2021 Cadillac Escalade serves up style and function

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Cadillac recently introduced the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, with an appealing combination of luxury and utility. Learn more about Cadillac’s latest offering at Earnhardt Chandler Cadillac or Earnhardt Cadillac in Scottsdale.

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A review in Auto Trader calls the 2021 Cadillac Escalade “an uber-luxurious, truck-based, family-sized SUV that can tow a large trailer.” For 2021, Cadillac features a standard-length Escalade or a longer ESV model, about the same length as a Chevrolet Suburban, notes Auto Trader. Each option provides three rows of seating.

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Everything in the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is new except for the 420-hp 6.2-liter V8 engine, says Auto Trader. The 2021 Escalade model comes with the 6.2-liter V8 engine or an optional diesel power plant similar to that found in the new Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra pickups. The 6.2-liter V8 offers a tow rating of 8,200 pounds compared to the diesel’s 8,000 pounds, according to Auto Trader. Either way, you’ll have the clout to tow some heavy loads. Both engines put out 460 lb-ft of torque, with the diesel’s peak torque at 1,500 rpm versus 4,600 rpm for the gasoline V8. Both engines are paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

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The 2021 Cadillac Escalade features “numerous cutting-edge technologies to complement its opulence,” notes Auto Trader. This includes a large infotainment screen with more than 38 diagonal inches of display. The screen offers clarity and does a “superb job” of displaying vital information, Auto Trader says, like augmented-reality directions from Cadillac’s latest navigation system. Three digital panels include a driver information center, an instrument cluster and a larger screen to the right for audio, navigation and phone connection.

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Another noteworthy technology is the Super Cruise option. It takes autonomous driving “to a new level far beyond adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist,” according to Auto Trader. Super Cruise will steer, accelerate and slow the Escalade as needed if the onboard sensors determine the driver is alert and facing forward.

The Cadillac name means luxury and the 2021 Cadillac Escalade lives up to that name. Test drive this vehicle soon at Earnhardt Chandler Cadillac or Earnhardt Cadillac in Scottsdale. Or learn more online at Earnhardt Auto Centers anytime!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.