Cadillac Escalade 2007 $34,995

Vehicle Overview As with the previous-generation Escalade sport utility vehicle, Cadillac's 2007 redesign includes a long-wheelbase version called the Escalade ESV. Its wheelbase is 14 inches longer than the full-size Escalade's, and total length exceeds the standard model by more than 20 inches. Third-row occupants benefit from increased legroom, and cargo capacity behind them nearly triples. As with the regular-wheelbase Escalade, the Escalade ESV gets a full complement of luxury equipment, including leather seats for up to eight occupants, plenty of exterior chrome and optional 22-inch wheels. All-wheel drive is standard. The previous Escalade ESV's platinum edition and its hefty $11,000 premium added such profligate features as climate-controlled cupholders to keep the Voss cold, of course and Cadillac says a similar package might be available down the road. The Escalade ESV will go on sale in June 2006, roughly three months after the regular-wheelbase Escalade. Exterior Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, the Escalade ESV stretches 20.4 inches longer than the regular Escalade. Fourteen of those inches go to extending the wheelbase, which allows for larger rear doors unconstrained by wheel wells. Height increases by 1.2 inches, and width remains about the same. Despite the bigger dimensions, curb weight increases by just 126 pounds. Exterior details are identical to the regular Escalade's, with jeweled headlights flanking Cadillac's now-familiar grille up front, and large, rectangular taillights in back. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard 22-inch wheels are optional. Interior The ESV's extended dimensions don't yield significant gains for first- or second-row occupants, but third-row passengers gain nearly 10 inches of legroom. Cargo volume behind the third row increases from 16.9 cubic feet to 45.8 cubic feet. With the third-row seat removed and the second-row seats folded forward, maximum cargo volume is 137.4 cubic feet about 28 cubic feet more than the standard Escalade offers. In the Escalade ESV, the optional DVD entertainment system includes a second 8-inch screen for third-row passengers. A leather interior, automatic climate control and power-operated front seats are standard. Total seating capacity is seven, though an optional second-row bench expands capacity to eight. With a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,400 pounds, the Escalade ESV can accommodate 1,456 pounds of people and cargo a 174-pound increase over the regular Escalade. But don't let the extra room convince you to allow too many grown-ups to pile in back, as a full load of eight 180-pound adults and their belongings could exceed the Escalade ESV's capacity. Under the Hood The Escalade ESV uses the same engine as does the regular Escalade: a 6.2-liter V-8 with 403 horsepower and 417 pounds-feet of torque. It works through a six-speed-automatic transmission. Permanent all-wheel drive optional on the regular Escalade is standard on the ESV. Towing capacity increases 200 pounds over the regular Escalade, to a maximum of 7,600 pounds when properly equipped. Safety Standard safety items include four-wheel-disc, antilock brakes and a StabiliTrak electronic stability system. The system has rollover mitigation technology that senses imminent rollovers and applies individual brakes in an effort to avert the accident. Side curtain-type airbags that protect all three rows of seats are standard. Front-seat side-impact airbags are not available. A utomotive Ad Builder.com Vehicle Marketing Solutions

• WHEELS 4-22 X 9 (55.9 CM X 22.9 CM) 7-SPOKE CHROMED ALUMINUM
• INFORMATION PACKAGE
• ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM REAR SEAT IN-DASH DVD PLAYER
• ASSIST STEPS POWER-RETRACTABLE
• CLIMATE PACKAGE
• SEATS HEATED AND COOLED SEAT CUSHION AND SEAT BACK FOR DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER
• SEATS THIRD ROW 50/50 SPLIT-BENCH WITH LEATHER-APPOINTED SEATING 3-PASSENGER CAN BE FOLDED TUMBLED FORWARD OR TOTALLY REMOVED LIGHTWEIGHT
• City 13/hwy 20 (6.2L engine/6-speed auto trans)
• Luggage rack roof-mounted with chrome accent
• Luggage rack center rails
• Fascia front body-color
• Fascia rear body-color
• Moldings color-keyed bodyside with chrome accents
• Assist steps Black with chrome accents mounted between front and rear wheels (Upgradeable to (BRS) power-retractable assist steps.)
• Headlamps High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with (T74) Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature
• Fog lamps front rectangular halogen integral in front fascia
• Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
• Tail lamps LED illumination
• Glass Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield driver- and front passenger-side glass)
• Mirrors outside heated power-adjustable power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming color-keyed with integrated turn signal indicators ground illumination and programmable to provide curb view when in reverse
• Windshield washer fluid system heated
• Wipers front intermittent RainSense
• Wiper rear intermittent with washer
• Door handles chrome
• Seats front bucket with leather seating surfaces driver and front passenger 14-way power seat adjusters 4-way power lumbar control independently heated driver and front passenger seat cushions and seatbacks (3 settings) 2-position driver memory articulating outboard head restraints and fold-down inboard armrests
• Seats second row bucket with leather seating surfaces reclining with heated seat cushions (3 settings) and fold-down armrests
• Seats third row 50/50 split-bench with leather-appointed seating 3-passenger can be folded tumbled forward or totally removed lightweight
• Console floor with damped-door storage covers large storage bin analog clock dual cup holders rear seat audio and electronic climate controls and second row heated seat controls
• Console overhead deluxe with reading lights and (UG1) Universal Home Remote (Includes sunroof controls when (CF5) power sunroof is ordered.)
• Floor covering color-keyed carpeting
• Floor mats color-keyed carpeted first and second row
• Steering wheel color-keyed with wood and leather-wrapped rim
• Steering wheel controls mounted audio and Driver Information Center controls
• Tow/haul mode selector button located at end of shift lever
• Instrumentation analog with speedometer odometer fuel level engine temperature and tachometer
• Driver Information Center with programmable personalization features such as door locking and unlocking a trip computer that contains trip odometer and individual tire pressure readouts fuel information such as range average mpg gallons used and oil life and a message center that displays dozens of system messages such as low fuel door ajar security seat belt reminder low coolant and oil pressure low
• Tire pressure monitoring system (does not apply to spare tire)
• Windows power with driver and front passenger Express-Down and lockout features
• Door locks power programmable with lockout protection and power lock for liftgate
• Remote Keyless Entry with 2 transmitters panic button and content theft alarm
• Remote vehicle start
• Rear Parking Assist Ultrasonic with rearview LED display audible warning and instrument panel-mounted shutoff switch
• OnStar 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Remote Door Unlock OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics Hands-Free Calling AccidentAssist Remote Horn and Lights Information and Convenience Services and Driving Directions. (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless servi