2007 Cadillac Escalade features more chrome and power

[Joeychgo]

[img2=left]http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/images/207cadillacescalade.jpg[/img2]The all-new redesigned 2007 Escalade SUV sports a larger and more detailed version of Cadillac's signature grille and surrounds it with curvy body styling.

"Since its inception, the Escalade has been an icon," Cadillac general manager Jim Taylor said. "The '07 model raises the bar with exceptional exterior style, interior refinement, increased performance and enhanced ride and handling."

The all new 2007 Cadillac Escalade is expected to go on sale in early 2006.

The 400-horsepower Cadillac Escalade will be the most powerful Luxury SUV on the market, Cadillac says. However, between the six-speed automatic transmission and the 6.2-liter V8 engine with variable valve timing, the 2007 Cadillac Escalade should have better fuel economy than the current Escalade, which is rated at a lowly 17 m.p.g. on the highway.

The 2007 Cadillac Escalade borrows some of its styling cues -- including its dramatic V-shaped grille and vented front fenders -- from the Cadillac concept, the Cadillac Sixteen.

Optional chrome 22-inch wheels and LED taillights add to the stylistic 'Bling' that has become a near trademark of the Escalade.

Options will include a navigation system, heated steering wheel, DVD video, a rearview camera and a power tailgate.

General Motors will build the Escalade in Arlington, Texas.

 

[brentalan]

Looks nice, I hope they sell for the sake of GM

 

[JoeyLincolnMK8]

still looks like a tahoe to me, with alil copying of the land rover sport's front quarter panel of that air vent thingy!

 

[FreeFaller]

I like the updated interior. The exterior looks much better as well.

But I love that RR Sport....

 

[MAllen82]

the inside is very classy, but for some reason, all the new suv's from gm (suburban, yukon, etc...) look cheesy. They almost look like toys to me, I can't wuite explain it. Chrysler is coming out with a new SUV called the Aspen, and they are actually going to build the Firepower starting next year I believe.

 

[Aviatorguy]

The exterior looks good and the new design continues to give the Escalade a unique look. However I would have thought that Cadillac would have done a better job in the new interior. The new interior is not even close to how the Navigator's interior looks. The Navigators interior is a clean understated yet luxurious interior. Even after going three years on the market no domestic luxury SUV even comes close. I would have liked to have seen a center mounted shifter on the new Escalade to give it a more sporty appearance and separated more from the Tahoe. Lincoln was smart in doing that when they brought out the current Navigator and Expedition designs. I can not tell in the pictures by I hope that this time Cadillac did use "rea" wood throught the interior and not just on the door panels and steering wheel. I like the idea of the power lift gate and the addition of the 6 speed transmission

 

[HyeLifeLS]

THe interior is really nice, but the exterior I like the old one better, this new one doesn't look that bold. But the RR is the bomb.

 

[LincMark_7&8]

The interior looks like a car interior. It is diffrent to say the least. I wonder what Lincoln is going to do to up the ante on the motor and the stylin as far as the Range Rover goes another fine Ford product I must say.

 

[JoeyLincolnMK8]

since ford is using BMW's X5 motor in the Range. i really do not know why they are not throwing in that block into the new avi or navi, it is beyond me!

 

[LincMark_7&8]

What motor is that? Is it a supercharged motor?

 

[CpeVillStr90]

Damn,thats a thing a bueaty.The exterior is amazing.I love the front end.It looks exotic in a way.The fender vents add a very nice touch.As far as the interior,GM,its about time!The interior is great.I will agree that the shifter should have been put on the floor.I do perfer this one over the Navigators interior.Im not a fan of the brushed aluminum and I don't think it belongs in a luxury SUV.Not to mention that it does remind you of a Mustangs interior.Lets not forget Navigator's biggest problem that lacks luxury:its incredibly cheep.The hard plastics and every moves around in its place,and fake wood.It ought to be better than that for a 50K truck. I like the wood grain everywhere.Which is what the last Escalade lacked.This is nice though.Its also not outgoing and not way-too-much,if you know what I mean.Such as interiors like the Navigator and the new B9 Tribeca.I think they could have thown some dual or maybe quad chrome pipes on the back and they could have inproved on the tail lights.They look a lot like the first gen. Escalade.But looks good nontheless.And the engine.400 horse!With a 6 speed I can't wait to see the numbers it puts up for an SUV.Good job GM.Keep it up.

 

[JoeyLincolnMK8]

What motor is that? Is it a supercharged motor?

4.4l V8 300 HP! but the Range does have a supercharged option, i think it is the same motor that is in the SC'ed jags 4.2l V8 390HP. which is not the same motor!

 

[Lincoln Luebbe]

First off the Navigator has REAL wood. I own one. The Escalade has tha wood grain plastic. That is a fact-not an opinion. Don't get me started on the fact that they added the chrome stripe down the side under the window just like Lincoln has been doing since 1998, copied a power tailgate, copied air vents from the RR and new Sport Trac Adrenalin from 2004, and in 2005 the platinum copied with A/C seats. Navigators have had them since late 1999. I would like to see GM use their design team just once without basing everything off of other companies ideas. It takes more than dumping tons of HP in a vehicle as a selling point for some of us. Especially with gas the way it is! Do you really think a 400 HP 6.2 V8 is going to be good on gas?! I wouldn't be surprised to see power running boards on the next Caddy. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a hater I just wish GM would come up with their own ideas. Let's not forget that the only reason an Escalade exists is Cadillac needed something to compete with the Navigator. Navi came out in late 1997, Caddy came out in mid-1998.

 

[captainalias]

interior looks too much like the Tahoe. (just like the DHS and Lucerne interiors look like copies of each other) For a car of this price, it needs its own interior, like the Navigator has its own.

 

[CpeVillStr90]

Haha.Okay,I stand corrected.The Navigators do have real wood.I assumed it was plastic when I was checking out interior qualities on the rental Navi on my way to Virginia.Which by the way,I was not impressed with the Navi's piss poor performance to say the least on my way down.Most new Kia's don't have the squeeks and rattles this 2005 Navi did(with only 5K miles on it when i had it).But back to my assumption.I just figured it was plastic from when I tapped on on it and saw it was loose in its place.As were many other controls and buttons in this truck.The window had a certain annoying grinding screech everytime I rolled in down too.Just the cheepness and lack of quality that went into this automobile made me very unsatisfied.

You really had me laughing on the "copied" statements.Cadillac copied the chrome strip?Come on bud,Cadillacs been putting chrome everywhere since 1902.Im pretty sure that Lexus had the power tailgate before Lincoln.And GM vans were using the power side doors before Ford.How many vehicles have had airvents?Just the RR?Not true.Its a common sporty touch thats been on vehicles since Harley Earl was in diapers..I give you the Buicks of the 50's and 60's that carried this. Come on,you can do better than that.Mercedes had cooled seats LONG before Lincoln.And retractable runningboards aren't necessary condidering they look better out.And do you really need runningboards for a truck that sits not even a foot of the ground?Got anything else Cadillac has taken from Lincoln?I don't think so.Not that they had any to begin with.

Now,how about a little history in Cadillac.In 1904 Cadillac becomes the first automotive manufacturer to win the Dewar Trophy.This trophy was awarded annually to the company making the most important advancement in the automotive field beginning in 1904.As I stated,Cadillac was the first to win in,and the ONLY manufacturer to win it twice.By the way,Lincoln has never held this trophy.
Cadillac also introduced the concept of interchangeable parts.
Cadillac introduced electric starting, lighting, and ignition.
Cadillac comes out with rack and pinion steering and the first variable valve timed engine-1903.
Cadillac had the first fully enclosed body-1905.
1909 Cadillac offers the worlds first limousine.
1915,Cadillac produced the first full-armored car; created the first mass-produced V8 engine - it was also the first engine to use thermostatically controlled water-cooling technology.
1922,Cadillac makes the first automatic windshield wiper.
1930, Cadillac produces the world's first V-type 16-cylinder engine for passenger cars. It was smooth, quiet and powerful with 160 horsepower from 452 cubic inches.
1934, Cadillac introduces the world's first independent front suspension.
1938, Cadillac introduces the first sunroofs.
1940, Cadillac introduces the first fully automatic transmission: The Hydra-Matic transmission.
1953,Cadillac makes the first signal-seeking automotive radio, and the Autronic Eye - the first automatic headlight dimmer.
1957,Cadillac comes out with quad headlamps, six-way power seats with memory, automatic door locks, forged aluminum wheels and an air suspension.
1964, Cadillac debuted with the industry's first automatic climate control system: Comfort Control; Cadillac debuted an industry-first "Twilight Sentinel" system.
1965, Cadillac introduces automatic load leveling and tilt/telescopic steering wheels.
1969, Cadillac introduces the industry's first closed cooling system, making overheated engines a thing of the past.
1975, Cadillac becomes the first U.S. auto manufacturer to install electronic fuel injection and introduces the catalytic converter.
Cadillac came out with DOD,or Diplacement On Demand technology.Also known as the 8-6-4 engine that would shut down cylinders for better fuel economy.
1990,Cadillac introduces Electronic Traction Control.
1992,Cadillac introduces the worlds first 32 valve V8 engine,the amazing Northstar.
1999, Cadillac offers the first automotive application of thermal-imaging technology: Night Vision.
Cadillac was also the first to have heated and cooled cup holders and steering wheels.

Now thats all for todays Cadillac lesson.My appologies in advance,for Im sure I left some out.How many of those do you think Lincoln copied?Let here Lincoln's list of firsts.Wait,do they have any?Oh and don't say chrome under the windows either.And make sure you read that carefully before posting another unintelligent post.

And one more thing about the 6.2l.This engine is going to be more fuel efficient thanks to Displacement on Demand.The Navi still had worst fuel economy than the previous Escalade even with the Navi's smaller engine.And if you havent noticed,Cadillacs joined the SUV horsepower war.Maybe Lincoln should.No matter what you say about the Escalade,it still blows the Navi out of the sea in yearly sales.Why can't Lincoln make anything to compete with the Cadillac V-Series?Or the BMW M-Series?Or Mercedes Benz AMG?Lincoln has nothing going for them.There a sinking ship.Even Vice President of Ford,Steven Hamp said that Lincoln is done chasing Cadillac.He stated that Linoln is going to be Ford's near luxury car division,competing with the likes of Buick and Chrysler.Cadillac is so far ahead of them right now and have always been.

 

[captainalias]

The navi/Aviator have had very unique interior designs, that are unlike any other Ford vehicle.

The Escalade, before and after this renovation, continues to look like an upscale Tahoe. At this price range, shouldn't it get its own treatment?

 

[TownCar97]

from the front door back the new escalade looks like a navigator, I cannot believe that the shifter is still on the steering column.

 

[CpeVillStr90]

Just because the Navi's interior is distinct from the Expedition's,does not make it nice.Or anything near quality for that matter.Not to mention thats one Lincoln.Mark LT's interior is exactly like the F-150.And Town Cars interior is exactly like the Vic's...to list a couple.Its worst having more cars with similar interiors.

TownCar97...your not serious are you?They look nothing alike.The Escalade's mirror are rounded out opposed to the blocks on the Navi.The body lines are nothing similar.The Navi has bigger wheel flares and the wells are rounded out where as Escalade's are more squared.So if you are trying to imply that the Escalade took styling cues from the Navi,your crazy.

And apparently a lot of people aren't too concerned that the old designs were similar.The smoked the hell out of Lincoln in sales!Just sounds like the only thing the Lincoln guys can say about Cadillac,just take a look at sales.By the way,the new designs are not totally similar.

 

[JoeyLincolnMK8]

And apparently a lot of people aren't too concerned that the old designs were similar.The smoked the hell out of Lincoln in sales!Just sounds like the only thing the Lincoln guys can say about Cadillac,just take a look at sales.By the way,the new designs are not totally similar.

yeah because all the rappers buy them!

 

[captainalias]

Just because the Navi's interior is distinct from the Expedition's,does not make it nice.

Well, I don't know about you, but I'm not going to put down $50K+ for something that looks like a rebuild of a cheaper Tahoe.

 

[JoeyLincolnMK8]

all it is, is a chevy blazer with a body kit!

 

[CpeVillStr90]

yeah because all the rappers buy them!

Again,it doesn't matter.Sales stilll smoke the Lincolns.You say that the rappers buy the Escalades.How come they don't choose the Navigator instead.Its quite clear to me.You should have more back up than that,or its not worth posting.

Well, I don't know about you, but I'm not going to put down $50K+ for something that looks like a rebuild of a cheaper Tahoe.

Well I guess not too many people are like you.Because sales show it.And even the Tahoe was better quality than the Navigator,yet alone the Escalade.

all it is, is a chevy blazer with a body kit!

Its a little more than that bud.Now I could say this and it is true.All the TC is is a Crown Vic with wheels instead of hubcaps.The Mark LT is a F-150 with a fountain grill.The only Lincoln that thats not true for is the Navigator,partly.It still looks like an expedition on the outside.

 

[95ltc]

I dont like it, i hate the front! I like the current model, it is square, but its tough. The new one looks like some pussy french piece of shtt.

 

[Nakoa]

i litterally laughed when i saw the front end. omg. thats saaaaaaad. i hope they release it. it will make the navi even more attractive.

 

[JoeyLincolnMK8]

Again,it doesn't matter.Sales stilll smoke the Lincolns.You say that the rappers buy the Escalades.How come they don't choose the Navigator instead.Its quite clear to me.You should have more back up than that,or its not worth posting.



Well I guess not too many people are like you.Because sales show it.And even the Tahoe was better quality than the Navigator,yet alone the Escalade.



Its a little more than that bud.Now I could say this and it is true.All the TC is is a Crown Vic with wheels instead of hubcaps.The Mark LT is a F-150 with a fountain grill.The only Lincoln that thats not true for is the Navigator,partly.It still looks like an expedition on the outside.

dude every car manufacturer uses the same platform to build on different cars. ford escort is a S type Jag, so is the lincoln LS, T-bird... etc.
back in the mid 80's you have the markVII, t-bird, cougar all were based off the same platform. yes i know the crown vic is a TC so is the mercury grand marquis. chevy caprice same platform as the impala SS. navi is and expedition, the avi, is a explorer. toyota 4 Runner is on the same platform as the lexus GX, and the LX is a Seqouia and Land Cruiser married together. the GS is a toyota camry on steriods. i can go on and on..... but i wont. bye!!!