The Escalade ESV represents more of everything the Escalade is famous for. Superior design elements, innovative enhancements and instantly recognizable features elevate the Escalade ESV beyond the benchmark. The Escalade Premium Collection is a fresh, new take on the most iconic luxury SUV ever. Body color side moldings and door handles create a seamless profile. From its monochromatic front grille to its exposed chrome-tipped dual-exhaust, all the luxury and performance you expect in an Escalade is now available in a dramatically elevated exterior. The spacious interior of the Escalade ESV displays a luxurious setting of elegance and comfort. A flawless finish of flowing leather and warm natural materials envelop you in a retreat of elegant surroundings. In the Platinum Edition you can experience the richness of glove-soft Aniline leather covering 14-way power-adjustable heated and cooled front seats. The fine craftsmanship is evident in the leather-wrapped instrument panel top pad and upper door trim. Escalade ESV offers available power-retractable assist steps to ease vehicle entry. The second row seats tumble and fold forward at the touch of a button. Removal of the third row seats creates 137.4 cu. ft. of space behind the first row, the most in its class. Adding to its formidable presence on the road, the Escalade ESVs 403 HP 6.2L V8 creates a vehicle with immense power at your disposal. Its 6-speed automatic transmission delivers smooth, responsive shifts. The standard 8-inch touch-screen navigation system is based on a 40 GB hard drive and features NavTraffic-Real Time Weather. Escalade ESV offers an in-dash DVD player with an 8-inch overhead display screen with remote control and two-channel wireless headphones. This overhead system is standard on the Platinum along with two independent 7-inch DVD players integrated into the back of the front head restraints. Side Blind Zone Alert and a Rear View Camera add to the astounding features.