30 Days Of 2013 Ram 1500: Gas Mileage, So Far
As we roll through our 30-day road test of the 2013 Ram 1500, we're ready to file our first report... Read More
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SAFETY | 9 out of 10
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five-star rating for protection
Edmunds
receives perfect 5-star ratings for all occupants
J.D. Power
five-star ratings
NHTSA
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade performed admirably in crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), earning a top rating for the protection of front seat occupants in the event of a head-on collision.
Head-curtain side airbags covering all three rows are standard on the 2008 Cadillac Escalade, as are front side airbags; the Stabilitrak stability control system includes rollover mitigation, to help avoid situations that might lead to a rollover. On that note, the Escalade gets a low three-star rating for rollover likelihood from the federal government (largely for its high center of mass), but the Escalade has earned top five-star ratings in the tests for frontal and side crash protection.
Edmunds reports that the OnStar system is included as one of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade's standard features.
Conclusion
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade appears to do a superior job of protecting occupants from injuries.
