Whats New for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Although a major freshening is scheduled next year, the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT receives a host of changes this year. Electric fans now help keep the engine and A/C blowing cool, and a 160-amp alternator provides additional juice for a cabin-full of electronics. A redesigned instrument cluster with chrome bezels, a more user-friendly driver information center, a rear bench seat with a 60/40 split, and an optional touch-screen navigation system are new this year. Cadillac’s beast also gets additional beauty: Rip Tide Blue joins the color wheel, burl walnut replaces the former Zebrano cabin trim, a chrome exhaust tip replaces the old oval variety, interior door handles are updated, and lower door trim gets a splash of carpet.Advantages of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT: Stout power from the 6.0-liter V8 engineComfortable seating front and rearHigh-amperage alternator for powering plasma TVsIngenious Midgate system transforms the Escalade EXT into a useful pickup truckPop-culture icon
