2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT W/SUNROOF & NAVIGATION

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2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT W/ NAVIGATION, SUNROOF & HEATED LEATHER SEATS - ONLY 102,396 KMS - 22" Wheels, Remote Start, Heated Leather Seats, Power Adjustable Pedals, Onstar, Dual Climate Controls, Touch Screen Navigation Infotainment System, Audio Steering Wheel Controls, XM Satellite Radio, MP3 Capability - Multiple-Disc CD Player, Rear Seat Audio, Memory Seat, Rear Vision Camera, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Sunroof, Utility Enhancement System (removable rear window & Midgate) & Cargo covers (3-piece)
OWN IT FOR $ 31,888 + tax or 296.90 bi-weekly OAC

What Edmunds (2007 review) Says:

Brash all-American styling, a 403-horsepower V8, a luxurious cabin and versatile cargo capacity make the 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT the choice for those who love to live large.

Strong V8 power, flexible Midgate-based cargo area, serene highway ride, handsome cabin, excellent ergonomics, comfortable seats.

Is it a crew-cab pickup with a luxury SUV's cabin, or is it a luxury SUV with a pickup bed in place of an enclosed cargo area? Either way, this Caddy has proven to be as popular with image-seekers as it is with those who actually use its impressive capabilities.

The all-wheel-drive is two vehicles in one. It's a full-size luxury SUV for nights out on the town. And it's a pickup truck for towing and hauling heavy loads. A wide stance, steeply raked windshield, and huge egg-crate grille give an imposing, regal look.

On a trip to Pennsylvania, the SUV accelerated up and down hills surprisingly fast and easy, thanks to the 6.2-liter V8 Vortec all-aluminum engine, which cranks out 403 hp and 417 lb-ft of torque. And shifting is smooth. The engine mates to a Hydra-Matic 6L80 heavy-duty, six-speed automatic transmission with adaptive-shift controls. Preprogrammed shifts stored in the transmission's computer make adjustments for such factors as heavy loads. A five-link rear suspension and coil-over-shock front one work well, even on gravel roads.

We didn't tow anything, but a quick glance at the manual shows the EXT can tow up to 7,600 lb, enough to pull, say, a small cabin cruiser. And 45.5 ft 3 of cargo area provides plenty of room to haul golf bags, hiking shoes, tennis rackets, and picnic coolers. For even more cargo space, turn the SUV into a pickup with an 8-ft bed by folding the rear seat down, stowing the back window and bed cover, and lowering the midgate.

The EXT's interior makes driving comfortable. The 14-way power driver's seat put me squarely behind the wheel. A sleek and well-thought-out instrument panel sports easy-to-read gages with white numerals on a black background.

The EXT is also a case of a silk purse from a sow's ear -- the transformation of a pickup truck into something that can compete with a Mercedes S-Class.
But what one can't fault is Cadillac's execution. The EXT is a feat of grand proportions, a case of the farm hand plucked from the field and groomed for a night at the opera. For that seemingly impossible task, the General deserves accolades.

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