Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT Copied in China, Sold as Victory Models for ... - autoevolution
Sticking with the theme, we are now bringing you Chenggong’s (Shanxi Victory Group) Cadillac Escalade family. Sure, this is the now-old Escalade, but, to make sure they’ve got all bases covered, the Chinese carmaker has a pair of Escalades. We’ll start with theVictory X1, which aims to take the long Cadillac Escalade EXT’s legacy further. Sure, it does this by using a BMW nameplate and a 2. 4-liter Mitsubishi engine, but who’s going to know this 3,025 mm (119 inches)-wheelbase workhorse is fake. Tipping the scales at just 1,645 kg (3,627 lbs), the thing has to make due with 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of twist. Then there’s the SCH6420, which looks like the bastard child of an Escalade and a Toyota RAV4 belonging to the second generation. This time we’re talking about a 2-liter engine delivering 118 hp. Just like the RAV4, this rides on a compact platform, with a wheelbase of 2,510 mm (98. 8 inches). As for the interiors of these Chinese Escalades, just make sure you tint the windows - if anybody sees inside the vehicle, your cover will be blown. Source: www.autoevolution.com
