If five seats are all you need and a box in the back could prove handy, Cadillac continues forward with its innovative sport utility truck,
combining the luxury of an SUV with the usefulness of a pickup truck. Like the ESV, the EXT has cleaned up its image with a sleeker look. Cadillac claims this has led to better aerodynamics. Styled mirrors and integrated running boards also enhance Escalade EXT's design.
Just like the Escalade ESV, the EXT's engine sports 403 horses and 417 lb-ft of torque, this again more than just respectable. A new Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission is matched up to both 6.2-litre engines, by the way. The two overdrive gears help deliver better performance and while improving fuel economy.
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the safety side, all Escalades come with four-wheel antilock-enhanced disc brakes, and GM's StabiliTrak stability control to help avoid rollovers. However, should you ever have a rollover curtain-type side airbags are included for all three rows.
While much improved, it is likely the 2007 Cadillac ESV and EXT won't exceed their current prices of $81,225 and $71,805 respectively when they go on sale this summer, and when factoring in that GM recently announced that it is MSRPs across its vast brand and model lineup, Escalade stickers could even come down. This would be good for ESV sales, being that the current 2006 model eclipses the six figure mark when fully loaded.
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| If five seats are all you need and a box in the back could prove handy, Cadillac continues forward with its innovative Escalade EXT sport utility truck. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Just like the Escalade ESV, the EXT's engine sports 403 horses and 417 lb-ft of torque, this again more than just respectable. A new Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission is matched up to both 6.2-litre engines, by the way. The two overdrive gears help deliver better performance and while improving fuel economy.
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| The Escalade EXT's innovative midgate, which collapses the rear cabin wall in order to open up additional cargo space, writes a new chapter in automotive flexibility. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
While much improved, it is likely the 2007 Cadillac ESV and EXT won't exceed their current prices of $81,225 and $71,805 respectively when they go on sale this summer, and when factoring in that GM recently announced that it is MSRPs across its vast brand and model lineup, Escalade stickers could even come down. This would be good for ESV sales, being that the current 2006 model eclipses the six figure mark when fully loaded.
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