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2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Features Review

April 21, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

An extensive array of standard equipment is included
Edmunds

Lots of luxury
Car and Driver

Just about anything you can get on the regular Escalade is available on its gas/battery-powered brother
MyRide.com

Manufacturers typically offer hybrid versions of vehicles loaded with features to help make up for the hybrid price markup. That same strategy holds true for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com indicate that this lux SUV is loaded to the brim with high-end features.

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is available in just one trim, but "an extensive array of standard equipment is included," notes Edmunds reviewers. Among the features shared by all Cadillac Escalade Hybrids are "leather upholstery, heated and cooled power-adjustable front seats...tri-zone automatic climate control, a navigation system with real-time traffic," and "Bluetooth connectivity." J.D. Power reviewers add that the Hybrid Escalade comes with full power accessories and a "Bose AM/FM radio with 6-disc CD changer" that also plays the standard "XM satellite radio with one-year subscription." Car and Driver states the obvious, pointing out there is "lots of luxury" to be found on the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, but all these standard features lead Cars.com to ask, "is the [Hybrid Escalade] too much?"

For those who answer no to that question, GM offers a few options for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. MyRide.com reviewers point out that "just about anything you can get on the regular Escalade is available on its gas/battery-powered brother," including "High Intensity Discharge headlamps, and a power-assisted rear liftgate that opens and closes with the touch of a button." However, Edmunds warns that "options drive up [the] price steeply," but for those considering spending over $70,000 on a 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, a couple grand more might not be a cause for concern.

Conclusion

Hybrid or not, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is still a Cadillac and accordingly comes standard with a whole host of high-tech features.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:An extensive array of standard equipment is includedEdmundsLots of luxuryCar and DriverJust about anything you can get on the regular Escalade is available on its gas/battery-powered brotherMyRide.com Manufacturers typically offer hybrid versions of vehicles loaded with features to help make up for the hybrid price markup. That same strategy holds true for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, and reviews read by TheCarConnection.com indicate that this lux SUV is loaded to the brim with high-end features. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is available in just one trim, but "an extensive array of standard equipment is included," notes Edmunds reviewers. Among the features shared by all Cadillac Escalade Hybrids are "leather upholstery, heated and cooled power-adjustable front seats...tri-zone automatic climate control, a navigation system with real-time traffic," and "Bluetooth connectivity." J.D. Power reviewers add that the Hybrid Escalade comes with full power accessories and a "Bose AM/FM radio with 6-disc CD changer" that also plays the standard "XM satellite radio with one-year subscription." Car and Driver states the obvious, pointing out there is "lots of luxury" to be found on the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, but all these standard features lead Cars.com to ask, "is the [Hybrid Escalade] too much?" For those who answer no to that question, GM offers a few options for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. MyRide.com reviewers point out that "just about anything you can get on the regular Escalade is available on its gas/battery-powered brother," including "High Intensity Discharge headlamps, and a power-assisted rear liftgate that opens and closes with the touch of a button." However, Edmunds warns that "options drive up [the] price steeply," but for those considering spending over $70,000 on a 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, a couple grand more might not be a cause for concern. ConclusionHybrid or not, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is still a Cadillac and accordingly comes standard with a whole host of high-tech features.  2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile Magazine: "Crisp exterior style that commands attention with plenty of chrome" J.D. Power: "Available only as a regular-length model" Edmunds: "Controls are thoughtfully placed and within easy reach" The Cadillac ...

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Other Choices:

When it comes to full-size hybrids, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid stands alone. It's not advertising hype to say that it's the only one of its class. Make some calls to Chrysler dealerships and you might be able to find an Aspen Hybrid, a vehicle that shares the same hybrid transmission used in the Cadillac. The Aspen is out of production now and just a few Hybrids were made, but it's a more affordable alternative to the Escalade Hybrid. Another choice is the all-new 2010 Lexus RX 450h. The RX 450h is a full hybrid that delivers more economy gains in city driving, but while luxurious and green, it lacks the Cadillac's bling factor and street presence. Two new clean-diesel options in the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Audi Q7 are compelling alternatives for those who want to use less fuel; both promise strong towing capability and especially good highway fuel economy, without the clatter and smoke of previous diesels.

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