Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
13 City / 17 HWY
Horsepower
345
Seats
7 -8
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle April O
Cadillac Escalade 2006 Review
We love our vehicle. It is roomy and the backseat is comfortable. The heated seats are a wonderful bonus!! The stereo system is a BOSE and we enjoy rocking out while cruising along. Great family vehicle!
accountCircle Nancy S
That I love it, everything about it. Color, interior, exterior and driving it.
I love my car, I always wanted one and in 2006 I was fortunate enough to get my dream car, platinum edition.
accountCircle Evelyn J
The SUV stands up to the Cadillac name and its stylist great performance outstanding vehicle
Smooth riding, all the bells and whistles , the color the way it have performed through the years great SUV
accountCircle Julie T
A real jewel. Great SUV that looks sharp and very reliable.
Excellent vehicle with no major problems.. It is very reliable even though an older model. The truck has been well taken care of by the previous owner and it drives like it is new. My favorite features are the sunroof, third seat, and sound system. It is a comfort to drive a SUV that is the same size as a Tahoe and easy to drive but very heavy-which is a safety factor.
accountCircle Melissa P
Good fuel mileage, nice eco button to save gas on long trips.
I love the fact we found the year we wanted and color. We looked until we found the price we could afFord. I didn't like salesman he was a butt. His father did apologize to us and also fired his son for it so I called that even.
accountCircle Angela M
Eats up gas but the luxury, comfortability is worth the price.
Luxury vehicle, live leather, sunroof, very comfortable and a very smooth ride. Nothing like traveling in luxury.
accountCircle Heather F
Cadillac escalade. With leather seats.
The Cadillac escalade rides incredibly smooth. The sun roof, movie player and heated leather seats are wonderful. The back hatch has given us problems by refusing to unlock or even lock for extended periods of time. The kids love the bucket seats in the middle.
accountCircle Aaron R
The vehicle is an excellent choice if you have a large family.
I like the styling & roominess of the vehicle. The ride extremely smooth and comfortable. The only downside as the large engine gives it a little bit of bad gas mileage.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joseph B
Cadillac Escalade luxury everything is expensive
I own 2006 Cadillac Escalade luxury 2wd white. As for comfort it's amazing. Gas mileage isn't very good at 16.9. We also live In the country and have to drive gravel roads daily so 2 wheel drive sucks. Have put a lot of money into it just fixing things that include rear air ride shocks and compressor, new radiator, lights, tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm, rebuilt transmission, battery, sway bar links, waterpump and thermostat, steering wheel sensor and gearbox, 5 sets of tires, new defrost heat and cool pigtail and relay,
accountCircle Annie S
It's best for a larger/taller person. Handles well in bad weather.
We bought it used. It handles well in snowy weather and can tow a heavy load. I don't like it as it is a very big vehicle. The seats are too big for a smaller person. It's difficult to adjust to see out the front window well. It performs well and has been reliable.
accountCircle Rachel C
It cost a lot to repair any damages to body or if any issues if the car needs any body parts to run.
It's uses a lot of gas. It has a lot of problems going wrong at once. It is very expensive to fix.
accountCircle Julio R
How dependable and reliable it is.
I like that it's spacious and comfortable for the family, I dislike it because it's a gas guzzler on an average I am spending about 80 dollars a week on gas just to commute to work not to mention the gas I waste on running errands.
accountCircle Damon S
Luxury at a reasonable price.
My vehicle is a Cadillac escalade esv. It's a really nice vehicle that I purchased at a reasonable price. I do have a few minor problems that can be fixed. Having a warranty does help with the cost of the repairs. What has really been a benefit about having such a large vehicle is having so much space to transport, store, or utilize when needed. It also has good features that make this vehicle very comfortable for wherever you go. Overall it's a great vehicle to have if you can afford it.

Cadillac Escalade Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
345 HP 15-15 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Platinum Edition
345 HP 15-15 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2006 Cadillac Escalade Owner Reviews

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5 stars 35%
4 stars 46%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Heather F on March 14, 2021
Cadillac escalade. With leather seats.
The Cadillac escalade rides incredibly smooth. The sun roof, movie player and heated leather seats are wonderful. The back hatch has given us problems by refusing to unlock or even lock for extended periods of time. The kids love the bucket seats in the middle.
accountCircle Julie T on September 16, 2020
A real jewel. Great SUV that looks sharp and very reliable.
Excellent vehicle with no major problems.. It is very reliable even though an older model. The truck has been well taken care of by the previous owner and it drives like it is new. My favorite features are the sunroof, third seat, and sound system. It is a comfort to drive a SUV that is the same size as a Tahoe and easy to drive but very heavy-which is a safety factor.

Ranks #7 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2006 Cadillac Escalade has an average owner rating of 4.36 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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4.88
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4.74
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4.12

Ranks #6 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Cadillac Escalade has a combined MPG of 18 which ranks it #6 of 10 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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33 MPG
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25 MPG
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17 MPG

Is The 2006 Cadillac Escalade A Good Car?

Yes it is in a very good condition, it has around 170,000 miles, runs great the only thing it needs is new tires.
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How Reliable Is The 2006 Cadillac Escalade?

No problems, it runs great a little dents here and there and a little rust but nothing a new paint job won't solve.
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Is The 2006 Cadillac Escalade A Good Value?

I am not sure but I would say you would have to take the miles in consideration, I would say around $8000.
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