Cadillac unveiled the 2007 Escalade, the next-generation of the luxury SUV, at an exclusive event at Milk Studios in New York yesterday evening. Hosted by Melania Trump, guests including Fat Joe, Tyson Beckford, Alice Roi, Tara Subkoff, Julie Haus and Kwame Jackson gathered for an intimate look at Cadillac's latest design marvel.

Based on General Motors' all-new full-size SUV platform, the '07 Escalade features new powertrain, chassis, safety and interior systems.

Cadillac Escalade will be available in the first quarter of 2006, with extended-wheelbase Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT models to be introduced later in the year. The Escalade family is one of the most aspirational nameplates in the industry and attracts the youngest customers in Cadillac's portfolio of automobiles.

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE: VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

   * All-new distinctive exterior design
   * All-new spacious interior with superior refinement
   * Powerful 6.2L all-aluminum small-block V-8 with VVT rated at 403 hp (301 kw)
   * Efficient six-speed automatic transmission with Drive Shift Control
   * Stronger frame chassis with responsive coil-over-shock front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering for the best ride and handling in the segment
   * Standard roof-mounted head curtain side air bags and StabiliTrak stability control system with new rollover mitigation technology
   * New radio family, including available navigation radio with touch-screen control
   * A myriad of luxury features including factory installed 22" chrome wheels, climate controlled front seats, power fold and tumble 2nd row seats, remote start, power articulating running boards, power liftgate and IntelliBeam headlamps
   * Enhanced four-wheel disc brake system

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