Cadillac Escalade vs Nissan Ariya
Overview | |
MSRP$79,295 | MSRP$43,190 |
Listings674 | Listings46 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even quadruple the Escalade’s $80,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | |
Reviews SummaryBy 2023, it should be clear that electric vehicles are here to stay. Companies that got started early on EVs have a head start, and when considering the current era of electric mobility, no major automaker got out of the starting blocks faster than Nissan. The 2010 Nissan Leaf invited the masses to experience quiet, efficient motoring—but in the decade-plus since its debut, it has been caught by more impressive competition. The all-new 2023 Nissan Ariya aims to retake market share in the electric vehicle space. With front- and all-wheel-drive powertrain options, slick design, immersive technology, and a competitive price tag, the Ariya looks capable of putting Nissan back into the EV conversation. We tested a single-motor Ariya in the fall of 2022 and have since evaluated the dual-motor e-4ORCE model for this updated review. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine214 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity63 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City109 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway94 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10.5 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name214 hp Electric |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10.5 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity63 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City109 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway94 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space22.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight4323 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height65.4 in |
Length211.9 in | Length182.9 in |
Width81.1 in | Width85.5 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase109.3 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,295 | $43,190 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even quadruple the Escalade’s $80,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | By 2023, it should be clear that electric vehicles are here to stay. Companies that got started early on EVs have a head start, and when considering the current era of electric mobility, no major automaker got out of the starting blocks faster than Nissan. The 2010 Nissan Leaf invited the masses to experience quiet, efficient motoring—but in the decade-plus since its debut, it has been caught by more impressive competition. The all-new 2023 Nissan Ariya aims to retake market share in the electric vehicle space. With front- and all-wheel-drive powertrain options, slick design, immersive technology, and a competitive price tag, the Ariya looks capable of putting Nissan back into the EV conversation. We tested a single-motor Ariya in the fall of 2022 and have since evaluated the dual-motor e-4ORCE model for this updated review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 214 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 63 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 109 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 94 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10.5 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 214 hp Electric |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10.5 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 63 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | 109 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 94 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 4323 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 182.9 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 85.5 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 109.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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