This a rumor to a very smart move...will GM follow-through, don't know?The Escalade may end up being smaller, but that'll be good thing. First off, it won't be THAT small. The Lambda-based CUVs are fairly sizable currently. Secondly, the SRX has already been downsized as the next gen will be built of the Theta(?) platform. And lastly, GM's small-block V8 (5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L) will fit in there also. If a V8 can be stuffed into a CTS (or even a Solstice), they've got plenty of space in the Lambda platform.It's time for GM to make a smaller Escalade and really put elegantly designed materials and content into to be a real luxury utility vehicle. Leave the rock climbing & hauling capability to the mainstream brands.And think, if a Lambda Escalade is actually made, the Denali XT concept might not such a wet dream in concept-land.