It was a time when associating Cadillac with all-wheel drive was considered to be a heresy. But mentalities have changed and more American customers are specifying their cars with the AWD option. GM’s luxury brand has registered a combined sales increase of 38% for its 4x4 SRX, CTS and Escalade models in the past two years. Specifically, one-third of the SRX crossovers, almost half of the CTS and three-quarters of the Escalade vehicles sold in the U.S. have been equipped with all-wheel drive.

Not surprisingly, the highest demand comes from cold weather and mountainous areas. Besides offering better traction on snow, the Cadillac AWD systems also promises to enhance handling and performance in normal weather conditions.

According to the Detroit automaker, AWD improves the SRX’s passing acceleration compared to the front-wheel drive version by transferring more torque to the rear wheels, while also reduces the over-steer tendencies manifested by the rear-wheel drive CTS during aggressive cornering.

“Cadillac’s investment in advanced AWD systems across the line-up is enhancing the brand’s reputation for performance,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. “We’re able to offer luxury buyers exceptional ride, handling and control on a wide range of road conditions.”

By Csaba Daradics

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SPESIFIKASI Cadillac Escalade | Incaran Maling Nomor Satu

Most cars are stolen in the United States certainly has its own advantages for the thieves, regarding the model or the expensive car value.

However, of the many cars were stolen in the U.S., there is one unit be a hobby car thieves. The car is a Cadillac Escalade.

As reported by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), Tuesday (08/03/2010), the Cadillac Escalade had ranked first in the list of most stolen cars in the U.S. ..

Insurance Institute also said the car that became the artist mounts one of them Paris Hilton managed to subdue the Hummer H 2 4WD, Nissan Pathfinder, Chevrolet Avalanche and GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ford F-250 also 4WD prowess in the arena fights showing off thieves.

Choice of Cadillac Escalade thieves were not only seen from the large engine capacity that is brought, but the cars that use chrome rims that reflects if the car is an expensive car.

"The car the family and the efficient use of fuel oil is not in the list of stolen cars. The thieves prefer cars that rim chrome, big labor, and the engine," said Vice President Kim Hazelbaker HLDI.

Though Cadillac Escalade was equipped with immobilizers standard anti-burglar device which should prevent the action of the thieves. However, so great thieves, making the latest technology that looks stupid.

Previously, according to report non-profit National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB), the Honda Accord became the most coveted car thieves during the year 2008.

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