8. 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade ESV is the largest iteration of the pioneering luxury SUV, and this enormous three-row, eight passenger beast is filled to the brim with almost every premium feature and convenience technology imaginable. Combined this with the Cadillac Escalade ESV's 137 cubic feet of total cargo space and 8,000 lbs of towing capacity and it becomes clear which model handles the heavy lifting in the domestic brand's lineup. The Escalade ESV is propelled by a 6.2-liter V-8 engine that pushes out 403 ponies and 417 lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed automatic transmission is included as standard equipment. Buyers can choose between rear-wheel and all-wheel drive versions of the beefy SUV.