2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT

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$63,060 - $69,640
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Finely designed interior with a lot of space

Fellow pickups have higher towing power

New Radiant Silver Metallic color

Smooth ride quality

Shorter highway range than some rivals

Revised center console lid

The engine and the transmission have a great chemistry

Expensive right from the start

Updated navigation system

Specs & Features

$63,060

price

403 hp @ 5700 rpm

horsepower

417 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

6.2L 8cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Crew Cab competes with less expensive rivals such as the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Crew Cab, the RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab, and the Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson SuperCrew. A base price of MSRP of $63,060 gets you a 6.2L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $69,640, this single powertrain is found in all three trim levels. This engine produces 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.0 seconds, and is offered as an all-wheel drive. The Cadillac Escalade EXT Crew Cab offers a single bed of 5.3 feet with a payload capacity of 1,230 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 7,600 pounds.

Buying Advice

The base trim goes easy on pockets but it also misses out on various features such as a heated steering wheel, a sunroof, and more. However, our recommendation is the mid-range Luxury trim which takes care of this problem. It also adds standard magnetic ride control adjustable suspension. Furthermore, the Luxury trim sits on the 22-inch wheels as opposed to the 18-inch wheels of the base trim.

Trims

    Base
    $63,060 onwards
    • 18-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Luxury
    $67,250 onwards
    • 22-inch chrome aluminum Wheels
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Premium
    $69,640 onwards
    • Auto-Dimming side mirrors
    • Led headlights
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Rear privacy glass

Compare to similar cars

Price

$36,800- $50,305

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.81

Horsepower

320 hp @ 5400 rpm

Torque

335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$22,570- $46,420

Gasoline

7.5

390 hp @ 5600 rpm

407 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

3

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2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.1 sec117 mph
    2012 RAM 1500

    Ranked #2

    6.3 sec-
    8.4 sec155 mph

    2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg18 mpg14 mpg31 gal.403/558 mi.
      15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg31 gal.465/651 mi.
      2012 RAM 1500

      Ranked #2

      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg26 gal.-

      2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        222 in.79.1 in.74.5 in.9.2 in.130 in.
        221.3 in.79.1 in.76.6 in.9.1 in.130 in.
        2012 RAM 1500

        Ranked #3

        209 in.79.4 in.74.6 in.8.7 in.120.5 in.

        2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          54.3 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.
          45.5 cu.ft.160.3 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.
          2012 RAM 1500

          Ranked #2

          57.5 cu.ft.82.7 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.

          2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            29.9 cu.ft.54.3 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.63 ft.
            2012 RAM 1500

            Ranked #2

            44.7 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            108.3 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.45.5 cu.ft.63 ft.

            2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7600 lbs.1342 lbs.5858 lbs.
              2012 RAM 1500

              Ranked #1

              9100 lbs.1493 lbs.4707 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1326 lbs.5840 lbs.

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