Cadillac Escalade Vsport to Put Sport Back in SUV
The Cadillac Escalade could be next on the list to get a Vsport variant.
According to a recent report by Automotive News, Cadillac’s model line’s brand manager David Schiavone confirmed that the American automaker is mulling over a sporty variant for its new Escalade SUV. Under consideration to power the Escalade Vsport are a turbo-diesel V6 engine and a twin-turbo gasoline V6 powerplant. The new powerplants would be in addition to the current 6.2-liter V8 that headlines the Escalade lineup.
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Not only would expanding the Escalade range attract new customers, it would help the SUV compete with the Lincoln Navigator, which is available with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. The new powerplants would also help the American automaker meet upcoming U.S. emissions requirements.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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