Introducing The Brand-New Cadillac Escalade

Key Highlights

• Features vertical LED headlights, a newly illuminated Cadillac crest, and the largest 24-inch alloy wheels ever used on the model.

• Equipped with a 55-inch curved screen, including a 35-inch driver display and a 20-inch front passenger screen with video streaming.

• Includes quilted leather upholstery, open-pore wood accents, 126 ambient lighting options, and optional rear command center with 12.6-inch screens for passengers.

• Comes standard with a 19-speaker AKG Studio system, upgradeable to a 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference system, or even 40 speakers with the Executive Second Row package.

The Cadillac Escalade has long been the go-to premium SUV in the U.S. The American automaker has now revealed the new Escalade, featuring minor cosmetic updates and a more luxurious interior.

Updated Exterior Design

The gasoline Escalade's styling closely resembles its electric counterpart, the Escalade IQ. Its bold design also mirrors the Celestiq and Lyric models, featuring vertical LED-accented headlights on each corner of the bumper and a newly illuminated Cadillac crest on the hood.

In V-Series and higher models, the grille surround lights up, adding to its bold look. The front end now has a more prominent design with a subtle lower lip and more contouring below the illuminated grille. The headlights feature slimmer horizontal signatures, with most lighting in the large vertical clusters. The Escalade also boasts 24-inch alloy wheels, the largest ever for this model, enhancing its imposing presence.

Luxurious Interior with Lots of Screens

Step inside, and you'll see a massive touchscreen. Think it's 10 inches? Nope. 12 inches? Nope. 15 inches? Nope. The Escalade now has a huge 55-inch curved infotainment screen. The driver gets a 35.0-inch display, and the front passenger has a 20.0-inch touchscreen with video streaming. It also comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard features.

To keep the rear passengers happy, they get 12.6-inch screens and an optional rear command center for controlling various settings on long trips. They can also enjoy 5G Wi-Fi and multiple wireless charging pads to keep their devices charged and stream shows.

The interior features quilted and perforated leather seats, with plenty of open-pore wood for a sophisticated, upscale feel. The cabin offers up to 126 ambient lighting options for a personalized atmosphere.
Premium Audio and Additional Features

Premium Audio and Additional Features

The Escalade comes standard with a 19-speaker AKG Studio audio system. For higher audio quality, there's a 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference system, which can be upgraded to 40 speakers with the Executive Second Row package. Optional power-operated doors add a touch of limousine-like luxury and are standard on the Platinum and V models.

Performance and Engine Options

The Escalade still features the 6.2-liter V8 engine with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Escalade-V has a supercharged version of the 6.2-liter V8, offering 682 horsepower and 683 pound-feet of torque. The 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine is discontinued. The 2025 Escalade will be available in the U.S. by the end of the year, with no details yet on its UAE launch.

Verdict

The all-new Cadillac Escalade boasts a striking design, luxurious interior, and powerful engine options, including a supercharged V8 in the Escalade-V. With advanced features like a 55-inch curved infotainment screen, extensive ambient lighting, and an optional 40-speaker audio system, the Escalade combines luxury with cutting-edge technology. Expected to launch in the U.S. by the end of the year, details for its UAE release are yet to be announced.

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