2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Consumer Reviews

More than a Burbun.

Written by: Blade on 09/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Great for a family with a bunch of young kids, can get 3 car seats across third row (two 5 point boosters, rated up to 80lbs, and one 5 point car seat rated up to 40lbs.) The retractable running boards are slightly lower than the standards, and even my 2 year old can climb in without help. She can get in the Lade even easier than she could get into my Toyota Sienna minivan which we traded in for the Lade. Wife loves the extra space for getting around and strapping in the children in bad weather, and the extra floor space for changing diapers, and the HUGE cargo space in back for stroller and groceries.

Favorite Features

Size!

Suggested Improvements

LATCH for third row, less buggy nav/dvd system, higher quality plastics/trim, front bumper sonar to compliment the rear, laser-guided cruise control

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Not a Platinum Experience

Written by: Mark on 08/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

We decided to go the extra mile with the ESV Platinum. Love the vehicle overall, dealership experience at Naperville Cadillac not so good. Strange that there is no supplement to the owners manual for Platinum features, like mag. ride control, heated/cooled cup holders, and seat back video systems. Some fit and finish under par (creased alum. dash trims, sloppy body panel fits). Heated/cooled cup holders malfunctioned immediately. Warranty service? We've been waiting a month with no parts still. Audio/video system is great - 5 TV's! Kids love it. Cooled seats work much better in my STS than in this vehicle. White carpet and lower door panels? Who at GM had that idea? Smooth power!

Favorite Features

Power running boards! They stick out far enough to actually use, unlike the ones that are fixed. Audio/Video. Powerful engine. Aniline leather in the Platinum is oh-so-smooth. Platinum front grill and wheels - much nicer than standard grill/wheels. Pwr tilt mirrors - nice! Real wood on dash!

Suggested Improvements

Needs keyless push button start. Love it on the STS. Power tilt/scope steering wheel should be standard on this 85K suburban. Quality of chroming on wheels is not good. Pwr flip seats weak - don't always work. Heated/cooled cup holders that actually work or leave them off. No white carpet please.

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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CELEBRITY FIT

Written by: lisa on 06/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is my 2nd Escalade and my 6th Cadillac. Love the new bossy style and all of the upgrades...again....can't go wrong with the interior of a Cadillac! Even the Mercedes SUV is very plain compared to this. This is one awesome car! What a ride, what a feel....and what a look! Speaking of looks lots of lookers when you are driving this baby because she is such a beauty! The celebrities all drive this car for a reason. You just can't get any better than a Caddy SUV!

Favorite Features

This entire vehicle is the bomb!

Suggested Improvements

I would rather have a level interior floor rather than the 2 step

3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Best SUV.

Written by: GM Lover on 02/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 4dr SUV AWD (6.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I bought this ESV for my wife. At first I was interested in Audi A6 with 4.2L or Q7. When I mentioned about Audi, she did not even talk to me at all. I traded in my Porche 911 Turbo with no regret. Driven over 1000 miles so far,and we are extremely satisfied. Gorgeous exterior styling, very comfy and roomy interior, and great ride. Backup camera works really good even at very dark night, and touch screen NAV system is very easy to use. Good gas mileage for this big and heavy SUV. This is the best SUV.

Favorite Features

2 LCD monitor, touch screen NAV and entertainment system, 403 hp engine with regular unleaded

Suggested Improvements

Cylinder deactivation for better gas mileage, windshield wiper de-icer, 110V outlet, head-up display, more power

31 out 38 people found this review helpful

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