2009 First impression: Cadilllac Escalade Hybrid

The Exterior of our Escalade Hybrid was upgraded with retractable running boards, that hen stowed away make for a nice looking rocker panel. They say that Quicksilver is the Cadillac classic color, but I just can’t imagine and Escalade in any other color besides black or white. Unlike the Tahoe Hybrid, the Caddy keeps the same front end as the rest of the line up. One of the downsides of the Escalades finish are the logos, they distinguish the vehicle as a Hybrid from any angle. They are a bit much, General Motors is pushing taste with the computer chip looking H emblems on the C-Pillars, but the gaudy fender vents are too much, although I do like them on the glass.

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is as luxurious as mass produced American vehicles get these days, this particular model combines all that with a high tech battery propulsion and energy regeneration system that is supposed to make a difference at the pump. Overall the Cadillac should be a fun car to be seen driving around town in. It will be interesting to see just how much gas GM’s 2 Mode Hybrid system will actually save us.