2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition 2WD
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition 2WD is a 403-hp 6.2-liter V8 with an automatic 6-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $79,095 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The Escalade ESV measures 222.9 inches long on a 130.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,750 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $79,095 ($119,396 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $79,995 ($120,754 *) |
| Destination Charge | $900 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.2L Vortec 6200 OHV V8, VVT |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 403 hp |
| Torque | 417 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 16-valve, VVT |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-speed |
| 1st Gear | 4.027 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.364 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.532 |
| 4th Gear | 1.152 |
| 5th Gear | 0.852 |
| 6th Gear | 0.667 |
| Reverse | 3.064 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 31 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 22-in. chrome aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 22-in. chrome aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P285/45R22 |
| Tires Rear | P285/45R22 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 222.9 in |
| Width | 79.1 in |
| Height | 75.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in |
| Front Track | 68.2 in |
| Rear Track | 67 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 45.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,750 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 64.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 61.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars