The popular Escalade is now more than just a frequent pop-culture reference. With a well-appointed interior and impressive driving characteristics, it's also one of the best full-size luxury SUVs available.

Pros

Classy interior design with excellent ergonomics, powerful V8 engine, good road manners for a truck-based SUV, tight turning circle, comfy seats, unmatchable Escalade image.

What's New for 2008

Changes to the 2008 Cadillac Escalade are light, restricted to a reorganization of some of the vehicle's option packages as well as a new premium (and premium-priced) Platinum trim level that debuts midyear.

• Features

• Interior Features

• Front Seats
• Multi-level heating passenger seat
• 8 -way power passenger seat
• 8 -way power driver seat
• Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Multi-level heating driver seat
• Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Leather
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Reclining rear seats
• Folding center armrest
• Manual folding split-bench third row seats
• Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 2 one-touch power windows
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Compass
• Convenience
• Adjustable pedals
• Cruise control
• Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
• Rear parking sensors
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Three zone climate control
• Cargo area light
• Wood trim on center console
• Alloy and wood trim on dash
• Leather and wood trim on doors
• Front reading lights
• Leather trim on shift knob
• Leather and wood steering wheel
• Rear floor mats
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• Memorized settings
• Memorized settings includes audio system
• Memorized settings for 2 drivers
• In Car Entertainment
• Diversity antenna
• Bose premium brand speakers
• Separate rear audio
• 10 total speakers
• AM/FM in dash-CD stereo
• Satellite radio satellite radio
• Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
• 1 subwoofer(s)
• Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
• Multi-CD located in dash
• Radio data system
• Telematics
• Voice directions only via subscription service navigation system
• Hands free phone
• OnStar telecommunications service

• Features

• Exterior Features

• Roof and Glass
• Intermittent wipers
• Privacy glass
• Rear defogger
• Intermittent rear wiper
• Roof rack
• Truck Features
• Auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
• Step running boards
• Tires and Wheels
• Alloy wheels
• 18 x 8.0 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P265/65R18 tires
• All season tires
• Underbody mounted spare tire
• Fullsize non-matching spare tire
• Doors
• Manual flip-up lifgate window
• Rear power liftgate door
• Towing and Hauling
• Trailer hitch
• Trailer wiring
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front, rear and third row head airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Turn signal mirrors
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Tire pressure monitoring