Oshawa, Ontario -- General Motors of Canada today announced that the all-new 2007 Escalade, now available at Cadillac dealerships across Canada, will up the ante in the luxury segment yet again and will do so at carry-over base pricing. Completely re-engineered and redesigned with continued segment leadership in mind, the 2007 Escalade will feature substantially more base content yet will start at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $78,030. “Cadillac has taken all of the elements that have made the Escalade the undisputed segment leader to whole new levels with the all-new 2007 Escalade, offering significantly enhanced performance, style, refinement and luxury at a price point that is sure to please luxury consumers.” said Norm Sawula GM of Canada’s Marketing Manager for Cadillac. The new 2007 Escalade is fully dressed with even more premium features as standard equipment including: power rear lift gate, remote start, side-curtain airbags (including third row seats), StabiliTrak stability control system with new rollover mitigation technology, Premium Bose 10-speaker system with Dolby Digital Discrete 5.1 Surround Sound audio system (with available navigation radio with touch screen control) and others making the new Escalade an outstanding value. The all-new 2007 Escalade is thoroughly upgraded with a new chassis, powertrain, safety systems and a distinctive, refined, luxury car-like interior. These integrated systems deliver the most powerful SUV in the segment, led by a new 6.2L all-aluminum V-8 engine with Variable Valve Timing technology delivering 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. 2007 Cadillac Escalade vehicle highlights include: · All-new distinctive exterior design · All-new, exclusive and spacious interior with superior refinement · A new 403 horsepower 6.2L all-aluminum small-block V-8 with VVT · Efficient six-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control · The six-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears replaces the previous four-speed automatic; combined with an impressive 0.363 Cd (co-efficient drag) rating, allows the Escalade to deliver improved fuel economy with more available horsepower · Stronger frame chassis with responsive coil-over-shock front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering · Standard roof-mounted head curtain side air bags and StabiliTrak stability control system with new rollover mitigation technology · A myriad of luxury features available including factory installed 22" chrome wheels, heated and cooled front seats, power fold and tumble 2nd row seats, rearview camera system, heated steering wheel, power articulating running boards (interim) and IntelliBeam headlamps · Enhanced four-wheel disc brake system Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. GM of Canada manufactures a variety of vehicles, engines, transmissions and other components, and markets the full range of General Motors vehicles and related services through 765 dealerships and retailers across Canada. Vehicles sold through this network include Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, Hummer, Saab and Cadillac. - www.gm.com |