Much of the Cadillac Escalade's appeal is rooted in its over-the-top attitude. Generously proportioned inside and out, this sport-utility vehicle has a bold and angular face, exaggerated wreath-and-crest badging and chrome trim everywhere you look. There's no subtlety under the hood, either, as the current truck's 6.2-liter V8 delivers an imposing exhaust rumble. The Escalade is primarily for renters who like their SUVs large, brash and unapologetically American.