Eco-Friendliness And Cool Style In One Package : The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

Aug. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- One of the most popular and beloved luxury SUV’s on the market is the Cadillac Escalade. This car is big, bold, sports tons of chrome accents and extravagant styling. This big SUV is the car of choice for many individuals in the entertainment business and many celebrities drive an Escalade including Anna Kournikova, Travis Barker, Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake and numerous professional athletes.  This is the ultimate vehicle to drive when you want to make a dramatic entrance at the trendiest night club in the city or a red carpet event but it’s equably suitable for driving to work or running daily errands.  What could be better than an Escalade? How about an Escalade with a Hybrid powertrain that gets 21 miles per gallon on the freeway! Now you can cruise in style like a rock star but still save plenty on gas.

The engine is powered by a 6.0 L V8 Engine and a three hundred volt battery pack powers the electricity. They both combine for a total output of 332 HP and 367 lb ft of torque. Gas mileage stands at 21 mpg on the freeway and 20 mpg in the city, a drastic improvement over the regular Escalade’s mileage of just 12 mpg in the city. This unique powertrain allows the SUV to travel up to 25 mph by using the battery power alone. Another very unique of this engine is that it can pretty much turn the V8 into a V4 under light load conditions via the Active Fuel Management System and as a result be much more fuel efficient. Accelerating is absolutely smooth and effortless despite the car’s huge size.  

Similar to all the previous regular models, the Hybrid version seats eight people easily and it’s very comfortable.  The finest amenities can be found in the cabin to make your ride as enjoyable as possible including tri-zone climate control, a handy navigation system, a Bose stereo and cd changer, stylish looking twenty two inch chrome wheels, and a sunroof.  Luxurious leather covers the seats and the driver seat features memory setting and is power adjustable. There is a Escalade Platinum Edition Hybrid trim available at an extra cost which includes special LED headlights, cup holders which can be cooled and heated, a temperature controlled steering wheel plus video monitors installed in the back of the front headrests perfect for enjoying all the latest movies.

Cadillac engineers built this car with safety as a forefront and as a result this big SUV includes a stability control system which can apply brakes, a four-wheel anti-lock braking system, four-wheel disc brakes, On Star Emergency Services, side curtain airbags, side chest airbags and even a tire pressure monitoring system. During government crash safety tests this SUV earned 5 star ratings for the protection of its front passengers.

The starting cost of the ultimate luxury SUV is around $73,000 or so which is rather expensive but consider that you are driving one of the most popular full-sized luxury SUV’s on the market with an array of safety features and superior exterior styling. All eyes will be on you when you roll up in this bold, aggressive and good looking car.

And to top it all off, this car is actually environmentally conscious! The gas mileage is around two times better than the original Escalade.  Nothing says extravagance and luxury like a Cadillac Escalade.  It is one of the trendiest and most popular SUV’s on the market and now it’s finally available as a hybrid. If you are looking for a practical yet uber luxurious and trendy car, then the 2010 Escalade Hybrid might be just the perfect car for you.  

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