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THE 2015 Cadillac Escalade was launched by National Motor Company at a grand ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa.
The fourth-generation of the luxury SUV is an entirely new design, yet, its makers believe is instantly recognisable.
Much of the story of Cadillac’s redesigned flagship SUV is in the interior, where new levels of luxury combine with the latest technology.
“From its introduction, Escalade quickly became the standard among luxury SUVs with a formula of bold design, powerful capability and luxurious accommodation for up to eight occupants. Three succeeding generations led luxury SUV customers to confer icon status on it,” said Nader Ebrahim, head of the GM brand at National Motor Company. “The 2015 Escalade takes design and technical elements from Cadillac’s product expansion to elevate the brand’s signature SUV.”
The product line will consist of the standard Escalade model, as well as the extended-length ESV edition, which offers a 14-inch-longer (355mm) wheelbase and approximately 20 inches (508mm) more in overall length, maximising space for third-row passengers and 60 per cent more cargo space behind the third-row seat.
Offered with 4WD drivetrain, Escalade features a new 6.2L V-8 engine that is more powerful and more efficient than previous models. Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension system, is now standard and aims to deliver a precisely-controlled driving performance.
The exterior features crisp, new surfaces, accented by dramatic light-emitting diode, or LED, lighting.
The new interior features cut-and-sewn and wrapped materials, with wood trim options chosen for elegance and authenticity. Seats were engineered to be more comfortable and sculpted in appearance. The new interior is dramatically quieter, too, thanks to a stronger new body structure, new and enhanced acoustic material, and Bose Active Noise Cancellation technology.
CUE, Cadillac’s advanced system for connectivity and control, is standard featuring state-of-the-art voice recognition with touch controls common with the world’s most popular tablets and mobile devices. A standard 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster can be reconfigured with four themes and an available head-up display projects information onto the windshield.
Prices start from BD34,000.
For further details, contact National Motors on 17457121 or visit the Sitra showroom.
