Plenty of storage up front, but nothing in the second row.
7.0 / 10 Standard Cargo/Trunk Space- Typical of this class, there's not much space with third row in use.
7.0 / 10 Maximum Cargo Space (ease & amount)- Lots of space, but third-row seats must be removed and stowed.
6.0 / 10 Cupholders- Ample number of holders, but all are small.
7.8 / 10 Design/Build Quality
9.0 / 10 Exterior Design- Still caters to very specific tastes, but the use of chrome is measured.
8.0 / 10 Interior Design- A more polished look than previous Escalade and ergonomics are solid.
6.0 / 10 Interior Materials- Wood and aluminum trim aren't real. Cheap plastics stashed in the rear.
8.0 / 10 Interior Control Tactile Feel- Generally solid feel to dials and buttons. Responsive touchscreen interface.
9.0 / 10 Squeaks & Rattles- Our tester was free of rattles.
7.0 / 10 Panel Fitment & Gaps- Some variation in interior panel fits.
Consumer Ratings are also available for this style.
See the 2007 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Ratings |
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