2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV

From larger cargo space and passenger room to an extended wheelbase, everything about the 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV is huge. A carry over from 2008, the 2009 Caddy ESV features an upgraded interior with three rows of seating for up to eight people. Optional power-on fold-and-flip second row seats makes it even more comfortable and popular with family car buyers.

Front Seat:

Front Seat

The 2009 Escalade ESV simply spoils you with its premium leather upholstery with faux wood trim, tri-zone auto climate control, heated front seats, Bose 5.1 sound system, in-dash CD/DVD changer, power lift gate, remote control start and many other creature comforts. The Bluetooth connectivity, OnStar navigation with integrated back-up camera and real-time traffic update system makes driving easier on city roads.

Dash:

Dash

The 6000 pound ESV gets power from a standard 6.2L V8 yielding 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. A flexible-fuel engine helps it achieve 12/19 mpg city/highway respectively. Thanks to its light rack-and-pinion steering, 6-speed automatic transmission and 18-inch wheel base, the Escalade ESV is surprisingly easy to handle.

Engine:

Engine

If you’re looking for more luxury, opt for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition featuring a sunroof, heated steering, adjustable headlamps, 22-inch chrome aluminum wheels, a rear-seat entertainment system and the highly advanced Magnetic Ride Control suspension. The platinum package costs an additional $20k to the base price, an already pricey $60k.

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Take a closer look at the above picture. If it seems familiar, you’re on the right track. This is the Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept which GM unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2008. The concept car has reemerged as the 2010 Cadillac SRX crossover.

Instead of carrying over the existing SRX architecture, based on Sigma platform, GM built the new generation SUV on the superior Provoq Concept platform. The 2010 Caddy SRX stands out in styling and creature comforts, and is poised to compete with other contenders such as the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class.

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The 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT is the sole luxury sport-pickup offered by GM. Design wise, Escalade EXT shares similarities with its corporate sibling, the Chevrolet Avalanche. However, what makes Escalade special is its Midgate mechanism, a folding partition between the cargo bed and the interior. With rear-seats folded, this Midgate opens up to extend the pickup bed further. A three-folded hard plastic cover converts the open bed into a trunk.

The 2009 Escalade EXT has 6.2L V8 that churns out 403Hp. It can accelerate quickly and tow up to 6000 pounds. A 6-speed Hydra-Matic transmission system and road sensing suspension with real-time computer control ensure a smooth ride.

Moreover, a removable rear window, excellent leather upholstery, Bose 5.1 Surround Sound and an optional Ultra Luxury package comprising DVD touch-screen navigation, a rearview camera and sunroof make Caddy Escalade EXT a highly sophisticated yet powerful utility vehicle.

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Great news for geeks – now you can access the Internet in your car. General Motors is set to unveil its first Internet-enabled Cadillac CTS Sports Sedan in April 2009.

The Cadillac Wi-Fi system uses a small device, Autonet Mobile, that allows laptops and netbooks users to access the web via a wireless LAN connection. The easy-to-use Autonet system requires no additional software, and reaches speeds up to 800Kbps. The device costs about $499, not including a monthly service charge of $29.

As the first company to offer wireless Internet in a production car, Cadillac has its eye on more advanced 3G and 4G cellular-enabled technologies.

Peek inside of the 2009 Cadillac CTS Sedan:

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