The 2009 Escalade ESV is a 4-door, up to 8-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in 4 trims, ranging from the 2WD to the AWD Platinum Edition.
Upon introduction, the 2WD is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 403-horsepower, flexible fuel engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. The AWD Platinum Edition is equipped with a standard 6.2-liter, V8, 403-horsepower, flexible fuel engine. A 6-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.
The 2009 Escalade ESV is a carryover from 2008.