Cadillac Escalade

The 2010 Cadillac Escalade ranks 1 out of 11 Luxury Large SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 79 published reviews and test drives of the Cadillac Escalade, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The Cadillac Escalade roars into 2010 with look-at-me styling, an impressive cabin, and good performance for its size. While some competitors drive smaller, the Escalade impresses with its luxurious cabin and old-school SUV capabilities.

The 2010 Escalade makes sense for buyers who need to haul a lot of people, tow heavy loads, and want luxury and outsized styling. Edmunds says, "Ultimately, we think the 2010 Cadillac Escalade is one of the better large luxury sport-utility vehicles out there," and most reviewers agree. The Escalade earns praise for its comfortable interior, eye-catching styling and handling that's decent for a large SUV. If you want a luxurious bling-mobile, the Escalade fits the bill.

The Escalade's size and power give it a thirst for fuel, though for 2010, that thirst has been reduced -- slightly. The Escalade's 6.2 liter V8 engine now comes with cylinder deactivation, a system that shuts down four of the engine's cylinders when they're not needed. That saves you some fuel. But, if you want to save even more gas, check out the Escalade Hybrid -- but keep in mind that the Escalade hybrid starts at about $10,000 more than the conventional Escalade, and while the Escalade hybrid has good gas mileage for an SUV, you shouldn't expect fuel economy in line with what a small hybrid car might have.

In addition to cylinder deactivation, the Cadillac Escalade also adds a standard USB port for MP3 players and standard side airbags for the front seats for 2010.