2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum

2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Edition When the Escalade was introduced in 1999 to compete directly with the luxury Lincoln Navigator, they were an overnight status symbol despite the features it shared with the Yukon. Cadillac was invigorated by the model which was loaded with standard features and an MSRP price of only $3,000 more than the Yukon. By the second generation in 2002, Cadillac was already making big changes that disjoined it from the Yukon and created an air exclusivity, on average selling just 35,000 units per year in the U.S. for 2005, 2006, and 2007.   For consignment, a 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum edition with a title verified 47,770 actual miles. If bells and whistles and big luxury are what you're looking for, you just found the ultimate American luxury SUV flagship model.  Exterior It's difficult to ignore the sheer size of this rig coming at you with one of the largest grilles in the business, a virtual freight train front with enough crystal LED lights to fill a Waterford gallery. For this generation, the headlights sweep back as if moved by the wind and integrate into the front fender while the distinctive tail lights present as narrow columns that cover the entire rear corner. From the side, White Diamond Pearl paint dominates the panels, contrasted by polished trim and tinted window while a large rear overhang adds overall girth to this giant. 22-inch wheels carry 45 series tires, and a roof rail is provided in case you need even more space on the roof. Paint, body and trim are excellent on the Caddy, and we could find no exterior imperfections.  Interior As we open the door, the automatic step presents itself and we're greeted with a Tuscan Brown interior, a nice diversion from the typical black option. The doors are an elaborate and busy collection of shapes, coves, and switches, accented with a burlwood insert and brush finished hardware and all four are in excellent condition. Tall leather bucket seats are replete with more electronic controls and massage control in piano black faceplates and flank a sizable console while textured plastic serves as the shell. Row two is a pair of captain's chairs and row three is a straight bench, all with more than ample space around them and of course, cupholders at the ready. Rear screens on the front headrests are poised for entertainment and the steering wheel and dashboard are likely accompanied by a thick user's manual while handsomely dressed in brown, piano black, and burlwood trim. The Platinum edition means more luxury and more technology and even the steering column is controlled by a switch. An overhead camera is expressed in the central screen along with the functions of the AM/FM radio with Bluetooth and XM capabilities. The lap of luxury includes more switchgear in the overhead console where a sunroof caters to the driver's desire for outside light. Tan carpet floods the floor, protected by Weathertech type mats throughout but clean and open on the way back.  Drivetrain Plastic shrouds cleanly cover the 6.2 liter L86 V8 putting out a necessary 420 horsepower, fuel injected and mated to an 8L90E 8-speed automatic transmission. Power is routed to the rear semi floating axle with 3.23 gears and can be split between the axles for 4WD.  Undercarriage Clean conditions prevail underneath and it's likely this truck has not seen much snow or rain. Four wheel power disc brakes are on board along with dual exhaust that still runs through original equipment. Suspension is geared for the ultimate comfort and includes rear leveling and magnetic ride control while the hardware includes coil springs front and rear with a 5 link in back.  Drive-Ability Sensors galore monitor blind spots, cross traffic, lane deviation, and pre-collision. The driver's seat will vibrate if you nod off and if someone tries to run off with your truck by towing it, the car knows that too. Meanwhile, the ride is about as soft and comfortable as