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2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT enjoys a position with almost no competition. Unfortunately for Cadillac, that’s mostly because it’s so heavy, so ugly, and so useless that no other manufacturer feels the need to weigh in. Based on the same chassis as the Chevrolet Suburban and the EXT’s kissing cousin, the Chevrolet Avalanche, the Escalade EXT is an attempt at a luxury pickup, whatever the heck that means. These crew-cab, four-door pickups seat five and sport what GM calls a “midgate,” allowing owners to expand the truck’s bed into the cabin via a bottom-hinged rear door.
With standard AWD and a single V8 powertrain, the EXT comes in Base, Luxury, and Premium trims. Choosing the Luxury trim will get you unique options and features such as a heated steering wheel, self-dimming headlights, magnetic ride control suspension, and blind-spot alert. Its 18-inch wheels are chrome alloy, as the EXT aims at a certain bling-friendly demographic. The Premium offers very little in the way of upgrades, adding only a DVD entertainment system and power-retractable running boards to this already gaudy package.
Regardless of trim chosen, the EXT is powered by an aluminum, 403-hp, 6.2-liter V8 that almost manages to adequately haul around the EXT’s 3-ton girth, despite 417 lb-ft of torque. Cylinder deactivation will kill half the engine while cruising, and variable valve timing does its best to improve efficiency, but the EXT still manages only 11/15 mpg according to the EPA. In reality, it’s quicker than it feels, coming close to a 6-second 60-mph trip, and capable of towing 7,600 pounds, but there are many vehicles for sale that improve on all these figures and don’t look ridiculous doing so.
This year 22-inch wheels have also been made available, and surprisingly they don’t hurt the ride much. Despite sharing a chassis, the EXT has a distinct AWD system from the Avalanche, and this system has been praised as being more road-friendly than its close relation's. In fact, the plush ride of the EXT is one of the best aspects of the vehicle, although steering that has been described as numb, vague, and over-assisted ruins the experience somewhat.
In all, the EXT offers a wealth of ridiculousness for the ridiculously wealthy, for only someone with money to waste would waste it on something like this. There are better luxury SUVs out there, and much better pickups, but if you find yourself in need of a “Convert-a-Cab” luxury SUV, there’s none better than the EXT.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT
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by Anonymous
Jan 21, 2025
Amazing features for the year. Cadillac always do a great job with the newest innovations on their vehicles. Jan 21, 2025
by Tim D
Aug 13, 2024
Running boards would not retract bank in and motor had a noise like a bad bearing Aug 13, 2024
by Ferrot U
Aug 21, 2023
Clean to the maximum and the price is good Aug 21, 2023
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by Anonymous
Jan 21, 2025
Amazing features for the year. Cadillac always do a great job with the newest innovations on their vehicles. Jan 21, 2025
by Tim D
Aug 13, 2024
Running boards would not retract bank in and motor had a noise like a bad bearing Aug 13, 2024
by Ferrot U
Aug 21, 2023
Clean to the maximum and the price is good Aug 21, 2023
by Anonymous
Apr 27, 2022
They drive and handle better than the Chevy avalanche. The 6.2 engine has lots more power than the 5.3 and gets almost the same mileage. Actually better driving through the mountains.Apr 27, 2022
by Michele F
Feb 24, 2021
The car was clean with low miles but the radio has been replaced with an aftermarket radio which will not power the rear entertainment center. Also, the running board on the drivers side is missing. They are going to replace it but not sure if it will be a problem later on.Feb 24, 2021
by Mark K
Feb 09, 2021
The Cadillac Escalade EXT is a very dependable, & stylish truck!Feb 09, 2021
by Edgley G
Nov 03, 2020
Very nice vehicle some were over priced but very nice Nov 03, 2020
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2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT Pricing
Original MSRP
$62,160 to $69,740Price range
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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 · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Rear headphone jacks · Single 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: 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 Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty · 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 · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · 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: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: chrome
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
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 Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 28 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: rear
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 · Single 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: 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 Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty · 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 · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: folding midgate · Running boards: black
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: chrome
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 28 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · 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
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: rear
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 · In-Dash CD: DVD · 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: 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: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty · 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 · License plate bracket: front · Lower body step rails: power-retractable · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: folding midgate · Running board color: black with chrome accents
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: chrome
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 28 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
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
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: rear