2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium

The Escalade ESV is the long-wheelbase version of Cadillac's full-size luxury SUV, built to carry seven or eight people and their gear in first-class comfort. It drives with the commanding presence you expect from a big Cadillac, with a smooth and quiet ride that soaks up highway miles effortlessly. Inside, the ESV treats passengers to a high-quality cabin with available leather, wood, and a large touchscreen, while the extra length adds generous third-row space and a huge cargo bay. If you need to haul a family and all their stuff, the ESV's third row is genuinely usable for adults and the cargo area behind it is enormous. The Premium skips the Platinum's fancier leather and suede headliner, but you still get the big touchscreen, Bose audio, and heated and cooled front seats. The 6.2L V8 makes 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, and the eight-speed automatic keeps it relaxed at highway speeds, earning 17 mpg combined.