Cadillac Escalade 2022: American variant of the prestigious SUV.
The announcement of the fifth generation of the full-size premium SUV — Cadillac Escalade 2022 — has become an event even for the spoiled with powerful engines and rich interior of the American car enthusiast community.
In the new interpretation of the prestigious car has already received the status of the flagship model and the founder of the range of branded premium SUVs.
According to many experts, the new model attracts the eye with its eye-catching body design, the perfection of electrical equipment, but more so with the prestige and presentability of the brand.
The exterior of
Even without that impressive and monumental new body of the founder of a model range of elite SUVs got some interesting technological, technical and design solutions.
On the photo in the most recognizable frontal perspective, the five-door, updated in many respects, captures the attention:
on the dark glossy window frame and the compact length of the hood adorned with decorative profiles,
chrome-plated perimeter and three cross-blades of the radiator grille,
Expanded functionality of the LED units of the front optics.
In complete set visually weighted front also equipped with running and cornering lights, vertical blocks of fog lights, shaded silver lining trapezoidal mesh lower air intake and slightly protruding rib of small-sized dodger.
Scheduled restyling bypassed the modernization of the design of the sides. The original body proportions, components and decorative accents remained almost in their original form. In sight:
Complete with chrome rails, the roof plane sloping slightly toward the stern;
contrasting ratio of chrome framing and black side window pillars;
The contours of the stepped side reliefs, typical for brand cars.
The reinforced 22-inch rims, located in the square wheel arches, are decorated in a typically American style.
The entourage also includes bright and expressive chrome plating of mirror brackets and door handles, protective and decorative sill plates.
The novelty’s off-road status is marked by a high ground clearance, compact overhangs and the characteristic tread pattern of wide-profile rubber.
The layout of the rear of the body includes details typical for SUVs sport-aggressive style with new, innovative design developments. Featuring:
complemented by a tapered spoiler lip, a spacious sloping window format;
bright, expressive chrome plating of the cross decorative trim, brand logos and information decals;
narrow and high profiles of the vertical clearance and stop optics;
a set of ribbed reliefs of the wide hinged door.
The layout of the lower tier of the stern features a stepped bumper top, a pair of fog lamps, silver decorative accents and rectangular exhausts of a massive dodger.
Interior
The interior of the upgraded version of the eight-seat Cadillac Escalade 2022 all-terrain vehicle is dominated by finishing and decorating materials of the premium range.
The novelty asset is the advanced performance of mechanical and electronic options, rich adjustment and service potential of the pilot and passenger seats.
The front dashboard attracts attention with its informative and readable three digital monitors: A 7.2-inch dash, a 14.2-inch OEM monitor and a 17-inch media-information display.
An additional screen displays the parameters of the 4-zone cabin climate. Command functions are disproportionately distributed between the touchpad on the right-hand display, the mechanical push-button activators of the multifunction steering wheel and the center tunnel.
The tonneau design includes a premium list of functional and comfort-forming organizers, as well as a padded armrest and an impressive cold storage capacity.
The competently profiled and ergonomically designed commander’s chairs are equipped with a full service range, including plenty of adjustment mechanisms, heating, ventilation, vibromassage and a built-in memory of at least three presets.
Depending on the modification, the cabin is equipped with two three-seater sofas or split luxury seats.
The fifth-generation SUV has a 722-liter volume of luggage compartment. After transforming the third and second rows of seats the volume increases to 2060 and 3427 liters.
Specifications
In the new body layout of the Cadillac Escalade 2022, the external dimensions, edited in the ratios of 5382 x 2059 and 1946 mm, remained at the original values.
At the heart of the all-wheel drive chassis with 3071 mm axle spacing is the «bogie» series GMT-T1XX with a «ladder» type frame and independent multilever suspension.
The chassis design features a full range of ventilated disc brakes, a premium set of stabilizers, electronic assistants and active safety circuits.
The power unit of the 2022 Escalade consists of a turbocharged 6.2-liter «eight» with 409 hp/421 Nm of peak thrust and a six-band automatic transmission.
The tandem dynamically accelerates the heavy SUV to the first hundred in just 6.7 seconds. Test drive showed the average fuel consumption up to 18 l/100 km of run.
Features and prices
In Europe the new Cadillac Escalade 2022 model year is planned to deliver three basic modifications, in ruble terms the price will range from 5 to 7.2 million.
Start of sales in Russia
Terms of the delivery start are still being specified. Approximate release date in Russia is late fall — early winter season 2022.
Competitors
In the category of elite all-terrain vehicles, models of Land Rover Discovery, Jeep Wagoneer or Range Rover 5 class may qualify for the status of competitors.
