2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid – Recap

source: cars.com

Competes with: Lexus RX 400h

Looks like: A regular Escalade with the word HYBRID plastered all over it

Drivetrain: 2-Mode Hybrid system with 332 hp 6.0-liter V-8 engine and electric motor

Hits dealerships: Summer 2008

There is one thing that holds a lot of people back from buying a big, bold SUV like the Cadillac Escalade: They don’t want to be a pariah for hurting the environment. The new 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the third full-size hybrid SUV from GM, following the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon which go on sale later this year.

The Escalade has a bigger engine, though, which not only has the assistance of a hybrid powertrain, but also features active fuel management so that when the SUV is cruising at highway speeds four of the eight cylinders shut off. Along with the regenerative braking system and other fuel-saving technologies, GM says the mileage for the hybrid Escalade will improve by 50% over its gas counterpart. That means the Escalade should get 18 mpg, up from 12, using the new EPA estimates. The government hasn’t given official numbers yet, but we’d expect the Escalade to follow the other 2-mode SUVs which have highway mileage identical to the gasoline-only versions. That would mean the Escalade’s would likely stay close to the 18 and 19 mpg for AWD and 2WD models respectively.

The Escalade will start from a dead stop, and drive at low speeds, entirely on electric power. It will also roll on 22-inch wheels.

We’ll have more photos of the Escalade Hybrid later today. Until then, tell us if you think this is a good idea for Cadillac.

2008 Cadillac CTS – OH, its back and its “tight”

 

We like to use modern slang every chance we get and what better way than to use it to describe the new 2008 Cadillac CTS. “What a sweet ride”. The new 2008 Cadillac CTS microsite shows you all angles of this new tight ride. We would like to encourage you to view the new 2008 Cadillac CTS microsite… make sure you do not leave our site – AutomotiveAddicts.com… be sure to stop back by our blog for new updates and test drives on the 2008 Cadillac CTS.

Cadillac Sporting it up – Sporty Caddy’s in the future

 

Cadillac has a rather “sporty” outlook into the future all incorporated into most of the new car lineup. From the infamous side gills/vents to the sporty front once-was bling bling grill they have revamped some of the old stogie bland caddy look we grew to know years ago.

Excerpt from AutoWeek:

FUTURE PRODUCT PLANS
2008
CTS restyled, re-engineered
STS refreshened

2009
CTS-V restyled, re-engineered
CTS wagon possible
XLR refreshening
BRX crossover likely

2010
CTS coupe expected
CTS sedan refreshening likely

2011
Small rwd sedan likely
Large rwd sedan possible
Rwd flagship sedan or coupe possible
SRX re-engineering, restyling possible

Cadillac is convinced it has found a winning formula: sporty handling rear-wheel-drive cars that can compete with European luxury sedans. Gone are the luxo-barges of old – at least in Cadillac’s car lineup.

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Cadillac CTS-V – Top Gear Video

Jeremy drives a old people’s car, that is so pointy it scares them away.

Yes, it has a Vette Engine… Enjoy!

2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

GM showed us the new 2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid and GMC Yukon Hybrid models at the Detroit auto show. Well, it is now time for GM to shinny up its new Escalade with a new Hybrid badge.

Just like the Tahoe and Yukon gas-electric models, the Escalade hybrid will be a two-mode hybrid that supplements GM’s venerable 6.0-liter V-8 with power from two electric motors. During low speeds the vehicle can run on batteries only (electric motor), the engine only, or a synergized combination of both. At higher speeds another operating mode engages the electric motors and the cylinder deactivation at the same time hence providing a more efficient operation. GM claims that harmful emissions will drop significantly, and fuel economy will be boosted by some 25 percent compared with utes equipped with the 5.3-liter V-8. The fuel-economy disparity with the standard Escalade, which comes with the gluttonous 403-hp, 6.2-liter V-8, should be even more significant.
Right now, as a working prototype the Escalade hybrid is basically identical to the regular gas burning variant. GM says they plan on changing small items such as the grill and front bumper to make a distinction of the hybrid model from the rest of the pack. What is the point in having a hybrid in Hollywood if you can show it off?!

The Escalade hybrid is expected to go on sale in April or May of 2008 as a new 2009 model. Look to see the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid in upcoming car shows.

2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Test Drive

The all-new 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT is the perfect combination of luxuryand versatility in the full-size truck segment. The Escalade EXT brings unmatched versatility blending pickup truck style and functionality into a thoroughly luxurious Escalade. 

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2008 Cadillac STS – Slightly New and Refreshing

 

This year’s lead up to the New York Auto Show is getting heated. Cadillac just released the first images of the new refreshed 2008 Cadillac STS. It is not all that different from the previous (current) model. Some of the big changes will be the new huge grille and side vents. The STS’ look is now more in line with the new Cadillac Escalade and the new upcoming CTS which we will see at the Detroit auto show.

Along with the few new refreshing changes is a new direct-injection V-6 engine. This will be the standard engine while it gets 298 hp mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive remains an option on the 2008 STS. A lane departure warning system will also be available for the first time.

V-8 equipped models and AWD V-6s will get an electronic stability system, although we think it should be standard throughout the lineup. We’re also disappointed with the mostly unaltered interior.

Prices aren’t finalized at this time but it should be very close to the previous pricing if not a little more.

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