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2009 Cadillac Escalade Review

STYLING | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the audacious Escalade continues to get you noticed
Kelley Blue Book

an even bolder look than its predecessor
FamilyCar.com

downright opulent
Motor Trend

chrome applications emphasize vehicle's luxury status
Cars.com

According to reviewers across the Web, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade’s cozy interior and macho exterior make for a winning combination.

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade is available in either standard or extended length—a 21-inch increase with seating capacity for up to eight adults. The Escalade shares its platform and mechanical layout with the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs.

With a style all its own, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade is substantially different from either the Tahoe or the Yukon. The Escalade has been toned down from the first-generation model, but FamilyCar.com points out the Escalade’s “bigger grille, seven layers of chrome accents and just-for-show ‘vent ports’ on the front fenders gave the vehicle an even bolder look than its predecessor." Motor Trend elaborates that the new Escalade “indeed looks fresh, yet it's still instantly recognizable…the subtle alterations and finer detailing bring about a more handsome facade in addition to aerodynamic benefits,” and Kelley Blue Book assures you that even though this particular Cadillac is "not quite as glitzy in this iteration as the last, the audacious Escalade continues to get you noticed."

Car and Driver prefers "its more refined competitors like the Mercedes GL450/550 or Audi Q7," but according to Cars.com, the "chrome applications throughout emphasize the vehicle's luxury status."

The Kansas City Star says that Cadillac has applied "so much chrome that it was hard for me not to blush while I was driving it.” And while Motor Trend pegs the new cockpit as “downright opulent,” with “soft leather” and aluminum trim merging “beautifully,” Automobile Magazine thinks the style, down to the “illegible analog clock,” fits with the new look.

Conclusion

Those who wish to remain inconspicuous should steer clear; the 2009 Cadillac Escalade brings on the bling.


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Other Choices:

The Escalade’s main competition, in terms of features, comes from the Lincoln Navigator, but the look and feel of the Navigator is antiquated; it forgoes a flashy appearance for more conservative details. The V-8 powering the Navigator provides adequate performance but comes up short against the Escalade. The Aspen offers a wide range of luxury features, but it's a half-size smaller than the Escalade, yet isn't any less cumbersome—or much more fuel-efficient—to drive. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a little more manageable, but it's not quite as roomy inside either. Both the QX56 and the LX 570 have some measure of off-road ability, but their on-road handling suffers. None of these vehicles arguably have the reputation, recognition, and curb appeal that the Escalade enjoys in some circles.

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