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Value: Below Average
MPG: 10 city/14 hwy
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2009 Cadillac Escalade in Cathedral City

Jessup Auto Plaza
Contact: Aaron Liston (800) 720-9635
68111 E Palm Cayon Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Price: $65,995.00 Drivetrain: N/A
Year: 2009 Engine: V8
Mileage: 18,018 Bodystyle: SUVs
Location: Cathedral City,CA Doors: 4
Exterior: Quicksilver Dealer Stock #: 10-4081A
Interior: Tan VIN #: 1GYFK43519R133405
Transmission: Automatic Seller Type: Dealer
About This Car
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors,Power Passenger Mirror,4-Wheel ABS,Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch,Wireless Cell Phone Hookup,Heated Mirrors,Trip Computer,Entertainment System,Driver Lumbar,Additional Rear Seat,Electronic Stability Control,Rear Floor Mats,Dual Zone A/C,Chrome Wheels,Daytime Running Lights,Rear Seat Audio Controls,Driver Vanity Mirror,Climate Control,Front Floor Mats,Auto-Off Headlights,Power Passenger Seat,Bucket Seats,CD Changer,Power Folding Mirrors,Cruise Control,Luggage Rack,Power Driver Seat,Cooled Driver Seat,Auxiliary Pwr Outlet,Navigation System,Running Boards,Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers,Adjustable Steering Wheel,Seat Memory,Power Driver Mirror,Locking Rear Differential,Leather Seats,Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror,Power Liftgate,Telematics,Rear Defrost,Cooled Passenger Seat,Intermittent Wipers,Premium Sound System,Tires - Front Performance,Heated Exterior Driver Mirror,Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror,Back-Up Camera,Air Suspension,Electrochromic rearview mirror,Active Suspen
Professional Review

I'm amazed at what seems to be a considerable amount of variance between the two-mode hybrid system in this Escalade, and the one fitted to the GMC Sierra Hybrid that was also in our press car fleet. The GMC seemed quite apt to slip into EV mode, while the Caddy was all too eager to fire up its 6.0-liter V-8.

Oddly enough, this symptom is exhibited even during light driving. The Sierra could reach approximately 30 mph on electricity alone, but the Escalade could only reach 20 mph (23 on one downhill stretch). I also seem to recall GM claiming that its two-mode hybrids use the electric motor for reverse - odd, then, that backing out of parking spots would almost always trigger the combustion engine to start.

Perhaps this performance was due in part to our brisk weather, or perhaps the Escalade's battery pack wasn't fully charged (I couldn't tell, as GM doesn't provide the driver with any sort of battery status information). Still, I was underwhelmed, considering the Sierra Hybrid blew me away with the same powertrain.

One area I would love to see improved on all two-mode hybrids is the maximum speed attainable using the electric motors. 25 mph may be sufficient for small neighborhoods and parking lots, but most of the "low-speed" sectors of my neighborhood are rated at 30 to 35 mph. Driving ten under the speed limit may make the most of your hybrid's green abilities, but it certainly won't make you popular with other drivers.

Evan McCausland, Web Producer

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