Hybrid Cadillac Escalade: when there are more minuses than pluses

American buyers, unlike domestic, when buying a hybrid version of the Cadillac Escalade have the opportunity to order a huge inscription "HYBRID" on the entire side of the car, thus declaring their preference for the so-called "green" ride. In all the rest, the appearance of the model from its more "voracious" fellow is not different. It has the same chrome radiator grille, low front spoiler, head three-story headlights. The manufacturer was focused primarily on ensuring maximum comfort of people inside, which is typical for most American cars.

Surprising in the interior Cadillac Escalade Hybrid the fact that the car does not create the impression of a spacious car. First of all, this concerns a modest pedal compartment, so you can not rest in the mash with your legs stretched out. Another drawback of designers is the adjustment of seats. The fact is that it is so limited that tall people will not feel comfortable. Moreover, the seats are set high, so the driver sits literally under the ceiling, and if they are lowered - slides under the steering wheel. And this is not to mention the third row, where the teenager can normally accommodate. In general, it's amazing that they can not even be folded-just take them off.

Space in the trunk is enough. With the hybrid version of the Cadillac Escalade equipped with everything in order. The car boasts climate control for all three zones, ventilation with heated front seats, a display for DVD playback, and full compatibility with the iPod.

On the other hand, the ventilation does not apply to the rear people, and the monitor, which is only one, needs to be laid out manually. Moreover, the Americans for some reason did not think of installing a navigation system.

There are pluses. The upholstery is pleasing with soft high-quality leather. When you open the doors from the thresholds of the machine appears a very convenient step. The luggage compartment lid is opened with a key fob, and the power of the headlights is so great that at night you can illuminate the entire yard.

It is quite natural that the motor of the hybrid differs from the standard version of the Cadillac Escalade. Despite the fact that the volume remained the same and amounted to six liters, the power of the "eight" dropped from 403 to 337 horsepower. On the place of the automatic six-stepped box came the variator.

The presence of an electric power plant made the car heavier, which was reflected in the dynamic characteristics. In particular, now it takes 8.4 seconds to accelerate to hundreds of places, which is more by a half seconds than before.

Variator, among other things, produces louder sounds during the dispersal. One can not ignore the fact that a hybrid car is usually bought for the sake of economy. The fuel consumption for this model is one hundred to about 14.2 liters. In the case of driving at a speed of no more than 30 km / h, the movement is carried out on electric motors alone. Even despite the fuel economy, the difference in the cost of the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid and the standard version of the car is so great that it will pay off in about fifteen years, and then if optimistic.

The model is difficult to call an ideal, because there are more shortcomings in it than advantages. Being great on the outside, the car is very small inside. Despite the more modest fuel "appetite", against the background of many analogues the car looks too "gluttonous".

With all this, you should not forget about the cost of the hybrid Cadillac Escalade, the price of which is more than 110 thousand dollars! Agree that for such money, such claims should not be. And yet, despite everything, this car is loved. Being far from a new model, it continues to attract attention. The reason for this is difficult to understand and explain. And it's not worth it.