Cadillac Escalade vs Cadillac Escalade-V
Overview | |
Years produced1999-2000 | Years produced2023-Present |
MSRP$88,100 | MSRP$149,195 |
Listings7318 | Listings576 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe 2025 Cadillac Escalade maintains the momentum of one of the most recognizable SUV nameplates. The current-generation Escalade was introduced as a 2021 model, but for 2025 it gets a refresh that includes styling changes and a redesigned dashboard display. The all-electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ joins the lineup as well, but that’s covered in a separate review. This gasoline Escalade competes against full-size luxury SUVs like the BMW X7, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus LX, Lincoln Navigator, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Verdict: If you’re willing to spend extra on a well-optioned example, the Escalade is a credible luxury vehicle. But its platform’s shortcomings can’t be erased. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Cadillac Escalade is a known quantity in the luxury SUV space. If you want big power, plenty of space, and you want it all from a comfortable seating position, the Escalade has you covered. In the past two decades, Cadillac has also offered V-Series sedans, coupes, and wagons with hotter engines and swifter performance, but the Escalade and the V-Series have never crossed paths…until now. The 2023 Escalade-V is unlike any other V-Series vehicle, or frankly any other vehicle on the market. We’ve seen big SUVs and sporty SUVs, but never a performance version of one of the largest SUVs on the market. Just as crucially, it is the first time a V-Series vehicle will have to combine family-hauling and towing duties with brisk acceleration and handling. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine6.2L 682 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower682 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City11 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway16 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name6.2L 682 hp V8 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque653 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower682 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City11 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway16 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight5807 lbs | Curb Weight6217 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height76.7 in |
Length211.9 in | Length211.9 in |
Width81.1 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase120.9 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload1570 lbs | Maximum Payload1330 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity7000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1999-2000 | 2023-Present |
MSRP | $88,100 | $149,195 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2025 Cadillac Escalade maintains the momentum of one of the most recognizable SUV nameplates. The current-generation Escalade was introduced as a 2021 model, but for 2025 it gets a refresh that includes styling changes and a redesigned dashboard display. The all-electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ joins the lineup as well, but that’s covered in a separate review. This gasoline Escalade competes against full-size luxury SUVs like the BMW X7, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus LX, Lincoln Navigator, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Verdict: If you’re willing to spend extra on a well-optioned example, the Escalade is a credible luxury vehicle. But its platform’s shortcomings can’t be erased. | The Cadillac Escalade is a known quantity in the luxury SUV space. If you want big power, plenty of space, and you want it all from a comfortable seating position, the Escalade has you covered. In the past two decades, Cadillac has also offered V-Series sedans, coupes, and wagons with hotter engines and swifter performance, but the Escalade and the V-Series have never crossed paths…until now. The 2023 Escalade-V is unlike any other V-Series vehicle, or frankly any other vehicle on the market. We’ve seen big SUVs and sporty SUVs, but never a performance version of one of the largest SUVs on the market. Just as crucially, it is the first time a V-Series vehicle will have to combine family-hauling and towing duties with brisk acceleration and handling. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 6.2L 682 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 682 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 11 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 16 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 6.2L 682 hp V8 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 653 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 682 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 11 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 16 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5807 lbs | 6217 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 76.7 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 211.9 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1570 lbs | 1330 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 7000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | 7000 lbs |
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