2008 Cadillac Escalade

The 2007 Escalade was named Best New American Car by Forbes, and BusinessWeek ranks Cadillac as the best automotive company in customer service, awarding the company Customer Service Champion status.After its redesign last year, the Escalade remains virtually unchanged for 2008; this review uses data that cover the 2007 and 2008 model years. The Escalade can seat up to eight people and comes in three models: the Escalade, Escalade ESV (an extended version) and the Escalade EXT (which trades the third row seat and enclosed cargo area for a short truck bed). "If you like your bling on a grand scale, it doesn't get much grander than this, says Car and Driver. Buyers can expect their gas bills to be as grand as the bling on the Escalade. While the SUV is reasonably fuel efficient for its size, its 12 city/19 highway estimated fuel economy may be enough to give some buyers pause. However, if you need the Escalade's size and want its luxury, you can take heart in the fact that its fuel economy, though not great, is among the best in a very thirsty class.