Cadillac continued the Escalade for this year with little change. It added only automatic climate control and powered backrest recliner. As well, it gave buyers the option of a rear liftgate/tailgate or full center-opening doors. Interestingly, redesigned Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons were given new platforms, styling, and engines. Cadillac sold every Escalade it could build and dealerships were hard-pressed to keep them in stock.

Standard equipment included full-time four-wheel drive, a two-speed transfer case, limited-slip differential, antilock braking, daytime running lights, automatic climate control, and rear air-conditioner controls. Escalades were fitted with leather upholstery, cruise control, 10-way power front bucket seats, heated front/rear seats, a Bose cassette/CD player, and a six-disc CD changer. No Escalades were offered for 2001, but a new version debuted as a 2002 model.

ENGINE

TypeV-8 - Overhead valves
Valvingtwo valves per cylinder
BlockCast iron block
HeadCast iron head
Displacement5735cc
Bore and stroke101.6mm x 88.4mm
Compression ratio9.4:1.
Power190 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque447 Nm @ 2800 rpm
BearingsFive main bearings.
Valve LiftersHydraulic valve lifters.
Fuel supplyMulti-point injection fuel system
FuelUnleaded regular
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
Transmission4-speed automatic
DriveAutoTrac
0-96 km/h10.5 seconds

CHASSIS

Wheelbase2985mm
Overall Length511mm
Overall Width196mm
Overall Height189mm
Front Tread159mm
Rear Tread162mm
Turning Radius1.24m
Wheelssix-spoke chrome wheels
TiresP265/70R16
Curb Weight2533 kg
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionSolid Axle
Fuel Capacity112 litres
Towing Capacity2727 kg
EPA Fuel Economy (city)8.1 l/100km
EPA Fuel Economy (hwy)14.7 l/100km

INTERIOR

Seating Capacity5
Front Head Room101mm
Front Hip Room152mm
Front Leg Room106mm
Rear Head Room99mm
Rear Hip Room152mm
Rear Leg Room92mm
Cargo Volume3347 liters

STANDARD FEATURES

HISTORICAL NOTES

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