2025 Cadillac Escalade Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

About the Cadillac Escalade

No other luxury SUV offers a combination of power, prestige, and presence quite like the iconic Cadillac Escalade. Always a pioneer of innovation and groundbreaking technologies, the Escalade continues to lead the segment with an array of exclusive features not found on the competition. Now in its 5th generation, the Escalade is carefully designed to be instantly recognizable while adding additional layers of sophistication to the exterior. In addition to its standard 6.2-liter V8 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, drivers can now opt for an available supercharged 6.2-liter V8 for the very first time on the Escalade-V. Another signature characteristic of the Escalade is its impeccably equipped interior featuring authentic materials and luxurious comfort amenities. Ready to experience the ultimate full-size luxury SUV? Look no further than the legendary Cadillac Escalade.

What the Critics Say

“This is the kind of product the brand needs to build to compete with a resurgent Lincoln and the ever-present and improving foreign competition. The Escalade should no longer be the default vehicle choice for the rich and famous based solely on reputation but because it’s finally the luxury product it should be.” — MotorTrend

“We can’t emphasize enough what an incredible job Cadillac has done with the interior design and quality. Buyers can variously choose from nine interior colorways, four seat stitch patterns, and seven different (real) woods, and the material selection and the way in which they’re combined is tasteful and elegant—a huge leap forward from the riot of joints and seams in Cadillac’s last-generation models.” — Automobile Magazine

What’s New for 2025

The 2025 model year brings a noteworthy refresh to the iconic Cadillac Escalade. Visually, you’ll notice refreshed exterior design elements including narrow LED headlights and DRLs, an updated front grille, optional illuminated grille surrounds, and a new lower bumper. The Escalade is now available for the first time with 24-inch alloy wheels along with new exterior color options including Aegean Stone, Latte Metallic, and Deep Sea Metallic. Its already impressive infotainment system expands from last year’s 38-inch unit to a jaw-dropping 55 inches for 2025. Renaissance Red and Sheer Gray are two new interior color themes that shoppers can choose from. In terms of performance, the previously available 3.0-liter inline-six turbodiesel has been discontinued while all Escalade models now come standard with the award-winning Super Cruise technology.

Cadillac Escalade Features

Style & Performance

Demanding attention from every angle, the exterior appearance of the Cadillac Escalade strikes a balance between elegance and confidence. As the flagship of the Cadillac lineup, the Escalade features a sleek, horizontal headlamp combined with a tall, vertical rear light signature. Standard 22-inch wheels provide a prominent stance while complementing the subtle exterior body accents. Beneath the hood lies a potent 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 420 horsepower paired with a state-of-the-art 10-speed automatic transmission. For those who crave maximum power, the Escalade V is equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine engineered to produce strong torque across the powerband. In fact, all trims come standard with a trailering package for greater utility. Contributing to the serene ride of the Escalade is its unique combination of available Magnetic Ride Control, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, and eLSD.

Impeccable Luxury

Distinguished yet dynamic, the upscale environment inside the cabin of the Cadillac Escalade is a true feast for the senses. Featuring eight color and trim choices, the Escalade can be equipped with several unique seat designs including custom perforation and quilting patterns. New architecture and chassis technologies have significantly expanded interior space, offering 40 percent more third-row legroom and a 68 percent increase in maximum cargo space behind the third row inside standard-length models. With an increase of more than 10 inches in the third row, the Escalade offers one of the roomiest third rows in the segment. 12.6-inch-diagonal independent touch displays with streaming capabilities included with the optional rear-seat entertainment system provide endless hours of engagement on the way to your destination. There’s no better way to experience first-class travel than inside the Cadillac Escalade.

Trims & Specs

Luxury

• Starting at $87,595 MSRP*
• 6.2L V8 engine with Dynamic Fuel Management
• 55-inch Curved Pillar-to-Pillar total diagonal display with front-passenger infotainment
• AKG Studio 19-speaker sound system
• Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology with 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan
• Luxury grille with illuminated Cadillac crest

Premium Luxury

• Starting at $96,795 MSRP*
• Sport grille with illuminated Cadillac crest
• Leather front seating surfaces with precision perforated inserts or faceted quilting
• 12-way power driver and front-passenger heated and ventilated seats with driver and front-passenger power lumbar control
• Panoramic sliding glass roof with power shade
• 22-inch 9-spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish

Sport

• Starting at $97,395 MSRP*
• Exterior Gloss Black accents
• Sport grille with illuminated Cadillac crest
• Leather front seating surfaces with precision perforated inserts or faceted quilting
• Panoramic sliding glass roof with power shade
• 22-inch 6-spoke Polished alloy wheels with Dark Android mask and low gloss paint

Premium Luxury Platinum

• Starting at $116,395 MSRP*
• Luxury grille with illuminated Cadillac crest & surround
• 36-Speaker AKG Studio Reference Surround Audio System
• Full Semi-Aniline leather front seats with perforated inserts or Mondrian quilting
• Touring Package with power open and close doors and Air Ride Suspension
• Rear Seat Entertainment system with dual independent 12.6″ diagonal infotainment displays

Sport Platinum

• Starting at $116,895 MSRP*
• Night Vision
• 16-way power driver and front-passenger heated and ventilated seats with 4-way lumbar and massage function
• 22-inch 18-spoke alloy wheels with After Midnight premium paint and laser etching
• Touring Package with power open and close doors and Air Ride Suspension
• Rear Seat Entertainment system with dual independent 12.6-inch diagonal infotainment displays

V-Series

• Starting at $159,995 MSRP*
• 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine with Active Fuel Management and AWD with single-speed transfer case
• Console refrigerator with freezer mode
• Steering wheel with V-Mode, leather-wrapped rim, and leather-wrapped horn pad
• Unique front and rear fascias
• Brembo® 6-piston Performance Front Brakes with Color Matched Rear Calipers
• Equal-length exhaust with active exhaust valves

Reserve a 2025 Escalade

If you’re looking to reserve one of our limited 2025 Escalade models, please fill out the form below and a member of our team will reach out to you to complete the reservation process. This will include selecting one of our available incoming Escalade models and collecting a deposit.

*The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment.

**Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle’s owner’s manual for more important safety limitations and information.