The Cadillac Escalade 2015 Press Release

The Cadillac Escalade 2015 Press Release

The Cadillac Escalade 2015 is designed to set new standards for craftsmanship and hand-tailored new technology, sophisticated luxury SUV.

The fourth generation of the Cadillac Escalade is a completely new design, but instantly recognizable. Much of the history of the new flagship SUV Cadillac design is on the inside, where a new level of luxury with the latest technology are combined.

The Cadillac Escalade 2015 Press Release

“The growth of Cadillac offers the ideal setting for the new Escalade great leap forward,” said Bob Ferguson, senior vice president of global Cadillac. ” The 2015 Escalade is brand new and high technology and design, inside and out. ‘s Clear goal is to go out of it again, the leading position in the luxury SUV. “

The Cadillac Escalade 2015 Press Release

Since its introduction, the Cadillac Escalade has quickly become the standard among luxury SUV with a bold design formula, performance capacity and luxurious accommodation for up to eight occupants. Performed three successive generations luxury SUV customers that give it the symbol. The 2015 Escalade leads to increase product extension to the brand’s signature SUV design and technical elements of the Cadillac.

The Escalade 2015 production will start in spring 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The product line is the standard model Escalade and the extension of the length ESV consist edition, and offers ( 355 mm ) Wheelbase 14 inches long and about 20 inches ( 508 mm) over the entire length maximizing the space for the third row of seats and 60 percent more cargo space behind the third row of seats that the Cadillac Escalade.

The Cadillac Escalade 2015 Press Release

Available with 2WD and 4WD Transmission Escalade has a new 6.2-liter V – 8, which is stronger and more efficient than previous models. Cadillac Magnetic Ride Control suspension system faster reaction in the world today is standard and leads precisely controlled driving.

The exterior features sharp new and challenging surfaces and accentuated by dramatic light -emitting diode, or LED, lighting.

The new interior cut and sewn and wrapped materials with wood finish options chosen for its elegance and authenticity. The seats were designed to provide more comfort and well-formed. The new interior is much quieter, thanks to a new stronger body structure, new and improved acoustic material and technology Bose active noise cancellation.

The Cadillac Escalade 2015 Press Release

CUE, Cadillac’s advanced system for connectivity and control, with voice recognition by the state of the art touch controls common standard in the world’s most popular tablets and mobile devices. A digital dashboard 12.3 inch standard can with four themes and a willingness head-up display projects information onto the windscreen to be reconfigured. A DVD entertainment system, Blu – Ray available includes a nine-inch screen, mounted on the ceiling in the Escalade and two nine-inch screens Escalade ESV.

The front seating area has more than 1.5 inches ( 44 mm ) more headroom and more than four inches ( 101 mm ) of legroom compared to previous models, while the second and third row seats fold flat for additional cargo versatility – and the hands -free gate first segment includes programmable height settings.

New technologies are Cadillac Escalade security features to protect occupants before, during and avoid after a collision, such as front and rear automatic brakes, which is based on the technology of short-range radar and ultrasonic sensors to help the driver low speed collision front and back through a progression of alerts that extend to complete braking if necessary.

Also new is the only pocket segment front seat mounted in the center of the air, which is designed to provide additional protection for the driver and front passenger in side impact collisions of large, where the affected occupant is not taken in, on the opposite side of the vehicle.

A package contains drivers awareness collision warning, lane departure warning system and patented seat warning triangle, which provides directional vibration to alert the driver of potential collision threats. A Driver Assist package adds full-speed range adaptive cruise control, front and rear automatic braking, automatic collision control and automatic preparation straps.

Moreover, the blind side zone alarm, rear cross-traffic alert and lane change warning are on premium and luxury models standard.

handmade inside

Craftsmanship defines the space for passenger Escalade developed in 2015, one of the most authentic and luxurious cabins in the industry with technology integration are mixed online today for clients seamless luxury.

Real wood with quality materials and cut and stitched suede accents combined with ambient lighting, are designed to add elegance to the interior. Tight tolerances on the instrument panel and door panels, precision controls and triple sealed doors were designed and intended to strengthen the sense of quality.

” An exceptional level of craftsmanship has gone into the redesign of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade, and everything is focused on high-quality materials and extensive use of cut and sew the seam live – as it produces fine furniture,” said Eric Clough, Director of Design, interior Cadillac. “We have what we call the Escalade beauty of contrast. Provides a unique combination of strong character, type truck, but also the improvement of vocabulary and how technology Cadillac. “

The seats are designed to be more comfortable and sculptures in appearance with a second row loungers. The design incorporates dual firmness foam for comfort and long journey helps appearance over time.

Heated and cooled seats are standard on the front and second row seats have standard heat. The second row bench is heated outboard seats now rests.

intuitive technology

Technology is an integral part of the driving experience of the Cadillac Escalade. New and improved features help what is already one of the most connected vehicle industry’s most intuitive.

For the first time with the usual Escalade CUE. The central eight-inch screen uses capacitive touch technology and gesture recognition, enabling common touch and slide smartphones and tablets. CUE uses proximity sensors, controls Enable common options when the user’s hand approaches. Extended part of the ” favorites ” provides quick access to your contacts, appointments, navigation destinations – including digital music – the same as a place than traditional radio presets.

The instrument panel features a high-resolution 12.3 -inch reconfigurable standard display driver digital information center with Cadillac CUE infotainment system combined. Figures is available is displayed on a Head-Up, in full color. Together with the information systems of the vehicle, the driver information center is color also provides information about the audio – navigation systems, Bluetooth phone, and can be easily adjusted via controls on the steering wheel.

precise outside

Advances 2015 Cadillac Escalade character signals developed with design award in front of a legacy of 15 years to add sophistication. Full LED lighting creates a bold new interpretation of the vertical light signature Cadillac.

The headlights first total internal reflection of the LED industry high beam function, which consists of four glass lenses and LED stacked vertically. The beam consists of five glass lenses and LEDs that create the light pattern. The script is in the Cadillac headlight bezel. Tall thin vertical LED taillights, reach the top of the Escalade and have a wreath and crest – Brand logo, which glows in the dark. Cadillac Escalade also has LED illuminated door handles -quality collection.

” Creation of the new Escalade is sophisticated and exudes body cuts more excitement to a new iconic presence Cadillac SUV forge,” said Bob Boniface, design director, Foreign Cadillac. ” Our designers worked with the sculptor’s studio closer than ever to translate the vision in two dimensions in a three-dimensional representation that draws your attention from a distance, and then scrape with attractive lamps, door handles and wheels. “

Inlaid new doors fit into the side openings of the body rather than the upper body, which significantly reduces wind noise and help to help improve aerodynamics, the vehicles, the film is in the air path of least wind resistance. Active Air shutters tightly before mounting condenser / cooler at certain highway speeds to improve aerodynamics for increased efficiency. A lightweight aluminum hood and rear door panels reduce overall weight.

The Cadillac Escalade 2015 Press Release

Body gaps are tighter around. The new tailgate is designed to be more stylish in appearance rear wiper integrated into the spoiler.

“Move the rear wiper to the top of the cup and packaging within the contours of the wing resulted in a clean look and better visibility,” Boniface said. “It is an example of the attention to detail in the new Escalade. “

Performance and driving experience

The power threshold for the formation increases Escalade 2015 with a completely new, more efficient 6.2L V-8 engine with 420 hp SAE certified ( 313 kW) and 460 lb- ft of torque ( 623 Nm) rated – up nearly 5 percent more power and 10 percent more torque. The higher torque provides a greater sense of power on demand, especially from a stop and at low speeds.

New generation technology features including direct injection 6.2L, Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation or developed continuously variable valve timing, and advanced combustion technology system to power, torque and efficiency by maximizing a wide range of operating conditions. Precisely controlled combustion Cadillac allowed to run with a higher compression ratio, which provides increased performance and efficiency expected.

The Cadillac Escalade 2015 Press Release

The engine is paired with the automatic gearbox six-speed Hydra-Matic 6L80 with greater control TAPshift.

The power is channeled Escalade chassis and sophisticated suspension for a greater feeling of solidity and a quieter ride, the smoother the system is designed. A fully boxed frame – with more than 75 percent high-strength steel – is the foundation for its driving characteristics. New transmit shear support body to reduce vibration to the vehicle.

Additional Chassis highlights include :

• Front and rear suspension with five-link/coil-spring
• Wider rear track carries planted to a
• Standard 20 – inch wheels and available 22 -inch wheels
• New variable power steering power assistance which adapts the fuel and steering assistance improves the speed of the vehicle
• New 9.5 -inch rear axle and automatic locking rear differential standard
• StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control, inclusion mode tow / haul, start auto – grade braking and hill start assist
• New brakes on all four wheels – Duralife ™ discs provide up to twice the life, in addition to the brake pedal reviews designed to feel the pedal for safer improve braking performance
• Magnetic Ride Control is standard for third generation travel and sports modes.
• Magnetic Ride Control system is a real-time damping provides more precise control of the movement of the body “reads” the road every millisecond. Damping can go lower than a few milliseconds in strength, or within three inches of travel on the road. Replaces the conventional mechanical shock valves electronically controlled dampers with a magneto – rheological fluid filled tiny iron particles. In the presence of a magnetic field, the iron particles align provide damping resistance almost instantly.
• security measures
• The new Cadillac Escalade with more safety features have been developed to thwart attempted burglaries, including an intrusion sensor, tilt sensor and glass break sensors. Together with the activation of the alarm system of the vehicle, some of the features that control the OFF key systems to be almost impossible to start or move the vehicle. Safety features are compatible with Stolen Vehicle Assistance OnStar to help you locate the police vehicle.
• Specifications
• Powertrain : 6.2L V EcoTec3 – 8 FlexFuel ( L86 )
• Fuel Supply: direct injection Fuel with Active Fuel Management
• Power: 420 hp / 313 kW at 5600 rpm
• Torque : 460 pounds – ft / 623 Nm @ 4100 rpm
• Transmission: Hydra-Matic 6L80 6 – speed automatic.
• Final drive ratio: 3.42

• Chassis / Suspension

- Reception: SLA independent suspension with Magnetic Ride Control
- Rear: 5 -link rigid axle with Magnetic Ride Control

• Steering Type: power assisted rack and pinion
• Brakes : assisted four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Duralife ™ rotors, ventilated discs front and rear
• Size and type / size of the tire on the wheel :

- 20 x 9.0 in. Aluminum / P275/55R20
- 22 x 9.5 in. Aluminum / P285/45R22

Source: Cadillac Press