With available Magnetic Ride Control, in the time it takes you to blink, your Escalade has monitored the road 1,000 times. It's an ingenious suspension technology that employs minute iron particles suspended in a synthetic fluid. As the Escalade reads the road, the particles react to a magnetic field and instantly align to provide the proper damping. It's an innovative approach that let's you enjoy every millisecond of the ride.

Power on demand. The performance-oriented 403 HP V8 delivers a 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds and offers:

• Active Fuel Management technology that senses when full 8-cylinder power is unnecessary, and automatically adjusts to run on four, saving fuel³¹
• E85⁸ capability: the Escalade V8 engine can run on a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, which is a mostly renewable fuel made from biomaterial like U.S.-grown crops and waste. E85 fuel is cleaner-burning, which can help lower greenhouse gases
• Variable Valve Timing (VVT) that controls the opening and closing of engine valves, providing instant response and improving power and efficiency³¹
• A distinct V8 exhaust note for an authoritative presence
• A towing capacity of 8,300 lbs.²⁹
• A Hydra-Matic heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission that includes Tow/Haul mode which reprograms the shift schedule to help reduce heat buildup in the transmission when trailering
• A rear locking differential that helps the driver power through the worst conditions with confidence

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 radio³ 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.

Available Side Blind Zone Alert¹⁵, built into the exterior review mirrors, lets drivers know when something is in their blind spot. Warning lights in the mirrors alert the driver to potential danger. Wish you had an extra set of eyes? Now you do.

Every element on the Escalade was designed for both performance and looks. The available LED headlamps and taillamps, for instance, leave a stunning visual impression. But they’re also an example of the advanced technology featured throughout the Escalade. LED bulbs are brighter, last longer, and are more energy-efficient than traditional halogen bulbs. They shine like jewels on the Escalade. And in a way, they are.

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.

The Escalade Platinum sets new standards in luxury, comfort and design. Heated and cooled first- and second-row seats feature soft TEHĀMA⁶ full-leather seating with contrast-color French stitching and a finely embroidered Cadillac insignia. The rear-seat entertainment system’s two 7" diagonal DVD screens are integrated into the back of the front headrests. Even the cup holders offer settings to keep your beverages heated or cooled. Down to every detail, the Platinum is the ultimate expression of Escalade luxury.