The Escalade EXT is a sport utility/pickup combination that quickly converts from a pickup with an enclosable eight-foot bed to a five-passenger luxury vehicle.
The EXT deletes the third-row seat found in the standard Escalade in favor of a lined, lockable and enclosable pickup bed with manually folding midgate and removable rear window. Standard equipment includes stability control, remote start, Bluetooth compatibility, and side curtain airbags. Some options are Magnetic Ride Control, 22-inch chrome wheels, a rear-view camera, and power running boards. It is powered by a 403-hp 6.2-liter V8 with Active Fuel Management and E85 compatibility, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
For 2011, the Cadillac Escalade EXT carries over from 2010.
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Built on the same chassis as the Avalanche, the Escalade EXT has a pickup bed behind the rear seats instead of a cargo area. -- AutoWeek
While utility is the hallmark, the Escalade EXT boasts a roomy cabin swathed in leather, wood and high-tech gizmos. -- AutoWeek
Towing is rated at 8,000 pounds, which is okay for a small weekend toy. If you need more grunt, the Avalanche has a more powerful version. -- Cars.com
Power is supplied by the Vortec 6000, a 6.0-liter 345-horsepower V-8 that's good for 380 pound-feet of torque. -- Cars.com
Stretching 221.4 inches, the EXT and ESV are two inches longer than a Suburban, placing them among the longest vehicles on the road. -- New Car Test Drive
At first glance, the EXT is unabashedly masculine and hulking. -- New Car Test Drive