Cadillac is making ready a gentle replace for the Escalade, judging by a camouflaged prototype noticed within the wild.
The present era of the full-size, body-on-frame luxurious SUV arrived for the 2021 mannequin yr and can obtain a brand new Escalade-V efficiency possibility for 2023. The Escalade-V’s exterior has been proven and a full reveal is slated for Could 11.
We anticipate this up to date Escalade to reach for the 2024 mannequin yr, that means a reveal late this yr or early subsequent is probably going. The prototype suggests solely minor tweaks, like a brand new grille sample and a revised entrance fascia nearer to the design of the Escalade-V. It is attainable the common Escalade’s Sport grade will obtain some tweaks to imitate the Escalade-V with this replace.
2023 Cadillac Escalade-V
It is not clear what’s occurring within the powertrain division. Patrons have two choices to select from at current: a 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 or a 277-hp 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-6. Each powertrains provide ample efficiency, although neither is what you’d name thrilling. For pleasure, there’s anticipated to be a supercharged V-8 within the upcoming Escalade-V. The 668-hp unit from Cadillac’s CT5-V Blackwing is an effective wager.
The most recent Escalade has been successful over patrons with its unmatched presence, sharp styling, and an inside that’s taken nice leaps ahead over the earlier era with regards to refinement however extra so know-how, so it is not shocking to see Cadillac retaining issues refined with this replace.
That does not imply Cadillac does not have main plans for the Escalade. There can even be an electrical model constructed on Normal Motors’ new Ultium platform arriving someday earlier than the top of 2025, presumably because the Escalade IQ. The Ultium platform, which debuted within the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, could ship a most vary approaching 400 miles within the Escalade.