New 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV

If you require a larger-than-life SUV, then the stylish, big-horsepower, lengthened 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV is just the SUV for you.

Under that intimidating hood is a wicked 403-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 engine that is mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic, and offers way more horsepower than the Lincoln Navigator and Infiniti QX56 – more even than the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Range Rover. Power makes its way to a two- or all-wheel drive system. The beastly motor is good for a 7,800-pound tow rating and nearly 1,500 pounds of payload.

Inside the 2010 Escalade ESV is more room than just about any land-going vehicle, thanks to a body stretched 20 inches beyond the standard Escalade length. A staggering 137 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the front seats is almost big enough for a rhinoceros, and 39 inches of rear legroom is truly luxurious.

Exquisite materials decorate the Escalade ESV interior, including heated leather seating for up to eight, alloy, leather and wood trim throughout, and a leather- and wood-covered steering wheel. The electronics package is also impressive with a power rear liftgate, Bose speakers, XM Satellite Radio with NavTraffic, six-CD/DVD changer, rearview camera, OnStar satellite communications and a DVD-based navigation system. A three-zone automatic climate control system allows just about everyone to set their surroundings to the right temperature, while a TV with DVD player is available on the Luxury model. On the Platinum edition, the sunroof, TV and DVD player are standard.

It is most likely safer to be inside the Escalade ESV than in the other vehicle if a collision occurs. Three-row head, dual front and front-side airbags give all outboard passengers optimal cushioning during impact. This full-size chassis and body is capable of taking on any big passenger vehicle on the road, and has received Five-Star ratings for front impact in NHTSA testing. Antilock brakes plus traction and stability control systems are standard equipment, and a blind spot warning system helps prevent lane-change collisions.

This is it – the big, beautiful SUV of your dreams. The 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV has a fantastic V-8, a smooth transmission, decadent interior trim and more space than, well, outer space.