2008 Cadillac Escalade Sport Concept

• Looks like: The Escalade your local NFL running back drives
• Defining characteristics: Mesh grille and 24s
• Ridiculous features: This is understated for SEMA
• Chance of being mass-produced: Probably not much chance of this being a production model, but perhaps some of the accessories will be available

The Escalade was the first Cadillac to feature the bold new grille that has made its way across the lineup. That grille is wild, and its standard. The custom mesh grilles we’re seeing at SEMA look almost subdued in comparison. Actually, we’re pleasantly surprised that this concept isn’t as garish as it could have been.

Besides ridiculously large wheels — 24 inches — the Sport concept is lowered just two inches, has more horsepower — 550 — features a high-performance exhaust system and has retractable side steps. To say we’re surprised by this show of restraint is an understatement. A shot of the SUVs backside is below. Feel free to give us your feedback.

Comments

550 hp out of the 6.2? Supercharger or turbocharged?

And I agree, it does look a little to restrained for SEMA.

This looks more like a tahoe with really nice accessories than a regular escalade does, imo. The extra power is cool, nothing else is.

they don't mention which V-8 in the small block family it is but there is no mention of supercharged or turbocharged.

it looks a lot like the previous escalade in the front

Yuck

The grill, the whole front clip in fact, looks cheap. Like something you'd buy at pep-boys.

But the taillights look like they could be re-done to got up the length of the D-pillar. That might make for an interesting mid-cycle refresh.

Just the perfect GM vehicle when fuel prices are already out of hand. Does this thing even climb out of the single digit MPG figures?

Will this Escalade sport be available in the ESV model??