Topic: First Drive: 2015 Cadillac Escalade

[Neromanceres]

Same here or a Yukon XL.  I probably wouldn't opt for the 6.2, but rather the 5.3.  IIRC, the 6.2 is only available in the Denali trim anyways, at which point you are stuck with a permanent AWD setup versus the 4WD in lower trims.  With the selectable 4WD, I could run it in 2WD, 4WD or 4WD auto.  Most of the time, that dial would be in 2WD anyways.

The older 2014 Denali trim was AWD the new K2XX 2015 Denali is a 4WD system with 6.2L V8 and 8 speed automatic.

[dragonfly]

Your picture of the three beasts reminded me  of a pimp convention...Ya gotta admit...they got bling..Jack

[bombastic]

For more or less the same price, I would go with a Lexus LX570 or Mercedes GL450.

It's a free country, so feel free exercising your right to make bad choices.

The Lexus is a great choice.....the Mercedes....only as a lease....and even then....no.

Yes, but Mers is so much better in many ways. Looks better, drives better, has Diesel.

[Fobroader]

For more or less the same price, I would go with a Lexus LX570 or Mercedes GL450.

It's a free country, so feel free exercising your right to make bad choices.

The Lexus is a great choice.....the Mercedes....only as a lease....and even then....no.

Yes, but Mers is so much better in many ways. Looks better, drives better, has Diesel.

Looks, thats subjective, drives, probably, diesel, not hauling or.pulling with it, not a plus. Sorry, the Escalade and LX570 would be my choice over the Merc.

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[evil_twin]

For more or less the same price, I would go with a Lexus LX570 or Mercedes GL450.

It's a free country, so feel free exercising your right to make bad choices.

The Lexus is a great choice.....the Mercedes....only as a lease....and even then....no.

Yes, but Mers is so much better in many ways. Looks better, drives better, has Diesel.

Looks, thats subjective, drives, probably, diesel, not hauling or.pulling with it, not a plus. Sorry, the Escalade and LX570 would be my choice over the Merc.

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With the means to do so, and only keeping during warranty, I'd definitely go GL.  But longer term or used purchase: LX vs Escalade.

Truthfully though, the only rationale I could ever see for my family purchasing such a big beast would be a huge army of kids.   And filling a luxurious beast with those little rascals (not to mention my messy wife  ) just sounds crazy.  So really, make mine a used Yukon XL and I'll spend the savings on an actual fun car.

[Fobroader]

For more or less the same price, I would go with a Lexus LX570 or Mercedes GL450.

It's a free country, so feel free exercising your right to make bad choices.

The Lexus is a great choice.....the Mercedes....only as a lease....and even then....no.

Yes, but Mers is so much better in many ways. Looks better, drives better, has Diesel.

Looks, thats subjective, drives, probably, diesel, not hauling or.pulling with it, not a plus. Sorry, the Escalade and LX570 would be my choice over the Merc.

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With the means to do so, and only keeping during warranty, I'd definitely go GL.  But longer term or used purchase: LX vs Escalade.

Truthfully though, the only rationale I could ever see for my family purchasing such a big beast would be a huge army of kids.   And filling a luxurious beast with those little rascals (not to mention my messy wife  ) just sounds crazy.  So really, make mine a used Yukon XL and I'll spend the savings on an actual fun car.

I agree, to me a well equipped Suburban, especially a 2500, makes a lot more sense than this thing......BUT.....I can see the case made for it. Someone wants a luxo SUV to haul around their offspring, why not?? If you can swing it, do it.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Turns out people were waiting for the new Escalade. I had no idea.

[jaari]

Its just to friggin garish and over priced .

[Oldsguy]

Its just to friggin garish and over priced .

Not for the 14,349 people who have bought one so far this year.