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2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT
At a Glance
| Pricing | $59,920 - $65,030 |
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| Drive Types | AWD |
| Engines | V8 (403-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A6 |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 39 |
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A Pseudo-truck for Cadillac
Overview Information
Imagine taking a full-sized Escalade ESV and cutting off the back portion. That's the basic idea of the Escalade EXT. The EXT features a small exposed truck bed separated from the passenger compartment by a type of a door called a midgate. The 2nd row seats can be folded and the midgate lowered to extend the cargo area from behind the driver's seat through to the back of the bed. Similar to the Escalade and Escalade ESV, the EXT model is powered by a 400hp 6.2L V8. A six-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive are standard.
What Changed:
The Escalade adds the ability to run on E85 fuel.
Official Word:
Dramatic design and technology drove Cadillac Escalade to the top of the large luxury SUV category, in terms of both image and sales. In 2009, Escalade extends that leadership thanks to the world's first hybrid in the large luxury SUV class, as well as a new ultra-luxury Platinum Edition with even more segment-first technologies. Escalade Hybrid delivers a 50-percent fuel economy improvement in city driving. A separate release outlining the Escalade Hybrid's features is part of...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Escalade EXT | 6.2l V8 (403-bhp) | A6 | AWD | 39 | $59,920 |
| Escalade EXT Ultra Luxury | 6.2l V8 (403-bhp) | A6 | AWD | 39 | $65,030 |
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