2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Unsure whether to behave like a luxury SUV or an upscale crew-cab pickup truck, the 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT manages to find a middle ground, thus it comes with both style and that unique Cadillac panache. Available in three trims, the Base, Luxury, and top-shelf Premium, the five-passenger, four-door EXT is offered only in the full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration. The secret to its versatility is a power-folding mid-gate feature, standard across the lineup, allowing the rear cabin wall and window to be folded into the interior, thus extending the bed length from just over 5 feet to nearly 8 feet. Considering its lineage, the EXT is, of course, packed with the traditional luxury goodies, while standard appearance amenities include a roof rack, trailer hitch with wiring harness, and alloy wheels. Additionally, all trims are equipped with an adjustable suspension and step running boards. Competition-wise, the only vehicle that even approaches the Escalade EXT in both features and capability is Ford’s F-150 Crew Cab Platinum pickup, but this well-endowed truck lacks the beefy drivetrain that makes the EXT unique.
Packing a 6.2-liter variable-valve-timed (VVT), E85-capable Flex Fuel V8 engine and six-speed auto-manual transmission, the 2010 Escalade EXT is able to generate a better-than-respectable 403 hp and 417 lb-ft of torque. These ponies will easily haul some 7,500 pounds of trailer, but require some serious oats, to the tune of 13/20 mpg; mileage is even less when burning E85 ethanol fuel. The AWD system utilizes a viscous center-mounted, limited-slip differential and rear locking differential to get power to all four wheels all the time.
Standard appearance, comfort, and convenience features for the 2010 Escalade EXT Base include leather upholstery, multi-level-heated, power-adjustable front seats, power accessories, including reverse-tilt, outside heated mirrors, dual-zone climate control, unique, power-folding midgate, remote start, a universal remote garage door opener, memory for driver’s settings, leather, alloy, and wood dash accents, a 6-CD changer with eight Bose premium speakers and surround-sound, OnStar/Bluetooth communications, and navigation technology, a USB connection, and rear parking assist system using both a rearview camera and audible sensors. The Luxury trim adds such standard amenities as 22-inch chrome-clad wheels, magnetic ride control, a power sunroof, and heated steering wheel, while the Premium EXT offers standard power-retractable step running boards and rear seat DVD entertainment.
Options for the Base trim level include most standard Luxury trim offerings, while the Luxury is available with rear-seat DVD entertainment. Only an engine block heater, upgraded paint, and advanced 2-way remote start are available for the over-the-top EXT Premium trim.
With so much going for it already, Cadillac certainly doesn’t skimp on safety with the 2010 Escalade EXT. Standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front fog/driving lights, the OnStar post-collision safety system, and remote anti-theft alarm technology are offered on all trims. Auto-dimming headlights are optional on the Base EXT, while the Premium trim offers standard active HID headlights.
Though owners of the 2009 Escalade EXT have few complaints, grumblings have been heard regarding gas mileage, excessive cabin noise, brake issues, and some aesthetically questionable interior materials. Exterior styling, surprisingly well-mannered handling characteristics, nearly uncountable luxury amenities, decent trailer towing capability, and sheer acceleration and performance cause owners to overlook any and all perceived shortcomings with this capable but pricey SUV-cum-pickup.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Rear headphone jacks · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Paint: special factory paint · Pickup tonneau cover: hard · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: folding midgate · Running boards: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: steel
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: second row · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Paint: special factory paint · Pickup tonneau cover: hard · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: folding midgate · Running boards: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Remote control: video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Lower body step rails: power-retractable · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Paint: special factory paint · Pickup tonneau cover: hard · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: folding midgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
