Cadillac Escalade GMT820
Second generation · 2002–2006 · 5 model years · 2 trims
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Photo: 2005 Cadillac Escalade, front left, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Cadillac Escalade ESV rear by crash71100, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Cadillac Escalade ESV rear (cropped) by crash71100, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Escalade Interior 2nd Generation by Preston Smalley, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Cadillac Escalade, front left, 06-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Escalade ESV rear by crash71100, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Escalade ESV rear (cropped) by crash71100, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Escalade Interior 2nd Generation by Preston Smalley, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 6.0L LQ9 HO Vortec V8 | 345 | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 13/17 (14) | $54,725 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 6.0L LQ9 HO Vortec V8 | 345 | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 12/16 (13) | $57,280 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.3L LM7 Vortec V8 | 295 | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 14/19 (15) | $54,700 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 6.0L LQ9 HO Vortec V8 | 345 | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 12/16 (13) | $57,255 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.3L LM7 Vortec V8 | 295 | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 13/17 (14) | $53,485 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 6.0L LQ9 HO Vortec V8 | 345 | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 12/16 (13) | $56,385 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.3L LM7 Vortec V8 | 285 | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 13/16 (14) | $51,870 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 6.0L LQ9 HO Vortec V8 | 345 | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 11/15 (13) | $54,770 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 5.3L LM7 Vortec V8 | 285 | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 13/17 (14) | $49,505 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 6.0L LQ9 HO Vortec V8 | 345 | — | Automatic 4-speed | AWD | 10/14 (12) | $53,000 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2002 | 3 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.