Cadillac Escalade Hybrid for 2009 is no different from the earlier versions and does not include any surprises. It is just a mix of the Chevy Tahoe and Yukon hybrid suvs. The hybrid version of Escalade 2009 has nothing to boast as unique in styling except the hybrid badge over it. Escalade is a large luxury SUV.
The technology is not different from the GMs patented two mode hybrid. The hybrid version retains all the qualities of non-hybrid Escalade in design and aesthetic. The Cadillac signature is clearly visible. The front grills and interiors are a pleasure to be in.
Usual hybrid technologies like EVT and regenerative breaking is also embedded into the system. Breaking is not entirely regenerative. Escalade balances between the regenerative and hydraulic breaking system to provide the best driving(breaking) experience. Auto Stop mode is included with the Gasoline engine. It automatically changes mode of fueling according to city or highway driving. Active Fuel Managementâ„¢ and sequential fuel injection technologies power the fuel injection of 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.
The world's largest car maker, General Motors, is likely to introduce its Cadillac brand of cars in India.
Trim Specific Features
Please note features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims. |
6.2L V8 (AWD) |
6.2L V8 Platinum (AWD) |
| Audio System |
Bose® 5.1 Cabin Surround® Sound System, AudioPilot® noise compensation technology; and 10 speakers equalized to Escalade's interior |
Bose® 5.1 Cabin Surround® Sound System, AudioPilot® noise compensation technology; and 10 speakers equalized to Escalade's interior |
| Navigation System4 |
Standard |
Standard |
| Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist |
Standard |
Standard |
| Heated and Cooled Front Seats |
Optional |
Standard |
| IntelliBeam Headlamps |
Optional |
Standard |
| Side Blind Zone Alert |
Optional |
Standard |
| Heated and Cooled Cupholders |
Not Available |
Standard |
| Rear-Seat Entertainment System with two 7" diagonal DVD screens integrated into the back of the front headrests |
Not Available |
Standard |
| Aniline leather first- and second-row seating surfaces |
Not Available |
Standard |
| Vehicle Key Features |
6.2L V8 (AWD) |
6.2L V8 Platinum (AWD) |
| Horsepower & RPM |
403 @ 5700 |
403 @ 5700 |
| Torque & RPM |
417 @ 4300 |
417 @ 4300 |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Rollover Mitigation |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rearview Camera |
Standard |
Standard |
| OnStar5 |
Standard |
Standard |
| XM Satellite Radio with 3 trial months6 |
Standard |
Standard |
| LED Headlamps |
Not Available |
Standard |
| Bluetooth® Connectivity7 |
Standard |
Standard |
| Adaptive Remote Start |
Standard |
Standard |
| 22" wheels8 |
7-spoke chromed aluminum (opt) |
multi-spoke chromed aluminum (std) |
Powertrain |
| Standard Engine |
Gas V8 |
Gas V8 |
| Transmission |
6 HD Automatic w/OD |
6 HD Automatic w/OD |
| Horsepower @ RPM |
403 @ 5700 |
403 @ 5700 |
| Torque @ RPM |
417 @ 4300 |
417 @ 4300 |
| Front Suspension |
Indep torsion bar |
Indep torsion bar |
| Rear Suspension |
5-link coil springs |
5-link coil springs |
| Drivetrain |
AWD |
AWD |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential Fuel Injection |
Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Axle Ratio |
3.42 |
3.42 |
| 4- wheel ABS |
Standard |
Standard |
| 4-wheel Disc Brakes |
Standard |
Standard |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System |
Standard |
Standard |
| Traction Control System |
Standard |
Standard |
| Turning circle |
39.0 ft |
39.0 ft |
| Displacement (liters/ cu in.) |
6.2L/376 |
6.2L/376 |
| Alternator (amps) |
160 |
160 |
| Locking Rear differential |
Standard |
Standard |
Dimensions |
| Overall Width |
79.0 in |
79.0 in |
| Overall Height |
75.9 in |
75.9 in |
| Wheelbase |
116.0 in |
116.0 in |
| Front Head Room |
41.1 in |
41.1 in |
| Rear Head Room |
39.2 in |
39.2 in |
| Front Hip Room |
64.4 in |
64.4 in |
| Rear Hip Room |
60.8 in |
60.8 in |
| Front Leg Room |
41.3 in |
41.3 in |
| Rear Leg Room |
39.0 in |
39.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room |
65.3 in |
65.3 in |
| Rear Shoulder Room |
65.2 in |
65.2 in |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
7 |
| Cargo Volume |
108.9 ft³ |
108.9 ft³ |
| Ground to Top of Rear Load Floor |
31.6 in |
31.6 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front |
9 in |
9 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
9 in |
9 in |
| Curb Weight |
5691 |
5691 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) |
7300.00 lbs |
7300.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) |
14000 lbs |
14000 lbs |
| Maximum Payload |
1609.00 lbs |
1609.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
7700.00 lbs |
7700.00 lbs |
| Spring Capacity - Front |
3600 lbs |
3600 lbs |
| Spring Capacity - Rear |
4100 lbs |
4100 lbs |
| Axle Capacity - Front |
3925 lbs |
3925 lbs |
| Axle Capacity - Rear |
4200 lbs |
4200 lbs |
Exterior |
| Automatic Headlamps |
Standard |
Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Door Locks |
Standard |
Standard |
| Heated Mirrors |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Driver Side Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
| Running Board |
Standard |
Standard |
| Tires - Front All-Season |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Tires - Front Performance |
Available |
Standard |
| Tires - Rear All-Season |
Standard |
Standard |
| Tires - Rear Performance |
Available |
Standard |
| Full Size Spare Tire |
Standard |
Standard |
| Traction Control System |
Standard |
Standard |
| Aluminum Wheels |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Chrome Wheels |
Available |
Standard |
| Intermittent Wipers |
Standard |
Standard |
| Fog Lamps |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Passenger-Side Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
| Heated Exterior Driver Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
| Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
| Privacy Glass |
Standard |
Standard |
| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rainsense Front Wipers |
Standard |
Standard |
| Xenon HID Headlamps |
Standard |
Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps |
Standard |
Standard |
| Luggage Rack |
Standard |
Standard |
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors |
Standard |
Standard |
| Active Suspension System |
Available |
Standard |
| Remote Trunk Release |
Standard |
Standard |
| Front Tow Hooks |
Standard |
Standard |
| Steel Wheels |
Available |
Not Available |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System |
Standard |
Standard |
Interior |
| Driver Air Bag |
Standard |
Standard |
| Passenger Air Bag |
Standard |
Standard |
| Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch |
Standard |
Standard |
| Thorax Front Side Impact |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rear Body Air Bag |
Standard |
Standard |
| Climate Control |
Standard |
Standard |
| Dual Zone Climate Control |
Standard |
Standard |
| Single Zone Climate Control |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rear Climate Control |
Standard |
Standard |
| AM/FM Stereo |
Standard |
Standard |
| CD Changer |
Standard |
Standard |
| CD Player |
Standard |
Standard |
| Cruise Control |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger |
Standard |
Standard |
| Front Floor Mats |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rear Floor Mats |
Standard |
Standard |
| Navigation System |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof |
Available |
Standard |
| Additional Rear Seat |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Driver Seat |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat |
Standard |
Standard |
| Pass-Through Rear Seat |
Standard |
Standard |
| Leather Seating Surfaces |
Standard |
Standard |
| Bucket Seats |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Steering |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Adjustable Steering Wheel |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Windows |
Standard |
Standard |
| Premium Sound System |
Standard |
Standard |
| Front & Rear Bucket Seats |
Standard |
Standard |
| XM Satellite Radio with 3 trial months |
Standard |
Standard |
| MP3 Playback |
Standard |
Standard |
| Heated Driver Seat |
Standard |
Standard |
| Heated Passenger Seat |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls |
Standard |
Standard |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft System |
Standard |
Standard |
| Electrochromic, Automatic-dimming Rearview Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
| Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
| Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
| Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rear Parking Assist |
Standard |
Standard |
| Adjustable Pedals |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rear Seat Heat Ducts |
Standard |
Standard |
| Front Reading Lamps |
Standard |
Standard |
| Driver Lumbar Support |
Standard |
Standard |
| Passenger Lumbar Support |
Standard |
Standard |
| Seat Memory |
Standard |
Standard |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel |
Standard |
Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
Standard |
Standard |
| Trip Computer |
Standard |
Standard |
| Universal Home Remote |
Standard |
Standard |
| Bluetooth® connectivity |
Standard |
Standard |
| OnStar® with One Year Safe & Sound Plan |
Standard |
Standard |
| Entertainment System |
Available |
Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Start |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rearview Camera |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Lift Gate |
Standard |
Standard |
| Auxiliary -Audio Input Jacks |
Available |
Standard |
Safety |
| Driver Air bags |
Standard |
Standard |
| Passenger Air bags |
Standard |
Standard |
| Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch |
Standard |
Standard |
| OnStar Automatic Crash Response |
Standard |
Standard |
| OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance |
Standard |
Standard |
| OnStar Remote Door Unlock |
Standard |
Standard |
| OnStar Emergency Services |
Standard |
Standard |
| OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic |
Standard |
Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps |
Standard |
Standard |
| Traction Control System |
Standard |
Standard |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System |
Standard |
Standard |
| Theft deterrent system |
Standard |
Standard |
| 4- wheel ABS |
Standard |
Standard |
| 4-wheel Disc Brakes |
Standard |
Standard |
| Rear Parking assist |
Standard |
Standard |
| Fog Lamps |
Standard |
Standard |
| Defogger |
Standard |
Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
Standard |
Standard |
Fuel Efficiency |
| EPA est. Fuel Economy City |
12 MPG |
12 MPG |
| EPA est. Fuel Economy Highway |
19 MPG |
19 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
26 gal |
26 gal |