Comments on: Review: 2009 Cadillac Esclade Hybrid 2WD

By: Jstn

Jstn — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:40:46 +0000

Contrary to some opinions, this is an excellent auto. I don’t need to go into all the obvious reasons but I’ll take this frame any day over 90% of the bug spots called vehicles. I’ll make two other points. Geico is a much friendlier auto insurer and when I went to get my auto loan, I tried LendingTree and they, with out a doubt, are the worst people to deal with in the world. Arrogant, spammy, just the worst. I can’t believe this site recommends them.

By: The Stig

The Stig — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:40:34 +0000

Idiotic, as are the people who buy them.

By: ricky_b

ricky_b — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:06:39 +0000

Waste of time, money and resources.

By: dAVE mAN

dAVE mAN — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:16:03 +0000

The sad thing here is that it will probably sell quite well…

By: KarLoveBoy88

KarLoveBoy88 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:03:26 +0000

^^^Thank you krautninja

By: krautninja

krautninja — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:02:49 +0000

The difference between the Range and the Slade…The Range is sold as a luxury SUV that people just happen to bling out… Slades are sold off the lot and advertised as a bling vehicle. And yes the Range has worthy off road capabilities.

By: armstealer

armstealer — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:32:34 +0000

BoyLoverKarl- A Range Rover isn’t bling? And has true off road capabilities? The D90 is about the only vehicle LR produced that fits your description… but that was well before Jacques Nasser.

By: Bosley

Bosley — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:26:07 +0000

Johnnycanuck, Saying that it’s amazing that the car companies dropped the 4-wheel steering they were thinking of putting in some pickup trucks. City driving & 4-wheel steering in should go together like American s and excess……. Ooops, did I say that out loud?……

Also my brother bought a new Escape about a month ago now, and got about $8,000 off the ‘regular price’ because of employee pricing. (I’m in Toronto so no C4C money was on top of that either)……

By: alsvw

alsvw — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:18:53 +0000

a laywers dream suv. but, will the cadillac dealers know how to fix it when the electronics turn to crap on it?

By: aggie531

aggie531 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:53:27 +0000

I cant help but chuckle every time I see one of these Escalade behemoths

By: carstuff

carstuff — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:26:04 +0000

You guys can hate on the Slade all you want but just because it affronts your sensibilities does not mean there is not a market for it. I live in on of the highest income areas of the country and the Escalade shares the parking lots with the mercedes, Range Rovers and Lexus SUVs.

And the sales rate of the Escalade is pretty high and if 20% are hybrids that is a lot higher percentage than the Camry hybrid. Seems pretty successful.

By: Kid Icarus

Kid Icarus — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:50:14 +0000

There is NO market for this vehicle…..remind me again why you are bankrupt GM? Oh yeah…..decisions like this. Totally retarded in every way.

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:25:49 +0000

I’d never buy a ‘Slade. It’s just not my style. Well that and the fact living in the Vancouver area you’re likely to end up a bullet ridden corpse- or worse- when some yahoo drug gang member mistakes you for a rival lowlife scumbag. I digress. On the other hand, since about 99.49% of these things spend the majority of their lives trolling within city limits the hybrid makes perfect sense. Or perhaps as much sense as driving one of these will ever make.

Here’s the real problem with not just this hybrid but all of the others that started life as a conventional vehicle first and a hybrid second- they cost too much. Hardly a revelation, I know. The wife and I were at a couple of Ford lots today. We wanted to see what kind of deal we could get on an Escape before the employee pricing deal is over at the end of the month. We were told by both dealers the only Escapes left in pretty much the entire province were the hybrid model. Go figure.

By: KarLoveBoy88

KarLoveBoy88 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:31:04 +0000

This car is absolutely pointless and obtrusive. And the “hybrid” mockery is a shame on their behalf to cash in on more money. Who in their right mind could justify buying an over styled and ultrapremium 85,000 version of a 29,000 Tahoe? I’d rather spend that same cash on a Range Rover. Atleast its naturally beautiful and luxurious and without all the shiny bling and has true, unparalleled off road capabilities.

By: Soravia

Soravia — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:20:03 +0000

Such Hypocrisy. Like a fat woman ordering a Mac & Cheese with Diet Coke. Just another typical show of excess.

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:01:02 +0000

The new one went from being a large ass hauling suv, to being a luxury suv, while trying to save as much gas as possible by altering the transmission. The rear wheel articulation is actually less in the newer ones, the 03-05 actually weighed less and could tow more than the new ones. Driving the 07-09 tahoe is harder to steer than the 07-09 burbans, and the 03-06 burban has better steering than the newer. I actually like them all though, I would love to have an ’09 suburban, but my dad is only looks for an 05 or 06 ltz…

By: TL

TL — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:06:37 +0000

@2WheeledSpeed
Contrary to your comment, I have actually seen a plethora of Esclades with visible signs of off-road activity. And it leaves me wondering why don’t the owners get a car wash??

By: TL

TL — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:41:58 +0000

You know, I just can’t envision “bling-bling,” Esclade, and a hybrid powertrain forming the quintessential green combination.

By: Bosley

Bosley — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:24:05 +0000

Holy Cow, that’s even more overpriced than the Audi Q7 they showed earlier!!!…..

By: MHW

MHW — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:43:34 +0000

That’s why I said if you have the coin, I agree that a Tahoe or Yukon would be a better value. Fact is many people that have money want the ultimate regardless of all other factors. idrinorbarsaka, what exactly in your opinion makes the new Suburbans weak? They have the exact same capabilities as the 03-05 plus more standard equipment. If your concern is off-road ability with the low slung front bumper then you simply opt for the Z71 that has a much better approach angle.

By: yarddog82abn

yarddog82abn — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:21:28 +0000

SORRY…….. Paying dabble for a upscale Tahoe interior…

I rather just get the Tahoe…

By: 2WheeledSpeed

2WheeledSpeed — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:10:17 +0000

Or MHW, you could buy TWO vehicles and save money just like the article noted. And the article also noted that it will take you years before you actually save any money. So yeah, I’d call it a bad choice unless your only concern is displaying your wealth.

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:09:41 +0000

and the suburban has select 4×4 so you could put it into 2wd and do massive donuts:)

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:06:43 +0000

I’m not sold on the scalades at all! I think the suburban looks 100X’s better! I mean, it’s not like you’re paying more for more expensive leather, plastic, or navi, so why pay so much more for a caddy? If it’s for image….you’re just dumb! The 2003-2005 suburban’s where the best gm large scale suv’s in my opinion. All the new ones are weak

By: armstealer

armstealer — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:02:54 +0000

Seventy-One Thousand Dollars. The end.

By: MHW

MHW — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:00:21 +0000

True it’s not a logical choice, but if you have the coin it’s not a bad one either. You have to admit that 22.5 mpg in mixed driving is pretty awesome for a full-size SUV.

By: A4

A4 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:57:31 +0000

My buddy has always wanted to buy a previous generation escalade and lift it and throw some 33′s on it. They’re all AWD rather than 4×4 though, which isnt a great system.

By: 2WheeledSpeed

2WheeledSpeed — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:37:42 +0000

LOVE this line…

“those inclined to take their ‘Slades mudding (there must be someone out there) will be interested to know that the heavier four-wheel-drive model will guzzle a little more premium unleaded.”

I’ve NEVER seen an Escalade with anything resembling dirt or mud, or sporting off road tires. 99% of them in my area sport huge oversized ugly as sin rims (With nearly invisible low profile tires) and blast rap music as they roll down the street.

And hasn’t GM learned that no one will buy a hugely more expensive but only slightly more efficient large SUV? (Not that the people who buy Escalades give a crap about the enviroment or saving money).

By: Borat

Borat — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:35:58 +0000

Like the article says: it’s not a logical choice.

By: DenverGuy217

DenverGuy217 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:23:25 +0000

But where are all the Hybrid stickers and stripes on the exterior?