Overview & Reviews

No longer a mere Yukon Denali spin-off, the radiant 2002 Cadillac Escalade bursts onto the luxury SUV scene and attempts to maul its competitors with a monstrous 6.0-liter engine and enough technology to satisfy the target demographic.

• Vigorous powerplant, best-in-class towing capacity, handles well for a large SUV.

• No optional entertainment system, awkward steering wheel design, must pay the premium for all-wheel drive to get the big engine.

User Reviews:

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  Minor problems - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By M N Bajrangi - August 18 - 10:35 am

  I enjoyed driving the escalade, but since it the first year it came out a few minor hiccup need to be corrected. When the back shock stays up it puts pressure on the front, thus when one goes in a little hole the front suspension goes up and down repeatedly.

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  Cadillac Escalade - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By john - December 2 - 8:52 pm

  This Cadillac is a blast to drive. The acceleration is quick and powerful. It has OnStar for any emergencies which is good. It takes time getting used to all of the space that it takes in different lanes compared to a passenger car though.

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  A gas eater, but Im glad to have it. - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By Johntherhat - June 16 - 10:44 pm

  This is the best car Ive ever had. I am 85 years old and have owned probably 20 cars. None have given me the multitude of "Good feelings" this car does. It handles beautifully on the highway and is surprisingly easy to park.

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  Outstand Lux SUV - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By mark cicacci - August 26 - 2:00 am

  Gotta say this is one heckuva vehicle. Nothing beats the Escalade for moving the family around. Room for kids and dogs plus suitcases. Looks and drives outstanding!

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  IF you get a lemon - make lemonade!! - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By Street - July 11 - 2:00 am

  We havent even owned this vehichle for 11 months and it has been in the shop 6 times for multiple mechanical and electrical problems. In fact, it is currently in the shop for its 3rd A/C system and after giving 55,000 for this vehicle, Cadillac wouldnt offer me a loaner vehicle. The car has been in the shop for almost 2 weeks now, while I have nothing to drive and still paying 1000/month payment.

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  2002 escalade 1 year report - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By Raymond Malen - January 2 - 2:00 am

  Very good reliability with this vehicle,first year it was back to the dealer only once.Truck is fun to drive and has a tendancy to spoil you, you think all trucks are this good.

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  escalade - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By john b - December 11 - 2:00 am

  The escalade is a dream to drive a real head spinner theres no suv on the planet that can run with the big caddy fully loaded or other wise. The only problem that I found was cabin noise fixe that and Ill buy another and another......

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  Fun 2 Drive - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By rwmgd2 - December 3 - 2:00 am

  Awsome, fun 2 drive SUV. Could use more room for the driver and passengers.

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  Very Satisfied - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By Mr. ATL - July 16 - 2:00 am

  I have driven high-end luxury cars for most of my adult life. I currently own a 2001 BMW X5 (wife car) and traded out of a 99 Mercedes ML430 for the Escalade. That being said, I would like to say that the Escalade to date has more than met my expectations. I actually enjoy driving this vehicle more than the ML and BMW. I know the quality question is still unanswered with the car being so new but so far, I have not had any problems with the vehicle.

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  2WD NOT A CADILLAC RIDE - 2002 Cadillac Escalade
  By Guerry - June 4 - 2:00 am

  2WD different suspension than 4wd -- YOU FEEL EVERY bump-- and 2wd indistinguisable from 4wd -- we test drove a 4wd and were told it was a 2WD- 4wD a wonderful vehicle- One cannot get past call center people to talk to Cadillac -- We could not get a fair deal to upgrade to 4WD -- to correct what is an obvious CADILLAC problem