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2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium
SUV · 403 hp · 14–16 mpg combined
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$74,875Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking11 factory options, from $15 to $1,500.
LED Headlamps$1,500
Engine Block Heater$75
Front License Plate Bracket$15
Sunroof Delete−$995
California Emissions Override—
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Northeast Emissions Requirements—
Second Row Bench Seat—
State-Specific Emissions Override—
Which Escalade ESV is right for you?
Four trims, $65,770 to $82,545. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,670, from Premium to Platinum Edition.
The numbers.
Two configurations: rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
403hp6.2L eight-cylinder
417lb-ftTorque
14–16mpgCombined · 13–14 city · 18 highway
RWD / AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
45.8 cu ftCargo volume
5,773–5,963 lbsCurb weight
7,200–7,400 lbsGVWR
7,700–8,000 lbsMax towing
1,414–1,418 lbsMax payload
159 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front door pockets
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather and wood steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- Sun sensor
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear and cargo floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated wood and simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated wood trim on center console
- simulated wood trim on doors
- leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- driver cooled seat
- passenger cooled seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- polished alloy wheels
- 22 x 9.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P285/45R22 tires
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- cylinder deactivation
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Rear locking differential
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- front independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- blind spot warning accident avoidance system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Bose premium brand speakers
- 10 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- surround audio surround audio (discrete)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- radio data system
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- video monitor
- DVD player
- separate rear audio
- video remote control
- diversity antenna
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
2 interiors
- Ebony with Ebony accents
- Cashmere with Cocoa accents
Both leather.
8 factory paints
- Black Raven
- Gold Mist Metallic
- Crystal Red Tintcoat
- Mocha Steel Metallic
- Xenon Blue Metallic
- White Diamond Tricoat
- Radiant Silver Metallic
- Black Ice Metallic
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Escalade ESV.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Maintenance
4 yr / 50,000 mi
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