Underneath, it’s a Chevrolet Suburban (or GMC Yukon XL), albeit one with Cadillac Escalade ESV badging, added luxury features, and that 403-horsepower engine stuffed under the hood. Unlike the offerings from Chevy and GMC, this Caddy seats a maximum of eight passengers rather than nine, and is available in only one all-wheel-drive trim. With the second- and third-row bench seats folded, the Escalade ESV’s 137.4-cubic foot cargo area can accommodate an abundant load. In the realm of luxury SUVs, the ESV faces little competition in terms of space and utility.