It stands tall, and step-in height is 22 inches. Running boards are standard equipment. The split end seat of the middle row must be folded forward in order for anyone to gain entrance to the third seat. The rear seat can be easily removed through the liftgate opening, and creates cargo space of 63.6 cubic feet. Eleven speakers enhance the Bose audio system, including an indash six-disc CD changer.
Headphones accompany separate rear-seat audio controls.
General Motors' OnStar system provides emergency services in case of accident or mechanical problems, as well as scheduling assistance and advice for hotels, restaurants, entertainment, etc. Jan and I on a Saturday afternoon drove the Cad to Sedalia, then south to Palmer Lake. Handling is far superior to the former Escalade. The new one's ride is smooth, with no float or wallow. We slowed the Cad to a stop at the pretty lake, and again at the little town's friendly ice cream shop.