2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Standard on the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV are a tire pressure monitor, a Trailering package, and XM satellite radio. Two new exterior colors are available, and you can now combine the optional power sunroof with the optional DVD entertainment system. The Platinum Edition includes heated and cooled cupholders, heated and cooled front and rear seats, DVD entertainment with dual screens, navigation radio and chrome 20-inch wheels.

Advantages of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV:

• Stout power from the 6.0-liter V8 engine
• Comfortable seating front and rear
• Huge amount of cargo space
• Plenty of room for seven

Objections to the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV:

• Awful fuel economy
• Sometimes haphazard build quality
• Lacks serious off-road capability

Editor's Advice:
The 2004 Cadillac ESV is the largest, most luxurious SUV you can buy, especially the tricked-out Platinum Edition. Sure, fuel economy is terrible, build quality sometimes haphazard, and you can forget about doing any serious off-roading, but if you can live with these detriments to ownership, the 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV is an excellent choice.