2025 Cadillac Escalade Review | Colors, Size, & Dimensions Available

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade is a three-row luxury SUV with spacious accommodations, an expansive 55-inch technology interface, and a choice between two powerful V8 engines. There are also two Cadillac Escalade body sizes — the standard Escalade and longer Escalade ESV. For further details, read through this review put together by the team at McLaughlin Cadillac in Moline, IL.

Head over to our current inventory to find an Escalade in the color you want with the features you’re looking for. Then, use our online form to schedule a test drive at our Cadillac dealership near Bettendorf and Davenport, IA; use our directions to plan your visit. Should you have any questions, you can give us a call at (309) 797-5654 or contact us online. 

Exterior Size & Design Features

Elegant design and versatile convenience meld in the 2025 Cadillac Escalade. The standard Escalade body style is 211.9 inches in overall length, while the Escalade ESV is 227 inches in length. Bright available exterior lighting illuminates the door handles and assist steps, while the available puddle lamp with Cadillac crest welcomes you back to your Escalade after a long day at work. 

Available exterior features include: 

• 22- to 24-in. wheels
• AutoSense power liftgate
• Roof-mounted side rails
• Automatic on/off headlamps with automatic headlamp leveling
• Adaptive forward lighting
• Heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and memory settings
• LED taillamps
• Deep-tinted glass
• Rainsense™ automatic wipers
• Illuminating door handles with chrome strip
• Power-retractable assist steps with LED perimeter lighting
• Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest

Interior Dimensions & Seating Capabilities

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade is a large SUV with generous cargo space. There are seats for up to seven passengers in both the Escalade and Escalade ESV. If you opt for the Escalade, you have up to 121 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats to work with, while the Escalade ESV adds an additional 21.2 cubic feet for a total of 142.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front row. 

For more details, the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV interior dimensions and cargo specs are shown in the accompanying table.

2025 Cadillac Model	Escalade	Escalade ESV
Passenger Capacity	Seven	Seven
Max. Cargo Space	121 cu.-ft.	142.2 cu.-ft.
Cargo Space Behind  Second and Third Row	72.9 / 25.5 cu.-ft.	94.1 / 41.5 cu.-ft.
Headroom (First/Second/Third Row)	42.3 / 38.9 / 38.2 in.	42.3 / 38.9 / 38.2 in.
Shoulder Room (First/Second/Third Row)	65.5 / 64.18 / 62.69 in.	65.45 / 64.18 / 62.8 in.
Legroom (First/Second/Third Row)	44.5 / 41.75 / 34.9 in.	44.5 / 41.75 / 36.75 in.
Hip Room (First/Second/Third Row)	61.7 / 61 / 49.4 in.	61.7 / 61 / 49.45 in.

Trim Models Offered

• 2025 Cadillac Escalade Luxury - Starting at $89,590 MSRP
• 2025 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury - Starting at $98,790 MSRP
• 2025 Cadillac Escalade Sport - Starting at $99,390 MSRP
• 2025 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum - Starting at $118,390 MSRP
• 2025 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum - Starting at $118,890 MSRP
• 2025 Cadillac Escalade V-Series - Starting at $161,990 MSRP

Colors Available

• Black Raven
• Latte Metallic
• Galactic Gray Metallic
• Argent Silver Metallic
• Deep Sea Metallic
• Crystal White Tricoat
• Radiant Red Tintcoat
• Aegean Stone

Engine Options

There are two powerful V8 engines available for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade — the standard 6.2L V8 and the 6.2L supercharged V8 engine exclusive to the V-Series model. You can tow up to 8,100 pounds with the Escalade, or 8,000 pounds if you opt for an Escalade ESV. Handle the road with confidence thanks to the available Magnetic Ride Control™ and electronic limited-slip differential. 

Engine specs are shown in the accompanying table. 

Engine	6.2L V8	6.2L supercharged V8
Horsepower	420 HP	682 HP
Torque	460 lb.-ft.	653 lb.-ft.
MPG (City/Hwy)	15 / 19	11 / 17
Max. Towing Capacity	8,100 lbs.	N/A
Drivetrain	RWD / 4WD	AWD
Transmission	Ten-speed automatic	Ten-speed automatic

Technology & Safety Features Available

Enhanced technology and driver assistance systems draw attention as you enter the 2025 Cadillac Escalade. The 55-inch infotainment experience display spans the dashboard and gives you a clear view of your favorite apps and easy access to various interfaces. Keep your whole family amused with the available rear-seat entertainment system, which comes with headrest-mounted 12.6-inch displays and Bluetooth® headphones by AKG™. Remain aware of your surroundings thanks to features like an HD surround vision camera, an HD rear vision camera, and a night vision system. 

Available technology features include: 

• Infotainment experience with 55-in. HD curved front display
• Bluetooth
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• 5G Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
• SiriusXM® with 360L capability
• Wireless phone charging
• AKG Studio 19-speaker system audio system or AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system
• Rear seat entertainment system with headrest-mounted 12.6-in. displays and Bluetooth headphones by AKG

Available driver assistance features include:

• Augmented reality system
• Super Cruise® hands-free driver assistance technology
• Hitch guidance
• IntelliBeam® auto high beams
• Rear camera mirror with washer
• Forward collision alert 
• Rear pedestrian alert
• Blind zone steering assist
• Safety alert seat 
• Buckle to Drive technology
• HD surround vision
• HD rear vision camera
• Enhanced automatic park assist
• Head-up display
• Hitch view
• Blind zone steering assist with trailering
• Night vision system

2024 Cadillac Escalade Review | Colors, Features, & New Models for Sale in Moline, IL

Classy style, ultramodern technology, and enhanced performance capabilities are what make the 2024 Cadillac Escalade unique. With driver assist systems like night vision, 38 inches total of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays throughout the cabin, and two body sizes, there’s something to admire no matter what you need from an Escalade. For more details, read through this 2024 Cadillac Escalade review and the accompanying trims guide curated by the McLaughlin Cadillac team. 

Intrigued? Head over to our new Cadillac Escalade inventory, find a model you love, and schedule a test drive at our dealership in Moline, IL. If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (309) 797-5654 or through our online contact form. Come visit our Quad Cities dealership anytime using our directions — no matter if you’re coming from Bettendorf, IA, Davenport, IA, or another location. 

Exterior Features & Size

The 2024 Cadillac Escalade model’s considerable size and sophisticated aesthetics set it apart. If you’re looking for something even larger than the standard Cadillac Escalade, turn to the Cadillac Escalade ESV. The standard-sized Escalade is 211.9 inches in length, while the Escalade ESV is 227 inches in length. 

The Escalade also offers stand-out exterior features designed to take looks and convenience to a new level. Establish a welcoming environment after a long day at work with the illuminated door handles and puddle lamp, which projects a Cadillac crest. The hands-free power liftgate makes it easy to load heavy gear. 

To learn more about the larger Escalade ESV, you can head over to our Cadillac Escalade ESV review.  

Available exterior features include: 

• Heavy-duty trailering equipment
• Dual-outlet exhaust with bright tips
• Deep-tinted glass
• Automatic on/off headlamps with automatic leveling
• LED headlamps and taillamps
• Roof rails
• Rainsense™ automatic windshield wipers
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Illuminating door handles
• Heated, power-folding outside mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming and integrated turn signal indicators
• Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest
• Power-retractable assist steps with LED perimeter lighting
• 22-in. wheels

Interior Features & Cargo Space Available

Soft-touch surfaces, lustrous style, and cushy comforts make the 2024 Cadillac Escalade cabin an oasis of calm. Claim up to 121 cubic feet of cargo space when both rows of rear seats have been lowered with their power-release and folding capabilities. Bring in more natural light through the panoramic power sunroof. Find your perfect seating position with the 16-way power-adjustable front seats, which offer massage functionality too. 

Available interior features include:

• Front and rear soft-close doors
• Leather-wrapped instrument panel, console, and upper door
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 16-way power, heated, and ventilated front seats with massage and memory settings
• Panoramic power sunroof
• Ambient interior lighting
• Tri-zone climate control
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Power tilt and telescoping steering column
• Heated, power-release second-row bucket seats
• Power 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat

Engine Specs Compared

Generate massive amounts of power no matter which 2024 Cadillac Escalade engine you select. There are three total engines to choose from, with the 6.2L V8 and 3.0L Duramax® turbo diesel engines available across most of the lineup. If you opt for the final Escalade trim, the Escalade V-Series, you’ll be greeted with the hand-built 6.2L supercharged V8, which produces up to 682 horsepower, goes from 0 to 60 MPH in 4.4 seconds, and comes with front six-piston Brembo® performance brakes with rear calipers.

View engine specs in the accompanying table. 

Engine	6.2L V8	3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6	Hand-built 6.2L supercharged V8
Horsepower	420 HP	277 HP	682 HP
Torque	460 lb.-ft.	460 lb.-ft.	653 lb.-ft.
MPG (City / Hwy)	14 / 19	21 / 27	11 / 16
Drivetrain	RWD / 4WD	RWD / 4WD	AWD

Safety & Technology Features Available

The 2024 Cadillac Escalade is filled with forward-thinking technology of both the driver assistance and infotainment varieties. The Super Cruise® driver assistance technology is a hands-free system that can be used on select highways. Watch out for large animals and pedestrians with the available night vision system. Monitor the area around the Escalade with the HD surround vision system with a recorder, as well as the rear camera mirror, which comes with a washer. 

Entertain your whole family with the various advanced technology tools at your disposal. The available rear seat entertainment system comes with dual 12.6-inch rear seat-mounted screens and is designed to make road trips more engaging. The 38 inches of total OLED displays breaks down to a 7.2-inch control panel, 14.2-inch cluster display, and 16.9-inch infotainment screen. Connect to the infotainment system seamlessly with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. 

Available driver assist and infotainment technology features include: 

Driver assist:

• HD surround vision with recorder
• Front pedestrian braking
• Front and rear park assist
• Forward collision alert
• Rear pedestrian alert
• Head-up display
• Night vision
• Super Cruise driver assistance technology
• Automatic seat belt tightening
• Adaptive cruise control
• Enhanced automatic parking assist
• Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
• Lane change alert with side blind zone alert
• Enhanced automatic emergency braking
• Reverse automatic braking
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Rear camera mirror and washer
• Trailer side blind zone alert

Infotainment:

• AKG™ Studio 19-speaker audio system or AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system
• Augmented reality
• 38-in. Cadillac OLED display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth®
• HD Radio™
• SiriusXM® with 360L
• Wi-Fi® hotspot capable
• Wireless phone charging
• 110V power outlet
• Rear seat entertainment system with dual 12.6-in. rear seat-mounted screens
• Bluetooth headphones by AKG

Trim Models Available

• 2024 Cadillac Escalade Luxury - Starting at $83,890 MSRP
• 2024 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury - Starting at $95,190 MSRP
• 2024 Cadillac Escalade Sport - Starting at $98,190 MSRP
• 2024 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum - Starting at $112,690 MSRP
• 2024 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum - Starting at $112,690 MSRP
• 2024 Cadillac Escalade V-Series - Starting at $154,290 MSRP

Color Options Offered

• Black Raven
• Galactic Gray Metallic
• Dark Emerald Metallic
• Sandstone Metallic
• Dark Moon Blue Metallic
• Argent Silver Metallic
• Crystal White Tricoat
• Radiant Red Tintcoat
• Black Diamond Tricoat

2023 Cadillac Escalade Review | Interior, Specs, & SUVs for Sale

An elegant stance, futuristic technology, and powerful engine options combine in the 2023 Cadillac Escalade to make a remarkable full-size SUV. There are two body sizes — the standard Escalade and larger Escalade ESV. The 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV offers expanded cargo capacity and third-row legroom. For more information about the Escalade SUV, read through the following 2023 Cadillac Escalade review crafted by the McLaughlin Cadillac team. 

Ready to get behind the wheel? View our new Cadillac Escalade inventory, then pair your favorite model with a finance or lease offer. Next, use our online form to schedule a test drive. If you have questions, you can reach our Cadillac dealership in Moline, IL, by phone at (309) 797-5654 or through our contact form.

2023 Cadillac Escalade Interior Design & Technology

Opulence emanates from every pore of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade. From the 16-way front seats with massage functionality to the 38 inches of total curved OLED display, you’ll discover a treasure trove of luxurious accommodations, next-level infotainment, and forward-thinking driver assistance features. 

Interior:

• Console refrigerator with freezer mode
• Power heated and ventilated full semi-aniline leather front seats
• Ambient lighting 
• UltraView® sunroof
• Heated second-row outboard seats and steering wheel
• Memory settings for the driver’s seat and steering wheel column
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power-release second row 60/40 split-folding bench seat
• Power tilt and telescoping steering column
• Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat

Infotainment Technology:

• Curved 38-in. of total OLED display
• Standard AKG® Studio 19-speaker audio system
• Available AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system
• Dual 12.6-in. rear seat entertainment screens
• Augmented reality-enabled navigation
• In-cluster navigation
• Full-color head-up display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• Conversation enhancement microphones
• Super Cruise™ hands-free system

Driver Assistance Technology: 

• Night vision
• Rear camera mirror with washer
• HD surround vision
• Enhanced automatic parking assist
• Cadillac Smart System
• Front pedestrian braking
• Automatic emergency braking
• Forward collision alert
• Safety alert seat
• Rear seat reminder
• Rear park assist
• HD rear vision camera
• Teen driver technology
• Vehicle diagnostics

2023 Cadillac Escalade Engine Options & Towing Capacity

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade is a performance-focused SUV that can tow up to 8,200 pounds when equipped with the Heavy-Duty Trailering Package (or 8,100 pounds if you select the Escalade ESV). You’ll also find an available adaptive ride suspension designed to make your ride smoother, magnetic ride control that reads the road 1,000 times per second, and an electric limited slip differential that improves traction even over slick surfaces. View 2023 Cadillac Escalade engine specifications in the accompanying table. 

Engine	6.2L V6	3.0L Duramax® I6	6.2L Supercharged V8
Horsepower	420 HP	277 HP	682 HP
Torque	460 lb.-ft.	460 lb.-ft.	653 lb.-ft.
MPG (city/hwy)	14/19	21/27	11/16
Transmission	Ten-speed automatic transmission

2023 Cadillac Escalade Configurations

There are six 2023 Cadillac Escalade trims, so be sure to take a look at our Escalade trims guide for more details on the features included.

• 2023 Cadillac Escalade Luxury - Starting at $81,090 MSRP
• 2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury - Starting at $89,890 MSRP
• 2023 Cadillac Escalade Sport - Starting at $92,890 MSRP
• 2023 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum - Starting at $107,390 MSRP
• 2023 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum - Starting at $107,390 MSRP
• 2023 Cadillac Escalade Escalade-V - Starting at $150,990 MSRP

2023 Cadillac Escalade Colors

From a bold red to a subtle silver, there’s a 2023 Cadillac Escalade color for you. 

• Argent Silver Metallic
• Crystal White Tricoat
• Black Raven
• Radiant Red Tintcoat
• Galactic Gray Metallic
• Mahogany Metallic
• Sandstone Metallic
• Dark Moon Blue Metallic
• Dark Emerald Metallic

2023 Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size

Whether you choose the 2023 Cadillac Escalade or Escalade ESV, you’ll discover a surprising amount of room inside. Both make their presence known with larger-than-life exterior dimensions as well. Take a look at the Escalade and Escalade ESV dimensions in this chart. 

Model	Escalade	Escalade ESV
Max. Passenger Capacity	Seven	Seven
Max. Cargo Capacity	121 cu.-ft.	142.8 cu.-ft.
Cargo Behind Second-Row	72.9 cu.-ft.	94.1 cu.-ft.
Cargo Behind Third-Row	25.5 cu.-ft.	41.5 cu.-ft.
First/Second/Third-Row Headroom	42.3 / 38.9 / 38.2 in.	42.3 / 38.9 / 38.2 in.
First/Second/Third-Row Legroom	44.5 / 41.7 / 34.9 in.	44.5 / 41.7 / 36.6 in.
Length	211.9 in.	227 in.
Width	81.1 in.	81.1 in.
Height	76.7 in.	76.4 in.