The flashy and glamorous Escalade has a luxurious interior and lane-hogging road presence, despite its dreadfully low fuel economy.

With the finest materials in hand, 11 interior artisans endeavored to capture the essence of absolute luxury by dramatically layering fabrics and textures specifically chosen to complement one another.

Inside, the Escalade’s leather-wrapped interior there’s plenty of square footage for seven passengers.

The new version is 1.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider, and a few pounds heavier than the outgoing model. It is Powered by a 6.2-liter V-8 driving the rear or all four wheels that produces 460 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Every Escalade has a safety foundation, including a safety cage constructed using ultra-high-strength steel alloys.

Safety is further enhanced with crumple zones designed to help protect you and your passengers when the unexpected happens.