2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum review from North America

Had a couple of warranty issues:

Chevy dealer that it didn't catch the defects before putting on their used lot.

Bad XM module.

Compromised taillight(water inside).

Bad source switch on steering wheel.

All taken care of under the GM warranty at Caddy dealer, one trip, no issues.

I love this truck, SUV, luxury wagon, whatever you want to call it. Have owned 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005 Chevy trucks, 1993 and 2000 GMC Yukon XL's.

There is **NO COMPARISON**. This truck flat out hauls the bacon, turns like a slot car (for a 4500# truck), and is just plain amazing. It's the Platinum Edition, with 20" 10 spokes, Goodyear rubber, and leadfoot driver. Heated and cooled seats, will never live without again, Bose radio (it's not bad for stock), and plenty of oomph.

The difference between this truck and 2000 Yukon XL or 2005 Chevy truck is amazing. Driving with spirit in twisties is now fun versus work. There is no body roll and corners that used to make tires talk back don't exist.

Truck is absolutely gorgeous and in the only color it should be: Diamond White. When this thing is "just washed" it is BLINDINGLY beautiful.