Cadillac Escalade ESV - Why I bought a Mammoth Yank SUV as my new daily driver - Beards n Cars

The Cadillac Escalade is of course America's premiere luxury SUV, the Stateside equivalent of a Range Rover if you will. And one of the relatively few 4x4s of the time which can genuinely rival a Hummer for sheer size - and far outclass it for seats and practicality. But with its massive physical proportions, large L92 6.2 litre Vortec V8 engine, potentially excessive fuel usage by UK standards and left hand drive spec, does it even make sense to own and drive an Escalade in the UK, or anywhere outside of the US for that matter?
Well let's dive into this 2011 Escalade ESV (long wheelbase) to consider its specs, fuel consumption, reliability, servicing, how it drives, and of course how it compares to its British and Euro alternatives, as well as some home grown American SUV's and trucks. And crucially - why I actually put my money where my mouth is and bought one as my new daily driver!
It's time for the Beards 'n Cars review of the Cadillac Escalade!
Chapters:
00:00 - The Cadillac Escalade
01:28 - Too Big For The UK?
03:40 - Compared to European SUV's
07:19 - Compared to US SUV's & Trucks
10:20 - Living With An Escalade
10:47 - Fuel Economy
11:07 - Engine Specs
11:52 - Weight & Towing
12:53 - Servicing
13:42 - Parts & Costs
14:46 - Reliability
16:00 - Performance
17:25 - Worth Actually Buying?
20:00 - Owners Experiences
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[@stephenhiggs4553]

So glad you got this, you're a real legend! I would actually love one of these myself, so this review was very helpful. Now you just need to dress like a rapper from the 2000's 😂

[@HSGAutomotive]

I kinda do even before buying it 😆 3XL white Lincoln shirt, my dads wedding ring on a chain, and downloaded Mannie Fresh ‘Real Big’ on iTunes 🤣

[@Driff97]

This is YOURS?!
When you said you were thinking of getting a Cadillac I thought you meant the 50's DeVille or something from that era. Now you joined the baller gang?!

[@beardsncars]

Yehhh boii haha. Been on my bucket list for a while obv, and needed something which makes a little more sense as a daily, especially with Abe in need of engine-out gasket work. Loving it so far