Official: 2015 Cadillac Escalade Priced From $72,690
#31
Lexus Fanatic
Gotta be more than 3". Like the similiar but less-expensive Tahoe/Suburban and Yukon, Escalades, at least with the 4x4 option, though not like Land-Rovers, are designed for a fair amount of off-roading. 3" won't cut it going over rocks.
#32
Lexus Fanatic
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I think it is indeed for aerodynamics, and I am noticing that more and more manufacturers are doing this. The front bumper is quite low but the rocker panels and rear bumper don't carry that mass to the sides and rear of the vehicle. To me, it looks very disproportionate and almost looks like a bulldog from the side view.
The existing Tahoe hybrid has this, as do the new Silverado and Sierra, Ford Taurus, Cadillac SRX, and some others.
To me, it just looks wrong:
The existing Tahoe hybrid has this, as do the new Silverado and Sierra, Ford Taurus, Cadillac SRX, and some others.
To me, it just looks wrong:
#33
Lexus Fanatic
I think it is indeed for aerodynamics, and I am noticing that more and more manufacturers are doing this. The front bumper is quite low but the rocker panels and rear bumper don't carry that mass to the sides and rear of the vehicle. To me, it looks very disproportionate and almost looks like a bulldog from the side view.
The existing Tahoe hybrid has this, as do the new Silverado and Sierra, Ford Taurus, Cadillac SRX, and some others.
The existing Tahoe hybrid has this, as do the new Silverado and Sierra, Ford Taurus, Cadillac SRX, and some others.
#34
Lexus Fanatic
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^The Escalade was never any good at off roading, really. Even though it is BOF and has 4X4 as an option, every component of the suspension is on-road focused. I don't even know if it offers a low range transfer case or locking differential...Cadillac advertises it as "AWD", same as many sedans and CUVs.
#35
Lexus Fanatic
^The Escalade was never any good at off roading, really. Even though it is BOF and has 4X4 as an option, every component of the suspension is on-road focused. I don't even know if it offers a low range transfer case or locking differential...Cadillac advertises it as "AWD", same as many sedans and CUVs.
#36
Lead Lap
Escalades come with AWD (no low range/ locking center diff) but they do have a limited slip rear-end. They're made for towing and all-weather traction, not so much off-roading.
#37
Lexus Fanatic
OK, that would make sense, at least to some degree. The typical Escalade owner probably would not want to risk exposing an Escalade's nice paint job, chrome, and trim to the (possible) scratches/damage it could face in the boonies.
#45