Official: 2015 Cadillac Escalade Priced From $72,690
10-11-12, 05:41 PM
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Official: 2015 Cadillac Escalade Priced From $72,690
2014 Cadillac Escalade on the prowl
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Spy photographers have nabbed our first look at the 2014 Cadillac Escalade. The luxury SUV is set to ride on the new GMT900 truck platform will underpin next-generation General Motors workhorses like the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. While the machines in these photos are heavily camouflaged, we can see the truck will bow with front fascia akin to what we've seen from both the Cadillac XTS and ATS, albeit on a much larger scale. LED accent lighting stretches from each headlamp all the way down to the lower bumper, and a massive, tight-mesh grille looks to be part of the package as well.
Under the hood, the Cadillac Escalade will continue to offer buyers a V8 option, though word has it the company's engineers may also be hard at work on new twin-turbo V6 based on the current 3.6-liter unit. A next-generation CTS with that same mill has already been spotted in development.
Meanwhile, the interior will enjoy the addition of the Cadillac CUE infotainment system as well as a full aesthetic update.
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10-17-12, 12:51 PM
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I've always said that Lexus should do a stretched LX570 to compete in the extra large full size SUV market. Considering that most oversea markets buy the Lnadcruiser because of its real ability to actually go off road, not too many LX570 are sold overseas so I think the LX570 is primarily a US market vehicle. With that being said, since most people buy SUV's and never take them off road and are mostly used a mall cruisers, a stretched LX570 would be great competition for the stretched Escalade, Navigator, and the GL550.
Frankly, would would have gotten the LX570 if it had come in a stretched version because we actually have 8 people that we need to seat and some space for kids stuff and strollers. Seeing that the LX570 and Landcruiser weren't large enough, we went with the Escalade. The Escalade is a great truck but it doesn't come close to the LX570 in terms of quality. Frankly, the LX570 is in a different league in terms of quality when you compare it to the Escalade and Navigator. The GL550 is built well but it is a 7 seater whereas a stretched LX570 would be an 8 seater.
Toyota could keep the Landcruiser as a small full size SUV because if anybody is actually going to take their SUV's off road, it'll be people that buy the 4runner and Landcruiser whereas people buying the LX570 will barely see dirt being blown onto parking lots.
Frankly, would would have gotten the LX570 if it had come in a stretched version because we actually have 8 people that we need to seat and some space for kids stuff and strollers. Seeing that the LX570 and Landcruiser weren't large enough, we went with the Escalade. The Escalade is a great truck but it doesn't come close to the LX570 in terms of quality. Frankly, the LX570 is in a different league in terms of quality when you compare it to the Escalade and Navigator. The GL550 is built well but it is a 7 seater whereas a stretched LX570 would be an 8 seater.
Toyota could keep the Landcruiser as a small full size SUV because if anybody is actually going to take their SUV's off road, it'll be people that buy the 4runner and Landcruiser whereas people buying the LX570 will barely see dirt being blown onto parking lots.
10-17-12, 01:32 PM
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I've always said that Lexus should do a stretched LX570 to compete in the extra large full size SUV market. Considering that most oversea markets buy the Lnadcruiser because of its real ability to actually go off road, not too many LX570 are sold overseas so I think the LX570 is primarily a US market vehicle. With that being said, since most people buy SUV's and never take them off road and are mostly used a mall cruisers, a stretched LX570 would be great competition for the stretched Escalade, Navigator, and the GL550.
Frankly, would would have gotten the LX570 if it had come in a stretched version because we actually have 8 people that we need to seat and some space for kids stuff and strollers. Seeing that the LX570 and Landcruiser weren't large enough, we went with the Escalade. The Escalade is a great truck but it doesn't come close to the LX570 in terms of quality. Frankly, the LX570 is in a different league in terms of quality when you compare it to the Escalade and Navigator. The GL550 is built well but it is a 7 seater whereas a stretched LX570 would be an 8 seater.
Toyota could keep the Landcruiser as a small full size SUV because if anybody is actually going to take their SUV's off road, it'll be people that buy the 4runner and Landcruiser whereas people buying the LX570 will barely see dirt being blown onto parking lots.
Frankly, would would have gotten the LX570 if it had come in a stretched version because we actually have 8 people that we need to seat and some space for kids stuff and strollers. Seeing that the LX570 and Landcruiser weren't large enough, we went with the Escalade. The Escalade is a great truck but it doesn't come close to the LX570 in terms of quality. Frankly, the LX570 is in a different league in terms of quality when you compare it to the Escalade and Navigator. The GL550 is built well but it is a 7 seater whereas a stretched LX570 would be an 8 seater.
Toyota could keep the Landcruiser as a small full size SUV because if anybody is actually going to take their SUV's off road, it'll be people that buy the 4runner and Landcruiser whereas people buying the LX570 will barely see dirt being blown onto parking lots.
10-17-12, 04:57 PM
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10-17-12, 04:58 PM
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10-17-12, 06:14 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
I've always said that Lexus should do a stretched LX570 to compete in the extra large full size SUV market. Considering that most oversea markets buy the Lnadcruiser because of its real ability to actually go off road, not too many LX570 are sold overseas so I think the LX570 is primarily a US market vehicle. With that being said, since most people buy SUV's and never take them off road and are mostly used a mall cruisers, a stretched LX570 would be great competition for the stretched Escalade, Navigator, and the GL550.
Frankly, would would have gotten the LX570 if it had come in a stretched version because we actually have 8 people that we need to seat and some space for kids stuff and strollers. Seeing that the LX570 and Landcruiser weren't large enough, we went with the Escalade. The Escalade is a great truck but it doesn't come close to the LX570 in terms of quality. Frankly, the LX570 is in a different league in terms of quality when you compare it to the Escalade and Navigator. The GL550 is built well but it is a 7 seater whereas a stretched LX570 would be an 8 seater.
Toyota could keep the Landcruiser as a small full size SUV because if anybody is actually going to take their SUV's off road, it'll be people that buy the 4runner and Landcruiser whereas people buying the LX570 will barely see dirt being blown onto parking lots.
Frankly, would would have gotten the LX570 if it had come in a stretched version because we actually have 8 people that we need to seat and some space for kids stuff and strollers. Seeing that the LX570 and Landcruiser weren't large enough, we went with the Escalade. The Escalade is a great truck but it doesn't come close to the LX570 in terms of quality. Frankly, the LX570 is in a different league in terms of quality when you compare it to the Escalade and Navigator. The GL550 is built well but it is a 7 seater whereas a stretched LX570 would be an 8 seater.
Toyota could keep the Landcruiser as a small full size SUV because if anybody is actually going to take their SUV's off road, it'll be people that buy the 4runner and Landcruiser whereas people buying the LX570 will barely see dirt being blown onto parking lots.
10-17-12, 08:39 PM
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Considering that Escalade really has no other market than the US and that nobody takes an Escalade off road, they really need to consider making the rear axle with an ind suspension. It'll ride better especially when most people with Escalades put large wheels and tires on their trucks. Also, a lrage majority of people that own Escalades wouldn't even know the difference between a solid axle and an in suspension so they're better off designing the Escalade with the independent suspension. It'll ride better and should provide more interior room, making the 3rd row more comfortable.
10-17-12, 08:51 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
The LX is essentially a truck developed for the american market based on the Landcruiser. Keep in mind that even though the LC sells very little in the US, the Landcruiser name has a long and proud history to the name and the LC sells very well in many oversea markets. Also, keep in mind that while 95% of all SUV sold in the us never sell aany kind of off road duty, LC's sold oversea regularly see off road duty. With that in mind, Toyota/Lexus had a easy recipe in adding the LX to the lineup. They aren't going to use the Sequioa truck as a base because that is based on the Tundra and that wouldn't be high status enough to build an LX and ask for that kind of money. Plus, the off road ability of the Sequoia is no where near the LC/LX even though 95% of people don't take their SUV's off road. Again, it's not the fact that 95% of people don't take their SIV's off road, it's the bragging rights.
Considering that Escalade really has no other market than the US and that nobody takes an Escalade off road, they really need to consider making the rear axle with an ind suspension. It'll ride better especially when most people with Escalades put large wheels and tires on their trucks. Also, a lrage majority of people that own Escalades wouldn't even know the difference between a solid axle and an in suspension so they're better off designing the Escalade with the independent suspension. It'll ride better and should provide more interior room, making the 3rd row more comfortable.
Considering that Escalade really has no other market than the US and that nobody takes an Escalade off road, they really need to consider making the rear axle with an ind suspension. It'll ride better especially when most people with Escalades put large wheels and tires on their trucks. Also, a lrage majority of people that own Escalades wouldn't even know the difference between a solid axle and an in suspension so they're better off designing the Escalade with the independent suspension. It'll ride better and should provide more interior room, making the 3rd row more comfortable.
The Lexus LX competes with the Range Rover and QX56 more than it does with the Escalade and that based on first prices, then size.
With all that I have said, there is nothing wrong with the LX for what it is, its a great vehicle for what it is, its just not for the regular shopper or mainstream buyer.
10-18-12, 04:06 PM
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Actually, a Sequoia/Tundra based LX would do wonders for sales of the LX, the LX is just a little too small for US buyers. Don't believe all that stuff about status and stuff like that, the best selling Lexus model is made in North America.
The Lexus LX competes with the Range Rover and QX56 more than it does with the Escalade and that based on first prices, then size.
With all that I have said, there is nothing wrong with the LX for what it is, its a great vehicle for what it is, its just not for the regular shopper or mainstream buyer.
The Lexus LX competes with the Range Rover and QX56 more than it does with the Escalade and that based on first prices, then size.
With all that I have said, there is nothing wrong with the LX for what it is, its a great vehicle for what it is, its just not for the regular shopper or mainstream buyer.
Why do you think many people cried when they heard that the GS wasn't going to have a v-8. It's not that the v-6 wasn't powerful enough. It's simply a matter of status.
Keep in mind that Lexus and Toyota are not selling the LC/LX based on it's size. They're selling it for its off road capability (even though 95% of buyers don't even take it anywhere near dirt), heritage, brand name, luxury, exclusivity, etc. They're not selling it because of space and roominess. That's what the Sequoia is for and on the flip side, Toyota isn't selling the Sequoia for its off road capability, heritage, brand name, luxury, exclusivity, etc because quite frankly the Sequoia doesn't have any of those qualities to brag about.
10-21-12, 06:42 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
I'm not sure saying to not believe all that stuff about status is something that someone can follow when they're cross shopping rh LC, LX, Escalade, Navigator, Range Rover, or QX. Status is a big part of the equation. You might not believe but ask any auto exec or any car magazine editor and they'll tell you that status is a big selling point the higher up to move on the car ladder.
Why do you think many people cried when they heard that the GS wasn't going to have a v-8. It's not that the v-6 wasn't powerful enough. It's simply a matter of status.
Keep in mind that Lexus and Toyota are not selling the LC/LX based on it's size. They're selling it for its off road capability (even though 95% of buyers don't even take it anywhere near dirt), heritage, brand name, luxury, exclusivity, etc. They're not selling it because of space and roominess. That's what the Sequoia is for and on the flip side, Toyota isn't selling the Sequoia for its off road capability, heritage, brand name, luxury, exclusivity, etc because quite frankly the Sequoia doesn't have any of those qualities to brag about.
Why do you think many people cried when they heard that the GS wasn't going to have a v-8. It's not that the v-6 wasn't powerful enough. It's simply a matter of status.
Keep in mind that Lexus and Toyota are not selling the LC/LX based on it's size. They're selling it for its off road capability (even though 95% of buyers don't even take it anywhere near dirt), heritage, brand name, luxury, exclusivity, etc. They're not selling it because of space and roominess. That's what the Sequoia is for and on the flip side, Toyota isn't selling the Sequoia for its off road capability, heritage, brand name, luxury, exclusivity, etc because quite frankly the Sequoia doesn't have any of those qualities to brag about.
Lexus would need to up the interior big time.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the current LX.