Cadillac continued the Escalade for this year with little change. It added only automatic climate control and powered backrest recliner. As well, it gave buyers the option of a rear liftgate/tailgate or full center-opening doors. Interestingly, redesigned Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons were given new platforms, styling, and engines. Cadillac sold every Escalade it could build and dealerships were hard-pressed to keep them in stock.
Standard equipment included full-time four-wheel drive, a two-speed transfer case, limited-slip differential, antilock braking, daytime running lights, automatic climate control, and rear air-conditioner controls. Escalades were fitted with leather upholstery, cruise control, 10-way power front bucket seats, heated front/rear seats, a Bose cassette/CD player, and a six-disc CD changer. No Escalades were offered for 2001, but a new version debuted as a 2002 model.
ENGINE
Type
V-8 – Overhead valves
Valving
two valves per cylinder
Block
Cast iron block
Head
Cast iron head
Displacement
5735cc
Bore and stroke
101.6mm x 88.4mm
Compression ratio
9.4:1.
Power
190 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
447 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Bearings
Five main bearings.
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic valve lifters.
Fuel supply
Multi-point injection fuel system
Fuel
Unleaded regular
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drive
AutoTrac
0-96 km/h
10.5 seconds
CHASSIS
Wheelbase
2985mm
Overall Length
511mm
Overall Width
196mm
Overall Height
189mm
Front Tread
159mm
Rear Tread
162mm
Turning Radius
1.24m
Wheels
six-spoke chrome wheels
Tires
P265/70R16
Curb Weight
2533 kg
Front Suspension
Independent
Rear Suspension
Solid Axle
Fuel Capacity
112 litres
Towing Capacity
2727 kg
EPA Fuel Economy (city)
8.1 l/100km
EPA Fuel Economy (hwy)
14.7 l/100km
INTERIOR
Seating Capacity
5
Front Head Room
101mm
Front Hip Room
152mm
Front Leg Room
106mm
Rear Head Room
99mm
Rear Hip Room
152mm
Rear Leg Room
92mm
Cargo Volume
3347 liters
STANDARD FEATURES
Air conditioning
Automatic climate control not available
Auxiliary oil cooler
Auxiliary transmission cooler
Bose audio system with six-CD changer
Cruise control
Chromed aluminum wheels
Drop-down tailgate combined with swing-up glass
Dual front airbags
Electrically heated seats
Electrochromic heated side mirrors
Electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and thermometer
Electrochromic side and rearview mirrors that automatically adjust for day or night use
Exterior choices are limited to white, black, sand or red
Fancy wood trim
Four power outlets
Four-wheel ABS
Front and rear heated seats
Halogen headlamps
Leather interior
On-board cellular phone
OnStar communications system
Powered backrest recliner not available
Power front seats
Power windows and locks
Programmable Homelink garage-door opener
Push-button four-wheel-drive with low range
Remote keyless entry
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Slightly less interior noise
Tilt steering
Wood-and-leather, Jaguar-style steering wheel
HISTORICAL NOTES
NHTSA Recall History
The installation of the floor-mounted entertainment system on the left side of the vehicle may interfere with the fuel system, resulting in possible fuel leakage. Dealers will reinstall the system on the correct side.
Certain rear-folding head restraints may have been constructed to allow fingers to get pinched if inserted. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.