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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    Starting the Engine
    Place the transmission in the proper gear. If the vehicle has the keyless access system, the keyless access transmitter must be authenticated in order for the ignition control knob to turn. ...

    Fuel Economy Gauge
    Metric English The gauge shows the fuel usage that the vehicle is currently achieving in MPG and in liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). MIN/20: Is when the least efficient fuel eco ...

    Safety
    Eight airbags are standard, with two more optional. Antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are standard. Options include adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning, lane de ...