Functional and stylish, the 2008 Cadillac Escalade is the ultimate luxury car rental for those drivers who prefer a rugged ride capable of taking on all kinds of terrain. Powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engines, the Escalade features one of the most powerful engines in the luxury SUV category and produces 403 horsepower while still maintaining a stylish appearance and comfortable interior.

Available in two trim levels, base and Platinum, the Escalade weights around 5,500 pounds and features a six-speed automatic transmission. Offering a manual-shift mode controlled by counterintuitive buttons on a column-mounted shifter, the transmission helps drivers to maintain control of the SUV smoothly.

The transmission sends power to either the back wheels or all four, depending on whether you choose the rear- or all-wheel drive option. The all-wheel drive features a 40/60 front/rear power split and, while the exotic car rental isn’t necessarily made for off-roading, the power enables toe SUV to tow up to 7,400 pounds of cargo.

The Cadillac car rental comes standard with several safety features, including stability control with a rollover sensor, traction control, antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags and an OnStar telematic system that acts as a connection to the outside world should an accident or emergency occur. Seating six, seven or eight people, the Escalade features second and third row seating. The third row stays put but the second row can be power flipped down to create more room for cargo or additional leg room in the back seat.

The interior of the Escalade is incredibly extravagant and features alloy trim, faux walnut inlays, triple-zone automatic climate control, soft leather upholstery, power-adjustable pedals, heated first and second row seats, remote starting and an optional navigation system. If that’s not enough, the Platinum trim upgrades amenities and includes 22-inch chrome wheels, a CTS-inspired front grille, rear-seat entertainment and upgraded leather upholstery.