From the most acclaimed luxury SUV ever comes the 2012 Escalade Hybrid. Mileage is improved, CO₂ emissions reduced. Seamlessly combining an advanced 2-Mode Hybrid System and Active Fuel Management, the Escalade Hybrid SUV utilizes two types of power: energy created by the gas engine and electricity generated by electric motors. It offers the best fuel economy in its class,33 with an EPA estimated 20 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. In addition to outstanding efficiency, Escalade Hybrid features advanced, class-exclusive Magnetic Ride Control that reads the road in the blink of eye and adjusts shock tuning to improve the ride. There is also automatic rear-level control to keep the ride height balanced when passengers and cargo are aboard. And, of course, Escalade Hybrid includes all of Escalade’s luxurious details, like comfortable, luxurious room for up to 8 adults, 14-way power-adjustable front leather seating surfaces with French stitched-seams and a rear-seat entertainment system with an 8" diagonal flip-down screen. The 2012 Escalade Hybrid. The purest expression of uncompromising luxury.
NEW STANDARDS
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The Escalade Hybrid provides a perfect balance of performance and efficiency. Able to run on electric power, gasoline power or both, the Hybrid offers an EPA-estimate 20 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. The system is also load-sensitive, so if you’re pulling a trailer up a hill, the Hybrid senses the weight shift and chooses the most efficient and appropriate power mode.
HYBRID PLATINUM
It’s luxury and technology amplified—and it takes Escalade Hybrid to an unprecedented level. Platinum features include:
Exceptionally soft TEHĀMA®6 Aniline full-leather first- and second-row seats with contrast-color French stitching and embroidered Wreath and Crest logos
A leather-wrapped instrument panel and upper door trim with French-stitched seams
Genuine Olive Ash and burled Walnut wood trim with decorative inlays
Dual front headrest DVD screens with rear entertainment system featuring a total of 3 LCD screens
Heated and cooled cupholders
Brilliant, jewel-like LED headlamps (world’s first luxury SUV to employ this technology)
Unique front fascia and upper and lower grilles
Dazzling 22" multi-spoke chromed aluminum wheels7 exclusive to Platinum
INTERIOR
DRIVER EXPERIENCE
Available Adaptive Remote Start allows you to start and heat or cool the vehicle before you even enter it. Once you’re inside, tri-zone automatic climate control allows individual temperature conditions to be set for the driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers. It makes a very inviting environment even more inviting.
CONTROL CENTER
The Escalade’s control center provides access to the navigation system, Bose® 5.1 10-speaker surround sound system, automatic tri-zone climate control and Driver Information Center. You’ll be able to enjoy features like Tune Select, which notifies you when your favorite songs are on any SiriusXM radio4 station, and the navigation system’s Franchise Favorites, which helps you find your favorite businesses no matter where you are. It’s almost as if all the controls were designed to your personal specifications. Perhaps that’s because they were.
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The 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is the world's only full-size luxury hybrid SUV. Seamlessly combining luxury and performance with an advanced 2-Mode Hybrid System, Escalade Hybrid achieves up to 54% improved city fuel economy over the iconic Escalade,31 giving it the best fuel economy in its class,33 with an EPA estimated 20 MPG city and 23 MPG highway. Progressively powerful, the Escalade Hybrid SUV offers improved fuel efficiency and a reduction in C02 emissions, while still providing virtually all of the benefits of the iconic Escalade. The 2-Mode Hybrid System utilizes two types of power: energy created by the gas engine and electricity generated by the electric motors. The engine's regenerative braking feature captures some of the energy created during braking and coasting and stores it in the 300-volt battery pack for future use. Active Fuel Management technology is also utilized and senses when you don't need the full power of eight cylinders and automatically adjusts to run on four, saving you even more gas. What’s more, Escalade Hybrid is backed by Cadillac Shield, the most comprehensive suite of owner benefits offered by any luxury automotive brand in the world. Select benefits include Premium Care Maintenance, a fully transferable maintenance program that covers select required maintenance services during the first 4 years or 50,000 miles;8 the Cadillac Powertrain Warranty8 that is 30K miles more than Lexus and 50K more than BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The 4-year/50,000-mile8 Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty covers repairs on the vehicle, including parts and labor; Hands-Free Calling capability from OnStar5 that allows you to safely make and receive calls from your Cadillac. Plus, with MyCadillac and OnStar RemoteLink19 mobile apps, you can access and control your Cadillac from anywhere you have cell phone service; and Cadillac 5-year Roadside Assistance provides lock-out service, a tow, fuel, Dealer Technician Roadside Service, and more. Technology, comfort and efficiency make the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV a true luxury full-size SUV.
5 Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. Requires active OnStar subscription.
8 Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
19 OnStar RemoteLink is available on 2011 and newer vehicles, excluding STS. Services vary by model and conditions. Compatible Android mobile device or iPhone required.
4 Requires a subscription, sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. SiriusXM Radio service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. For more information and to view Customer Agreement, visit siriusxm.com.
6 The TEHĀMA trademark is used under license by General Motors Company.
7 Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. For important tire and wheel information go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your dealer for details.