OSHAWA, Ontario — Coming to Cadillac showrooms in January next year, the new 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT will have an MSRP of $65,900.
"The EXT is unique in the Canadian marketplace — offering the luxury amenities of an SUV with the extended capabilities of a premium pickup truck. With a 345 horsepower engine, StabiliTrak™, a reconfigurable Midgate™ , ultrasonic rear parking assist, OnStar, and all-wheel-drive, the 2002 Escalade EXT is an extraordinary vehicle for the price," said Canadian Cadillac Brand Manager Norm Sawula. Everything is standard on the EXT except for two available options — a sunroof at $1,990 and White Diamond premium paint at $1,295.
The Escalade EXT enters at the forefront of the Sport Utility Truck (SUT) segment, a new niche for Cadillac and the automotive industry. Building on the design and technology foundation of the all-new 2002 Escalade, Escalade EXT offers the same distinct design and innovative technologies.
The Escalade EXT is unmistakably a Cadillac with its sheer, chiseled forms and bold styling. In its standard configuration, EXT offers a roomy, luxurious, comfortable five-passenger cab and a 5'3" (1.6 m) long cargo box. Luxury customers requiring more cargo room can easily convert the reconfigurable Midgate™ in a few minutes without any tools, extending the bed to a full 8'1" (2.5 m). The Midgate™ folds into the interior of the cab to create a 4' x 8' (1.2 m x 2.43 m) cargo area to transport large items, from artwork to a large screen TV.