Especificaciones y análisis del Cadillac Escalade
Power
113HP
Torque
-Nm
Consumption
10.9l/100
Emissions
256g/km
0-100 km/h
8.4s
Top Speed
170km/h
Weight
2729kg
Price
101,106€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Automático Múltiplesv
AWD
8 / 5 doors
- L
93 L
83 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Cadillac Escalade Sport Luxury 6.0 V8 Hybrid AWD Aut. · 113 CV (2012-2014)
General description
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is more than a car; it's a rolling statement of intent. At a time when luxury and opulence seemed at odds with ecological awareness, this American giant dared to combine a 6.0-liter V8 with a hybrid system, creating a beast as imposing as it is fascinating and contradictory.
Driving experience
Driving the Escalade is an experience that isolates you from the world. You float over the asphalt with an imperial smoothness, wrapped in a silence that only the V8 interrupts with a distant murmur when you demand power. It's not agile, it's majestic. Its nearly three-ton weight is felt in every curve, but the feeling of safety and absolute command of the road is addictive. It's a transatlantic cruiser for dry land, where the journey becomes an event of pure comfort.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an ode to excess and chrome. Straight lines, a grille that could devour smaller cars, and 22-inch wheels that scream 'here I am.' It doesn't seek subtlety, it seeks admiration and respect. Inside, it's a luxury lounge with space for eight, upholstered in leather and with an overwhelming spaciousness. Although some plastics clash with the overall luxury, the feeling of being in your own private jet is undeniable.
Technology and features
The crown jewel was its hybrid technology, a complex system that allowed this behemoth to move in purely electric mode at low speeds, a sight to behold. Beyond that, it offered luxury equipment for its time, with an infotainment system, heated seats, and an arsenal of amenities. Its main innovation was trying to tame the consumption of a V8 without sacrificing the American spirit, earning an ECO label on a vehicle of its size.
Competition
In the pantheon of luxury SUVs, the Escalade Hybrid competed with titans like the Range Rover, the Mercedes-Benz GL, or its compatriot, the Lincoln Navigator. While the Europeans offered more polished refinement and dynamics, the Cadillac played the card of space, design audacity, and a hybrid technology that made it a unique and bold proposition in its segment.
Conclusion
The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is a car for the history books, a symbol of an era that tried to reconcile two opposing worlds. It's not the most efficient, nor the most dynamic, but its charisma is overwhelming. It's an emotional purchase, a whim for those who value presence, absolute comfort, and the feeling of driving an icon. A piece of American automotive culture that makes you feel like the king of the world with every kilometer.