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2021 Cadillac Escalade Base

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade Base is a 420-hp turbocharged with a hydra-matic 10l80 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Engine
Engine Type6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management (std); Duramax 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel (opt); both cast aluminum block and heads; Note: most vehicles built on/after 6-7-2021 with V-8 lack Automatic Stop/Start
Horsepower420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm (6.2L SAE certified) / 460 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm (3.0L diesel GM est.) rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cyl, variable valve timing (6.2L); DOHC, 4 valves/cyl (3.0L diesel)
Bore and Stroke103.25 x 92.0 (6.2L) / 84.0 x 90.0 (3.0L diesel)
Injection TypeDirect high-pressure fuel injection with Dynamic Fuel Management (6.2L); common-rail direct injection at 36,250 psi / 2,500 bar (3.0L diesel)
Drivetrain
Drive Type2WD (std) / 4WD (avail)
Differential TypeMechanical limited-slip (std on Luxury / Premium Luxury); Electronic limited-slip (std on Platinum Luxury / Sport / Sport Platinum); Final drive ratio: 3.23 (6.2L and 3.0L diesel)
Transmission
TransmissionHydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded (6.2L); Ultra-low-sulfur diesel (3.0L)
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control available
Rear SuspensionIndependent multilink with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control available
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDuralife vented disc (size not listed in source)
Rear Brake DiscDuralife vented disc (size not listed in source)
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front22-in. aluminum
Wheels Rear22-in. aluminum
Tires FrontP275/50R22 all-season
Tires RearP275/50R22 all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length211 in
Width81 in
Height76.6 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Front Track68.5 in
Rear Track68.3 in
Cargo Volume25.5 ft³
Curb Weight5,635 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front42.3 in
Headroom Rear38.9 in
Legroom Front44.5 in
Legroom Rear41.7 in
Shoulder Room Front65.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear64.6 in
Hip Room Front61.7 in
Hip Room Rear61.2 in
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