GM-TC Tests- Escalade EXT

[Zane]

Ok guys and gals! Tuesday unfourtunatly we have to give the Hummer H2 back to GM, but fortunatly we are exchanging it for a brand new Escalade EXT!  :thumb:

 

So, again, in true GM-TC style, we want to know what you want to know!!!  

 

Post your questions, comments, picture requests etc.. in this thread.  

[k1500chevy97]

Possible to see close up pics of it "changed" ???

Also how is the acceleration and handling ?

Interior controls  ( awkward or just right )

 

Need to know some stuff before I go down and give the dealer 50k of my money  

[MarkD]

What brakes does it have?  Performance Pics?

[99silveradoz71]

hmm, someone's got the hook-up, musical trucks...Yes, I too wouldn't mind seeing shots of the rear gate area.

[RyanbabZ71]

will it fit some 32's???  

[Zane]

hmm, someone's got the hook-up, musical trucks...Yes, I too wouldn't mind seeing shots of the rear gate area.

Ain't it great? A month of new GM vehicle to troll around in.  

 

Just in a month i've tested $167,000 worth of vehicles.

In total, including the Escalade which is our 11th test vehicle, we've tested close to one-half million dollars of vehicles.    

Here's what GM-Trucks.com and GM-Cars.com have tested: (* denotes reviews that are coming soon to GM-TC and GM-CC)

 

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD w/Duramax

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche North Face Edition

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 40th Anniversary

2002 Cadillac Deville DTS

2002 Chevrolet Venture Warner Bros Edition w/AWD

2003 Silverado 1500 LT w/Quadrasteer

2003 Cadillac CTS *

2003 Saturn L300 *

2003 GMC Envoy XL With the 5.3L V8 *

2003 Hummer H2 *

And now, 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT *

[Shadowfax]

Does the Escalade EXT actually have 4x4 capability? If so I want to see it.... MUDDDY. Not lil rocker panel kickup muddy, but "I decided to take a relaxing drive thru the swamp bog"type muddy hehehe.

[City_Slicker]

Does the Escalade EXT actually have 4x4 capability? If so I want to see it.... MUDDDY. Not lil rocker panel kickup muddy, but "I decided to take a relaxing drive thru the swamp bog"type muddy hehehe.

 

 

Pics of interior would be cool. Never seen one up close. Mostly I want to see the resemlance to the chevy in the dash.

 

With mud on it.  

 

 

[Zane]

Well, its here! Very nice vehicle. Soft ride, great seats, and a ton of getup and go.  

[BlueRado]

I've always been curious about the mid-gate operation, stowage, and how well it seals when in place, and how easy it is to change.  

 

Come to think of it, I'm not certain it has the midgate like the Avy.  Does it?

 

Interior pics would be good.  

[k1500chevy97]

Come to think of it, I'm not certain it has the midgate like the Avy.  Does it?

I think it has a mid-gate

 

 

The pic and article are copyrighted material from msn.com

[k1500chevy97]

Possible to get some info on the drivers info center ?

I heard it is supposed to have the status of close to 20 different vehicle functions

 

 

Possibly some pics and or info on the computer controled suspension and the rear level control :thumb:

[BlueRado]

Come to think of it, I'm not certain it has the midgate like the Avy.  Does it?

I think it has a mid-gate

 

 

 

 

The Escalade EXT Utility Enhancement System allows the EXT to be converted from 5-passenger seating with a 5'3'' cargo bed to 2-passenger seating with an 8'1" cargo bed by removing the midgate from behind the rear seats and folding the rear seats flat.The cargo area remains secure with the 3-piece rigid cover in place, or the cover and the rear window may be removed for open air use.  

Yep, that answered my question.  Thanks!

[City_Slicker]

Mud, Mud, Mud, c'mon chant along with me!!!

 

           

 

 

 

[elboberino]

any dang piece of equipment you can "borrow" from the EXT and mail to me would be great.  I'll reimburse you for shipping as soon as the parts arrive.  Hopefully, you'll be able to "borrow" all the parts and I'll re-assemble it here and have my own EXT!