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2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Cadillac Escalade EXT - What the Auto Press Says
The Escalade EXT is a vehicle worthy of the luxurious Cadillac tradition. The innovative cargo bed midgate feature, borrowed from the Chevrolet Avalanche, also gets good reviews, and is part of why the EXT is one of the top SUTs in its class.
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT is an upscale variation on the Chevrolet Avalanche, and mixes utilitywith prestige. One of the Escalade EXT's most innovative features is a midgate that allows the rear seating area to double as part of the cargo bed, providing a full eight feet of hauling capacity while still allowing carlike seating. The 2008 Escalade EXT's midgate is matched with a massive V8 engine and a well-appointed, comfortable cabin with seating for up to five. Escalade EXT buyers will not only have to pay for all that luxury at the dealership, but also at the gas station: the EXT has some of the worst EPA-estimated fuel economy in the class.
- The Escalade EXT is a "statement vehicle of the first order," that exudes "a bold, confident image backed up by gobs of horsepower and lavish accommodations. No poseur, it is functional and not above getting a little mud on its shoes." The Washington Times
- "The most luxurious pickup that money can buy. ... It may not be perfect, but this is truly the Cadillac of trucks." the Detroit News
Escalade-EXT Performance - 8.0 (Very Good)
Even though the 2008 Escalade EXT is a big, heavy vehicle, it has a surprisingly car-like ride that's coupled with impressive thrust from its V8 engine. Read More
Escalade-EXT Exterior - 8.2 (Very Good)
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT's suitably stylish design gets good reviewa for blending both the rugged qualities of a pickup and the sleek but aggressive lines of a large SUV. The Detroit News says the Escalade is striking and looks "more like a dual-purpose vehicle, as opposed to just a pickup." Read More
Escalade-EXT Interior - 8.2 (Very Good)
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT's top-of-the-class interior is both attractive and comfortable. CNET says with "a leather- and wood-trimmed interior, a bevy of multimedia cabin features, and enough chrome to make you squint, the EXT declares its true comfort-focused mission." Read More
Escalade-EXT Safety - 9.8 (Excellent)
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT does very well in federal government crash tests. Read More
Escalade-EXT Reliability - 7.0 (Good)
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The EXT is covered by a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. Read More
