The Cadillac Escalade-V made splashdown in January of the 2022 calendar year, introducing a new high-performance variant for the iconic luxury SUV nameplate. While adding a supercharged heartbeat to the tall-riding utility vehicle makes for quite the combo, we got to thinking – what about a modern Cadillac Escalade-V EXT model? Well, we went about creating exactly that with the following GM Authority exclusive rendering.
Before we get into this, it bears mentioning that General Motors and Cadillac don’t have any known plans (at least not at this time) to re-introduce the Cadillac Escalade EXT. Rather, we thought we’d render this Cadillac Escalade-V EXT variant just for fun.
For those readers who may be unaware, GM produced the Cadillac Escalade EXT sport utility truck between the 2002 and 2006 model years, offering up a more utility-focused variant of the Escalade luxury vehicle. Unlike the full-size SUV body of the standard Cadillac Escalade, the Escalade EXT incorporated a composite bed and mid-gate, providing ample room for cargo, while still offering seating for five passengers thanks to four full-size doors.
Cadillac Escalade EXT
Modern Cadillac Escalade-V EXT rendering by GM Authority
The Cadillac Escalade EXT (as well as its Bow Tie brand counterpart, the Chevy Avalanche) remain a favorite among enthusiasts today. As such, we decided to create a modern version complete with the Cadillac Escalade-V powertrain under the hood.
With the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine on deck, the Cadillac Escalade-V throws down with 682 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 653 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm, all of which reaches the pavement via the GM Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission and a full-time active all-wheel drive system. Properly motivated, the sprint to 60 mph takes less than 4.4 seconds, while the quarter mile is completed in 12.74 seconds at 110 mph.
Impressive numbers for a full-size SUV, no doubt about it. However, if we take that formula and apply it to a sport utility truck EXT body, we get something that can haul five passengers, haul cargo – and haul ass, as well.
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Comments
I am pretty sure they built them until 2013?
2014 was the last year I have an 03 and a 14 I’ll be glad if they bring them back
I had a 2008 and it was the best road truck I ever drove! Would buy another one if they still made them!
The big sister (and way more expensive one at that) to the Avalanche. If only GM would start making them again. I would be first in line to buy one. The SilvErado EV is close but needs a 5.3 and a 6 speed manual instead of the electric motors and it is a close cousin to the Avalanche/Ext.
Had a 2003 and 2004 Avalanche, and, just got a 2007 EXT in rare Riptide blue.
A vehicle ahead of its time in some ways, Avalanche had steps on corner of bumper long before tailgate steps. The lockable side storage on both models. And of course the genius midgate setup, once again to be seen on the upcoming Silverado EV.
Can’t think of a more useless model. How about GM put some effort into the Silverado or Sierra to make a high horsepower Raptor or TRX rival??
Own 2003 ext. I’m hoping that they bring the ext out again. I pray to see the day.
Love my 08. Haul @ss n pull anything.. just try not scratch it.
I have had every EXT model till they stopped making them in 2013. I have been hoping they would make a come back. The one they show in the story I would purchase in a heart beat. It is beautiful. You make it I will buy it.
Now that’s a render worth building! I had four EXTs and loved them all! It was the perfect vehicle to get looks of pure distain from the masses.
I would absolutely buy this…today if it were available!!!!
In 2003, I bought a 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT which I owned/drove for EIGHTEEN years! Prior to purchasing… never owned a vehicle over 3 years! The Escalade was by far the VERY best vehicle I’ve ever owned, drove or rented! An unfortunate accident left the truck…totaled! Not being a car or truck enthusiast, i surprisingly really really missed this truck! On a Happier note… a gorgeous (pearl) white 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT went up for sale (one owner/garage kept/62,000 original miles)…and, now sits in our garage! Feel very grateful and blessed to have the opportunity to drive this wonderful truck! ON a scale of 1 to 10?? A definite 10 PLUS!! For those who want style, class, performance and the benefits of driving a truck (yet feel like a SUV) with the capacity of Comfortably carrying 5 adult passengers… is PRICELESS!!
FYI – I’m a 5’1, 50 some yr old {female}… and they say trucks are for men?? Those, Silly Boys!! 🤷♀️ 😊
I would buy this without hesitation.
I love these trucks! I have a 03′ EXT and a 14′ ESV Premium and looking for a 18 Platinum. I just replaced my useless 4L65e transmission in my 03 for the 3rd time but at 246k the motor still sounds new! At 20 years old she still turns heads. These trucks are surprisingly easy and cheap to work on and everyone loves them. I would buy another but would look for a 2013 final year. The article says 2002-2006 but that’s for the GMT800 version. The GMT900 version ran from 2007-2013 and had the big 6.2 and 6L80e. The only thing I would change in this otherwise beautiful “V” rendering would be the wheelbase. They used the short body version based on the Tahoe/Standard Escalade for this^^^. The actual EXT was really based on the extended chassis (Avalanche/Suburban/YukonXL/ESV).
When it comes out on the market me and every truck enthusiasts will get one. There is a hi demand
I still have my 2007 escalade ext and I luv it
Trying to keep my truck as long as possible
I own a 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT..Xenon Blue the last model year manufactured by Cadillac. I keep in the garage 12 months out of the year. Mint…30k miles
I would buy one right now when are they coming out.
I have had EXTs since 2008. Bought one of the last 2013 diamond ice new and wouldn’t trade it even for any truck made today.