My Favorite SUV: The Cadillac Escalade
No SUV is more stylish than the Cadillac Escalade. Although the Cadillac Escalade has all of the roomy features that make SUVs popular for families, its design, chrome trim and wheels and overall style make it attractive to younger crowds as well. The design elements of the Cadillac Escalade are all made with style in mind. The running boards on the side are functional, but designed into the vehicle so that they don't stick out the way running boards on some SUVs do. The mirrors are angled and blend into the curves of the vehicle. The windshield angle flows into the roof line seamlessly. The grill has a large egg crate design with the famous Cadillac logo featured prominently in the center.
The tall headlights have standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting with an option to add the IntelliBeam system, which automatically adjusts brightness of the headlight beams. The Cadillac Escalade comes standard with 18 inch wheels, but also has the option to add 22 inch chrome wheels to the vehicle.
The interior of the vehicle continues the theme of comfort combined with a highly stylized design. The interior comes in two colors, black or beige, and also has options for cloth or leather seats. The dash and consoles are a high quality vinyl, with instrument panel displays located in perfect vision lines for the driver. Seams for the assembly of the dash are constructed tightly and barely visible and temperature and sound system controls are easily reachable.
Entertainment options also abound in the Cadillac Escalade, including a DVD player with a large flip down screen, CD and MP3 player, satellite radio and a high quality sound system that allows the DVD audio to be played on speakers throughout the vehicle or just on certain speakers while the radio is on as well. The true beauty of the Cadillac Escalade comes in its power. The Cadillac Escalade features a standard 6.2 liter V-8 engine that allows for quick acceleration. Traction control, four wheel drive and four wheel disc brakes allow for a comfortable and powerful driving experience. The Cadillac Escalade is well equipped to handle driving on more rugged terrains but versatile enough to be an effective city driving vehicle as well.
The Cadillac Escalade is also versatile in its capacity. A third row seat allows the vehicle to transport up to seven passengers. The seat is also removable, maximizing the vehicles cargo space. The Cadillac Escalade has also earned a four star safety rating from the U.S. government. Safety features include anti-lock brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, stability control, rear parking sensors, a rear view camera and a blind spot warning system. The On-Star service is also available.
The Cadillac Escalade is superior to other SUVs because it combines all of the practicality of a traditional SUV with the style of a luxury car.