Cadillac Escalade ESV "The Big Dog In Town"
The Largest Full-size Luxury SUV
The 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV is the largest full-size luxury SUV available
- and the largest Cadillac ever produced. Some 22 inches longer than Escalade,
with more than 20 extra inches of interior length, it provides customers with
additional premium seating and segment-leading cargo-carrying capability. Cadillac's
exclusive 345-hp 6.0L V8 engine, also makes Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade
ESV the world's most powerful series of utilities. This high-output powertrain
cranks out 380 foot-pounds of torque at 4000 rpm - or more than enough power
to handle steep grades or a well-equipped two-horse trailer. And GM's full-time
All-Wheel-Drive and StabiliTrak systems give owners extra confidence regardless
of weather and road conditions.
Bold Exterior Design, Commanding Road Presence
What's more, the Escalade ESV shares the same bold exterior design and commanding
road presence as Escalade and Escalade EXT, with new-for-2003 luxury enhancements
and all of the advanced-technology premium features that have made Escalade
the leader - and an icon - in the full-size luxury utility segment.
Technological Breakthroughs
In addition to the confidence underfoot afforded from AWD and StabiliTrak with
Road Sensing Suspension (RSS), the Escalade ESV offers such technological advancements
as Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA), OnStar and XM Satellite Radio service.
Plus, it offers a rear-seat entertainment system with a Panasonic DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment player, a new Bulgari-designed analog clock, as well as a host
of other luxury amenities. The addition of the Escalade ESV to Cadillac's Escalade
lineup will help GM continue to build momentum in the luxury utility market.
More Seating and Cargo Space
"The Escalade ESV is a great addition to Cadillac's family of luxury utilities,"
said Cadillac general manager Mark LaNeve. "Customer feedback tells us
there is market potential for a full-size luxury SUV that provides additional
seating and cargo space. Combined with the Escalade and the Escalade EXT, the
Escalade ESV are the world's most powerful series of utilities."
One of Five All-New Cadillacs in 18-months
The Escalade ESV - one of five all-new vehicles from Cadillac going to production
within an 18-month period - was created for successful status-driven, forward-thinking
individuals. It is built for those who appreciate bold styling and ingenious
technology - people who demand nothing less than the biggest and the best there
is. Thanks to its unsurpassed cargo and passenger capacity, the powerful new
Escalade ESV is a luxury SUV that truly can do just about anything.
The 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV is the largest and most powerful luxury SUV available. It's 22-inches longer overall than Escalade, which stretches the interior by more than 20 inches, translating into more premium seating and additional cargo-carrying capability. And because it's an Escalade, the new ESV adopts the line's unmistakably Cadillac styling and Escalade's exclusive 345-hp Vortec 6000 high output 6.0L V8 engine.
"The Escalade ESV moves Cadillac into an all-new
area of the luxury SUV market," said Susan Docherty, Escalade marketing
director. "Its unique blend of size, performance, comfort and sophistication
set a high standard for this market."
Sophisticated style and safety rooted in breakthrough design
aggressive front end, signature styling cues
The Escalade lineup builds on Cadillac's heritage of design leadership, and
the 2003 ESV shares the same bold exterior shape and commanding road presence
of the Escalade and Escalade EXT.
Like all Escalades, the aggressive front-end is the vehicle's most distinctive
exterior feature, distinguished by a large Cadillac wreath and crest and Cadillac's
signature egg-crate grille. High intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with chrome
bezels deliver a jewel-like appearance, and are integrated with rectangular
parking lamps and turn signals. The vehicle's front fascia incorporates recessed
tow hooks and rectangular fog lamps. Visibility is assured day and night, thanks
to HID headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps and an automatic Twilight Sentinel system.
At the rear, the functional step bumper neatly shrouds a standard Class VII
trailer hitch.
Harmonious, Integrated Interior
Inside, a newly designed instrument panel and cluster place more crucial operating
data in front of the driver and use new graphics to highlight Cadillac's luxury
character, using Italian luxury brand Bvlgari. Bvlgari also designed the face
of the analog clock, located in the console extension. An ebony background offsets
the white facing of the graphics, as well as all control knobs, for a harmonious,
integrated look. The cluster gauges feature a simpler design, with chrome halos
now highlighting only the tachometer and speedometer.
Driver Information Center Monitors 34 Functions
A new Driver Information Center monitors and reports on up to 34 system functions
- more than any vehicle in its class. The vehicle's instrument panel and cluster
- designed to accommodate these new features - provides more crucial operating
data than any competitor. An available nine-button steering wheel control allows
owners to personalize several functions and safely access new infotainment systems.
A new leather-wrapped, wood-accented steering wheel features redundant nine control buttons, including four for duplicate audio controls, two for trip and fuel calculation, two for programming vehicle functions and one to initiate Voice Recognition for the standard OnStar system.
Seamlessly Integrated Center Console
A new center console flows up into the IP and has a new seamlessly integrated,
single-piece design for improved fit and finish. A new covered storage compartment
with a "push-push" lid has been added to the left of the clock. The
rear of the console has a new LCD temperature display and larger control head
for the independent, rear-seat ACC control.
The main console has two large cupholders, two auxiliary power points and an ashtray, all neatly hidden below damped, spring-loaded lids, as well as separate, covered storage for maps, credit cards or a cell phone. The rear of the console facing the second-row seats has a auxiliary power point, rear-seat audio controls, separate right- and left-side controls for second-row heated seat cushions, another set of cupholders and courtesy lights for rear passengers. An overhead mini console provides reading lamps and controls for the rear air conditioning and Homelink, which allows vehicle owners to program up to three different signals for items such as a garage door opener, house lights or an electric gate. It also houses controls for the sunroof. Nearly every convenience feature imaginable - from larger, heated, memory, fold-away rearview mirrors with signal indicators to "Puddle Lamps" that illuminate the area around the vehicle when the door is opened, keyless entry is used, or when an interior light is activated - is included on the Escalade ESV.
Bose Premium Audio System
Escalade ESV features a redesigned and reconfigured Bose audio system with nine
speakers for superb imaging, stage and spectral response. GM and Bose engineers
worked closely to optimize speaker locations and tune speakers to realistically
and accurately reproduce audio and sound throughout the vehicles. The system
generates 250 watts RMS of power, and features an in-dash, single-point loading
six-disc CD changer. For superb-quality radio reception, a new Diversity Antenna
System is employed. It uses an FM antenna located on the driver's rear-quarter
window and an AM/FM antenna on the passenger's-side rear-quarter glass feeding
a diversity module located in the rear quarter panel, which then feeds the radio
with an optimized signal.
Exceptional Seating Comfort
With its class-leading size, the Escalade ESV excels in seating comfort and
cargo-carrying capability with room for eight. Its new, more tailored-looking
seats are exceptionally soft and supportive, and feature soft, aromatic Nuance
leather seating surfaces. The standard front bucket seats are equipped with
10-way power cushion adjusters for the driver and passenger. They also include
power adjustable side bolsters and power lumbar, power seatback recliners, independent
heated seatbacks and cushions (three settings), a seatback storage pocket, fold-down
inboard armrests, manual articulating four-position head restraints, two-position
driver's seat memory, and a programmable exit feature. The second-row also offers
standard reclining bucket seats, which feature heated cushions. A second row
bench seat with heated cushions is optional. To make room for cargo, the second
row bucket seats can be flipped and folded. The third row bench seat can be
folded or removed for maximum cargo flexibility, yet still offers spacious seating
even for adults. In addition, the second and third row seatbacks can be folded
to provide a flat load surface. In this configuration the Escalade ESV actually
has enough load floor space to carry 4x8 sheets of building materials with the
rear liftgate fully closed and secure.
Outstanding Climate Control
A new dual-zone heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, available
with both manual and automatic climate control (ACC), provide outstanding comfort.
Dual-zone controls allow the driver and front passenger to adjust the temperature
to their own comfort levels - up to a 30-degree Fahrenheit difference between
the two front zones. The optional dual-zone ACC automatically controls air delivery,
fan speed, temperature and recirculating/outside air to provide faster warmups
and cooldowns.
Focus on Safety
Engineers built a high level of safety and security into Escalade ESV, beginning with an exceptionally strong and stiff body structure, thanks to a three-piece modular, full-length boxed frame featuring hydroformed rails and a stamped steel midsection.Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle features safety devices such as GM's Passenger Sensing System (PSS).
This intelligent system detects if there's a small adult or baby seat in the
front passenger seat and will automatically turn the front passenger side air
bag off. In addition, the Escalade ESV has dual stage air bags, which control
the rate of air bag deployment based on the seat location relative to the instrument
panel. All Escalades include front air bags for both driver and passenger, along
with driver and front-passenger side-impact air bags. In addition, side-impact
door beams and energy-absorbing foam blocks on the interior help protect occupants
against head injuries.
Other safety features include large windshields for maximum visibility, big 50-square-inch electrically controlled and heated outside rearview mirrors, automatic programmable door locks, and the PASS Lock II theft-deterrent system.
The confidence of class-leading power and all-wheel-drive
more horsepower, more torque than any SUV
The best-in-class Vortec 6000 gives the AWD Escalade more horsepower and torque
per liter than any SUV, at 345 hp at 5200 rpm and 380 lb-ft of torque at 4000
rpm. The high-compression engine delivers strong acceleration with impressive
low-end power and a strong, flat torque curve for excellent pull throughout
the rev range. It links to the Hydra-Matic 4L60-E HD (heavy-duty) electronically
controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The key to the 6.0L's increased output is a set
of special cast-aluminum cylinder heads that reduce weight, aid in engine cooling,
produce a 10:1 compression ratio and provide better airflow in and out of the
combustion chambers via bigger intake and exhaust ports. A larger, 75mm throttle-body
and a revised camshaft profile allow the engine to take full advantage of the
increased airflow. The Vortec 6000 also incorporates an advanced Electronic
Throttle Control (ETC) system, which precisely tailors throttle progression
to improve driveability, fuel economy and emissions. A specially tuned, less-restrictive
exhaust with a redesigned catalytic converter system not only increases performance,
but also eliminates the need for an Air Injection Reaction system and helps
Escalade ESV meet ultra low emissions vehicle (ULEV) certification requirements
in California and other states with similar laws.
Heavy-duty Hydra-Matic Transmission
To handle the additional power of the Escalade's V8, the ESV employs a new Hydra-Matic
4L60-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
This heavy-duty version of GM's smooth-shifting workhorse features a wide variety
of internal enhancements to improve both torque capacity and durability. Other
innovations include Passive Shift Stabilization, which detects overly frequent
transmission shifts and delays the upshifts to a higher rpm range while helping
to reduce transmission wear, as well as GM's exclusive Tow/Haul mode, which
delays upshifts for more effective hauling and towing. The Escalade ESV features
a standard Trailer Towing Package, and has a towing capacity of 7400 lbs. -
the equivalent to a fully loaded two-horse trailer.
Full-time All-Wheel-Drive System
High-performance engineers maintain the only amount of useful power is what
can be delivered to the pavement. That's why the Escalade ESV features a standard
full-time, all-wheel-drive (AWD) system. It automatically and continuously transfers
power to the wheels in a smooth, imperceptible manner to maintain an optimum
front-to-rear torque split and the best balance of handling characteristics
under all operating conditions. Working seamlessly in conjunction with GM's
advanced traction and stability control systems, the Escalade ESV uses the latest
technology to optimize control and ride characteristics under any road or load
conditions.
Finely Balanced Wheels and Tires
The new Borg-Warner 1-speed open differential transfer case permits greater
and more flexible front-rear torque transfer than the previous viscous-coupled
transfer case. Its increased front torque bias (40 percent front/60 percent
rear bias ratio) also improves yaw stability by reducing the potential for understeer.
Larger 17 x 7.5-inch standard chrome wheels and P265/70R-17 Goodyear Touring
tires have been specially chosen to provide a good balance for ride, handling
and traction needs, all while taking full advantage of the AWD system.
The vision of driving with advanced technologies
World-class Technology, Highly Equipped
True to Cadillac's breakthrough engineering heritage, Escalade ESV combines
some of the world's leading automotive technologies. Perhaps the most notable
is GM's StabiliTrak System, which improves stability and traction on all road
surfaces at all speeds. GM's next-generation StabiliTrak stability enhancement
system - previously only available on luxury vehicles and sports cars - is standard
on Escalade ESV. StabiliTrak's sophisticated sensors tap into the suspension,
steering, antilock braking and traction control systems, constantly measuring
steering angle, wheel speeds, brake pressure, lateral and longitudinal acceleration
and yaw rate (the vehicle rotation rate, such as when cornering).
Responds to Driver's Intent
StabiliTrak helps move the vehicle where the driver points it, responding to
understeer or oversteer in mere tenths of a second. It compares the driver's
intended path with the vehicle's actual path, and selectively adjusts engine
torque and any of the four brakes to help bring the vehicle back under control.
Road-Sensing Suspension
With StabiliTrak also comes GM's computer-controlled Road-Sensing Suspension
(RSS), a fully automatic system that improves body stability, ride comfort,
trailering performance, wheel control and overall handling under all load conditions.
RSS uses electrically controlled shock absorbers, four electronic wheel-position
sensors, a steering-angle sensor, brake signals and a computer control module.
The shocks are large-bore 46mm monotube dampers, with an integral two-state
electric solenoid valve. Using sensor and vehicle inputs, the module adjusts
the damping function on all four shock absorbers independently in real time,
monitoring each input 1,000 times per second. Through a complex software algorithm,
it computes the individual shock demand for each wheel to optimize vehicle handling
and ride performance at that instant in time. Steering, braking and acceleration
inputs, which can help anticipate impending roll, lift and dive, further enhance
the system. When driving on surfaces that generate frequent wheel inputs, such
as washboard roads, the system selects the best damping to keep wheel-to-road
contact.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
For added safety, the Escalade ESV also features Cadillac's Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA), which uses audio and visual cues to convey information
on the distance of objects behind the vehicle, assisting the driver in rear
parking maneuvers. The system uses four sensors on the rear fascia, which sequentially
send out ultrasonic waves when the vehicle is driven in reverse. The sensors
pick up the echo of a signal when it bounces off an object, then activates a
visual display located in the right-side rear-quarter D-pillar that is also
visible through the driver's inside rearview mirror and works in concert with
an audio chime system to alert the driver to any potential hazards. As the vehicle
and object move closer together, the system adjusts the visual and audio cues
to indicate the closer proximity. The system not only incorporates a snow/ice/mud
algorithm in its software, which alerts the driver to clean the rear sensors
when required for proper functioning, but also can be disabled when towing a
trailer, thus preventing it from beeping unnecessarily.
OnStar and XM Satellite Radio
Telematics/Infotainment Technologies
Escalade ESV drivers can also enjoy the benefits of two cutting-edge telematics
technologies - OnStar and XM Satellite Radio. OnStar's Directions and Connections
service is standard for one year and includes automatic emergency assistance
when airbags deploy, plus remote unlocking and diagnostics services. XM Satellite
Radio is also standard on the Escalade ESV. XM radio features 100 coast-to-coast
digital channels, including 71 music channels (more than 30 of them commercial-free)
from hip-hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues and 29 channels
of sports, talk, children's and entertainment programming. XM also brings to
the car, for the first time on radio, a diverse selection of 24-hour news sources
previously available only in the home. And XM's next-generation sound quality
technology provides superior sound remarkably close to compact disc.
Smarter Electrical Systems
An advanced new multiplexed electrical architecture makes running all of Escalade
ESV's features and functions simple and effective. The new architecture greatly
reduces the number of wires, splices and connectors, minimizes weight, improves
packaging efficiency, reliability, durability and enables features such as the
Driver Information Center, Infotainment, Automatic Climate Control and Passenger
Sensing System.
Escalade ESV: setting a new standard
The high level of luxury and advanced features in the new Escalade ESV are things
you'd expect only from Cadillac - and its size, power and functionality are
things no other manufacturer offers. Together with the Escalade and Escalade
EXT, the Escalade ESV helps Cadillac set a new standard for the luxury SUV market,
where a unique combination of standout styling and ingenious technology - puts
all Escalades in a class all their own. And with unsurpassed cargo and passenger
capacity, the 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV is the one luxury SUV that can do just
about anything.
Escalade ESV Preliminary Specifications
| OVERVIEW | |||
| Model: | Cadillac Escalade ESV | ||
| Bodystyle / driveline: | luxury 1/2-ton, seven- or eight-passenger four-door sport-utility, front-engine, all-wheel-drive | ||
| Construction: | body-on-frame, all-welded, fully boxed, ladder type, channel design, with hydroformed front and rear sections | ||
| EPA vehicle class: | full-size sport-utility | ||
| Manufacturing location: | Silao, Mexico | ||
| Key competitors: | Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator | ||
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ENGINE |
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| Type: | Vortec 6000 6.0L high-output (LQ9) | ||
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 364 / 5967 | ||
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92 | ||
| Block material: | cast iron | ||
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum | ||
| Valvetrain: | OHV | ||
| Ignition system: | coil-near-plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires | ||
| Induction system: | sequential central-port fuel injection | ||
| Compression ratio: | 10.0:1 | ||
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm): | 345 / 257 @ 5200 rpm | ||
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 380 / 515 @ 4000 rpm | ||
|
Recommended fuel: |
premium unleaded recommended but not required | ||
| Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 6000 | ||
| Emissions controls: | 3-way low-density catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system | ||
| Estimated fuel economy (mpg city/hwy/combined): |
12 / 16 | ||
| V8 alternator (amp): | 145 | ||
| TRANSMISSION | |||
| Type: | Hydra-Matic 4L60-E, heavy-duty electronic 4-speed automatic | ||
| Gear ratios: | |||
|
3.06 | ||
|
1.63 | ||
|
1.00 | ||
|
0.70 | ||
|
2.29 | ||
|
3.73 | ||
| Transfer case: | one-speed open differential | ||
| CHASSIS/SUSPENSION | |||
| Front: | independent with torsion bars, Road Sensing Suspension RSS, 32mm stabilizer bar, monotube shocks | ||
| Rear: | 5-link with coil springs, with automatic air-leveling system, Road Sensing Suspension RSS, 30mm stabilizer bar, monotube shocks | ||
| Traction control: | four-channel StabiliTrak stability enhancement system (including ABS-based all-speed traction control) | ||
| Steering type: | power recirculating ball | ||
| Steering gear ratio: | 14:1 | ||
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
3 | ||
| Turning circle, curb to curb (ft / m): |
43.08 / 13.43 | ||
| BRAKES | |||
| Type: | hydraulic power, four-wheel disc with four-wheel ABS, dual-piston calipers with Dynamic Rear Proportioning | ||
| Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): |
front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29; rear: 13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30 |
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| Total swept area (sq in / sq cm): |
front: 213.6/1378;
rear: 223.7/1443 |
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| WHEELS/TIRES | |||
| Wheel size and type: | 17 x 7.5 / 431.8 x 190.5, chrome | ||
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Tires: |
all-season Goodyear Touring steel-belted radials P265/70/R17 | ||
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DIMENSIONS |
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| Exterior | |||
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 130 / 3302 | ||
| Length, overall (in / mm): | 219.3 / 5570 | ||
| Width, overall (in / mm): | 78.9 / 2004 | ||
| Height, overall (in / mm): | 75.7 / 1923 | ||
| Track (in / mm): | front: 65 / 1651; rear: 66 / 1676 | ||
| Ground clearance (in / mm): | 10.7 / 271.7 | ||
| Step-in height (in / mm): | 22 / 559 | ||
|
14 / 356 | ||
| Curb weight (lbs / kg): | 5839/ 2649 | ||
| Weight distribution (% front/rear): |
53 / 47 | ||
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Cargo Box |
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| Cargo liftover height (in / mm): | 30 / 762 | ||
| Width at floor (in / mm): | 49.2 / 1249.7 | ||
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Interior |
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| Front | Middle | Rear | |
| Seating capacity (7-8): | 2 | 2 or 3 | 3 |
| Head room (in / mm): | 40.7 / 1034 | 39 / 991 | 38.6 / 980 |
| Leg room (in / mm): | 41.3 / 1049 | 39.1 / 993 | 36.1 / 917 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm): | 65.2 / 1656 | 65.1 / 1654 | 64.8 / 1646 |
| Hip room (in / mm): | 61.4 / 1560 | 61.6 / 1565 | 49.2 / 1250 |
| CAPACITIES | |||
| EPA interior volume: | 131.6 / 3726 | 90 / 2549 | 45.7 / 1297 |
| (cu ft / liters): |
(with seatback in 'up' position)
|
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| Cargo volume (cu ft / liters):
(with rear seat removed) |
63.6 / 1801 | ||
| Maximum (with 2nd-row seatback in 'down' position): |
108 / 3064 | ||
| Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg): |
7400 / 3357 | ||
| Fuel tank (gals / liters): | 31 / 117.3 | ||
| Engine oil (qts / liters): | 6 / 5.7 | ||
| Cooling system (qt / liters): | 16.8 / 15.9 | ||
| GVWR, standard (lbs / kg): | 7200 / 3266 | ||
| Payload, base (lbs / kg): | 1480 / 67.1 | ||
|
Battery (cca): |
600 | ||
| Tire inflation pressures, cold (psi): |
30 | ||
| PERFORMANCE | |||
| Standing 1/4 mile (sec / mph): | 17.16 / 84.5 | ||
| Top speed (mph / kph): | 106 / 170.6 (speed limited) | ||
| 0-60 mph (0-96 kph) | |||
|
8.44 | ||
| 60-0 mph (96-0 kph) | |||
|
162 / 49.3 | ||