Platinum Caddy Has LED All Around

Cadillac has been known to produce awesome vehicles. Although there are those who are against the production of large vehicles such as the Escalade, I don't think many will not call it a really cool ride.

The Auto Channel's Steve Purdy recently reported that the General Motors marquee had provided a sneak peek of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition. Well, assuming that it is better than the "ordinary" Escalade, I expect this to be the coolest and at the same time hottest wheels for celebrities when it hits dealerships this summer.

According to Purdy, the new Cadillac is equipped with LED all around. That means that its headlamp, turn signals, anything that emanates light out of the vehicle is LED. The advantage of using LED on vehicles is that they are virtually invincible from being burned out. They also produces less heat thus consume less energy. The only drawback though is that they cost a lot.

As far as performance is concerned, Purdy writes: "The Escalade Platinum Edition come with GM’s Magnetic Ride Control, adjusting suspension damping in one millisecond increments to precisely control body motion. Power comes from Escalade’s exclusive 6.2-liter V8 with variable valve timing making 403 horsepower, mated to the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission featuring two overdrive gears for maximum gas mileage."

On the outside: "The 22-inch, 7-double-spoke, chrome wheels with semi-low profile tires enhance the urban ambiance. Front fascia is new, reflecting the evolutionary Cadillac design language exemplified by the popular new CTS."

Now that it the Cadillac has energy efficient lighting, I think I want Cadillac to focus on making the Escalade more fuel efficient. But then again, I think they are already working on that.