Cadillac

Cadillac Escalade

Price $107,298 – $197,098
Fuel consumption 8.9 – 21.6 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 74%(view ratings)
Cadillac’s flagship model and an icon among full-size luxury SUVs, the Escalade features the latest technologies the brand has to offer including a massive 38-inch curved display. Two engines are available starting with a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel (277 horsepower, 460 lb-ft. of torque). Most customers opt for the 6.2-litre V8 (420 horsepower, 460 lb-ft.). A more potent version of that engine can be found in the new Escalade-V (682 horsepower, 653 lb-ft.).

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 74%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Full-size luxury SUVs
The Car Guide rating 86%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 9/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2023

New Escalade-V version with 682 horsepower V8 engine.

Pros

  • Amazing interior
  • More comfortable than ever
  • Improved build quality
  • Three mechanical options

Cons

  • High fuel consumption (except diesel)
  • Too many options
  • Indecent price (Escalade-V)

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