Full-size SUVs seem to be just the ticket to meet all your family's transport needs, passenger space, versatility, cargo loading capacity, towing capability, off-road abilities and, of course, a degree of style and more.
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade will meet all of these needs, plus more. Competing in the upper echelons of the American SUV segment of the marketplace, this iconic American brand full sized SUV hits hard and certainly grabs shoppers attention.
Read on as we find out more about what the latest 2024 Cadillac Escalade has on offer for prospective owners.
What's New for 2024?
Cadillac's most recognizable nameplate, the Escalade, is Cadillac's first major entry into the SUV market way back in 1999. It is now in its fifth generation, debuting in 2020 as the 2021 model year.
The latest 2024 Cadillac Escalade sees no major changes or any minor changes either; it's that good.
Shoppers still get to choose from a lineup of five trims that include; Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum.
Modern Exterior
First off this iconic SUV has a presence in bucket loads, boasting an imposing appearance, this full size luxury SUV has caught the attention of many a celebrity making it a firm favorite among the rich and famous.
So, what makes the 2024 Cadilac Escalade so desirable? The large, modern and sharp-edged exterior measures 211.9 inches long and 76.6 inches high. More than enough sheet metal and glass areas to get you noticed.
Viewed from the front the Escalade sports a truly imposing five sided chrome accent grille flanked by slim horizontal headlamps and Cadillac signature vertical lights. A closer look will reveal details such as the elegant etching of the Cadillac script in each headlamp, along with some ornate details around the headlamp housing elevating the Escalade SUV out of the ordinary.
The lighting bling doesn't stop there, as the Escalades rear end shows off with three feet tall LED tail lamps to illuminate the darkness. Jewel-like light blades run vertically from the roof line down to the rear bumper that feature unique choreographed animation as you approach and walk away from your vehicle as well as a light-catching Cadillac Crest that is laser etched inside.
Standard across trims are the 22-inch alloy wheels with distinctive designs for each of the different trims.
Further standard key exterior appointments across the trims lineup are:
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- Automatic headlamp leveling
- IntelliBeam
- Rainsense automatic wipers
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Body-color door handles with chrome strip
- Spare tire lock
- Illuminating door handles
- Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
- 17" all-season spare tire
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Upper active aero shutters
- LED tail lamps
- Acoustic laminated glass
- Deep-tinted glass
- Solar-absorbing glass
- Black assist steps
- Chrome roof rails
Buyers of the Escalade have eight exterior paint colors to choose from.
Luxurious Interior
The 2024 Escalade epitomizes the Caddy brand's reputation for luxury vehicles.
Seating a total of seven passengers in the three rows of seating, the sumptuous and spacious interior of the Escalade offers buyers some serious luxury and comfort appointments.
Luxury and high quality leather seating is found in all trims besides the base Luxury trim that see the use of Intelux faux leather with the Platinum models getting extra-soft semi-aniline hides.
The upscale trim extends to the leather-covered dash and door panels, high end aluminum speaker grilles, and adjustable interior ambient lighting all combine to pamper occupants in a decidedly upmarket space.
Key interior appointments include:
- Keyless open
- Cadillac OLED Display
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- Cruise control
- Steering column lock
- Remote start
- Universal home remote
- Front bucket seats
- 12-way power adjustment driver seat
- Front passenger seat with 8-way power adjustment
- Front passenger seat with 4-way power lumbar
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Driver seat memory settings
- Heated second-row outboard seats
- Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down
- Power door locks
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
- Carpeted floor mats
- Console, overhead
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Cabin air filter
- Rear air conditioning
- Front center console
- 110-volt power outlet
- 12-volt auxiliary front power outlet
- Rear window defogger
Cargo and Passenger Capacity
Seven passengers are easily accommodated, and the total passenger space measures 120 cubic feet. The primary trunk offers 25.5 cubic feet of cargo space. When you fold down the power 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat, this expands to 72.9 cubic feet.
A cavernous 121 cubic feet is on offer once the power-release second-row seats are folded down.
Engine and Performance
The big Cadillac is powered by a standard 6.2-liter V8 engine that makes 420 horsepower, able to deactivate half of the cylinders when cruising for enhanced fuel economy.
A second engine option is a 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel inline-six that produces 277 horsepower @ 3,750 rpm and torque of 460 pound-feet @ 1,500 rpm.
Fuel Economy and MPG
The gasoline V8 Escalades are rated at 14 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, and 16 mpg combined, while the 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine offers EPA estimates as high as 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
2024 Cadillac Escalade Drivetrain and Handling
A 10-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Transmission Shift is standard with both engines and drive goes to all four wheels through a standard single speed transfer box.
A mechanical limited-slip differential or electronic version is fitted depending on trim level.
Electric power steering helps the driver to commandeer the Escalade in tight spots, and keeping this large SUV on the road are features such as the StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control.
2024 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels and Pricing
All trims in the 2024 Escalade lineup are pretty much loaded with comfort, convenience and luxury appointments with each offering a perfect balance of price to performance and features.
2024 Cadillac Escalade Luxury
Starting at $86,890 MSRP, the Luxury trim features all of the above-shared appointments and the following trim-specific items:
- 22-inch 14-spoke alloy wheels with a Bright Silver finish
- Seat trim in Inteluxe material
- Front and Rear Park Assist
2024 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury
At a starting MSRP of $98,190, the Premium Luxury adds the following upgrades:
- Panoramic power sunroof
- Rear Camera Mirror Washer
- 22-inch 14-spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish
- Interior movement sensor
- Inclination sensor
- Glass breakage sensor
- Leather seating
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Door locks and latch shields
- Head-up display
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
2024 Cadillac Escalade Sport
The Escalade Sport at $101,190 MSRP is the mid-level trim that offers the below specific features:
- 22-inch 12-spoke alloy wheels, Polished with a Dark Android finish
- Body-color door handles
- Wheel locks
- Gloss Black roof rails
- Gloss Black body side moldings
- Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Smart Trailer Integration Indicator
- Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
2024 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum
Starting at $155,690 MSRP, the top-of-range Premium Luxury ups the ante with the following niceties:
- Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest
- 22-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, Polished with Dark Android finish and laser etching
- Body-color door handles with chrome strip
- Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings
- Chrome roof rails
- AKG™ Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system
- Bluetooth headphones by AKG™
- Seat, front passenger power lumbar massage
- Illuminating sill plates
- Soft-close doors
- Rear Seat Entertainment system
- Platinum interior trim
2024 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum
The Sport Platinum trim, also at a $115,690 starting MSRP, adds the Cadillac Touring Package to the appointments of the Sport and Premium Luxury Platinum trims.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade flagship SUV is a showcase for safety and driver-assistance technology.
Key safety features include:
- DuraLife® brake rotors
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- 7 Airbags
- Seat belts in all seating positions
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag
- Brake Assist
- Automatic Emergency Braking
In addition, Cadillac has made the most popular active-safety features standard, such as:
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision
- Tire Fill Alert
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Hill Start Assist
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
The Escalade also makes available the Super Cruise adaptive-cruise system, which enables hands-free driving.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Cadillac Escalade is tricked out with the latest infotainment tech. A digital dashboard, comprising three curved OLED displays that layer on top of one another to create a really cool looking 38-inches digital view. This display serves as both the driver's gauge cluster while the balance of this digital screen area shows the CUE infotainment system for the driver and passenger.
Standard equipment includes:
- Cadillac Connected Access capable
- OLED Infotainment experience with navigation
- HD Radio
- AKG™ Studio 19-speaker system audio system
- SiriusXM® with 360L 6-month Trial Subscription
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capable
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- Bluetooth®
Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade Right For You?
Buyers looking for the pinnacle of luxury SUVs will get to spoil themselves with the 2024 Cadillac Escalade.
So, if you are just plain lucky, important, or rich, the 2024 Cadillac Escalade is the right fit for you. They are big, meaning passenger space is not a problem, performance is up there, and they are downright luxurious.
Get Your 2024 Cadillac Escalade at Colonial Cadillac
If you are ready to experience this larger than life luxurious and iconic SUV then contact the team at Colonial Cadillac in New London, CT, to discover more.
Allow our team to book a test drive for you and experience for yourself what it feels like to be a celebrity or when you are just ready to treat yourself to some of the finest luxuries on wheels.
