The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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C R U I S I N G T H R O U G H T H E S N O W BY DAN CURRIER Winter is finally upon us, and with it comes a litany of blessings and curses. As much fun as fresh snow is on the slopes, the journey to those alpine peaks can be challenging. Fortunately, there is a wide range of luxury SUVs that are more than capable of getting you there with efficiency and grace. Here are our top three SUV options for this winter season. CADILLAC ESCALADE: Cadillac has always been a name synonymous with American excellence, and the newest iteration of the Escalade is a continuation of just that. With a sleek sculpted look and a 6.2-liter V8 engine, this SUV is guaranteed to be fast. As a matter of fact, this standard engine alone provides you with 420 horsepower, and the supercharged variant provides an even greater power of 682. e supercharged V8 is only available to the Escalade-V, so if you desire even greater performance, this option is ideal. With the addition of their patented Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, the harshness of winter road conditions is hardly noticeable. is is compounded by the implementation of an Electronic Limited-Slip Differential and Magnetic Ride Control, which reads the road conditions and increases road traction in accordance with those readings. Be it rain, snow or slush, Cadillac has designed this vehicle to be effective and safe. ese performance and safety features are complimented by a luxurious and inviting interior. e standard model provides the driver with a 38- inch curved OLED display with twice the visual fidelity of a 4K tv. is can be further upgraded to include an augmented reality heads up display that provides critical information in the driver's line of sight. Premium leather and natural wood finishes, entertainment systems, ambient lighting, and temperature-controlled seats are all designed to provide you with the pinnacle of comfort. No matter where you are going this winter season, Cadillac intends to get you there with some of the best-in-class options on the market. ENGINE: V8 6.2 LITER ECOTEC3 HORSEPOWER: 420HP AT: 5,600 RPM TORQUE: 460 AT: 4100 RPM ACCELERATION: 6.1 SECONDS FUEL ECONOMY: 14-19 MPG STANDARD SEATING: 7 CARGO SPACE: 26-121 CUBIC FEET COST: $81,895 MSRP (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH UPGRADES) VUE ON | CARS 92 VUENJ.COM