Each Cadillac is different. Here are the specs for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade AWD Platinum Edition 4dr SUV. Shoppers can compare these details to choose the right SUV.

Mileage

The average MPG for city driving for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade AWD Platinum Edition 4dr SUV is 13. On the highway, the average is 18.

Trim Options

A vehicle’s trim level is made up of the add-on features and/or equipment that are included with it. This particular sport utility vehicle has 8 trim levels. The available choices are the 4dr SUV, AWD 4dr SUV, AWD Luxury 4dr SUV, AWD Platinum Edition 4dr SUV, AWD Premium 4dr SUV, Luxury 4dr SUV, Platinum Edition 4dr SUV, Premium 4dr SUV.

Engine Specs

Engines come in three basic types. The 2012 Cadillac Escalade AWD Platinum Edition 4dr SUV utilizes a Internal Combustion.

Drivetrain Specs

The drivetrain determines how the wheels of an SUV move, as well as its safety and effectiveness in different conditions.

Front-wheel drive vehicles gain engine power in the front wheels. This can lead to better fuel economy and good handling in winter weather.

SUVs with rear-wheel drive have power sent to the back wheels. Drivers enjoy improved power, balance, and acceleration, but lesser performance in bad weather.

Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are the other drivetrain choices. With four-wheel drive, all wheels have power, but the SUV can be used in rear-wheel drive as required. All-wheel drive SUVs either have power delivered to all wheels at all times or only when needed for better traction.

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade AWD Platinum Edition 4dr SUV is a AWD vehicle.

Transmission Details

Transmissions are available as automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, and automated manual or direct shift gearbox transmissions. This particular SUV has a A transmission.

Styling

The exterior can be purchased in the following colors: Radiant Silver Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, Xenon Blue Metallic, Black Raven, Gold Mist Metallic, Black Ice Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat and Crystal Red Tintcoat.

Interior options include Ebony and Cocoa w/Light Linen.

Seating Details

This SUV has seating for 8.

Length of Vehicle

Some studies indicate larger and longer sport utility vehicles are safer in a collision. This vehicle’s length is 202.50.

Cargo Specifics

Purchasers of this Cadillac have 16.90cubic feet of cargo space for storage.

Interior Specs

With 3 rows of seating, this Cadillac has ample room.

Towing Capacity

Towing power varies largely from one SUV to the next. On the 2012 Cadillac Escalade AWD Platinum Edition 4dr SUV, drivers can tow with both a weight distributing hitch and a dead weight hitch. The maximum towing capacity is 8300 pounds.

Cost

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for this SUV is $82,495.