The Escalade seats five full-size adults in comfort, and there is 66.9 cubic feet of cargo space available behind the rear seat. Fold the rear seat down and that space expands to 118.2 cubic feet. Escalade's top speed is 110 mph, and even at highway speeds, the vehicle handles rather well. Inside, passengers ride in the luxury and comfort they would expect from a Cadillac, even though it is a truck. The Escalade is elegant, but unlike many Cadillac cars of the past, the elegance isn't ridiculously overdone.
All controls are within easy reach of the driver, and gauges are large and easy to read.
There are four speakers in the doors, two in the headliner and a subwoofer in the console. Rear-seat passengers have their own stereo controls and headphones so they can listen privately to something different from what is being played up front. There is a separate control for the rear fan, however. The Escalade comes fully loaded, so there are no options offered. The tank holds 30 gallons of gasoline, and regular unleaded is recommended.