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      A German tuner has transformed one of America’s most iconic SUVs into an extravagant showpiece featuring carbon fiber, new lighting elements, and custom forged wheels.

      Larte Design has introduced the Esthete bodykit specifically for the 2024–2026 Escalade.

      This kit comprises 17 components, all made from carbon fiber or basalt composites.

      Notable features include a sculpted hood, grille trim, splitter, and diffuser.

      The Cadillac Escalade is not frequently seen on European streets, which is hardly surprising. Its size is immense and undeniably ostentatious, making it as inappropriate for the narrow roads of Paris or Prague as a yacht navigating through a canal.

      However, this hasn’t deterred the German tuning company Larte Design from producing a bodykit so bold that it makes the 682-hp Escalade-V appear almost understated in comparison. Their creation embodies a sense of theatricality, which is precisely the intention.

      Larte has named this creation the ‘Esthete,’ specifically designed for the 2024–2026 Escalade models. It can be built using either pre-preg carbon fiber or basalt composite fiber and features over a dozen parts that dramatically alter the SUV's look.

      What Is the Esthete Kit?

      At the heart of the kit is a new hood, which can be either exposed carbon fiber or painted to match the vehicle. It is accented by a subtle hood deflector, unique trim around the front grille, and a more pronounced front splitter. Larte has also included a pair of small DRLs in the lower bumper area for added definition.

      The sides of the vehicle receive attention as well. Larte enhances the appearance with flared wheel arches over both axles and revised mirror caps that give the Escalade a broader and more assertive look.

      Custom forged wheels designed for the Escalade come with a striking carbon fiber aero ring.

      When viewed from the back, the vehicle showcases a new roof spoiler, custom trim at the top of the trunk lid, and a revamped bumper trim. The package is completed with quad exhaust outlets, sleek vertical LED brake lights, and a reimagined diffuser that adds a touch of visual flair.

      Although Larte is headquartered in Germany, the kit can be shipped worldwide, indicating that some Escalades in the US may soon feature these upgrades. Larte mentions that the installation of the new bodykit takes approximately six hours, but pricing information has not been disclosed.