2012 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Collection Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review
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- Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! RUclips's largest collection of automotive variety! In today's video, we'll take an up close and personal, in depth look at the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Collection.
MSRP pricing for the Escalade, before options start at:
Base: $63,170
Luxury: $67,395
Premium: $71,675
Platinum: $79,945
During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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Anyone from 2023 watching?
Me because I want a Caddy SUV to replace my 16 CTS AWD. It's not nit that great in deep slushy snow. I don't want to pay 50k for something that's not being used all the time.
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Yes
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By far this generation Cadillac Escalade is my overall favorite from its ground-breaking design back in 2007 and to its prominence refresh back in 2012 with dual exhaust tips on Premium and Platinum trims. Very nice and powerful suvs.
+Sage Atallah weath
Just found one exactly this model 2012 ESV Platinum black. 1 owner, retired, kept at their vacation home. 42k miles!!! Looks and feels like it came right from the factory in Dallas Texas. Bought it for 35k
I’m in heaven. The most luxurious thing I’ve ever felt. And it’s a beast on the road! That engine and exhaust purrs!
We wanted this generation model because there is nothing like this design. It gets far more attention on the road than the newer generation. FAR more.
We looked for a very long time and glad we held out until we found this baby ✌️
What size tires and hows the ride quality are the seats really comfortable????
42k 35k 😴.
❤ I envy you.
This escalades Looks amazing!
$24,000 for a 2012 platinum in my area should I cop ?
Only if it’s an esv platinum in white diamond
To me, this is a true "balla" car I love everything about it, except the price haha
There pretty affordable now...
@@mercedesbenzs600bash which is why it's on my 2021 watchlist to buy lmao 😂
This guy does great reviews
Timeless! This gen escalade ages well.
especially the white ones
5 years later these interiors have fallen apart
@@i_read_bad_reviews not if they're low mileage well taken care of
@@i_read_bad_reviews most have but some hold up. I recently bought a 2012 yukon Denali with a nearly mint interior. You just need to know where to look
@@xxcloudxx6606 not every low milage example is created equal
Better than the new model. The ride quality of the new model is that of a dump truck. This one rides like a cloud and has a more elegant look as opposed to the space aged look of the new unit.
Travis Isaacs the ride quality in the new Escalade you mentioned sounds a lot like the ride quality of the current Toyota Tacoma, which also rides like a dump truck (though it’s smaller than a dump truck).
Travis Isaacs lol this comment did not age well
Classic luxury vs modern luxury
The best Birthday gift I ever got for myself. I love my Cadillac Escalade Platinum. I love to show off.
I love this Version Escalade so MUCH! i wouldn't mind doing a 72 month loan to pay this baby off, as long as i knew i was about to get up each morning and drive it, and wash it :)
Cam Mims 7 years-too long.
Beautiful always loved Escalades.
2018 this is still one of the best looking SUV. !!!
Should bring back the wreath and crest but big as hell
You put the new Cadillac taillights on the car it will give the new one a run for the money.
The Cadillac Escalade is way better than tahoe and Yukon Denali
Cadillac for life love em ^_^
I bought a 2014 black on black ESV Platinum in May from a local owner with 86k miles. The vehicle was pampered in every way imaginable. It is exactly what I imagined it to be. I absolutely LOVE it!
My neighbor has one and I’m very jelly beans.
Wow how im gonna miss this chasis....looks so much better than the 2015 model
I agree completely. The only complaint I have about this escalade is the wood trim on the steering wheel. They should have made it a full wood steering wheel instead of wood trim that looks like it's glued on.
Just do like I'm doing and stick with your GMT900 instead of getting a new GMT K2XX.
@@Trikster1of4 Escalades have HEATED steering wheels !!! HELLO, People !!!
I want this car! It's my favourite car (:
Fuck up
William Taylor ?
I WILL NEVER OWN ANYTHING ELSE. I have put 120k miles in 14 months on my 2009 platinum, its been in 7 accidents, sunk to the bottom of a lake TWICE, hydrolocked the engine, rolled over once, and I use it for drag racing (as evidenced by the vids on my channel) as well as AUTOCROSS and sand racing, and it routinely goes offroad. I once didn't realize my oil filter was loose before a racing/ tug of war competition, and it started kncoking very badly. I still won the competition! It only had 1.5 QUARTS OF OIL, OUT OF 6!!!! I couldn't believe it still ran, and the knocking NEVER came back after I added oil. Guess what? NOT A SINGLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AT ALL!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe this car, it is the most reliable car I've ever owned, and has needed 40 dollars worth of repair because the exhaust flex pipe gasket rotted. NO rebuilds, NOTHING. I don't even believe it myself, so I dont expect others too lol
97336cf q
how much does cadillac paid u?
You just can't beat the reliability of an LS engine. Whether you got the L92 (gasoline) or L9H (Flex Fuel) they're 2 of the best engines.
97336cf i still love the tahoe ltz
I'll add everything in your comment to my list of things that never happened.
CIA AND FBI SECRET SERVICE CAR !!! Great SUV !!
Nice car good looking too. In my opinion the best w/ the chevy tahoe and suburban
I just recently brought the ESV it's a beautiful truck and actually fun to drive. The gas mileage was a little excessive to me when I first got it so I used my hypertech tuner to change the fuel curve and I adjusted for the 26's I've put on it and I noticed a better gas mileage in the first week. I know many people don't like sound systems but it's at the shop now having 4 12's and improved mids/highs put in it. Sounds crazy to buy a 80k truck and put 14k worth of rims and sound in it. I luv it
2012 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Flex Fuel AWD:
Exterior Colors: Black Raven
Interior: Ebony Black Leather
Engine: 6.2 Liter Vortec LY6 VVT V8 [2:20-2:27]
Exhaust: Dual Chrome Tip [2:35-10:44-11:24]
Friday 11/23/2012
Could you do the 2015 Cadillac Escalade?
You forgot to showcase the coolest difference between the Platinum and other Escalades. The all LED headlamps, they were doing a good year plus before Audi offered it.
Watching this in 2024.
lol fr
The song that played on the 99.5 Radio Station was the song “You Might Think” by Weezer and yes, that was the same song featured in “Cars 2”
Beautifully crafted truck, luxury, art, and quality personified. I love Cadillac.
Hakeem Mulholland
baby wait for 8 more years and i am going to buy you!
I am glad that Cadillac stuck with offering a V8 in the Escalade.
Unlike ford which decided to make the 3.5L Ecoboost V6 the only engine for the expedition. I love ford but what the fuck were they thinking by taking the V8 out of it? The 5.4 Triton V8 in the previous gen expedition was a total piece of shit but they should at least offer the 5.0L V8 in the new expedition.
Trikster1of4 The Triton V8 was an amazingly reliable and bulletproof motor. Ford was just super lazy and never improved the design, so they took the easy way out an installed it's Duratec 3.5 TT.
***** Ah. I've just never heard good things about the later model Triton 5.4s.
Hakeem Mulholland The Triton in the navigator only produced 300hp, which is terrible, my SRX with a v6 produced more. The EcoBoost is too unreliable.
I like at 2012 Cadillac Escalade platinum black can you send it to me when I’m 16
I got that off-black Cadillac, midnight drive, got that gas pedal, lean back,taking my time, I'm rollin out, roof off, letting in sky, i shine, the city never looked so bright!
- White Walls- Macklemore ft. Hollis
My dream Cadillac SUV! Amazing job bro.
Im gonna knock 1 thing about this generation compared to the previous one.
The platinum trim of the former generation Escalade (2003-2006) had BOTH ventilated as well as heated rear seats where this generation’s platinum had only heated rear seats.
Jesus! I remember this vid brand new. It been 7 years.
PAVEL K. Time flies by way to fast. Still a beautiful vehicle 7 years later!
Would love to see a Cadillac Escalade 2015 review. Stating the obvious: awesome videos.
Looking back at this... I like this one so much better than the new one. This looks good, is utilitarian, and it's high quality. The new one screams "I have money and no taste!"
Alex P yes! so true. this body style looks so much classier and sexier.
Alex P I totally agree
Alex P ,
Yeah its body is so beautiful
Alex P l
6.2 liters, 403 HP?.... in my opinion, there should be at minimum 100 HP for every liter of displacement. Way to go, Cadillac.
Model Years 2007-2014
I have a 2016 Cadillac Escalade it is so nice it's mine my mom and dad got it for me for my birthday
Yellie C hug them everyday and say thanks for a great life and fuck the broke haters .
My dream car but its too expensive 💔💔
I like to watching these videos to remind my self why i have to keep up my hustle, its all the motivation i need.
I'm definitely gonna miss this body style after they update the SUVs in 2014, it was a huge improvement over the previous generation.
wuz gooh niggah.....
My Grandmother Likes The Escalade.
Escalade moving out, flashing wheels, tight turns!
This week i purchased a 2011 durango with 10k miles. All the years of decepreciation were it usually hits the hardest have passed. For 25k and still with that brand new smell with replaced leather seats and a dvd systen installed its one of the best buys yet. Sure it doesnt have remote start. Hell my 03 explorer i traded had more features than the new durango but I missed that new car smell. And i dont loose as much buying an almost new car
The esv is built on the suburban platform the standard platinum is on the Tahoe platform.. there is also a est that at the time was built on the now discontinued avalanche platform.
funny how Cadillac is selling more than range rover so cadillac shits on range rover
Should i buy this 2007 Escalade Esv, 300k $9988? Think it was used as Uber
+Cam Mims If it's been maintained then yeah. Have the front and rear diff checked though, they tend to have some issues.
Not unless you are budgeting 10K or so in repairs to progressively rebuild the car. Just buy one from a single owner with lower miles and taken care of. 300K even honda will nickle and dime you
Could you please do the 2015 Escalade review? Thanks
He did.
At first, I was getting a bit confused when he was saying previous models -- I was thinking the last generation Escalade, which were the 2002-2006 generations -- but he is referring to the previous years of the 2007-2014 Escalades.
And for the record, the 2007 Cadillac Escalade and 2014 Escalade base and luxury trims both came with harden materials in the bottom portion of the doors (as he was mentioning -- not only in the previous models but in the 2014 too, premium trim as well, except for the platinum models, which is a high-end Escalade for Cadillac and offer pretty much the best of the best in interior quality, and cost a cool penny.
2013 starting price regular escalade 66K.
platinum escalade 83k
is it just me or should you be getting more for almost 20 grand more...just saying
They're so comfortable. For everything😄 and better shape than the new generation, and when you get in it, you can feel you're in a caddy, you can even smell fresh leather😤
Great review as usual Mr. Saabkyle! But yeah, this vehicle is in dire need of an overhaul in terms of design, performance, engineering, and especially interior quality. But I am impressed with the minor upgrades GM made to the interior of the Platinum Escalade. A step in the right direction in my opinion.
The new headlights do nothing for me... Reminds me of an insect with all of the projectors.
Thanks here in the UK, hardley any1 would be able to afford the fuel prices, it looks and sounds great thow.
The Euro and Asia spec tail lights are better
The NA version looks cheap with the red signal and brake light sharing the same unit
Watching in 2020 and that car still seems brand new
facts
I got this vehicle for a few months ago at my birthday.
Its amazing but you get worried about someone is going to injure on it somehow.
It looks cheap inside!!
It's a gm 😂
It’s not Land Rover
Ya the old ones not the new ones also a scirocco? Get a life
Lol lots of people got their fee-fee’s hurt
I love this SUV but I cant afford a driver and I feel like its a SUV to be driven in.
Wow I like it it has 4 DVDs awesome and I like how they made the platinum because I like the color of the seats and the sides and I like how they made more room on the plat NUM
this is the best escalade model I've ever seen perfect appearance
Hey, can you do 2000-2006 era Suburban review? I found a video about it on your channel, however it wasn't like the new ones. Like I'd like to see how the lights work (preferably all light settings) etc.
Could you do a 2015 escalade please
He did.
ايووواا....ماشاءالله عليك, بياض ويه انك تستخدم اسلوب الاميركان, ونعم فيك يا شنب.
I got one it's an esv I paid $80,000 for its I love it i paid $995 a monthly payment
I got one it's an esv I paid $80,000 for its I love it i paid $995 a monthly payment
It Still Doesn't have the "Drivers Assist-In Grab Handle",,, Boo !!!
And I assume it is All-Wheel Drive,,, i.e. NOT Allowing to be Towed 4 Wheels or 2 Wheels (Front or Rear) Down !!! A worthless vehicle to be used as a Tow (Toad) Car behind an RV Coach... It has to be put on a flat bed Trailer in order to Tow it either for recreation use or if it breaks down !!! We own a 2011 with the above stated Issue's... At 60,000 mile's we had to put New Front Struts on it... We owned our first Escalade,,, the 1999 first production Escalade and it had better features than our 2011 or this 2012... Our 1999 even had an extra pop-out Cup Holder in the Dash beside the radio... My wife Loved it... AND,,, "Beware of its Spare Tire" !!! It is an 18 inch size Tire,,, not the Standard 22 inch Tire the Escalade travel's on !!! We like our 2011 Escalade (basic model) but Don't Love It... It's finally paid for this month 09/2020 at 104,711 mile's... We'll run it for a few more year's then see what the other SUV Brands have to offer...
This is AWD or 2WD Escalade ? How to recognize it without decoding a VIN number ? This review is really good but for me it lacks information about the type of drivetrain . That's really impressive vehicle even after all these years.
Could you please consider placing car seats in the seats for your next reviews. I would appreciate it.
Depends on the body height, width and sometimes weight. Also depends if you want them stacked or side by side and also how much concealment, if any, is required. Chopped up though you can get quite a couple of dozen normal built men.
This was my first comments.. ahha it was also one of the first comments uploaded... but noone looks back that far. Enjoy the glory! hahha
That's my dream car!!! In love for that Cadillac Escalade. This car is perfect on this edition, the wheels, the sit, everthing just incredible. Great job american friend :)
Great video but I would love to see you do a review on the 1993-1998 Toyota Supra Turbo im sure you will make a great video
The sound systems in the new cadillacs are so nice! Our 2012 srx premium has the clearest sounding bose speakers ive ever heard.
Its so beautiful... I wish i could just sit in it..... but even that's too lucky for me
I’m getting at Cadillac Escalade platinum 2012 black when I’m 16 not you jason
they are about as rare as the reventon in the U.S. I doubt he will be able to find someone willing to let him do it, the bugatti maybe... maybe, but not the koenigsegg
Anybody watching in 2024!?
January 22nd to be exact!
Do a video on the 2013 Mercedes GL550 !
i am drooling over this truck
Hi kyle love the videos when will the new update video be uploaded and can you do some snowy startups of your cars and the family dealership please? I love your work I am trying to start up a channel similar to yours any tips?
Im making a request for you to review one of the 2012 Ford Crossovers or SUV's...please! :-) :-)
The 2012 looks like the 98 model. They haven't changed much. Still is a symbol of excess that almost killed american automakers.
The only complaints I have on this are, that the front end is horrendous ( in my opinion it just feels blocky and outdated ) and the rest of the Vehicle is nothing but a redesigned tahoe platform with ass loads of chrome, wure the interior is BETTER but it's still not quite on par with some other behicles it may compete against such as the Mercedes GL, ML, or the BMW X5, still it is somewhat great vehicle for the price range.
American useless vehicle... not economical... not really confortable compared to european cars... cheap build quality ( it looks good but things will start to brake in a couple of years ), everything looks fake, and its probably no good off road... the front bumper is lowered for looks wich gives it useless ground clearance... way to go cadillac... you will never reach the european market with that kind of car...
If was to get a small size SUV I'm getting the Chevy Tahoe LTZ and if I'm getting a full size SUV I'm going with the GMC Yukon XL SLT. I like Cadillac and all but for an SUV I'm not spending that kind of money when I can get a XTS. Mind you I think GM makes the best SUV's out any car company in the world and also I've had two generations of the Suburban a 88 and a 97, two really amazing Suburbans.
With materials being what they are, and the obvious use of market wide soft touch vinyl material that is used from economy to luxury, the doors with soft touch shouldn't be a surprise at this price point. Given that though, why would anyone in the right mind want soft touch material there? My door has upper soft touch for arms, hard plastic for durability down below. Armor all or a bit of synthetic wax and dirt won't stick. Scratches also don't mean a heart attack.
The average income for owners of Cadillac Escalades is lower than that of the GMC Yukon Denali. Evident when you consider this platinum starts at 81 grand. 81 thousand dollars? Wealthy people who aren't dumb don't throw money away at this crap. I like Chevy, but Cadillac is a joke for what it presents itself as. At least mopar twins cost about the same even if the Chrysler version is aimed more "upscale".
As a cadillac ex owner before the economy hit. It was probably one of the worst buys for many reasons. I was out 70k out of my pocket right away. When the economy went bad gas was painful to waste. It felt sturdy and all, but somethings didnt do it for me. The aluminum was nice. There was wind noise coming from the right door. After 3 years it was only worth 35k half what i got it for. People srated leasing the new ones and getting finianced on a used 07 that it just wasnt worth owning one
I have nothing against american cars (in fact i would love to have one one day) but i don't see Cadillac as an luxury car, more like a JOKE car. Cadillac have no style.
This car is what exactly ? VW with few pieces of leather. Leather don't make luxury car.
Just look at the old STS for example. From back that car looks so cheap. Like you glued two different types of car together. Chrysler and Buick have much more chance than Cadillac.
A Ferrari isn't designed for optimal gas mileage its designed for speed and power look at how many valves a Ferrari has. Audi has 5 valves, 3 on the intake for power and 2 for the exhaust for quick exit. More valves equal more power and better power, its simple engine performance, what does a valve add? 2-4 ounces? a pound or two isnt a lot for the power increase it will provide. No my car doesn't make 400HP.
Actually the Escalade has extremely good reliability Cadillac's shield program is better then benz and BMW and I'm sure its better then Land Rover. The Range rover if you check historically has been horrible to say the least with 3 stars average compared to 5 stars according to Edmands that is. Sure you can do more with the range rover but people who buy top tear cars like this don't take them off roading. (when I'm talking about horrible reliability i mean top tear cars like this)
Im not a "GM hater" There is no doubt this car is nice... but also VERY outdated. There're certain key features that need to be updated, and revamped. I agree with Kyle when he said we will see a new model sometime soon. Escalades have always had a higher up look and feel to them.. but this model lacks that I do understand how Cadillac has put alot of resources into the XTS and ATS but dont leave your other model to suffer.
The real question is: If you had 80,000 to spend, which SUV would u get
GM may not use solid plastic, but they use the cheapest materials they can get their hands on for any class of vehicle. Fact: GM uses a cheap engine belt supplier that costs 10 cents less than a belt that lasts 3 times longer and is much more reliable. They do this because they think people should change parts on vehicles more often to keep their dealers making a profit. I don't hate GM, they just need proper guidance.
Too much chrome, Very outdated, and common a very bad attempt at a shiftable transmission. In desperate need of a revamp. Although, Cadillac did make TWO great cars this year. Consisting of the XTS and ATS, all of their focus must have gone to those. Which is ok, but done leave your other vehicles to suffer. There are much, much better SUV's this end of the $80,000 mark.
As far as the review, excellent job kyle, very in depth, and great tour in this "New" escalade.
Nice