2004 Cadillac Escalade - Reviews - Buying Guide
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2004 Cadillac Escalade Review:
The Cadillac Escalade almost
owns the luxury sport utility vehicle segment. Since its introduction,
the Escalade has catapulted its way to the top, appearing
in music videos, movies and athletes’ driveways. Whether it’s
the regular Escalade, the extended-length Escalade ESV or
the crossover Escalade EXT (each covered in separate reviews),
one thing is certain: you’re getting power, premium luxury
and style.
For 2004, XM Satellite Radio
becomes standard equipment with the Cadillac Escalade (continental
U.S. only). A trailering package and second-row bucket seats
are also newly standard, while buyers can now opt for both
the sunroof and rear seat entertainment system together (it
was either/or in the past).
Under the Hood
2004 Escalades come with either
two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The rear-wheel drive model
uses a 5.3-liter Vortec V8 engine with 285 horsepower at 5200
rpm and 325 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. It is mated to a
4-speed electronic automatic transmission.
All-wheel drive models are
the world’s most powerful SUVs. The engine responsible for
this is a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 that can dish out a remarkable
345 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 380 lb-ft of torque at 4000
rpm. It is mated to a 4-speed heavy-duty electronic transmission.
The Escalade features a passenger-sensing
airbag system that automatically deactivates the passenger-side
front airbag under certain conditions to help protect smaller
occupants. Other safety features include dual front airbags,
antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and a tire-pressure monitor.
Standard Features, Options
Packages and Style
The big, bold Escalade can
handle a maximum of eight passengers, or a basketball team
with subs. The standard second-row bucket seats can be folded
to create a flat load floor for extra versatility and flexibility,
while the front-row bucket seats have 10-way power adjustment,
power side bolsters and power lumbar support. All bucket seats,
plus the outer positions on the optional second row bench
seat, have heated seating.
There are standard features
everywhere you look with the 2004 Cadillac Escalade. The OnStar
System, air conditioning with tri-zone automatic climate control
(including rear controls), leather upholstery, a memory system
(driver seat, pedals, mirrors) and an overhead console (universal
garage-door opener, rear radio controls, rear headphone jacks)
are just part of the equation.
Options include a DVD rear
seat entertainment system with a 7-inch flip-down screen and
a DVD navigation system.
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