The 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV is part of the model's second generation. A luxuriously appointed full-size SUV, the Escalade ESV offers spacious three-row seating and an extended-wheelbase. Under the hood, it boasts a robust 6.2L V8 engine that produces 403 horsepower, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with available four-wheel drive for enhanced traction. The 2008 model comes in a single trim level, but it comes generously equipped with leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, Bose surround-sound system, a navigation system, and a rearview camera. Safety features include stability control and one-year of OnStar crash response. However, it offers less sophisticated safety technology compared to more contemporary SUVs.