Full Inspection: The Massive 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Published on November 25, 2014 in Mechanical by Guy Desjardins Photo: Guy Desjardins The Escalade is 5.7 metres long and its hood is 1.5 metres off the ground. In contrast, the air dam is just 7 cm off the ground, which means it will be nearly impossible not to break something if you go off-road.