2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 2 EXCELLENCE At Cadillac, excellence is our only standard – and the experts are taking notice. Take our Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT, for example. Edmunds.com praises the Escalade family for such virtues as “endless V8 power, plush ride quality, more nimble than you might think, comfortable seats, plenty of cargo capacity, all the latest technological gadgets, best-in-class towing capacity.”* The automotive experts at familycar.com call Escalade “big, distinctive and cool”** and say, “… the Escalade has an edgy, hip air about it that breaks the mold of a typical luxury SUV.”** And in November, 2004, forbes.com declared, “The Escalade is a classic, and no SUV commands more respect.”† They also named it the best SUV in its price class.† Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT. When you’re willing to settle only for excellence. EXTRAORDINARY *Edmunds.com **familycar.com †Forbes.com For more information about Escalade visit our Web site at escalade.gmcanada.com 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 3 PAGE 4 ESCALADE. LEADER FOR THOSE WITH A POWERFUL SENSE OF STYLE. STRONG Escalade, shown with available 20 in. aluminum wheels. 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 5 With glove-soft leather seating surfaces and genuine walnut burlwood trim on the steering wheel and instrument panel, the Escalade interior is first class in every respect. The front seats are power adjustable no fewer than fourteen ways and also feature heated cushions and seatbacks for all-season comfort. The reclining second-row bucket seats depicted at right are standard SUMPTUOUS equipment. A three-passenger bench seat is also available. CADILLAC LUXURY AT ITS FINEST. ACCOMMODATING With the available three-passenger second-row bench seat, Escalade offers luxurious accommodations for as many as eight fortunate occupants. When you’re travelling with less than a full load of passengers, the third-row seat can be removed for additional cargo space. The available second-row bench seat is a 60/40 design that allows one side to be folded down to accommodate cargo while the other remains in place. With the third-row seat removed and the second-row seat fully folded, Escalade can carry up to 2962 L (104.6 cu. ft.) of cargo. PAGE 6 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 7 PAGE 8 SPACIOUS THE WORLD’S LARGEST, MOST SPACIOUS LUXURY SUV.* UTMOST *All competitive claims based on 2005 Model Year data and the latest published information at the time of printing for the GM Full-size Luxury SUV segment. 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 9 EXPANSIVE For those few drivers who require even more space than Escalade provides, Cadillac offers Escalade ESV – the AN UNRIVALLED COMBINATION OF roomiest luxury SUV there is.* Escalade ESV shares Escalade’s robust, state-of-the-art engineering and premium LUXURY AND ROOM. amenities, and adds 356 mm (14.0 in.) of wheelbase and 572 mm (22.5 in.) of overall length. The result: an even more comfortable ride, more second- and third-row legroom and an increase of over 765 L (27 cu. ft.) in maximum cargo space. For simultaneously pampering passengers and transporting LUXURIOUS serious amounts of cargo, nothing else compares. *All competitive claims based on 2005 Model Year data and the latest published information at the time of printing, for the GM Full-size Luxury SUV segment. PAGE 10 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 11 PAGE 12 PLATINUM EDITION THE VERY TOP OF THE TOP-OF-THE-LINE. INCOMPARABLE 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGEPAGE 13 0 OPULENT ESV PLATINUM EDITION “MORE THAN JUST AN ESCALADE, AND THE REGULAR ESCALADE IS ALREADY QUITE SOMETHING.”* INCOMPARABLE *Forbes.com, February, 2005 PAGE 14 Facing page: Soft Shale leather seating surfaces, pleated door panel bolsters and an abundance of genuine wood trim create an atmosphere of unabashed luxury. Out on the road, Escalade ESV Platinum Edition is An Ebony and Shale dash is just one of the many features The standard rear DVD entertainment system includes instantly identifiable from the polished “Platinum” that distinguish the Platinum Edition interior. two fold-down screens so your second- and third-row nameplate on the liftgate. passengers all enjoy an excellent view. In every group, there’s one that stands out. Among luxury SUVs, that At the technical level, Escalade ESV Platinum Edition features a heavy- one is the Escalade ESV Platinum Edition – beyond a doubt the most duty trailering package and heavy-duty transmission cooling, both of capable, most spacious, most provocatively styled, most opulent full- which add new strength to an already muscular vehicle. size luxury SUV there is.* Then there’s the Platinum Edition’s exterior appearance, which is Inside, Escalade ESV Platinum Edition is nothing if not fully equipped. distinguished by gleaming chrome trim on the grille, a “Platinum” A dual-screen rear DVD entertainment system and a DVD navigation emblem on the tailgate and a standard sunroof. The real styling system are standard equipment. The first and second-row bucket seats highlights, though, are the 20-inch chrome-finished wheels and huge low- are individually heated and cooled, for unsurpassed riding comfort. profile tires. They’re among the largest ever fitted to a production Even more remarkable are the front cupholders, which are equipped Cadillac, and they make a powerful statement that this is no ordinary SUV. with their own heating and cooling system to keep your favourite *All competitive claims based on 2005 Model Year data and the latest published information at the time beverages at just the right temperature. of printing for the GM Full-size Luxury SUV segment. 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 15 PAGE 16 INNOVATIVE THE MOST INNOVATIVE FULL-SIZE LUXURY SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLE ON THE PLANET. ORIGINAL 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 17 ADAPTABLE THE PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY TO RISE TO ANY OCCASION. VERSATILITY PAGE 18 With the glass rear window and Midgate in place, To create additional space for larger cargo items, With the rear seat and Midgate folded down and Escalade EXT offers luxurious accommodations for simply flip the rear seat forward, remove the glass the three-piece tonneau cover in place, Escalade as many as five occupants, along with a covered rear window panel and fold down the Midgate. EXT offers an immense 2690 L (95 cu. ft.) cargo cargo area that measures 1.6 m (5 ft. 3 in.) long. area that’s 2.4 m (8 ft.) long. Yours is a complex, multi-faceted life. One day you’re visiting a valued Most remarkable of all, this transformation takes place quickly and easily The sides of the cargo box are protected by a tough, scratch-resistant liner. A non-skid rubber composite client’s office to make a presentation. The next, you’re towing your boat and requires no tools, thanks to the ingenious design of Escalade EXT’s material on the bed floor helps to keep cargo from to the lake for a regatta. And the day after that, you’re hauling a couple innovative Utility Enhancement System. The system’s centrepiece is the shifting when you’re on the move. of dirt bikes out to the country for a day’s riding. sturdy fold-down Midgate located behind the second-row seat. Other elements include a three-piece composite hard tonneau cover and top Until recently, such a diverse and active life would have called for a box storage compartments integrated into the cargo box walls. luxury sedan, an SUV and possibly even a pickup truck. Now, though, there’s a single vehicle that fits seamlessly into every scenario: Cadillac’s revolutionary Escalade EXT. Escalade EXT is a unique luxury vehicle designed to meet the needs of your multi-tasking lifestyle. One minute it’s a premium five-passenger SUV with a massive weathertight cargo area. The next it’s a luxury pickup truck with an open air cargo box measuring a full 2.4 m (8 ft.) long. 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE PAGE 19 The available rear DVD entertainment system includes a 178 mm (7 in.) fold-down colour LCD screen and two wireless headphones. There are also special jacks that allow your rear passengers to plug in video games. FACING PAGE, top right: Every Escalade model features the luxury of a leather-wrapped, wood- trimmed steering wheel with audio system and Driver Information Centre controls. The distinctive analogue clock was styled by the talented designers at Bvlgari. THOUGHTFUL All three Escalade models share interiors characterized by brilliant and accelerator pedals, which help to keep drivers of all sizes design and intelligent technical innovation. comfortably in control. ENTER A UNIVERSE OF The design portion of the equation is perhaps best exemplified by The Escalade interior is replete with thoughtful touches that add the driver controls. The steering wheel, for example, is beautifully to the pleasure of the driving experience, too. The driver’s seat and BRILLIANTLY REALIZED crafted in leather and walnut burlwood. It provides the perfect exterior mirrors include a memory feature that can restore all your DETAILS. complement to Escalade’s elegant, highly detailed analogue preferred settings automatically. The interior rear-view mirror dims gauges, which are set off with brilliant chrome trim. automatically to shield you from glare during night driving. The available DVD navigation system helps you find your way safely Of course, all this fine design is as functional as it is stylish. The when you’re venturing into unfamiliar territory. And the available switches on the steering wheel spokes, for example, control the rear DVD entertainment system provides your passengers with a Driver Information Centre and the audio system. As a result, you INTELLIGENT whole new way to enjoy themselves on long journeys. can make most common adjustments without ever moving a hand from the wheel.