From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m 10s
Cadillac Escalade-V Gets Extreme Makeover
Larte Design's Esthete kit transforms Cadillac Escalade-V ESV into a glossy black and deep red carbon statement without changing factory specs.
In brief
Larte Design's Esthete kit transforms Cadillac Escalade-V ESV into a glossy black and deep red carbon statement without changing factory specs. Larte Design's Esthete kit gives Cadillac Escalade-V ESV a glossy black upper body and deep red lower body using 100% dry carbon without altering factory specifications…
Larte Design's Esthete Kit
Larte Design's Esthete kit turns the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV from quiet flagship into gloss-black, deep-red carbon statement without touching factory specs.
“Larte Design’s Esthete kit turns the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV from quiet flagship into gloss-black, deep-red carbon statement without touching factory specs.”
Why Cadillac Built a Sleeper
Cadillac styled the Escalade-V to blend in, leaving owners who wanted to stand out without extra styling presence.
“Cadillac styled the Escalade-V to blend in. Larte Design just gave its owners a way to make sure nobody misses it.”
Larte's Approach
Larte founder Alexej Janowski built the opposite approach to Cadillac's sleeper design, targeting owners who want to be seen.
“There are owners for whom the sleeper is exactly right, and Cadillac built it well for them, then there are the ones who bought the top of the range so that it would be seen.”
What Changes
The body splits at the beltline with gloss black above and deep red below, using 100% dry carbon without painting.
“The body splits at the beltline, with gloss black above and deep red below so the roof pillars and hood surround read as one dark mass over the red base.”
No Factory Changes
Every Esthete component stays in visible 100% dry carbon, using factory mounting points without drilling or cutting.
“Every Esthete component stays in visible 100% dry carbon, the same uncoated weave approach Larte used on its carbon-fiber kit for the BMW X7.”
Family Hauler Focus
Larte sees the Escalade-V ESV as a family hauler that can stir emotion for the whole family, including pets.
“A family car has every right to stir emotion, for the whole family, the dog included.”
What it means
Larte Design's Esthete kit gives Cadillac Escalade-V ESV a glossy black upper body and deep red lower body using 100% dry carbon without altering factory specifications.
