2005 New York Auto Show Debut: 2006 Cadillac ESV Limousine And 2006 Cadillac DTS Limousine Photo Gallery
Cadillac has taken luxury a step further
By Editors of Motor Trend
Photography by Editors of Motor Trend, The Manufacturers
2006 Cadillac ESVe Limousine
Cadillac has taken luxury a step further with the Escalade ESVe. Built by Cadillac Master Coachbuilders, the ESVe uses an Escalade wheelbase that was extended 40 inches. In the rear, there are four heated leather captain's chairs with power extending footrests, and two consoles, which house a refrigerator, fax machine, printer, walnut and polished aluminum tables, and a tablet PC.
The limo has a 26-inch LCD television in the privacy partition for passengers facing forward; those facing the back have a 15-inch LCD screen. Satellite television offers more than 125 channels of live programming and music, and the stereo is a 14-speaker, 250-watt surround sound system. The all-wheel-drive ESVe uses a 6.0-liter, 345-horsepower V-8 and four-speed automatic, and is equipped with StabiliTrak and OnStar. Buyers will have a choice of five exterior colors and two interior hues, and 20-inch Platinum Edition wheels are an available option.
2006 Cadillac DTS Limousine
We got our first glimpse of Cadillac's DTS Limousine during this year's Inauguration, and Cadillac released the production model in New York. The 2006 DTS limousine, constructed on Cadillac's specially engineered, heavy-duty DTS limousine chassis, features a 70-inch wheelbase extension and is equipped with new front-end sheet metal, grille, fascia and standard high-intensity xenon headlamps. The new decklid, rear quarter, rear fascia and light-emitting diode (LED) tail lamps are also new. Up to six passengers in the rear compartment can enjoy a multimedia center that includes a 22-inch LCD TV mounted in the partition, an AM/FM stereo with CD and XM radio capabilities,five-speaker premium sound, a DVD player, wireless headphones, and a tablet PC. The forward-facing rear seat is heated and has a power reclining feature. Burled elm consoles hold writing table, vanity mirrors, refreshment compartment and refrigerator, magazine rack, and even a humidor. Passengers can command their personal sanctuary with fingertip controls for the enhanced HVAC system, intercom system, privacy partition, direct and indirect LED lighting, and more.