Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition: the luxury SUV of choice?
Calling its 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition "the large SUV of choice among luxury customers", General Motors tries to make the huge 'ute a tougher competition for the gorgeous 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450.



Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition (front)
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition, GM is reporting in its press release, is equipped with a powerful 6.2 liter V8 VVT engine. Mated to the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic, the powerplant develops 403 hp of power with 417 lb.-ft. (565 Nm) of torque. Unfortunately, the company says nothing about the vehicle's estimated fuel (in-)efficiency.

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition (interior)
Main highlights are LED headlamps, making for a much more comfortable ride MRC suspension, 22-inch wheels and lots of luxurious touches inside the driver's cabin.

No info on prices yet.

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition (interior, badge)
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