2015 Cadillac Escalade Gets 8-Speed, Pricier Platinum Trim
The Cadillac Escalade is receiving several upgrades for the 2015 model year.
The American automaker has announced that the entire lineup will now benefit from an eight-speed automatic transmission while a new, range-topping “Platinum Collection” trim has been added and will be launching in the fourth quarter this year. As a result, the 2015 Cadillac Escalade will be priced from $73,965 including destination, a $1,275 premium over last year’s model. The 2015 Escalade Platinum will be priced from $90,270.
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In addition to the new eight-speed automatic transmission, the Escalade lineup will also gain 4G LTE connectivity and a Surround View camera system as standard features. The Platinum model sees the first- and second-row seats wrapped in Nappa semi-aniline leather while the dash, upper door panels and center console now have hand-stitched and hand-wrapped leather. The top-of-the-line model will ride on 22-inch wheels and boasts chrome accents, Platinum exterior badges and a unique grille mesh design.
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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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