Cadillac Escalade — Specs, Trims, Prices & Owner Reviews
The flagship full-size luxury SUV, all-new for 2015.
Model years 2015–2026 · Independent buyer data
Fuel economy: 14/19 mpg (V8)
Cadillac Escalade: General Information
The flagship full-size luxury SUV, all-new for 2015.
Cars4Real covers the Cadillac Escalade across the 2015–2026 model years.
It offers 277–420 hp, fuel economy of 14/19 mpg (V8), 0–60 mph in 4.4 s (Escalade-V), and seating for 8. Typical pricing spans $73,965 - $95,875.
Cadillac Escalade by model year
2015 Cadillac Escalade
2015 Cadillac Escalade Standard Sport Utility
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade Standard Sport Utility uses a 6.2L V8 producing 420 hp, paired with a 6-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 15/22 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $73,965, with the Escalade Luxury Sport Utility at $79,290, the Escalade Premium Sport Utility at $84,000, and the Escalade Platinum Sport Utility at $92,870.
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2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Standard
The 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Standard uses a 6.2L V8 producing 420 hp, paired with a 6-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 15/21 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.1 s. MSRP started at $76,965, with the Escalade ESV Luxury at $82,290, the Escalade ESV Premium at $87,000, and the Escalade ESV Platinum at $95,875.
2016 Cadillac Escalade
2016 Cadillac Escalade Standard Sport Utility
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade Standard Sport Utility uses a 6.2L V8 producing 420 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 15/22 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $73,965, with the Escalade Luxury Sport Utility at $79,290, the Escalade Premium Sport Utility at $84,000, and the Escalade Platinum Sport Utility at $92,945.
2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Standard
The 2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV Standard uses a 6.2L V8 producing 420 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 15/21 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.1 s. MSRP started at $76,965, with the Escalade ESV Luxury at $82,290, the Escalade ESV Premium at $87,000, and the Escalade ESV Platinum at $95,875.
2017 Cadillac Escalade
2017 Cadillac Escalade Standard
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade Standard uses a 6.2L V8 producing 420 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD/4WD), rated at 15/22 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $73,395, with the Escalade Luxury / Premium / Platinum & ESV (range to) at $96,000.
2018 Cadillac Escalade
2018 Cadillac Escalade Standard
The 2018 Cadillac Escalade Standard uses a 6.2L V8 producing 420 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD), rated at 14/23 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $74,695, with the Escalade Luxury / Premium / Platinum & ESV (range to) at $97,000.
2019 Cadillac Escalade
2019 Cadillac Escalade Standard
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade Standard uses a 6.2L V8 producing 420 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD), rated at 14/23 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $75,195, with the Escalade Luxury / Premium / Platinum & ESV (range to) at $98,000.
2020 Cadillac Escalade
2020 Cadillac Escalade Standard
The 2020 Cadillac Escalade Standard marked the final year of the fourth-generation Escalade. It uses a 6.2L V8 producing 420 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD), rated at 14/23 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $75,195, with the Escalade Luxury / Premium / Platinum & ESV (range to) at $98,000.
2021 Cadillac Escalade
2021 Cadillac Escalade Luxury
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade Luxury introduced the all-new fifth-generation Escalade. It uses a 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 producing 277 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD), rated at 14/21 mpg (V8) and 0–60 mph in 6.1 s. MSRP started at $77,490, with the Escalade Premium Luxury at $84,000, the Escalade Sport at $87,000, and the Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum at $102,000.
2022 Cadillac Escalade
2022 Cadillac Escalade Luxury
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade Luxury uses a 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 producing 277 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD), rated at 14/19 mpg (V8) and 0–60 mph in 6.1 s. MSRP started at $77,990, with the Escalade Premium Luxury at $84,000, the Escalade Sport at $87,000, and the Escalade Platinum at $102,000.
2023 Cadillac Escalade
2023 Cadillac Escalade Luxury
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade Luxury uses a 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Diesel I6 / 6.2L Supercharged V8 (V) producing 277 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD/AWD), rated at 14/19 mpg (V8) and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s (Escalade-V). MSRP started at $79,295, with the Escalade Premium Luxury at $87,000, the Escalade Sport at $90,000, and the Escalade Platinum at $105,000.
2024 Cadillac Escalade
2024 Cadillac Escalade Luxury
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade Luxury uses a 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Diesel I6 / 6.2L Supercharged V8 (V) producing 277 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD/AWD), rated at 14/19 mpg (V8) and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s (Escalade-V). MSRP started at $86,890, with the Escalade ESV Luxury at $89,890, the Escalade Premium Luxury at $98,190, and the Escalade Sport at $101,190.
2025 Cadillac Escalade
2025 Cadillac Escalade Escalade
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade Escalade uses a 6.2L V8 / 6.2L Supercharged V8 (V) producing 420 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD/AWD), rated at 14/19 mpg (V8) and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s (Escalade-V). MSRP started at $89,590, with the Escalade Sport at $98,790, the Escalade V-Series at $161,990, and the Escalade ESV (range to) at $169,995.
2026 Cadillac Escalade
2026 Cadillac Escalade Escalade
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade Escalade uses a 6.2L V8 / 6.2L Supercharged V8 (V) producing 420 hp, paired with a 10-speed automatic (RWD/4WD/AWD), rated at 14/19 mpg (V8) and 0–60 mph in 4.4 s (Escalade-V). MSRP started at $91,100, with the Escalade ESV at $94,100, the Escalade-V at $168,000, and the Escalade-V ESV at $171,000.
Cadillac Escalade trim levels
| Trim | MSRP | Engine | Power | Drive | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade Standard Sport Utility | $73,965 | 6.2L V8 | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | RWD | 15 / 22 mpg |
| Escalade ESV Standard | $76,965 | 6.2L V8 | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | RWD | 15 / 21 mpg |
| Escalade Standard Sport Utility | $73,965 | 6.2L V8 | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | RWD | 15 / 22 mpg |
| Escalade ESV Standard | $76,965 | 6.2L V8 | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | RWD | 15 / 21 mpg |
| Escalade Standard | $73,395 | 6.2L V8 | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | RWD/4WD | 15 / 22 mpg |
| Escalade Standard | $74,695 | 6.2L V8 | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | RWD/4WD | 14 / 23 mpg |
| Escalade Standard | $75,195 | 6.2L V8 | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | RWD/4WD | 14 / 23 mpg |
| Escalade Standard | $75,195 | 6.2L V8 | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | RWD/4WD | 14 / 23 mpg |
| Escalade Luxury | $77,490 | 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 | 277-420 hp | RWD/4WD | 14 / 21 mpg |
| Escalade Luxury | $77,990 | 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 | 277-420 hp | RWD/4WD | 14 / 19 mpg |
| Escalade Luxury | $79,295 | 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Diesel I6 / 6.2L Supercharged V8 (V) | 277-682 hp | RWD/4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 mpg |
| Escalade Luxury | $86,890 | 6.2L V8 / 3.0L Diesel I6 / 6.2L Supercharged V8 (V) | 277-682 hp | RWD/4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 mpg |
| Escalade | $89,590 | 6.2L V8 / 6.2L Supercharged V8 (V) | 420-682 hp | RWD/4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 mpg |
| Escalade | $91,100 | 6.2L V8 / 6.2L Supercharged V8 (V) | 420-682 hp | RWD/4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 mpg |
Specifications (2026)
| Engine | 6.2L V8 / 6.2L SC V8 (Escalade-V)L |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Power | 420-682 hp hp |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD/4WD/AWD |
| Length | 211.9 in mm |
| Width | 81.1 in mm |
| Height | 76.7 in mm |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in mm |
| Cargo | 25.5 cu ft |
| Seats | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cadillac Escalade cost?
The Cadillac Escalade has a typical price range of $73,965 - $95,875, spanning 14 trim levels. Actual prices vary by year, mileage and local market conditions.
What fuel economy does the Cadillac Escalade get?
The Cadillac Escalade achieves 14 / 19 mpg. Real-world figures depend on trim, drivetrain and driving style.
What years of the Cadillac Escalade are available to compare?
Cars4Real covers Cadillac Escalade model years 2015–2026. You can compare every year and trim side by side with live market prices and real owner reviews.