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Cadillac Escalade 4x4 6.2 V8 Platinum Edition 5dr Review

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2 out of 5 stars

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Key facts

0–60mph: 6.8 secs
Top speed: 105 mph
Average mpg: 19.6
Tank range: 421 miles

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The full Cadillac Escalade review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Plenty of go; gearbox disappointing
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Numb steering; ride could be better
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Wind noise the only major intrusion
Buying & Owning
1 out of 5 stars
Expensive to run; residuals poor
Quality & Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Cabin disappoints; too many rattles
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Curtain airbags cover all three rows
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Left-hand drive only
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Seats eight; seats heavy to remove
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Even entry model has plenty of luxuries

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Cadillac Escalade is almost comically large and looks completely incongruous on UK roads, proving difficult to manoeuvre in built-up areas - thanks also in part to a jerky automatic gearbox.

Its strength is its individuality and a relatively low price - it undercuts a V8 Range Rover by more than £20,000. However, it feels at least that much cheaper inside, with poor-quality plastics and a generally lacklustre feel in the cabin.

It almost makes up for it with oodles of standard kit - even entry-level Elegance cars get heated electric seats, leather upholstery, tri-zone climate control, parking sensors and cruise control. Sport Luxury versions add cooled seats, a heated steering wheel and sat-nav.

It’s comfortable, but the driving position could be better and the third row of seats is too small for adults. As you’d expect, the 6.2 V8 suffers from appalling fuel economy and high CO2 emissions.