2012
Cadillac Escalade ESV

Starts at:
$65,770
Shop options
New 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV
See ratings
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Shop Cars.com
Browse cars & save your favorites
Dealers near you
Find & contact a dealership near you
no listings

We're not finding any listings in your area.
Change your location or search Cars.com to see more!

Change location

Available trims

See the differences side-by-side to compare trims.
  • 2WD 4dr Base
    Starts at
    $65,770
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • AWD 4dr Base
    Starts at
    $68,320
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2WD 4dr Luxury
    Starts at
    $69,995
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • AWD 4dr Luxury
    Starts at
    $72,545
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2WD 4dr Premium
    Starts at
    $74,875
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • AWD 4dr Premium
    Starts at
    $77,425
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • 2WD 4dr Platinum Edition
    Starts at
    $82,545
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • AWD 4dr Platinum Edition
    Starts at
    $85,095
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs

Photo & video gallery

2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Notable features

403-hp V-8 with cylinder deactivation
More than 20 inches longer than regular Escalade
Increased cargo capacity and third-row room
Upgraded navigation system
Several new anti-theft features

The good & the bad

The good

Luxurious cabin
Powerful engine
Ample standard luxury features
Third-row roominess

The bad

Ungainly proportions
Third-row seat doesn't fold flat
Gas mileage
See all specifications

Safety review

Based on the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
3/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
23.7%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
23.7%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
New: 4 years / 50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper; CPO: One year / unlimited miles bumper-to-bumper
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
See all CPO program details

Compare similar vehicles

Select cars to compare for more detailed info.
  • 2012
    5.0
    Cadillac Escalade ESV
    Starts at
    $65,770
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    -
    Payload Capacity
    -
    Towing Capacity
    Compare
  • 2008
    4.4
    GMC Yukon XL
    Starts at
    $38,915
    14 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    9
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    -
    Payload Capacity
    -
    Towing Capacity
    Compare
  • 2004
    4.3
    Cadillac Escalade EXT
    Starts at
    $52,815
    13 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    1,121 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    Compare
  • 2010
    4.8
    Cadillac Escalade ESV
    Starts at
    $65,100
    14 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    -
    Payload Capacity
    -
    Towing Capacity
    Compare
  • 2014
    4.8
    Chevrolet Suburban
    Starts at
    $46,300
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    -
    Payload Capacity
    -
    Towing Capacity
    Compare
  • Compare more options
    Use our comparison tool to add any vehicle of your choice and see a full list of specifications and features side-by-side.
    Try it now

Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Write a review
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.9
Performance 4.9
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

By Indyjohn61 from Indianapolis
Owns this car
October 9, 2019

LOVE my new Escalade!

Have only owned this car for a few weeks but so far I LOVE IT!!! Its beautiful inside and out. Runs great. Looks great. I get LOTS of compliments on my new Cady!!!!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
3 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No
By Hotrodder from NC
Owns this car
July 21, 2018

Great Luxury SUV

Very nice and loaded with nice features. Extremely nice and great ride. Heated and Cooled seats and cup holders. Nice XM radio and nice gps and sunroof
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No
See all reviews

Cadillac dealers near you

See all Cadillac dealers near you

FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Base (2 styles)
  • Luxury (2 styles)
  • Platinum Edition (2 styles)
  • Premium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV offers up to 14 MPG in city driving and 18 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV owners.

Is the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 4.9
  • Performance: 4.9
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 5.0

Cadillac Escalade ESV history

Your list was successfully saved.
Your comparisons
 
 
 
 
Save list Compare