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2007 Cadillac Escalade First Drive

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TO THE POINT What’s New? The Cadillac Escalade has been totally redesigned for 2007 with an all-new platform, more power, cleaner styling, and a new level of refinement.
Selling Points: Power, styling, comfort, utility
Deal Breakers: Fuel economy, no automatic up/down power windows, heavy third-row seats
Our Advice: From first impressions, the 2007 Cadillac Escalade appears to be well-equipped to compete in the large luxury SUV segment. This one deserves a test drive.

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Specifications Competitors for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade include the Audi Q7, Chrysler Aspen, Hummer H2, Infiniti QX56, Land Rover LR3, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus GX 470, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Volvo XC90 V8.

Test Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac Escalade AWD
Base Price: $57,280 (including a $875 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 6.2-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 403 horsepower at 5,700 rpm
Engine Torque: 417 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs. (AWD/RWD): 5,751/5,555
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): TBD
Observed Fuel economy: 12.7 mpg
Length: 202.5 inches
Width: 79.0 inches
Wheelbase: 116.0 inches
Height: 74.7 inches
Legroom (front/second row/third row): 41.3/39.0/25.6 inches
Headroom (front/second row/third row): 40.3/39.2/37.9 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Eight
Max. Cargo Volume: 108.9 cubic feet
Max. Payload, lbs. (AWD/RWD): 1,349/1,445
Max. Towing Capacity, lbs. (AWD/RWD): 7,400/7,600
Ground Clearance: 9.0 inches
Competitors: Audi Q7, Chrysler Aspen, Hummer H2, Infiniti QX56, Land Rover LR3, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus GX 470, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator, and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Toyota Land Cruiser, Volvo XC90 V8.