Vector
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As some of you know from reading about my situation, I was unaware of the 2015 mid-year upgrade of the Escalade, and significant differences between what I presume is referred to as the 15 vs. 15.5 Escalade's.
So in an effort to help prevent someone else from making the same mistake that I did, and/or so they can make an informed choice, I propose everyone chime in with the known differences, and how to identify if you are looking at a 15 or 15.5
Maybe this could even be a sticky to help other potential buyers/owners out.
I will list a few things I am aware of and all future posts with info/features/differences will be edited into this OP along with the ability to discuss the pros & cons of owning either version.
For those familiar with my other thread [ http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...ade-esv-now-i-have-a-bunch-of-quesions.99505/ ] the biggest difference is that lack of an 8 speed transmission on the early build 2015's.
This can be an important feature to many potential buyers who think they will stretch their budget to buy a Denali or Escalade to get not only the larger engine and magnetic ride suspension, but also the 8 speed transmission.
Then again as Swathdiver pointed out, some people would actually prefer to have a 6 speed transmission.
So while the list below will be added to in no particular order of importance as features are posted by other forum members, I suspect it is safe to put the transmission at the #1 position. As that would be the most costly and unlikely upgrade for a person to add to their existing early build 2015;
1) No 8 speed transmission
2) No wireless cellphone charging center console
3) No 360-Degree Vision system
4) No Apple Carplay
Ways to identify whether it is a 15 (i.e. early build) or 15.5(later model)
1) Round Emblem for 15 with surrounding wreath - more square for the 15.5 minus wreath
2) Smaller mirrors
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So in an effort to help prevent someone else from making the same mistake that I did, and/or so they can make an informed choice, I propose everyone chime in with the known differences, and how to identify if you are looking at a 15 or 15.5
Maybe this could even be a sticky to help other potential buyers/owners out.
I will list a few things I am aware of and all future posts with info/features/differences will be edited into this OP along with the ability to discuss the pros & cons of owning either version.
For those familiar with my other thread [ http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thre...ade-esv-now-i-have-a-bunch-of-quesions.99505/ ] the biggest difference is that lack of an 8 speed transmission on the early build 2015's.
This can be an important feature to many potential buyers who think they will stretch their budget to buy a Denali or Escalade to get not only the larger engine and magnetic ride suspension, but also the 8 speed transmission.
Then again as Swathdiver pointed out, some people would actually prefer to have a 6 speed transmission.
So while the list below will be added to in no particular order of importance as features are posted by other forum members, I suspect it is safe to put the transmission at the #1 position. As that would be the most costly and unlikely upgrade for a person to add to their existing early build 2015;
1) No 8 speed transmission
2) No wireless cellphone charging center console
3) No 360-Degree Vision system
4) No Apple Carplay
Ways to identify whether it is a 15 (i.e. early build) or 15.5(later model)
1) Round Emblem for 15 with surrounding wreath - more square for the 15.5 minus wreath
2) Smaller mirrors
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