2017 Cadillac Escalade

The Ultimate American Flagship: Semi-Aniline Massaging Leather, 420-HP V8 Punch, and Absolute Road AuthorityThe 2017 Cadillac Escalade Platinum is engineered precisely for the Tacoma business owner, growing executive family, or VIP commuter who demands the absolute maximum tier of luxury, bold presence, and heavy-duty towing capability. Positioned at the absolute peak of the Cadillac lineup, the Platinum trim isn't just an SUVit is a rolling first-class estate that places premium craftsmanship above all else. It asserts an undeniable, high-status presence on the pavement, sporting a massive custom Galvano chrome grille, full LED blade headlights, power-retractable assist steps that deploy smoothly as you approach, and spectacular 22-inch premium alloy wheels. Having accumulated a well-managed 81,000 miles, this luxury icon sits at an incredibly advantageous value tier, allowing you to bypass original six-figure showroom depreciation while commanding full ownership of the road. Whether you are daily commuting down I-5 past JBLM, entertaining clients along the Ruston Way Waterfront, or arriving in style on South Tacoma Way, the Escalade Platinum delivers an uncompromised statement of success.Under the broad, commanding hood lies the heavy-hitting heart of a true American legend: Cadillac's 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Unleashing a massive, muscular 420 horsepower and a staggering 460 lb-ft of low-end torque, this naturally aspirated powerhouse delivers a buttery-smooth, effortless surge of acceleration that lesser turbocharged V6 crossovers simply cannot replicate. It pairs seamlessly with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission and a versatile 4WD system with user-selectable driving modes. Because this is the elite Platinum model, it comes standard with Magnetic Ride ControlCadillac's world-renowned, track-tested adaptive damping suspension that reads the road millisecond-by-millisecond to instantly isolate the cabin, floating over rough city streets like a cloud while keeping the body perfectly flat through turns. Better yet, this truck-based, body-on-frame powerhouse guards your lifestyle by offering a massive maximum towing capacity of up to 8,100 lbs, making light work of massive boats, luxury campers, or horse trailers.Step inside the breathtaking Platinum sanctuary, and you are immediately treated to an ultra-exclusive, whisper-quiet cabin tailored in hand-fitted, aromatic Semi-Aniline genuine leather that wraps almost every visible surface from the seats to the dashboard and console, accented perfectly by an ultra-premium microfiber sueded headliner and rare exotic wood inlays. You are welcomed by 18-way power-adjustable front sport bucket seats fully equipped with multi-setting heating, ventilation, and a rolling dual-seat massage matrix to erase daily driving fatigue. The second row features ultra-plush, heated captain's chairs that lead back to a power-folding third-row bench. Technology is a multi-screen masterclass, anchored by a 12.3-inch configurable digital gauge cluster, a central CUE infotainment hub with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an in-console refrigerator compartment, and a massive overhead Blu-Ray entertainment system with dual independent headrest displays to keep rear passengers completely entertained.Safety remains an uncompromised foundational pillar of the Cadillac blueprint, wrapping your family in a highly advanced digital protective shield driven by the standard Driver Assist Package. This highly proactive array builds a comprehensive defensive wall around your daily drive, coming heavily armed with Adaptive Cruise Control with Full-Speed Range, Forward Collision Alert with Front and Rear Automatic Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and a Surround-View 360-degree camera matrix. To provide total peace of mind through dark, pouring Pacific Northwest winter storms, the Platinum trim comes further fortified with a Rear Camera Mirrorwhich instantly transforms your rearvi