| With the birth of the first Escalade in 1999, | | | | factory models to suit their own tastes and |
| General Motors provided a luxury Sport | | | | style. A common upgrade on SUVs is to add |
| Utility Vehicle through their popular | | | | larger wheels or chrome rims. Some exchange |
| Cadillac model. The interest in SUVs has | | | | their factory engine for one that is equipped |
| increased since the late 90s with consumers | | | | for racing. One of the more popular |
| searching for intriguing full size, higher | | | | customizations is to choose a custom paint |
| end selections. The 2003 Cadillac Escalade | | | | color or add visual detail to the body. This |
| came a long way from the basic model, | | | | allows car owners to fully express themselves |
| successfully competing against rivals in the | | | | through their vehicle.When considering the |
| German and Japanese SUV market.The growing | | | | purchase of an SUV, you will find three |
| concerns of an effected environment, as well | | | | different choices that were introduced in the |
| as the gas guzzling nature of a sport utility | | | | 2003 Cadillac Escalade. Each model possesses |
| vehicle makes some shy away from the thought | | | | an appeal that usually attracts a certain |
| of purchasing an Escalade. This has not | | | | type of customer. There is the standard |
| stopped well known personalities from jumping | | | | Escalade Wagon option, as well as the |
| on the band wagon. Not only can they afford | | | | Escalade EXT Pick Up Truck. One of the more |
| the expensive cost to maintain and fix these | | | | expensive choices is the Escalade ESV, which |
| SUVs, but use these vehicles to make a trendy | | | | features a lengthy base.2003 Cadillac |
| fashion statement.A Definite Status SymbolThe | | | | Escalade UpgradesLike all car models, General |
| ownership of a Cadillac Escalade has become | | | | Motors is constantly tweaking their line of |
| something of a status symbol throughout the | | | | vehicles to push the envelope within the car |
| years. They are showcased within music videos | | | | industry. This was seen in some of the |
| to denote wealth and flashiness. Movie stars | | | | improvements made within the 2003 Escalade |
| and other celebrities, such as Paris Hilton | | | | product line. Some of the features attached |
| own one in their personal collection of cars. | | | | to this vehicle include Rear Wheel Drive; |
| The Escalade model is also quite popular | | | | power assisted pedals; an improved 4 Wheel |
| among athletes. Former Golden State Warrior | | | | system; as well as 5.3L V8 or High Output |
| player, Chris Mills prefers the design of | | | | Vortec 6000 V8 engines. In 2003, the EXT Pick |
| this particular SUV, which was also purchased | | | | Up Truck was introduced to the public. It |
| by more than five of his fellow teammates. | | | | gave consumers the ability to accommodate a |
| Top draft picks from an array of NFL teams | | | | total of five people and featured the |
| have acquired a Cadillac Escalade with their | | | | convenience of four doors. This model also |
| newfound wealth. Besides on the road, this | | | | provided a High Output 6.0L engine as a |
| popular model also appears in various movies, | | | | standard. It will be interesting to see some |
| commercials and music videos.Customizing Your | | | | of the other improvements that come out in |
| VehicleA popular trend in today's society (in | | | | future models.Gregg Hall is an author living |
| regards to cars) is personal customization. | | | | in Navarre Florida. |
| Car owners have shaped and transformed their | | | | |