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CHRYSLER JEEP 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV - Sound, interior Exterior (Beast Large SUV)
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engines: 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8; 682-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drivetrains: rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive
Cadillac's biggest SUV is powered by a standard 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 that pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear- or all-wheel-drive. For Escalade fans with a need for speed, only the V will do. It's powered by a beastly supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 making 682 horsepower. We were also impressed with the supercharged V-8's power and baritone burble.
As with its siblings, the current-generation Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and GMC Yukon, the Escalade rides on an independent rear suspension that provides additional third-row legroom, which was compromised in the previous generation due to its solid rear axle. Higher-end trims also offer air springs with adaptive dampers. The modifications to the SUV's suspension make it handle better than the standard SUV, but the Escalade-V still doesn't feel as nimble as rivals such as the Mercedes-AMG GLS63 or the BMW Alpina XB7.
0–60-MPH Times
C/D 60-mph Test: 6.0 seconds (Escalade), 4.3 seconds (Escalade-V)
In Comparison: When we tested the 2025 Escalade, it got to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, which is slower than rivals from Lincoln and Lexus. We also previously put an Escalade-V to the test, and its 682-hp supercharged V-8 propelled the humongous SUV to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. That puts it on equal footing to the last V-8-powered Range Rover P530 that we tested.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV starts at $93.995 and goes up to $173.895 depending on the trim and options.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: As the flagship of the Cadillac lineup, the Escalade ups the ante on in-cabin luxury. Faux leather is used in the base Luxury trim, but all other trims receive the real deal, with Platinum models getting extra-soft semi-aniline hides. Leather-covered dash and door panels, aluminum speaker grilles, and adjustable interior ambient lighting provide an upscale appearance, although some switchgear is shared with lesser GM models.
Second Row: The Escalade's interior opulence extends to the second row, surrounding passengers with rich-looking materials and planting them in road-trip-worthy seats. An Executive Second-Row Seating package is also available, which adds rear wireless phone chargers and ventilated massaging captain's chairs.
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Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engines: 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8; 682-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drivetrains: rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive
Cadillac's biggest SUV is powered by a standard 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 that pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear- or all-wheel-drive. For Escalade fans with a need for speed, only the V will do. It's powered by a beastly supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 making 682 horsepower. We were also impressed with the supercharged V-8's power and baritone burble.
As with its siblings, the current-generation Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and GMC Yukon, the Escalade rides on an independent rear suspension that provides additional third-row legroom, which was compromised in the previous generation due to its solid rear axle. Higher-end trims also offer air springs with adaptive dampers. The modifications to the SUV's suspension make it handle better than the standard SUV, but the Escalade-V still doesn't feel as nimble as rivals such as the Mercedes-AMG GLS63 or the BMW Alpina XB7.
0–60-MPH Times
C/D 60-mph Test: 6.0 seconds (Escalade), 4.3 seconds (Escalade-V)
In Comparison: When we tested the 2025 Escalade, it got to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, which is slower than rivals from Lincoln and Lexus. We also previously put an Escalade-V to the test, and its 682-hp supercharged V-8 propelled the humongous SUV to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. That puts it on equal footing to the last V-8-powered Range Rover P530 that we tested.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV starts at $93.995 and goes up to $173.895 depending on the trim and options.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: As the flagship of the Cadillac lineup, the Escalade ups the ante on in-cabin luxury. Faux leather is used in the base Luxury trim, but all other trims receive the real deal, with Platinum models getting extra-soft semi-aniline hides. Leather-covered dash and door panels, aluminum speaker grilles, and adjustable interior ambient lighting provide an upscale appearance, although some switchgear is shared with lesser GM models.
Second Row: The Escalade's interior opulence extends to the second row, surrounding passengers with rich-looking materials and planting them in road-trip-worthy seats. An Executive Second-Row Seating package is also available, which adds rear wireless phone chargers and ventilated massaging captain's chairs.
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