2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 7 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 cadillac escalade hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Optimized fuel consumption is achieved in two ways: At speeds of up to about 25 mph, the Escalade Hybrid can be powered solely by its electric motors. At higher speeds (and depending on driving conditions), its cylinder deactivation system can shut down four cylinders, effectively transforming the V8 into a more frugal V4. The hybrid battery pack is replenished via regenerative braking, which serves to capture energy that is normally lost when the Escalade Hybrid grinds to a halt. Rear-wheel-drive models have an EPA estimate of 20 mpg city/21 mpg highway and 20 combined; 4WD models have... |
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The navigation screen includes one of those hybrid learning screens, so you can see where the power is coming from and how effective your driving skills are. Cadillac has also upgraded other cabin features, adding audio jacks in the back seat, a new tilt and telescoping steering wheel and magnetic ride control with all 22-inch tire combinations. But, really, there was little reason to upgrade most parts of the Escalade. It was already at the top of its class, with: 14-way power front seats; second-row seats as nice as the front; a roomy third row; Bose 5.1 surround sound; Bluetooth... |
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Most notably, the third-row seats are sort of low to the ground and best suited for smaller people, at least for long drives. Also, this row folds flat but not into the floor. You can tumble it forward 90 degrees and you can remove it entirely, but the ease and versatility of the Lincoln Navigator's third row is light years ahead, and its passenger space, likewise, is unmatched. Escalade Hybrid in the Market If you don't see the need for a luxury hybrid, you might be missing a major point of luxury vehicles: status. Nowadays hybrids are status symbols in their own right. Combine the two, and... |
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A drive just below the touch-screen houses the map info, and I could hear it running as soon as I started the car. Most navigation systems are housed somewhere out of the way; with little people who like to press buttons in the car, I think out of the way is generally a good idea. Storage isn't a problem in the Escalade. There are plenty of cupholders and bottleholders. A decent-sized center console bin holds all the essentials; the top of the large armrest is a great place to set electronics. There are two seatback pockets and four door bins. The second row folds and tilts to provide access... |
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...If you step gently on the throttle, initial acceleration comes from the electric motor. I found myself accelerating very gently to see how far I could go on the electric motor before the gasoline engine kicked in. The hybrid Escalade is certainly luxurious. Standard equipment includes heated and cooled front seats, navigation system, rearview camera, XM satellite radio, Bose surround-sound stereo, OnStar, power tilt steering wheel, power adjustable pedals, three-zone climate control, heated windshield washer fluid, power liftgate, magnetic ride control, anti-lock brakes, vehicle stability... |
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Everyone, it seems, wants to conserve fuel, except those following. The 6-liter V-8 shuts off when coasting or at a light. It also shuts off 4 cylinders seamlessly when cruising at highway speed. Then a dash gauge shoots from 12 m.p.g. to 37 m.p.g. The longer in 4-cylinder, the higher the reading, up to 50 m.p.g. at times, mind-boggling in an Escalade. But pass, climb or merge and beat a hasty retreat to 10 m.p.g. Base price: $70,735, hardly an economy model but you can add snazzy power retractable running boards for $1,095. If you need to haul seven and tow 5,800 pounds, the hybrid system... |
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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Under the Hood The Escalade Hybrid has a 332-horsepower, 6.0-liter V-8 engine that features cylinder-deactivation technology, which allows the engine to run on four cylinders when conditions are right. This engine works with an electrically variable transmission with four gears and a 300-volt battery pack. The 2-Mode Hybrid system allows the Escalade Hybrid to accelerate from a stop and cruise at slow speeds on electric power alone. When more power is needed, the gas engine will kick on to provide supplementary power. Like most hybrids, the Escalade Hybrid captures energy during braking and... |
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