2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Review
Here is a vehicle with an identity crisis. Is it an SUV? Is it a pick up truck? Is it a luxury vehicle? The truth is that it is a little of all three rolled into one package. In fact, Cadillac refers to the Escalade EXT as a Sport Utility Truck. It is powered by the Vortec 6.2 liter V8 engine that puts out 403 horse power @ 5700 RPM. When coupled with its six speed automatic transmission with overdrive, this power unit is what you might call a “ticket getter.” It is capable of a payload of 1,362 pounds, but the truck bed is rather small, but this is not the obvious choice for a work truck anyway. That is not to say that this truck is not capable of work. It can tow up to 7,200 pounds, and it unique crew cab design allows access to the interior through the truck bed. When the back seats are folded down, long items can be stowed in the bed and protected from the elements. The crew cab design comfortably seats five passengers. (more…)
Written by Admin on December 18th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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