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2005 Cadillac Escalade
2005 Cadillac Escalade Test Drive
Escalating The Bling Factor
With only a few tweaks for 2005, the new Cadillac Escalade awaits a redesign. In the meantime, it remains one of the most Superfly rides around.
by Jim Gorzelany,
ForbesAutos.com
Is the Escalade for You?
| Buy This Vehicle If | You like big and bold SUVs that really make a statement; you need a large SUV to tow a trailer and/or carry seven passengers and want something more luxurious than a Suburban or Yukon. |
| Keep Looking If | You balk at spending upwards of $80 on a single tank of gas, only to watch it burn away at a rate of one gallon every 12 miles; you have a small garage; you prefer smaller, more nimble vehicles. |
| Who Fits? | Five large passengers will find that all versions of the Escalade offer ample interior room; the third-row seat is a tight squeeze in the base version, so choose the ESV version if you need space for seven adults. While there's no way around the sheer size of this behemoth, its adjustable seats, pedals and steering wheel should accommodate a variety of driver sizes. |
| Options Worth Splurging On | The rear-seat entertainment system ($1,295) can keep your posse occupied over longer rides, while the touch-screen satellite navigation system ($2,145) will ensure you get to where you're going most efficiently. (See our Optional Equipment page.) |
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Published on 2005-07-28
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