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US $47,994.00
Year:2011 Mileage:46665 Color: Color
Location:

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
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THIS STYLISH ESCALADE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE LUXURY PACKAGE, IT HAS NAVIGATION, HEATED AND COOLED SEATS, USB AND AUX CONNECTIONS, CAPTAINS CHAIRS 3RD ROW SEATING, POWER MEMORY SEATS AND MORE!
2011 Cadillac Escalade Luxury Pkg - 3rd Row Seating - Navi - Heated Seats 4-Door SUV
Exterior Color:     Black Raven Interior Color:     Ebony w/Ebony Accents Stock Number:PL14233
Mileage:Only 46,665! Engine:V8 6.2L OHV Fuel:Flex-fuel
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:1GYS3BEF6BR319971 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description

THIS STYLISH ESCALADE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE LUXURY PACKAGE, IT HAS NAVIGATION, HEATED AND COOLED SEATS, USB AND AUX CONNECTIONS, CAPTAINS CHAIRS 3RD ROW SEATING, POWER MEMORY SEATS, REAR DVD ENTERTAINMENT, BOSE PREMIUM QUALITY SURROUND SOUND, POWER SUNROOF, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!! THIS ESCALADE TRULY HAS A LOT TO OFFER INCLUDING THE CADILLAC CERTIFIED FACTORY WARRANTY!

This Escalade is a Florida Owned 1 Owner Driven vehicle, that has never been exposed to any snow, harsh terrain, or any mountains. 

What's New for 2011

For 2011, the Cadillac Escalade's standard navigation system has been upgraded from DVD-based to SD-card-based, while the six-disc CD/DVD changer has been dropped in favor of a single-disc unit.

Introduction

There are luxury SUVs and then there's the 2011 Cadillac Escalade. There are full-size SUVs and then there's the Escalade. You could buy any number of big, luxurious vehicles instead, but there's just no true substitute for Cadillac's celebration of power, brashness and wheels in a package so large the Amish could stick one in a river to power a grain mill.

At its core, the Escalade is the ultimate realization of GM's full-size truck and SUV platform. A beefy 403-horsepower V8 is standard and provides excellent acceleration for a truck that weighs nearly 3 tons. An adjustable suspension that's standard on all but the base Escalade optimizes ride and handling. Most notably, the Escalade's interior is of higher quality and looks entirely different from what you'll find in a related Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon. Truly, the Escalade lives up to its Cadillac badge. 

Body Style, Trim Level, and Options

This 2011 Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV with the Luxury package so you have seating for seven passengers.

The Escalade comes with 22inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming exterior mirrors, a power liftgate, automatic xenon headlights, foglights and running boards. Other amenities include tri-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-only steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals, and heated and ventilated 10-way power front seats with adjustable lumbar and driver memory functions. Heated second-row captain's chairs, leather upholstery, Bluetooth, OnStar, a voice-operated navigation system with real-time traffic, and a 10-speaker Bose surround sound system with a CD/DVD player, satellite radio and an iPod/USB interface. But wait there's more!! It also includes automatic headlight high-beams, a blind-spot warning system, a suspension with an active damping system, a sunroof, power-folding and tumbling second-row seats and a heated steering wheel.

Powertrains and Performance

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 good for 403 hp and 417 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic with rear-wheel drive powers this beast.

In Edmunds performance testing, the Escalade took only 7.5 seconds to go from zero to 60 mph, a relatively impressive number for a vehicle this size.

The Escalade features cylinder deactivation technology for improved fuel economy. It manages a 14 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive.

Safety

The Escalades safety features include stability control, antilock disc brakes, traction control, front side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera and OnStar emergency telematics and a blind-spot warning system.

In the government's new, more strenuous crash testing for 2011, the Escalade earned four stars out of a possible five, with five stars for overall frontal crash protection and four stars for overall side crash protection, but just three stars for rollover safety.

The Escalade received a perfect five stars for frontal crash protection.

Interior Design and Special Features

The Escalade's cabin, highlighted by supple leather upholstery and attractive wood and alloy trim, looks and feels more luxurious than what you'd find in a Tahoe or Yukon. The gauges and controls are well-placed and intuitive in their operation, and an upgraded navigation system for 2011 gives the Escalade the latest electronics at GM's disposal.

In the seven-passenger configuration, the big Caddy features second-row captain's chairs and a three-person third-row bench seat.

If you choose to lose the third-row seat, you'll end up with a cavernous 60.3 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second-row seats. Fold those second-row seats down and the cargo capacity grows to an impressive 108.9 cubic feet.

Driving Impressions

On the road, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade delivers swift acceleration at all speeds thanks to its big 403-hp V8. Its handling inspires confidence, especially with the active Magnetic Ride Control suspension, though you'll never mistake the Escalade for anything other than a truck-based SUV. You will appreciate the ride quality, though, as it remains comfortable even with the larger 22-inch wheels. A relatively tight 39-foot turning circle helps with overall drivabilit

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Contact Information
Coral Preowned   — Main Phone: (888) 603-7113 Email: sales@coralpreowned.com
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Body-Color With Chrome Accents Body Side Moldings
  • Body-Color Bumper Color
  • Front and Rear Bumper Underguard(s)
  • Chrome Door Handle Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Black Running Boards
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • High Performance Oil Cooler
    Comfort:
    • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
    • Height Adjustable Adjustable Third Row Headrests
    • Wood Center Console Trim
    • Alloy and Wood Dash Trim
    • Leather and Wood Door Trim
    • Carpet Floor Mats
    • Front and Rear Floor Mats
    • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
    • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
    • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
    • Heated Steering Wheel
    • 2 Number of Front Headrests
    • 2 Number of Rear Headrests
    • 3 Number of Third Row Headrests
    • Front and Rear Reading Lights
    • Single Rear Air Conditioning Zones
    • With Independent Controls Rear Air Conditioning
    • Leather Shift Knob Trim
    • Leather and Wood Steering Wheel Trim
    Convenience:
    • Power Adjustable Pedals
    • Front Console With Storage
    • Second Row
    • Cruise Control
    • Front, Rear and Third Row Cupholders
    • Includes Driver Seat
    • Keyless Entry Multi-Function Remote
    • 2 Number of Drivers
    • Overhead Console
    • Power Steering
    • Rear View Camera
    • Rear View Monitor
    • Retained Accessory Power
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Multi-Function Screen Controls Controls
    • Power Tilt Steering Wheel
    • Door Pockets - Front and Rear
    • Sun Visors
    • Universal Remote Transmitter
    Drivetrain /
      Suspension:
    • 4-Wheel ABS
    • 3.42 Axle Ratio
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
    • Short and Long Arm (Sla) Front Arm
    • Coil Over Shock Front Shock
    • Diameter 36 Mm Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Independent Front Suspension
    • 13.0 Front Brake Diameter
    • 1.18 Front Brake Width
    • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
    • Rear Locking Differential
    • Heavy Duty Oil Cooler
    • Power
    • Coil Springs Rear Spring
    • Diameter 28 Mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
    • 13.5 Rear Brake Diameter
    • 0.79 Rear Brake Width
    • Disc Rear Brakes
    • Step Running Boards
    • Stability Control
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Magnetic Suspension Control
    • Front Tow Hooks
    • Tow/Haul Mode
    • Traction Control
    • Ready Trailer Hitch
    • 7-Pin Trailer Wiring
    Entertainment /
      Telematics:
    • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Compact Flash Card Auxiliary Audio Input
    • Audio/Video Input Auxiliary Jacks
    • Digital Sound Processing
    • MPG and Range Fuel Economy Display
    • Rear Headphone Jacks
    • Single CD/DVD In-Dash CD
    • Multi-Function Display
    • Navigation System
    • Oil Monitor
    • 1 Year of Directions and Connections Plan Onstar
    • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
    • Bose Premium Brand Speakers
    • Radio Data System
    • AM/FM Radio
    • Real Time Traffic
    • Rear Volume Control Rear Audio
    • XM W/Navtraffic Satellite Radio
    • Onstar W/Turn-By-Turn Navigation Satellite Communications
    • 1 Subwoofer
    • 5.1 Surround Audio
    • Tachometer
    • 10 Total Number of Speakers
    • Trip Computer
    • Trip Odometer
    • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
    Exterior:
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
    • Front Fog Lights
    • Hid Headlights
    • Auto Delay Off Headlights
    • Automatic High Beam Dimmer Headlights
    • Fixed Liftgate Window
    • Power Liftgate Rear Door
    • Led Tail and Brake Lights
    Rims / Tires:
    • Underbody Mount Location
    • Chrome Aluminum Rim
    • Full-Size Tires
    • Steel Spare Wheel Rim
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • All Season Tires
    • 7 Wheel Spokes
    Roof / Glass:
    • Intermittent Front Wipers
    • Lockout Button
    • 2 One-Touch Windows
    • Power Windows
    • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
    • Rear Defogger
    • Intermittent Rear Wiper
    • With Washer Rear Wiper
    • Chrome Roof Rack
    • With Crossbars Roof Rack
    • Rear Solar-Tinted Glass
    • One-Touch Sunroof
    • Power Glass Sunroof
    • Tilt/Slide Sunroof
    • Wind Deflector
    Safety:
    • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
    • Dual Front Active Head Restraints
    • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
    • Sensor/Alert Blind Spot Safety
    • Child Safety Locks
    • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
    • Driver Side Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors
    • Heated Exterior Mirrors
    • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
    • Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
    • Reverse Gear Tilt Exterior Mirrors
    • Dual Front Airbags
    • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
    • Rear Parking Sensors
    • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
    • Anti-Lockout Feature Power Door Locks
    • Remote Power Door Locks
    • Rollover Protection System
    • Front Side Airbags
    • Front, Rear and Third Row Side Curtain Airbags
    • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
    • Theft-Deterrent System
    • Dual Illuminating With Sliding Extensions Vanity Mirrors
    Seating:
    • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
    • Folding Center Armrest
    • Cooled
    • Flip and Fold Folding
    • Manual Folding
    • Bucket Front Seats
    • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
    • Multi-Level Heating Heated
    • 14 Power Adjustments
    • Rear Heat Vents
    • Reclining
    • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
    • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
    • 3-Point Third Row Seatbelts
    • 50-50 Split Bench Seating
    • Bucket Seating
    • Leather Upholstery
    Dealership Information
    Coral Preowned
    Main Phone:(888) 603-7113
    Email:sales@coralpreowned.com
    Business Hours:
    Monday:9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
    Tuesday:9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
    Wednesday:9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
    Thursday:9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
    Friday:9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
    Saturday:9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
    Sunday:11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
    Location:
    5101 N Federal Highway
    Pompano Beach, FL 33064
    Map of Coral Preowned at 5101 N Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
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