2010 Cadillac Escalade for Sale near Buffalo NY

Stylish and powerful, the 2010 Cadillac Escalade ranks as one of the better full-size luxury SUVs on the market. The 2010 Cadillac Escalade, available at your Buffalo area Cadillac dealer, receives a number of notable upgrades. High points include fuel-saving cylinder-deactivation technology for its 6.2-liter V8, new front side-impact airbags, a redesigned door structure for better occupant protection, new-look clock graphics (taken from last year’s Platinum model) and a new USB connection for portable audio devices.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

For 2010, the full-size Cadillac Escalade SUV is offered in four different trim levels. Even entry-level models are very well-equipped, with 18-inch alloy wheels, an adaptive suspension with electronically controlled shock absorbers, xenon headlamps, an auto-dimming driver-side mirror, a power liftgate, rear parking sensors and fixed running boards. Interior goodies include triple-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated 14-way power front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs, power-adjustable pedals, remote start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth hands-free cell phone connectivity, OnStar, a Bose surround-sound audio system with a six-disc CD/DVD changer, and a navigation system with real-time traffic updates and a built-in rearview camera.

Step up to the Luxury model and you get hardware upgrades including 22-inch chrome alloy wheels, a more sophisticated adaptive suspension (Magnetic Ride Control), auto-dimming high-beam headlights and a sunroof. Inside you’ll find heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power-release feature for second-row seats and a blind-spot warning system. The Premium trim level adds power-retractable running boards and a rear-seat DVD video entertainment system with a ceiling-mounted screen. Top-of-the-line Platinum versions throw in all the bells and whistles including LED headlights, heated and cooled cupholders and a DVD entertainment system with dual screens mounted in the front seat headrests.

The list of available options includes different styles of 22-inch alloy wheels, a 60/40 split-folding second-row bench seat and the rear-seat DVD video system with the overhead screen (Luxury model only).

Powertrains and Performance

Power for the 2010 Cadillac Escalade comes from a 6.2-liter V8 that puts out an impressive 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift feature is standard.

When it comes to the big Caddy’s powertrain, you can choose between the standard rear-wheel and available all-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive takes just 7.5 seconds to go from zero to 60 mph, an impressive number.

New cylinder-deactivation technology that seamlessly shuts down and restarts half the engine’s cylinders to save fuel is now standard. EPA estimates stand at 14 mpg city/20 highway for the 2WD Escalade. Two-wheel-drive versions can tow a healthy 8,300 pounds.

Safety

Standard safety features on the Escalade include electronic stability control, antilock disc brakes, traction control, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags that cover all three rows and the OnStar telematics system. In government crash tests, last year’s Escalade earned a top five-star rating for crash protection in frontal and side-impact protection.

Interior Design and Special Features

The passenger cabin now features a more upscale look and luxurious feel set off by supple leather upholstery and attractive faux wood and alloy trim. Gauges and controls are well-placed and intuitive in their operation.

In its standard seven-passenger configuration, the big Caddy features second-row captain’s chairs and a three-person third-row bench seat. Adding the available second-row bench raises total seating capacity to eight. If you fold the second-row seats down, the cargo capacity grows to an impressive 108.9 cubic feet.

Buffalo Cadillac shoppers can contact this leading Cadillac dealer, West Herr Cadillac, at 716-652-2600. Schedule your test drive of the 2010 Cadillac Escalade at this Buffalo area Cadillac dealership today!

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