GM @ SEMA: Cadillac Escalade Sport Concept

[Chris_Doane]

GM @ SEMA
Cadillac Escalade Sport
For release: Oct. 29, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EDT

The Cadillac Escalade Sport concept showcases even more of the dramatic presence and power that has made Escalade the sales and image leader among large luxury SUVs. The Escalade Sport showcases a small-block V-8 that produces approximately 550 horsepower and is backed by a heavy-duty 6L80 six-speed transmission. Modified front and rear fascias, along with enhancements including 24-inch wheels, a lowered ride height and special aero rockers provide the Escalade Sport with a distinctive look.

Vehicle highlights:
• Escalade Sport concept
• Small-block V-8 with approximately 550 horsepower
• 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission
• Unique air induction and exhaust systems; underhood cover
• Sport-tuned suspension with two-inch-lowered ride height
• High-performance brake package
• Modified front and rear fascia with new upper and lower grilles
• Fog lamp housing
• New roof rack
• New side air extractors with lights
• New hood
• Retractable side steps with aero rockers
• Dual rear exhaust Corsa cat-back exhaust with new tips
• Twenty-four-inch, forged alloy wheels
• “Sport” badging
• Recaro sport bucket seats in first and second rows; third-row seat deleted
• Leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, console and upper door panels
• Specific gauge cluster graphics
• Aluminum cargo floor with runners and tie-downs
• Unique finish on trim plates
• Modified center console with new shifter and shift knob
• Billet aluminum pedals
• European-spec clear taillamps

[Northstar]

I'm guessing this would sell quite well, but it's not for me.

[loki]

it's different...but no.

[FUTURE_OF_GM]

First reaction to the pix:

Reaction after considering GM's bad photography -and- reading the specs: Meh... Might actually be pretty cool!

[Chris_Doane]

If we end up getting an Escalade V series...it will probably be a lot like this.

[Cory Wolfe]

I like the wheels....

[CSpec]

Blah, looks even more like a Yukon.

[jbartley]

kinda like it, specially if it was more watered down and realistic. lose that grille tho. it makes it look like a messed up yukon.

[silverss/sc]

Blah, looks even more like a Yukon.

same thoughts exactly .

[Drew Dowdell]

too soft.

[Intrepidation]

Blah, looks even more like a Yukon.

+2

I don't like the front end at all...or even care for the wheels.

[Johnny Quest]

The similarity to the Yukon is amazing... By the way, did you ever notice that the front quarter panels on an Escalade are the same as on a Yukon, except for the "vents" on the Escalade...

[pow]

Barf. GMT900s look weird lowered.

[K.C.]

I wonder if this is previewing the MMC Escalade redesign?

[eldiablobanshee]

Bad try, they could of done so much more with this concept.

[Guest YellowJacket894]

Looks good on paper, but looks like a Yukon with turkey-neck in the photos. Drop the bodykit for something with some actual Cadillac class, then give it the V-rated label.

[G. David Felt]

Your all full of BUNK!!! THis is AWESOME!!!

I hate the current look of the Yukon and not really thrilled with the new Escalade look. THis is a great mesh of the two. This will sell if they make it.

The only thing is they need a CHROME DELETE OPTION! That big Chrome Brick in the back sucks as does the chrome on the mirrors and especially down the middle of the doors. Let the Chrome wheels and roof rack be the accent along with the fender vents, not all this add bling crap. Makes it look like a pimp mobile.

[ToniCipriani]

The grille doesn't work. It looks more GMC Denali this way.