2008 Cadillac Escalade
- MSRP: $55,990 - $58,490
- Invoice: $51,791 - $54,103
I must say Cadillac has done it again. They have transformed an S.U.V. into a thing of beaty called the Escalade. The new Escalade is very stylish and unique. With good towing capacity,comfortable seats and enough power to ALL-OUT Smoke a Navigator,it Makes up for its few flaws.Despite the high price,you get more than you pay for!In its own way I believe it has managed to outclass other cars in its class. My favorite part though is the BOSE speaker system. The kind of sound quality acheived due to those speakers coupled with the interior makes one of the absolute greatest level of sound quality. The Escalade looks to me like one of your best options for luxury on a day to day basis. I give it two thumbs up because i cant give it three.
The 2008 Escalade is a 4-door, up to 8-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the 2WD and the AWD.
- Upon introduction, the 2WD is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 403-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. The AWD is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 403-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 18-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2008 Escalade is a carryover from 2007.
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Most researched trim
MSRP
Invoice
Engine
Fuel Econ.
2008 Cadillac Escalade 2WD
$55,990
$51,791
6.2L V8 403HP
12/19 mpg
2008 Cadillac Escalade AWD
$58,490
$54,103
6.2L V8 403HP
12/18 mpg
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Lucern on March 12th 2008 in New Cars Tags: 2008, Cadillac Escalade
Rick responded #
Great SUV
I love driving this car! Car looks great and feels great. Will beat any toyota SUV up the Mtn pulling a trailer.
Abner responded #
The Escalade 2008
Pros: Best Looking SUV ever with all its chrome, geniously designed, very comfortable,GPS, excellent sound
Cons: Third row only for kids and cargo space not enough for shoppers or travellers
I drove a Yukon Denali 2007 for seven month before switching to the Escalade 08. With all due respect to the Denali which by the way looks excellent, the Escalade is just a class on its own. Takes off more easily, agile and very smooth on the road. After all, it commands more respect than any other SUV.
I just luv it
Smith responded #
We love to love this truck, but poor build quality
Great truck, good space, very comfortable, we like it
We came to the US from Europe last year and bought this truck for my wife, I bought a BMW like always.
We love this truck because it is big and comfortable.
But seriously, the trim and build quality is not what we are used to at all - several minor faults, one major transmission failure, some pieces of trim have broken off. You couldn’t sell a car with this quality in Europe…
El Monty responded #
Fair and Balanced Review
Pros: Very comfortable captain chairs, lots of features such as A/C seats, navigation, XM, DVD
Cons: Second row room a little snug, no third row power option, limited cargo space.
Overall, it is an excellent ride. Rides like a BMW with the power of 400 HP. Very agile, smooth ride. A/C turns cold very quickly. Seats are very comfortable (expecially with them long rides). Bose sound system is simply great. We do need to get iPod intergation with future models though. Great eye candy and attention getter.
However, there is no third row power option and the second row leg room is a little limiting. Navigation does not offer traffic conditions like other less expensive models. The recirculate air feauture is also a weakness as you can smell outside odors even with this feature on. Gas mileage is also a bummer, but if you can afford to buy/lease this car, then you can afford the gasoline!
Regardless, a great automobile!
Frank L. responded #
I thought the ride would be much smoother like a hybrid, but it rides high like a truck. It doesn’t really bother me that I am bouncing side to side on turns. I just don’t like bouncing so high on bumps.
I like the large wheels and alloy rims. The speaker system sounds great.
I don’t mind getting 12 mpg since I drive mostly short distances where I need to dart in and out of traffic. For that purpose this caddy purrs like a kitten.
Bernie responded #
Have had the car here in Qatar for a month now, took a little to get used to, it does feel like a truck at times! Slightly clipped the curb doing about 22-30 mph and not only snapped a corner off the rim but this caused a gash in the tire, hmmm. All replaced now but all bling and not much ruggedness. Anyway, I really love this SUV, had a Toyota previously and now they look like a WWII jeep.
Surprised at how little compartment space there is, not even the manual and other material supplied fit in the glove compartment and the center compartment (split in two) isn’t much good for anything after you’ve stored the headphones.
I have to love this car but I’m sure Cadillac could do better, could really do with the bluetooth and ipod connectivity (why is the front aux not on my model?). I also wish the 2 second turn indicator was actually a little more than 2 seconds.
I also agree with the recirculate comment - this is the first car I’ve owned that it doesn’t even work. This is basic stuff guys and I think a free fix is in order! There’s some pretty ugly smells I have to drive through here in Doha in the mornings and when I push that recirc button (when I’ve found it) I expect it to work.
While I’m having a moan, what is it with the hand brake release? I’ll accept it may be a safety feature to have it completely hidden from view but this is taking it a bit far.
Other than these issues, I feel great driving this vehicle, should come with wind visors as standard though. Overall, I’d give it a 4 out of 5, let the Japanese perfect it.