Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac’s flagship model and an icon among full-size luxury SUVs, the Escalade features the latest technologies the brand has to offer including a massive 38-inch curved display. Two engines are available starting with a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel (277 horsepower, 460 lb-ft. of torque). Most customers opt for the 6.2-litre V8 (420 horsepower, 460 lb-ft.). A more potent version of that engine can be found in the new Escalade-V (682 horsepower, 653 lb-ft.).
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. Cadillac Escalade: Clash of the Titans
Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. Cadillac Escalade: Clash of the TitansKing of the hill for over 20 years, the Cadillac Escalade seems like it’s in a class of its own. Sure, the Germans offer interesting alternatives, if not better depending on tastes and criteria - like the Mercedes-Benz GLS or the BMW X7 - but nothing as opulent, glitzy and …
Test Drives
2021 Cadillac Escalade: Royalty Without Borders
2021 Cadillac Escalade: Royalty Without BordersThe Cadillac Escalade has become a staple of America as much as Elvis, Coca-Cola or Amazon. Originally introduced in 1999 as a response to the Lincoln Navigator , it started as a jazzed-up GMC Yukon Denali sporting a different grille. Over the years, the Escalade has worked its way up …
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Five Things to Know About the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
Five Things to Know About the 2021 Cadillac EscaladeIn February, General Motors unveiled the final piece of its new full-size SUV offensive with the fifth-generation 2021 Cadillac Escalade . Of course, this is a very important product for the brand, especially since BMW recently launched the X7 and Mercedes-Benz significantly upgraded the GLS . The redesigned Escalade will …
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Watch Out for Rear Wheels That May Lock Up While Driving, GM Warns
Watch Out for Rear Wheels That May Lock Up While Driving, GM WarnsFull-size pickups and SUVs from General Motors are being hit with a new recall because their rear wheels may lock up suddenly and could cause a loss of control while driving. More specifically, affected models include the 2021 Cadillac Escalade , 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD , 2021 …
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38,000 GM Vehicles Recalled in Canada Over Braking Issue
38,000 GM Vehicles Recalled in Canada Over Braking IssueGeneral Motors has announced a safety recall on more than 38,000 vehicles in Canada due to an electronic issue that involves the braking system. In some cases, if the brake fluid level drops below the minimum threshold, a software problem could cause the warning lamp not to turn on. The …
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2025 Cadillac Escalade Gets Huge Wheels and Screen, Loses Diesel
2025 Cadillac Escalade Gets Huge Wheels and Screen, Loses DieselFollowing the lead of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban , the more luxurious Cadillac Escalade is getting a significant mid-cycle update for 2025. The first units will roll off the line in Arlington, Texas before the end of this year. Cadillac’s full-size SUV lineup will once again offer six trim …
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GM Recalls 163,000 SUVs and Pickups With Faulty Headlights in Canada
GM Recalls 163,000 SUVs and Pickups With Faulty Headlights in CanadaGeneral Motors this week announced a recall affecting large SUVs and pickups in Canada. The problem is nothing too serious, but the number of units involved certainly is. We’re talking about 163,611 vehicles overall. Essentially, the automatic headlamps may not turn on soon enough as it becomes dark outside. Canadian …
Electric
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: Loads of Electric Horsepower and Range, Hummer Tech
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: Loads of Electric Horsepower and Range, Hummer TechThe Escalade is definitely one of Cadillac's most iconic (and successful) models, and today GM’s luxury brand is finally unveiling its electric version. Easily recognizable by its audacious silhouette, the Escalade IQ remains imposing while offering a more elegant profile carrying over several styling cues from the Lyriq and Celestiq.
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Canadian Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GM’s 8-Speed Transmission
Canadian Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over GM’s 8-Speed TransmissionA class action lawsuit against General Motors of Canada has been filed in the Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan on behalf of anyone who purchased or leased a new or used GM vehicle equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Similar class actions exist in the U.S., some dating back …
Electric
All-Electric Cadillac Escalade to be Unveiled Later in 2023
All-Electric Cadillac Escalade to be Unveiled Later in 2023Cadillac , which last year introduced an Escalade-V with a 682-horsepower supercharged V8 burning more than 18 litres of fuel per 100 km, will try to appease Mother Earth’s friends later in 2023 by unveiling a zero-emission variant of its full-size SUV. We’ve known for nearly four years now that …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Cadillac Escalade
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Cadillac EscaladeEvery year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size SUVs are big, bold and brawny vehicles with plenty of tech. Prices often land in six-figure territory, making them out of reach for most customers. The Winner For 2022, …
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Review: 2015 Cadillac Escalade
Review: 2015 Cadillac EscaladeMotoring TV reviews the 2015 Cadillac Escalade, the fourth generation of “the Cadillac of SUVs.” This segment originally appeared on Episode 1 of Motoring 2015.
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Cadillac Escalade's Newest Design
Cadillac Escalade's Newest DesignTake a look at the Cadillac Escalade's design and how Cadillac marketed its newest model.