The features that mark the 1999 Cadillac Escalade are its trailer towing capability and passenger and cargo room. On the other hand, it has low fuel economy rates than the other competitor vehicles in its class.
1999 Cadillac Escalade
Engine & Power
The 1999 Cadillac Escalade is a truck based sport utility vehicle offered in two trim versions. The major competitors to the model include Lexus LX 470, and GMC Yukon Denali. The truck based SUV model is powered by a 5.7 liter DOHC V8 engine that delivers 255 hp and torque of 330 lb ft. The only available transmission to the engine is 4-speed automatic. With the V8 engine, the SUV model can achieve fuel economy of 13 miles per gallon in the city premises and 16 miles per gallon on the highway roads.
Dimensions
As far as the exterior dimensions of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade are concerned, it has the wheel base of 117.5 inches. The length, width and the height of model are 201.2 inches, 77.0 inches and 74.3 inches respectively. The curb weight of the model is around 5572 lbs. The Escalade model released in this generation has the capacity to tow up to 6500 pounds. New for the 1999 Escalade are Onstar satellite based assistance system, hands free cellular phone and emergency assistance system.
