This week’s test drive is the all-new 2012 Cadillac Escalade E-S-V, when a REGULAR Escalade just isn’t enough. The first thing I have to get across to you is size. The E-S-V is 20-inches longer than a regular Escalade. Think Chevy Suburban, but the similarity ends there. Carrying up to 8 in luxury, it’s big step up from your mini-van. Speaking of big steps up, running boards automatically fold out to greet you as you step into this tall ride sitting atop beautiful 22-inch wheels. Inside, you’re greeted by leather stitched seats, a leather-clad dashboard, real wood trim, cup holders that heat or cool, and mirrors that warn if someone’s in your blind spot. This quiet super comfortable cabin also has a huge amount of cargo space. Your view outside is lit by brilliant L-E-D headlamps – the first of their kind. Performance is incredible. The 6.2 liter V8 gives this huge Flex-Fuel SUV a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds. Handling is great, with road-sensing suspension that adjusts in the blink of an eye. There’s a lot to like in this vehicle and, with a sticker of $85,000 in our top-of-the-line Platinum version, there should be.

EscaladeESV as heard on FM News.

See the Escalade ESV’s features at Cadillac’s web site.

Enjoy this nice video of car dealer Tim Miller as he takes you on a tour of the fantastic 2012 Escalade ESV.  Tim’s with Schwan GM Auto Center in North Dakota.