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2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Review | Specs, Features, & New Models for Sale in Moline
The 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ offers a thrilling and sophisticated driving experience for the refined palate. All-electric power flows through the battery, which amounts to a maximum driving range of 465 miles when fully charged. Meanwhile, the cabin interior boasts generous space for up to seven passengers across three rows of seating. To explore the ESCALADE IQ as a whole, continue reading this comprehensive review written by the team at McLaughlin Cadillac.
If you are interested in exploring the ESCALADE IQ in more detail, our team has put together additional research, including a trims comparison and an interior guide.
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2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Battery Specs & Driving Range
A lengthy driving range, impressive electric propulsion capabilities, and responsive handling all blend together to ensure that the 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ can take on your commute with confidence. The ESCALADE IQ is standard with a 615-horsepower dual-motor battery with all-wheel drive (AWD). If you opt for the optional Velocity Max mode, you can significantly increase your performance capabilities to up to 750 horsepower. Velocity Max also amplifies the 0 to 60 MPH acceleration capabilities to just 4.7 seconds. Other performance enhancements include a four-wheel steer system and drive modes like tour, snow/ice, sport, tow/haul, My Mode, easy-entry, and low-ride.
With up to 465 miles of driving range to work with, your ESCALADE IQ can stay powered up for long road trips. When you’re charging your ESCALADE IQ at home, select trim levels can charge up to 36 miles for every hour that it’s plugged into a 19.2-kilowatt (kW) wall charger. When you’re out and about, a DC fast-charging station can charge your ESCALADE IQ up to 117 miles in just ten minutes. To extend your driving range further, you’ll appreciate the regenerative braking capabilities of Regen on Demand™ and one-pedal driving.
Battery specs are shown in the accompanying table.
- Battery: Dual-motor
- Drivetrain: AWD
- Horsepower (Standard/Velocity Max): 615 / 750 HP
- Torque (Standard/Velocity Max): 680 / 785 lb.-ft.
- Max. Driving Range: 465 mi.
- Max. 0-60 MPH: 4.7 sec.
- Ten-Min. DC Fast-Charging: 117 mi.
- 1-Hr. 19.2 kW AC Charging: 36 mi.
2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Exterior Features & Size
The 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ exterior exudes confidence with its sleek detailing, bold design elements, and broad stance. Preserve the integrity of your vehicle’s bodywork with the available power opening and closing soft-close front and rear doors, which allow your passengers to enter and exit quietly. Easily place your gear in the cargo compartment with assistance from the standard AutoSense power liftgate. The standard illuminating grille and front emblem add elegant flair to your front bumper.
The ESCALADE IQ is sizable, measuring in at 224.3 inches in length, 94.1 inches in width with the mirrors extended, and 76.1 inches in height. Plus, you’ll appreciate the space offered inside the power hood, which comes with an eTrunk™ that can hold up to 12.2 cubic feet of cargo, ample space for cables and small items.
Available exterior features include:
- Illuminating grille and front emblem
- Power hood with eTrunk
- Rainsense™ automatic windshield wipers
- Heated wiper park
- Slimline adaptive LED headlamps with automatic leveling
- LED front cornering lamps and choreography-capable taillights
- Heated, power-adjustable, power-folding, outside mirrors with integrated turn indicators, puddle lamps, and auto-dimming driver's side
- Rear privacy glass
- AutoSense power liftgate
- Integrated assist steps
- Panoramic fixed glass sunroof with sunshade
- Soft-close, power open/close front and rear doors
- Bright Galvano or Obsidian Chrome and gloss black exterior accents
2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Interior Features & Cargo Space Available
Fully immerse yourself into luxurious opulence when you opt for a 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ. You and your front-seat companion can fully relax into front seats with standard heating, ventilation, four-way power lumbar support, and available 16-way power adjustability, massage functionality, power bolsters, and memory settings. If you choose to indulge in the optional Executive Second-Row Seating Package, your second-row passengers will appreciate the heating, ventilation, reclining, and massaging capabilities of their seats, as well as additional legroom and stowable tray tables.
Accommodate every passenger and piece of luggage with the generous space inside the 2026 ESCALADE IQ. It’s able to seat up to seven passengers across three rows of seating. With all three rows upright, you have 23.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. Expand your cargo space to 69.1 cubic feet with the simple press of a button lowering the third-row seat fully into the floor. If you have large furniture pieces that you’d like to transport, you can also fold down the second row to take advantage of up to 119.1 cubic feet of cargo space.
Available interior features include:
- Inteluxe™ or Nouveauluxe seat upholstery options
- Heated, ventilated 16-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar, massage, power bolsters, and memory settings
- Heated second-row seats
- Power-release second-row bucket seats
- Power 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat
- Heated steering wheel with mounted controls
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- ClimateSense™ five-zone climate control
- Active noise cancellation
- Universal home remote
- 126-color two-zone LED interior lighting
2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Safety & Technology Features Available
There are a multitude of intuitive driver assistance and safety features included with the 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ. Standard Super Cruise® driver assistance technology allows you to drive hands-free on select highways while still remaining vigilant. The standard HD surround vision camera allows you to monitor your surroundings. On higher-level trims, a night vision system becomes available, allowing you to access thermal imaging designed to detect large animals and pedestrians in the street at night.
The ingenious technology systems available with the 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ include an expansive infotainment touchscreen, seamless connectivity, and crystalline sound. A 55-inch screen stretches the entire length of your dashboard from pillar to pillar and gives you access to key vehicle data, navigation, entertainment options, and more. No matter which ESCALADE IQ model you opt for, you’ll find powerful AKG™ speakers included. The optional Executive Second-Row Seating Package adds additional perks for your passengers like dual rear seat entertainment screens, dual wireless charging, and headrest speakers.
Available driver assistance and safety features include:
- Night vision system
- Super Cruise driver assistance technology
- Rear camera mirror
- Adaptive cruise control
- Enhanced automatic parking assist
- HD surround vision
- Hitch guidance
- Traffic sign recognition
- Side bicyclist alert
- Rear pedestrian alert
- Forward collision alert
- Safety alert seat
- Driver attention assist
- Blind zone steering assist
- IntelliBeam® automatic high beams
- 4-in. head-up display
- Enhanced automatic emergency braking
- Intersection automatic emergency braking
- Front pedestrian and bicyclist braking
- Rear cross-traffic braking
- Reverse automatic braking
- Content theft-deterrent system and unauthorized entry system
- Interior movement, glass breakage, and inclination sensors
Available technology features include:
- 21-speaker AKG Studio audio system or 38-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system
- Dolby Atmos® spatial audio technology
- Infotainment experience with 55-in. curved front display
- Google built-in capability
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Wireless phone charging
- 110V and USB ports in all three rows
2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Trim Models Available
- Luxury $129,795*
- Sport $130,295*
- Premium Luxury $150,095*
- Premium Sport $150,595*
2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Color Options Offered
- Black Raven
- Sandstone
- Deep Space Metallic
- Luna Metallic
- Black Cherry Tintcoat
- Vibrant White Tricoat
- Magnus Metal Frost
- Adobe Frost
- Monarch Orange
- Sandstone / Black roof
- Deep Space Metallic / Black roof
- Luna Metallic / Black roof
- Black Cherry Tintcoat / Black roof
- Vibrant White Tricoat / Black roof
- Magnus Metal Frost / Black roof
- Adobe Frost / Black roof
- Monarch Orange / Black roof
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Review | Specs, Features, & New Models for Sale in Moline
Statement-making style and premium energy efficiency elevate your daily commute in the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. With a driving range of up to 460 miles, this luxury electric SUV is designed to handle long road trips with confidence. You’ll also appreciate features like a pillar-to-pillar touchscreen, optimized convenience features, and cutting-edge driver assistance systems. For more details on this Cadillac electric vehicle (EV), continue reading this 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ review crafted by the team at McLaughlin Cadillac.
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Battery Specs & Range
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ boasts remarkable performance from a dual-motor electric system. Its dual-motor electric drive unit achieves a standard 615 horsepower, or 750 horsepower when the Velocity Max drive mode is engaged. Other drive modes offered with the Escalade IQ include tour, snow/ice, sport, tow/haul, my mode, easy-entry, and low ride. For a smooth driving experience, an air ride adaptive suspension and Magnetic Ride Control™ are also standard. Using Regen On Demand® and one-pedal driving, you can store energy from regenerative braking for future use.
If you are planning a long road trip, the Escalade IQ can reach an eye-popping driving range of up to 460 miles. If you’re eager to get back on the road but need a charge first, you can use a DC public fast charging station to add 100 miles to your Escalade IQ in ten minutes with a 350-kilowatt charge speed. Charging your Escalade IQ at home? You can use a 19.2-kilowatt Level 2 AC charging station to add 36.5 miles of range in one hour.
Battery specs are shown in the accompanying table.
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Battery |
Dual-motor electric drive unit |
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Horsepower (Standard/Velocity Max) |
615 / 750 HP |
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Torque (Standard/Velocity Max) |
680 / 785 lb.-ft. |
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Max. Drive Range |
460 mi. |
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0-60 MPH with Velocity Max |
Less than 5 sec. |
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Ten-Min. DC Fast Charge Rate |
100 mi. |
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11.5kW Level 2 AC Charging in 1 Hour |
22 mi. |
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19.2kW Level 2 AC Charging in 1 Hour |
36.5 mi. |
Exterior Features & Size
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is a large SUV that stands out from the crowd. It comes in at an impressive 224.3 inches in length, and is 94.1 inches wide when the mirrors are fully extended. The prodigious proportions extend to the wheels — the Escalade IQ is standard with unique 24-inch wheels. For greater composure and elegance every time you enter or exit your Escalade IQ, you can opt for power open/close doors. A standard powered hood provides easy access to the eTrunk.You’ll also find a standard AutoSense power liftgate designed to make it easy to load your cargo hold with your hands full.
Available exterior features include:
- 24-in. wheels
- Power open/close for hood and doors
- Integrated assist steps
- Illuminating grille and emblem
- AutoSense power liftgate
- Slim-line LED vertical headlamps with automatic headlamp leveling
- Adaptive forward lighting
- IntelliBeam® auto high beams
- Choreography-capable LED taillamps
- LED front cornering lamps
- Heated, power-adjustable, power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, puddle lamps, and driver’s side auto-dimming
- Rainsense™ automatic wipers
- Heated wiper park
- Privacy glass
- Panoramic fixed glass sunroof with sunshade
Interior Features & Cargo Space Available
Discover an interior designed for relaxation and individualized comfort inside the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. You and your co-pilot can find your perfect seating situation thanks to available 16-way power-adjustable front seats with massage, power side bolsters, and memory settings. Plus, your whole family can experience all-season comfort with heated front and second-row seats, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and ClimateSense™ five-zone climate control.
If you’re interested in further optimizing the second row, an Executive Second-Row Seating Package is available for both the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Luxury 2 and Sport 2 trims. It adds premium second-row seating upgrades like ventilated seats, 14-way power adjustability, 10-point power massage, and a floor console with stowable tray tables.
The Escalade IQ offers a spacious three-row cabin with seating for up to seven passengers. Behind the third row, you’ll find room for up to 23.6 cubic feet of cargo, or you can lower the third row using power-folding functionality to take advantage of up to 69.1 cubic feet of cargo space. With the second and third rows folded down, you have up to 119.1 cubic feet of cargo space available to you. Plus, the eTrunk offers up to 12.2 cubic feet of space for small items like a charging cord, which can be easily accessed thanks to the removable sliding cargo tray set into the eTrunk floor.
Available interior features include:
- Heated and ventilated 16-way power-adjustable front bucket seats with massage, power side bolsters, and memory settings
- Heated second-row seats
- Power-release fold or tumble second-row bucket seats
- Power 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat
- Inteluxe™ seat upholstery with Fjord (chevron) quilting pattern or Nouveauluxe seat upholstery with perforated patterns
- Heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping steering column
- 126-color interior ambient lighting
- ClimateSense five-zone climate control
- Active noise cancellation
- Remote keyless entry
- Universal home remote
Safety & Technology Features Available
High-tech solutions in the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will keep you and your family protected, entertained, and informed on every drive. There are numerous standard driver assistance and safety features, including adaptive cruise control, hitch guidance and hitch view, and a head-up display. On higher-level trims, you can utilize the night vision system to detect pedestrians and large animals while driving in the dark. You’ll also appreciate the standard Super Cruise® driver assistance technology included on the Escalade IQ, which allows you to maneuver over select highways with hands-free functionality.
The elegant craftsmanship inside the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ extends to the 55-inch curved infotainment display that extends the entire length of the front row and is set behind the steering wheel. It offers a clear view of vehicle gauges, your favorite apps, navigation guidance, and more. With built-in Google apps, you can quickly interact with a familiar interface. You and your passengers will also appreciate the available 5G Wi-Fi® hotspot capability and USB ports throughout the cabin. No matter which Escalade IQ trim you choose, powerful AKG™ speakers will ensure that your whole family can hear and enjoy the music piping through your sound system.
The optional Executive Second-Row Seating Package adds high-end technology systems like an 8-inch rear command center, dual rear seat entertainment screens, dual wireless charging, and a 42-speaker AKG audio system.
Available driver assistance features include:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind zone steering assist
- Buckle to Drive reminder
- Driver attention assist
- Hitch guidance
- Hitch view
- Head-up display
- HD surround vision
- Enhanced automatic parking assist
- Forward collision alert
- Night vision system
- Pedestrian safety signal
- Rear pedestrian alert
- Rear seat reminder
- Rear camera mirror and washer
- Safety alert seat
- Side bicyclist alert
- Super Cruise driver assistance technology
- Traffic sign recognition
- Wired trailer view camera
Available technology features include:
- 21-speaker AKG Studio audio system or 38-speaker AKG Premium Studio Reference audio system
- Infotainment experience with 55-in. HD curved front display
- Google built-in
- 5G Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- Wireless phone charging
- USB ports
- 12V power outlet and three 110V power outlets
Trim Models Available
- Luxury 1 — $130,090
- Sport 1 — $130,590
- Luxury 2 — $150,090
- Sport 2 — $150,590
Color Options Offered
- Summit White
- Black Raven
- Flare Metallic
- Deep Space Metallic
- Black Cherry Tintcoat
- Midnight Steel Frost
- Summit White/Black-painted roof
- Flare Metallic/Black-painted roof
- Deep Space Metallic/Black-painted roof
- Black Cherry Tintcoat/Black-painted roof
- Midnight Steel Frost/Black-painted roof
New Cadillac ESCALADE IQ For Sale in Moline, IL
The new Cadillac ESCALADE IQ is available at McLaughlin Cadillac, and you can explore our inventory to find your ideal model. Once you’ve found an ESCALADE IQ you’re interested in, use our online form to schedule a test drive at our dealership in Moline, IL. Have questions for our team? Get in touch by phone at (309) 797-5654 or contact us online.
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