2023 Cadillac Escalade 4WD Premium Luxury

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Cadillac Escalade Details

transmission
Automatic
engine
V8, 6.2L
color
Black Raven
drive
4WD
fuel
Gasoline
mileage
24,238 Miles
interior color
Jet Black
stock number
8289A
VIN
1GYS4CKL4PR471106
seats
Leather
trim
4WD Premium Luxury

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About This 2023 Cadillac Escalade

Vehicle Details
Discover luxury and capability in this 2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury 4WD, now available in Atlanta, GA. With only 24,238 low miles on the odometer, this Certified Pre-Owned Cadillac Escalade pairs a powerful 6.2L V8 gasoline engine with confident four-wheel drive performance, delivering refined power for highway cruising and sure-footed handling in variable conditions. This Cadillac Escalade is the perfect blend of prestige and practicality, offered at the best price in the area for discerning buyers seeking value and peace of mind.

Inside, enjoy an opulent cabin loaded with premium tech and comfort features: XM Radio for endless entertainment, a heated steering wheel for chilly mornings, and an advanced driver assistance suite including Lane Departure Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control for safer, more relaxed driving. The Premium Luxury trim brings upscale touches throughout, making every trip feel special.

As a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, this Cadillac Escalade has undergone a rigorous inspection and comes backed by manufacturer-grade assurances, giving you confidence beyond typical pre-owned-car purchases. Whether you're navigating city streets or embarking on long road trips, the commanding presence and meticulous engineering of this Cadillac Escalade ensure a first-class experience.

Located in Atlanta, GA, this low-mileage, CPO 2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury 4WD with a 6.2L V8 represents exceptional value and top-tier luxury at the best price—schedule your test drive today.

Equipment
Good News! This certified CARFAX 1-owner vehicle has only had one owner before you. The Cadillac Escalade has automated speed control that adjusts to maintain a safe following distance, enhancing highway driving convenience. This 1/2 ton suv stays safely in its lane with Lane Keep Assist. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade has satellite radio capabilities. The leather seats in this Cadillac Escalade are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. with XM/Sirus Satellite Radio you are no longer restricted by poor quality local radio stations while driving the Cadillac Escalade. Anywhere on the planet, you will have hundreds of digital stations to choose from. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on the vehicle. It's Lane Departure Warning keeps you safe by alerting you when you drift from your lane. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on this 2023 Cadillac Escalade .Carry lots of cargo while your passengers are comfortable. The vehicle has four wheel drive capabilities. Anti-lock brakes are standard on this model. This 1/2 ton suv has automated speed control that adjusts to maintain a safe following distance, enhancing highway driving convenience. This Cadillac Escalade is accented with premium quality alloy wheels. This 1/2 ton suv comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. The vehicle offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. The high efficiency automatic transmission shifts smoothly and allows you to relax while driving. Protect this model from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. This 1/2 ton suv has an elegant black exterior finish. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. This model has a clean CARFAX vehicle history report. It features cruise control for long trips. The Cadillac Escalade has a V8, 6.2L high output engine. Know you and your passengers are protected with the front and rear side curtain airbags in this unit. The Cadillac Escalade is equipped with front air bags. The vehicle is equipped with front side curtain airbags. This 1/2 ton suv is equipped with a gasoline engine. Bluetooth technology is built into this 1/2 ton suv, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this 2023 Cadillac Escalade . With the keyless entry system on this model you can pop the trunk without dropping your bags from the store. This model's Lane Departure Warning keeps you safe by alerting you when you drift from your lane. Lane Keep Assist in this 1/2 ton suv helps maintain safe driving by gently steering to stay within the lane. The leather seats in the Cadillac Escalade are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. Help alleviate lower back pain with the driver seat lumbar support in this vehicle. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on this 2023 Cadillac Escalade . The vehicle is outfitted with an OnStar communication system. Load groceries and much more with ease into this unit thanks to the power liftgate. This unit comes with power adjustable seat to get your seat just right for you. Power seats are a must! Nothing dresses up a vehicle better than a set of high end premium wheels. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on it. The premium quality running boards make it easier to get in and out of this vehicle and give it a nice look too. The vehicle has satellite radio capabilities. This Cadillac Escalade has an adjustable telescoping wheel that allows you to achieve a perfect fit for your driving comfort. Greater towing safety becomes standard with the installed trailer brake. with XM/Sirus Satellite Radio you are no longer restricted by poor quality local radio stations while driving this Cadillac Escalade. Anywhere on the planet, you will have hundreds of digital stations to choose from.Carry lots of cargo while your passengers are comfortable. This vehicle has four wheel drive capabilities. Anti-lock brakes will help you stop in an emergency. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade has auto-adjust speed for safe following. Light weight alloy wheels on this 2023 Cadillac Escalade are the perfect compliment to a stylish body. This vehicle offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for the vehicle - stay connected and entertained on the go! The high efficiency automatic transmission shifts smoothly and allows you to relax while driving. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this vehicle. This model has an elegant black exterior finish. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. Easily set your speed in this vehicle with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button. The vehicle has a V8, 6.2L high output engine. Know you and your passengers are protected with the front and rear side curtain airbags in the vehicle. This 1/2 ton suv has front air bags that will protect you and your passenger in the event of an accident. Stay safe with additional front side curtain airbags. Enjoy the tried and true gasoline engine in the vehicle. Bluetooth technology is built into this vehicle, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this Cadillac Escalade . Quickly unlock this 2023 Cadillac Escalade with keyless entry. This unit's Lane Departure Warning keeps you safe by alerting you when you drift from your lane. The Cadillac Escalade stays safely in its lane with Lane Keep Assist. The leather seats in this model are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. Help alleviate lower back pain with the driver seat lumbar support in the Cadillac Escalade. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on it. Keep safely connected while in this Cadillac Escalade with OnStar. You may enjoy services like Automatic Crash Response, Navigation, Roadside Assistance and Hands-Free Calling. Load groceries and much more with ease into the Cadillac Escalade thanks to the power liftgate. A front power adjustable seat increases driver comfort. The premium wheels make this model stand out from the crowd. Start this unit from inside with remote start. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade comes with running boards already installed. This model has satellite radio capabilities. This Cadillac Escalade is built for driving comfort with a telescoping wheel. Greater towing safety becomes standard with the installed trailer brake. with XM/Sirus Satellite Radio you are no longer restricted by poor quality local radio stations while driving it. Anywhere on the planet, you will have hundreds of digital stations to choose from.Carry lots of cargo while your passengers are comfortable. When you encounter slick or muddy roads, you can engage the four wheel drive on this Cadillac Escalade and drive with confidence. Anti-lock brakes will help you stop in an emergency. It has auto-adjust speed for safe following. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade is accented with premium quality alloy wheels. This model comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. The Cadillac Escalade offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. The high efficiency automatic transmission shifts smoothly and allows you to relax while driving. See what's behind you with the back up camera on it. This unit is painted with a sleek and sophisticated black color. Good News! This certified CARFAX 1-owner vehicle has only had one owner before you. Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. Easily set your speed in this model with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button. It has a V8, 6.2L high output engine. Know you and your passengers are protected with the front and rear side curtain airbags in this Cadillac Escalade. The vehicle is equipped with front air bags. This vehicle is equipped with front side curtain airbags. This model is equipped with a gasoline engine. Bluetooth technology is built into this 2023 Cadillac Escalade , keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in the vehicle . Quickly unlock this model with keyless entry. This model's Lane Departure Warning keeps you safe by alerting you when you drift from your lane. Lane Keep Assist in this model helps maintain safe driving by gently steering to stay within the lane. The leather seats in this vehicle are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. With the adjustable lumbar support in this Cadillac Escalade your back will love you. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. Keep safely connected while in this unit with OnStar. You may enjoy services like Automatic Crash Response, Navigation, Roadside Assistance and Hands-Free Calling. Enjoy the convenience of the power liftgate on this vehicle. A front power adjustable seat increases driver comfort. Nothing dresses up a vehicle better than a set of high end premium wheels. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on the Cadillac Escalade. The premium quality running boards make it easier to get in and out of this 2023 Cadillac Escalade and give it a nice look too. The satellite radio system in it gives you access to hundreds of nation-wide radio stations with a clear digital signal. It has an adjustable telescoping wheel that allows you to achieve a perfect fit for your driving comfort. Greater towing safety becomes standard with the installed trailer brake. This 1/2 ton suv is equipped with the latest generation of XM/Sirius Radio.Enough room to carry all your cargo, passengers and equipment on a long road trip. Offering a ride height that is above most other vehicles, this vehicle has great visibility on the road. This model has four wheel drive capabilities. Anti-lock brakes are standard on the Cadillac Escalade. This 1/2 ton suv has automated speed control that adjusts to maintain a safe following distance, enhancing highway driving convenience. Light weight alloy wheels on this unit are the perfect compliment to a stylish body. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. The Cadillac Escalade offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. The high efficiency automatic transmission shifts smoothly and allows you to relax while driving. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. The vehicle is painted with a sleek and sophisticated black color. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. It has gone through a stringent manufacturer pre-owned certification process, including a meticulous mechanical and reconditioning processes. Take the stress out of car buying with this certified pre-owned. Easily set your speed in this 2023 Cadillac Escalade with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button. The Cadillac Escalade has a V8, 6.2L high output engine. Know you and your passengers are protected with the front and rear side curtain airbags in this model. This unit has front air bags that will protect you and your passenger in the event of an accident. Stay safe with additional front side curtain airbags. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a gasoline engine. This 1/2 ton suv features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This Cadillac Escalade is pure luxury with a heated steering wheel. Quickly unlock the Cadillac Escalade with keyless entry. The vehicle's Lane Departure Warning helps keep you in your lane. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade stays safely in its lane with Lane Keep Assist. The leather seats in this 2023 Cadillac Escalade are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. With the adjustable lumbar support in this model your back will love you. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. The Cadillac Escalade is outfitted with an OnStar communication system. Load groceries and much more with ease into this vehicle thanks to the power liftgate. This 2023 Cadillac Escalade comes with power adjustable seat to get your seat just right for you. Power seats are a must! Nothing dresses up a vehicle better than a set of high end premium wheels. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on the vehicle. The premium quality running boards make it easier to get in and out of this unit and give it a nice look too. The satellite radio system in this model gives you access to hundreds of nation-wide radio stations with a clear digital signal. The vehicle has an adjustable telescoping wheel that allows you to achieve a perfect fit for your driving comfort. A trailer braking system is already installed on this Cadillac Escalade. with XM/Sirus Satellite Radio you are no longer restricted by poor quality local radio stations while driving it. Anywhere on the planet, you will have hundreds of digital stations to choose from.

Packages
Performance Package: Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert; Electronic Limited-Slip Differential; Smart Trailer Integration Indicator; Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller; Hitch Guidance with Hitch View. Touring Package: Soft Closing Front and Rear Doors; Illuminating Front and Rear Sill Plates; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension. Preferred Equipment Group 1SB: Automatic Seat Belt Tightening; Power Panoramic Tilt-Sliding Sunroof; Door Lock and Latch Shields; Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist; Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert; Rear Camera Mirror Washer; Rear Camera Mirror; Single-Speed Active Transfer Case; Running Board Assist Steps; Heated and Ventilated Driver and Front Passenger Seats; Theft-Deterrent Alarm System; Reconfigurable Full-Color Head-Up Display; AKG Studio 19-Speaker Audio System; Vehicle Interior Movement Sensor; 22" 14-Spoke Alloy Wheels with Polished Finish; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; Vehicle Inclination Sensor; Reverse Automatic Braking; Glass Breakage Sensor; Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking; Adaptive Cruise Control. AKG Studio Reference 36-Speaker Audio System. Super Cruise. Night Vision. 3 Years of OnStar & Connected Services Plan. Body-Color Painted Splash Guards. Puddle Lamps with Cadillac Crest. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**Performance Package: Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert; Electronic Limited-Slip Differential; Smart Trailer Integration Indicator; Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller; Hitch Guidance with Hitch View Touring Package: Soft Closing Front and Rear Doors; Illuminating Front and Rear Sill Plates; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension Preferred Equipment Group 1SB: Automatic Seat Belt Tightening; Power Panoramic Tilt-Sliding Sunroof; Door Lock and Latch Shields; Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist; Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert; Rear Camera Mirror Washer; Rear Camera Mirror; Single-Speed Active Transfer Case; Running Board Assist Steps; Heated and Ventilated Driver and Front Passenger Seats; Theft-Deterrent Alarm System; Reconfigurable Full-Color Head-Up Display; AKG Studio 19-Speaker Audio System; Vehicle Interior Movement Sensor; 22" 14-Spoke Alloy Wheels with Polished Finish; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; Vehicle Inclination Sensor; Reverse Automatic Braking; Glass Breakage Sensor; Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking; Adaptive Cruise Control AKG Studio Reference 36-Speaker Audio System Super Cruise Night Vision 3 Years of OnStar & Connected Services Plan Body-Color Painted Splash Guards Puddle Lamps with Cadillac Crest **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**Performance Package: Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert; Electronic Limited-Slip Differential; Smart Trailer Integration Indicator; Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller; Hitch Guidance with Hitch View Touring Package: Soft Closing Front and Rear Doors; Illuminating Front and Rear Sill Plates; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension Preferred Equipment Group 1SB: Automatic Seat Belt Tightening; Power Panoramic Tilt-Sliding Sunroof; Door Lock and Latch Shields; Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist; Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert; Rear Camera Mirror Washer; Rear Camera Mirror; Single-Speed Active Transfer Case; Running Board Assist Steps; Heated and Ventilated Driver and Front Passenger Seats; Theft-Deterrent Alarm System; Reconfigurable Full-Color Head-Up Display; AKG Studio 19-Speaker Audio System; Vehicle Interior Movement Sensor; 22" 14-Spoke Alloy Wheels with Polished Finish; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; Vehicle Inclination Sensor; Reverse Automatic Braking; Glass Breakage Sensor; Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking; Adaptive Cruise Control AKG Studio Reference 36-Speaker Audio System Super Cruise Night Vision 3 Years of OnStar & Connected Services Plan Body-Color Painted Splash Guards Puddle Lamps with Cadillac Crest **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**

Features & Options

  • Performance Package: Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert; Electronic Limited-Slip Differential; Smart Trailer Integration Indicator; Magnetic Ride Control Suspension; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller; Hitch Guidance with Hitch View
  • Touring Package: Soft Closing Front and Rear Doors; Illuminating Front and Rear Sill Plates; Air Ride Adaptive Suspension
  • Preferred Equipment Group 1SB: Automatic Seat Belt Tightening; Power Panoramic Tilt-Sliding Sunroof; Door Lock and Latch Shields; Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist; Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert; Rear Camera Mirror Washer; Rear Camera Mirror; Single-Speed Active Transfer Case; Running Board Assist Steps; Heated and Ventilated Driver and Front Passenger Seats; Theft-Deterrent Alarm System; Reconfigurable Full-Color Head-Up Display; AKG Studio 19-Speaker Audio System; Vehicle Interior Movement Sensor; 22" 14-Spoke Alloy Wheels with Polished Finish; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; Vehicle Inclination Sensor; Reverse Automatic Braking; Glass Breakage Sensor; Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking; Adaptive Cruise Control
  • AKG Studio Reference 36-Speaker Audio System
  • Super Cruise
  • Night Vision
  • 3 Years of OnStar & Connected Services Plan
  • Body-Color Painted Splash Guards
  • Puddle Lamps with Cadillac Crest
  • Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
  • Super Cruise hands-off cruise control
  • Night vision
  • Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking forward collision mitigation
  • Front Pedestrian Braking
  • Automatic curve slowdown cruise control
  • Unresponsive driver assist
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot capable mobile hotspot internet access
  • Rear camera with washer
  • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
  • Reverse Automatic Braking collision mitigation
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Head-up display
  • Brake assist system
  • Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
  • Power liftgate rear cargo door
  • Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
  • Integrated navigation system with voice activation
  • Keyfob remote start
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated driver and front passenger seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Leather front seat upholstery
  • Primary monitor touchscreen
  • Removable third-row seats
  • First and second-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
  • Driver seat power reclining
  • lumbar support
  • cushion tilt
  • fore/aft control and height adjustable control
  • Part and full-time 4WD
  • EcoTec3 6.2L V-8 gasoline direct injection
  • variable valve control
  • premium unleaded
  • engine with cylinder deactivation and 420HP
  • EcoTec3 6.2L V-8
  • Front wireless smart device charging
  • Alexa Built-In built-in virtual assistant
  • Teen Driver restricted driving mode/alerts
  • 360 degree traffic cameras
  • Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
  • Keyfob window control
  • HD Surround Vision aerial view camera
  • Front windshield solar coating
  • Smart device remote start
  • Push-button
  • Automatic brake hold
  • Rear Camera Mirror video-feed rearview mirror
  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance vehicle tracker with vehicle slowdown
  • Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
  • Hitch Guidance with Hitch View vehicle to trailer hitching assist
  • Gauge cluster display size: 14.20
  • Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist automatic vehicle parking
  • Proximity cargo area access release
  • Front mounted camera
  • Right side camera
  • V8; 6.2 Liter
  • Automatic; 10-Spd w/Overdrive
  • 4WD
  • Blind Zone Alert
  • Rollover Mitigation
  • Hill Start Assist
  • StabiliTrak
  • ABS (4-Wheel)
  • Alarm System
  • Keyless Entry
  • Push Button Start
  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning; Rear
  • Power Windows
  • Power Door Locks
  • Power Liftgate Release
  • Power Steering
  • Tilt & Telescoping Wheel
  • Head-Up Display
  • AM/FM/HD Radio
  • AKG Studio Speaker System
  • SiriusXM Satellite
  • Navigation System
  • Bluetooth Wireless
  • OnStar
  • Infotainment System
  • Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
  • Surround View Camera
  • Dual Air Bags
  • Side Air Bags
  • F&R Head Curtain Air Bags
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • Heated & Ventilated Seats
  • Dual Power Seats
  • Leather
  • Power Third Row
  • Quad Seating (4 Buckets)
  • Panorama Roof
  • LED Headlamps
  • Running Boards
  • Towing Pkg
  • Oversized Premium Wheels 20"+
  • Performance Package
  • Touring Package
  • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • 6.2L V8 DI VVT Engine
  • Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
  • Single-Speed Active Transfer Case
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2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Review

Outside of spotting an exotic supercar, the Escalade is the most ostentatious new vehicle on the road today. Its gargantuan size dominated by an aggressive grille can’t be mistaken nor ignored. See one coming and chances are you can construct an accurate portrayal of the driver – nouveau riche, flamboyant, politically pugnacious. But what to do when another Escalade shows up in the presto community? When simply keeping up with the Joneses isn’t cutting it you mock their bourgeois Escalade with a freshly minted Escalade-V, providing at least $40,000 worth of separation and a built-in V8 alarm clock.
SIZE AND POWER IN SPADES
Until now, Cadillac’s V-Series has always been reserved for its cars. First and foremost, V represents power and lots of it but also, on newer models like the CT4-V and CT5-V, it also personifies track-capable handling. Needless to say, this new Escalade-V is not cut out for Laguna Seca. At 6,217 pounds no V-Series specific calibration exists that is going to turn this 18-foot-long 7-seater into a track hero. So instead, Cadillac has focused on providing absurd amounts of power and an exhaust system that could wake the dead. Bolting on the brand’s largest supercharger to the standard 6.2-liter V8 results in the kind of thrust that even Dodge’s Durango SRT Hellcat can’t match. With 653 pound-feet of torque on tap the Escalade-V induces a rate of acceleration that seems insane for such a land yacht, so much so that it requires constant reminders that this isn’t a sport car. With this much fury in a luxury wrapper it’s easy to forget you’re essentially driving a very large truck, heavily relying on the exclusive six-piston Brembo front brakes for correction and a reality check. That being said, the Escalade-V manages its weight surprisingly well, and with the recently introduced independent rear suspension, exhibits refined ride and handling characteristics far beyond previous models. This 5th generation is clearly the Escalade’s most ambitious evolution and the best suited to wear the V moniker.
THE V-SERIES TREATMENT
Other V-Series hardware includes Edge Red brake calipers, quad exhaust outlets, specifically tuned rear air springs and dampers and unique 22-inch wheels. On the software side a selectable V-Mode triggers performance drive settings, lowers the body by 0.8-inches and opens up the exhaust valves for the most raucous Escalade experience ever. Lighting its fuse via launch control is a sight to behold as the Escalade dramatically squats on its haunches, ripping its way to 60 MPH in under 4.4 seconds accompanied by a caustic exhaust note that cuts like a knife. Not only is it a decibel devil but let off the throttle or downshift with the paddle shifters and this thing bangs out flatus like grandpa after Thanksgiving dinner. Even at startup, the opening wail leaves no doubt as to whom on the cul-de-sac is leaving for work. Good thing there’s a stealth setting for less conspicuous getaways.
FROM TOUR TO V THERE’S A MODE FOR YOU
Over on the curved, ultra-high-definition screen parameters such as suspension settings, steering and brake pedal feel, engine sound, all-wheel drive distribution and engine performance can all be customized. In the relaxed Tour Mode, the Escalade-V is one of the quietest, most lavish SUVs ever created with supreme comfort throughout its three rows. Even in V-Mode with its senses on high alert this Escalade never crosses the line – Magnetic Ride Control makes certain of that. A uniquely-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission and a full-time, variable torque-split all-wheel drive system with a limited slip differential round out the V’s mechanicals. Bridgestone Alenza 22-inch luxury performance all-season tires lock in the grip. Towing is maxed at 7,000 pounds.
FULLY LOADED BUT AT WHAT COST?
Visually, the V-Series changes are more subtle. There are special front and rear fascias and some surprisingly discrete V-Series badging, otherwise it takes a discerning car nerd to pick out one of these Escalades from a distance. The only option on my tester is the Radiant Red Tintcoat - a $1,225 upcharge paint color – leading to an MSRP of $153,815. That’s over $40,000 more than the next most expensive Escalade V8, the Sport Platinum trim. Making matters worse is the current retail environment that has some dealers tacking on market adjustments as high as $40,000 putting the actual transaction price over $200,000. Or maybe that’s just a badge of honor for some? Ditto for the 11 MPG city rating that’ll have owners pumping premium unleaded to the tune of $5,000 per year.
36 SPEAKERS OF AWESOMENESS
The Escalade has always had big presence from the outside and now it finally has that same wow factor inside. At the forefront is a massive, yet thin, organic LED wraparound display blending GM’s intuitive tech with cutting-edge, buzz-worthy features such as the 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system powered by three amplifiers. Setting a new bar for in-car audio, it’s an absolute showstopper.
38 INCHES OF CURVED OLED DISPLAYS
Other noteworthy goodies such as an augmented reality navigation system, night vision, and an amazing 360-degree camera ratchet up the extravagance. The front seats include massage programs, there’s a rearview camera mirror, wireless phone projection, and a very smart and modern rear seat entertainment system that facilitates sharing content from screen to screen as well as sending navigation suggestions to the driver; the kids will love this. And how about a refrigerated center console that also has a freezer setting? Pretty cool. Super Cruise hands-free highway driving is an option but with late availability.
NEED EVEN MORE ROOM?
The liftgate can be opened by pressing the Cadillac crest or with a kick of the foot and includes a separate button for the rear glass. There are power folding 2nd and 3rd row seats and remember; if you need even more room the ESV model provides an additional twenty cubic-feet of cargo room.
SUPERSIZE ME
It takes a special kind of person who’s willing and capable of spending this kind of money on a 682-horsepower SUV – an iconic symbol of American excess. But those who choose to get to experience GM’s flagship body-on-frame SUV like never before.