Engine: 6.0-liter OHV V8

Engine Options: 345-hp, 6.0-liter OHV V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags and front side-impact airbags, ABS, Traction & Stability control, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, tire pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Arlington, Texas; Silao, Mexico

Model Tested: Cadillac Escalade ESV ($58,805)

Standard Equipment: leather interior with burl wood trim; 14-way adjustable heated front bucket seats; second-row heated bucket seats with audio and climate control; removable third-row seats; Bose premium audio system with cassette and six-disc CD; XM Satellite Radio; 24-hour roadside assistance; road sensing suspension; trailering package; tire-pressure monitor; all-wheel drive; StabiliTrak with traction control

Options as Tested: rear-seat DVD entertainment ($1,295); 17-inch chrome wheels ($795)

Destination Charge: 875

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 345 @ 5200

Torque: 380 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 13/17

Wheelbase: 130.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 221.4/79.5/75.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 65.0/66.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 43.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.7/61.4/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 38.6/49.2/37.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.0/61.6/39.1 inches

Trunk Volume: 131.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar, computer-controlled shock absorbers

Ground Clearance: 10.7 inches

Curb Weight: 5808 pounds

Towing Capacity: 7700 pounds

Tires: P265/70R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 31 Gallons