Grant needs a new ride!!

Yesterday I was over at Grants house and we were talking about his Escalade, and how the lease is up on it in a coupke of months. We were going around and looking at all the things that were possibly flaws or mistakes on GMs part when building the truck. Grant has the EXT model so that it still can be used to some extent as a truck. We were having a hard time on deciding what would work really good for him, and we really came up with nothing. So Im asking you guys what you think would be a good vehicle for him to consider. I do know some things about the way Grant drives and suggesting some big diesel isnt for him. I have an 08 Ford F450 and know that this would definetly not fit in with Grants lifestyle. The truck will be used for work which includes driving in the city, and parking in tight spaces in which the escalade was capable of. What have you guys found to be a great vehicle in the 1/2 ton range with ample power and good towing caracteristics? (we all want the Bling Bling to be safe back there)