2004 2005 Cadillac Escalade

The new 2004 2005 Cadillac Escalade offers power with it's high-compression, 345-horsepower V8 with 380 ft-lbs of torque engine. Escalade also offers a full time allwheel drive, which rides like a 4wheel drive, only it works all the time. Supplying traction for all four corners, without pulling pressing a button or pulling a lever. The 2004 2005 and this years 2004 2005 Escalade's AWD (all wheel drive) has 3 open differentials and the transfer case has a set torque split of 60% powertrain torque to the rear wheels, 40% to the front wheels. If the Cadillac Escalade senses that one or more wheels are spinning the SUV will apply brakes to those specific wheels until the driver has control of the vehicle.

The new available onboard DVD based Navigation system uses a global positioning satellite technology to pinpoint your SUV's location. Clear graphics are displayed on the instrument panel which takes the place of the regular sound system control panel. A premium Bose® music system is standard on all 2004 2005 Cadillac Escalade SUV models. The screen features a light gray backing in the day that will automatically switch to a dark gray backing at night for optimum readability. 5 dedicated easy to reach controls along the left side of the screen and four switches to the right of the screen operate the audio system with easy to view screen display controls.

The 10-way power adjusting front seats on the new Cadillac Escalade feature power lumbar and side bolsters and head restraints. 3 heat settings on the seats , with individual controls for the seat backs and bottom cushion. The seats only warm up when their switch is turned on and occupant safety belts have been secured.

 In the rear of the 03 and 2004 2005 Escalade the second row bucket seats are an option and a small added expense. The third-row bench seat splits flips forward and folds, or removes completely out. With all seats up the Escalade seats 8 adults comfortably and reconfiguring the seating for extra cargo space is quick and finished in seconds

 OVERALL ANALYSIS

The new 2004 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT is part of a great Cadillac lineup that promises to be a big seller this year, after the test drive I can see why.