2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT

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Likes
Lavish interior
Surprisingly nimble handling
Top-notch powertrain
Straightforward controls
Authoritative exhaust note

Dislikes
Not all switchgear feels upscale
Fixed (removable) back window
Delicate-looking wheels and trim
11-mpg fuel-economy rating

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT brings a lot to the table--and it has no direct competitors. The EXT combines some of the best attributes of a pickup with those of an SUV--with a heavy helping of glitz and over-the-top showiness thrown in for good (or distasteful) measure, depending on how you look at it.