Cadillac Ponders Diesel Powertrains For Escalade To Keep Pace With The Germans

Looking to stay competitive with its European rivals the 2015 Cadillac Escalade has received a complete overhaul and now reports suggest that update could extend to a unique new powertrain.

According to a recent interview with Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer for GM trucks, the powertrain development for the next-generation SUV and truck offerings from GM is still under development. The 2015 Escalade will launch with a six-speed transmission, but Luke hinted that an eight-speed will eventually replace the carryover transmission. The American automaker is also developing a ten-speed for its rear-wheel drive platforms.

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Dexter1 - 10/14/2013 10:21:57 PM

+1 Boost

Such a bland, boring joke.

Car4Life - 10/15/2013 7:48:03 AM

+1 Boost

could work for them overseas, but new powertrains should be the least of their worries in the U.S, start with a NEW LOOK period