2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum

The Escalade ESV is Cadillac's long-wheelbase full-size SUV, the roomier sibling to the standard Escalade. On the road it feels every bit the big luxury SUV: smooth, quiet, and commanding from the high driver's seat. The ESV's real party trick is its third row and cargo space, which make it a proper eight-passenger hauler. Inside, you get Cadillac's CUE infotainment and a suite of driver aids, though the touch controls take some getting used to. The Platinum is the top Escalade trim, adding semi-aniline leather, a panoramic sunroof, and Magnetic Ride Control over the Premium Luxury below. This ESV Platinum pairs a 6.2L V8 with an eight-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, returning 17 mpg combined. Only the Platinum offers the optional power-retractable assist steps and a 16-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround system.