2009 Cadillac Escalade

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

While the Escalade is known for its over-the-top styling, many writers believe the Escalade's 2007 redesign took the SUV into more elegant territory. But it's still an Escalade, which means there's plenty of bling to go around. The Escalade has three exterior styles: The Escalade, which is a four-door SUV, and Escalade ESV, which is an extended wheelbase model, and the Escalade EXT, which offers a small truck bed instead of an enclosed cargo area. Several exterior options are available to dress up the Escalade's exterior. A reviewer's favorites are the 22-inch chrome wheels.

• "It's easy to see why people are attracted to this Escalade." Cars.com
• "The Escalade's clean, proportional exterior places an emphasis on precision, with glossy paint, tight fitting body panels and real feel of solidity and craftsmanship. The huge chrome grille wears the new face of Cadillac and is flanked by triple-stack headlamps." -- Kelley Blue Book