Cadillac Escalade ESV vs GMC Terrain
Overview | |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$28,150 |
Listings372 | Listings759 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Cadillac Escalade isn't just a luxury family hauler. It's one of the most high-tech SUVs you can buy today. In its Escalade ESV format, the model offers buyers more cargo room but keeps passenger space nearly the same. Though it's longer and heavier, the Escalade ESV has a secret: it's actually better to drive than its little brother. | |
Reviews Summary“Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight3449 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height65.4 in |
Length227.0 in | Length182.3 in |
Width81.1 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,195 | $28,150 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Cadillac Escalade isn't just a luxury family hauler. It's one of the most high-tech SUVs you can buy today. In its Escalade ESV format, the model offers buyers more cargo room but keeps passenger space nearly the same. Though it's longer and heavier, the Escalade ESV has a secret: it's actually better to drive than its little brother. | “Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 3449 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1015 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | 1500 lbs |

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