Inside the Escalade

Inside, the Escalade no longer feels like a hastily reupholstered Chevy Tahoe. The wood trim isn't real this time around, but it tastefully accents a sleek dash trimmed in solid-quality vinyl. Blue-needled electroluminescent gauges are unique to the Escalade, and they match the graphics on the center screen that handles audio, navigation and rear backup monitor functions. Escalades have supple leather upholstery as standard and can be configured to seat six, seven or eight passengers. A power-folding second-row seat option eases access to the third row. The Escalade also boasts considerable cargo capacity, though there's still no fold-flat third-row seat.