Driving Impressions
Functions on the Escalade EXT work as promised, and its performance rivals that of the regular Escalade. But the utility of the pickup bed at the back is debatable. Even more than a standard Escalade, the EXT comes across as an example of sheer excess at a time when oversize vehicles are losing favor.
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Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:
- Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
- Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steeri ...
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a
warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to
the full closed or open position. Aft ...
Overview
The 2008 Cadillac STS, featuring refreshed signature styling inside and out;
a new, standard 298-horsepower (222 kW) V-6 engine; and a host of new vehicle
technologies, debuts at New York Auto Sho ...