2016 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Gallery

Cadillac's Escalade may be in its forth generation, but it's only just coming of age. With build quality, cabin finish, and general refinement finally hitting the same levels that German rivals deliver, the 2016 Escalade has become more than just a rap video must-have.

Outside, the almost Art Deco styling is distinctive and outlandishly tasteful. Inside, the leather and Alcantara game has been raised with far better craftsmanship and a host of gadgety including wireless phone charging and Apple CarPlay.

Under the hood, the 6.2-liter V8 engine is never going to be an environmental choice, but it's enough to push the 4WD SUV with its Magnetic Ride Control to deliver on the twisty stuff just as much as it does in raw power on the straights.