2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL takes the fully electric Escalade IQ luxury experience even further with additional interior space courtesy of an extended wheelbase.
Continue reading as our article shares more about the first-ever all-electric 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL.
What's New for 2026?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL is based on the Escalade IQ but is bigger, thanks to an extended wheelbase compared to the regular Escalade IQ.
The new IQL offers four additional inches of legroom for those seated in the third row and adds an extra inch of headroom for those seated in the back row.
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL kicked off production in mid-2025 and is on showroom floors, ready to take charge.
How Much Is the 2026 Escalade IQL?
The 2026 Escalade IQL lineup comprises four trim levels, of which we will share more later in our article, starting at $132,795 MSRP, going up to $153,595 MSRP.
Elegant Exterior
Based on the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ that was made available in late 2024, the first-ever Escalade IQL shares much of its exterior aesthetics and features with its slightly smaller sibling.
For those who like to compare things, the IQL model measures 228.5 inches long, which is around 4.2 inches longer than the regular IQ. This extended length has been added behind the rear wheels, which has enabled the IQL to offer enhanced interior space for the third-row passengers.
In addition to the extended wheelbase and body length, the IQL boasts an exterior height of approximately 78.4 to 78.5 inches vs. the 76.1 inches of the regular IQ model.
Enough about size matters, let's talk about the looks. Sharing the Escalade IQ's exterior design means that the IQL is an imposing-looking vehicle.
The impressive front-end view shows off an illuminating front grille and emblem and adaptive forward lighting LED headlamps with IntelliBeam function and signature vertical lighting that automatically adapts to the road environment. LED front cornering lamps make for safer driving at night.
The rear of the IQL features as standard, an AutoSense power liftgate that offers a memory height function that allows you to program the liftgate height opening plus the rear LED taillamps with choreography capability, adding to the IQL's dramatic exterior design.
Just some of the standard exterior features on the IQL are:
- RainSense automatic wipers
- Laminated front-side glass
- Privacy glass
- Panoramic fixed glass sunroof
- Heated wiper park
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Rear Camera Mirror Washer
Innovative Interior
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL's interior offers seating for up to seven passengers in three rows of seats in its extended length interior. The cabin is loaded with Cadillac's signature luxury design that is synonymous with the Escalade range.
Not only is the interior undeniably sumptuous in all aspects of passenger comfort, but innovative technology abounds with plentiful modern and tech-packed features.
The IQL's cabin, like the smaller IQ, is masterfully designed to mix form and function with luxury touches wherever you look.
The star of the IQL's technology is the pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display screen, offering a seamless driver information center and infotainment system.
There is no shortage of luxury and comfort features, and the comprehensive lineup of standard interior appointments includes:
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Steering column lock
- Heated steering wheel
- Steering wheel-mounted controls
- Head-Up Display
- Inclination sensor
- Seats trimmed in Inteluxe
- Eight-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters
- Driver seat 4-way power lumbar adjuster
- Driver memory for recall of two driver presets for the power seat and outside mirrors
- Front passenger detector sensor
- Heated front bucket seats and second-row seats
- Ventilated front driver and passenger seat cushion and back
- Power windows with express-up/down
- Front center console
- Third row 110-volt power outlet
- ClimateSense five-zone climate control for front and rear passengers
- Cabin air filter
- Cabin Air Ionizer
- LED interior lighting
- Next-Generation Active Noise Cancellation
- Remote panic alarm
- Glass breakage sensor
- Interior movement sensor
- Rear Camera Mirror with washer
Technology and Connectivity
The aforementioned gigantic 55-inch curved diagonal LED display is equipped with the latest Google Built-In services, navigation, and popular apps. Passengers will always be connected to the outside world thanks to the convenience of a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot.
The impressive list of standard infotainment equipment includes a premium AKG audio system with 21 speakers that is upgradeable to an AKG Studio Reference system with an astonishing 38 speakers.
The standard AKG system offers in-car connectivity features that include:
- SiriusXM with 360L 6-month Trial Subscription
- Charge / Data USB ports
- Second-row USB ports
- Third-row single charge USB ports
- Connected Cameras capable
Available safety technology on board the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL extends to the Night Vision feature that offers thermal imaging to see beyond the standard LED headlamps, which also includes daytime functionality.
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Trim Levels and Pricing
Experience executive-level luxury from all trim levels of the 2026 Cadillac IQL.
Luxury
At $132,795, the Luxury offers all of the above standard equipment plus trim-specific items that include:
- 22-inch 10-Spoke alloy wheels with mask and polish
- Galvano door handles
- Silver roof rails
- Backen Black with Santorini Accents or Sheer Gray with Dark Medium Cinder accents, Inteluxe Seats with a Fjord chevron quilting pattern
Sport
Available from $133,295, the Sport offers trim-specific features over and above those of the Luxury trim, such as:
- Body-color door handles
- Black roof rails
Premium Luxury
At $153,095, the Premium Luxury upped the luxury stakes with items such as:
- Audio exterior vehicle sound
- Soft-close doors
- 24-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels with mask and polish with machine face and high gloss Black pockets and inserts
- AKG Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos®
- Nouveauluxe seating trim
Premium Sport
The ultimate Escalade IQL experience starts at $153,595 with enhanced features like 24-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels with diamond cut face, high gloss Black pockets and inserts, and dark tintcoat.
Seating is upgraded to Camelia with Backen Black accents, Nouveauluxe seats with Evren back inserts, and Cygnus seat cushion perforated pattern, or Harbor Blue with Backen Black accents, Nouveauluxe seats with a Carrington Falls perforated pattern.
EV Motor and Performance
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL's powertrain comprises a dual motor system with peak outputs of 750 horsepower once Velocity Max mode is activated, along with an instantaneously available 785 pound-feet of torque, all powered by a 24-module battery pack.
The IQL offers a standard AWD drivetrain with its front and rear electric motors, along with five drive modes: Tour, Snow/Ice, Sport, Tow/Haul, and customizable My mode.
0-60 Time
While the IQL does not profess to be a sports car in any way, the Cadillac IQL will quite easily embarrass many other performance vehicles out there with its Cadillac-estimated 0-60 mph time of just 4.7 seconds.
Can the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Tow?
Cadillac estimates the towing capacity of the IQL at 7,500 pounds when properly equipped.
MPGe, Range, and Battery
No official EPA ratings are available yet for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL; however, estimates of around 59 MPGe are to be expected.
The IQL shares its electric battery bits with the IQ, and as such, owners can expect a Cadillac-estimated range of 460 miles from a single charge.
The IQL is equipped with an advanced lithium-ion model with over 200 kWh of energy storage.
Various charging options include a dual-level charge cord that offers flexible at-home charging, connecting to Level 1 (120-volt) or 19.2 kW Level 2 (240-volt) charging for a range of 22 - 36.5 miles/hour or a DC Fast-Charge that offers 100 miles per 10 minutes of charge time.
What Safety Features Does the Cadillac Escalade IQL Have?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL boasts a comprehensive list of safety and driver assistance features, all working seamlessly for your well-being.
Some of the IQL's safety equipment lineup includes:
- Eight airbags
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- StabiliTrak, an electronic stability control system with traction control
The IQL's advanced driver assistance features include Super Cruise hands-free technology, a three-year OnStar Super Cruise plan, along with further items like:
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Head-Up Display
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic Lane Change
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision and HD Rear Vision Camera
- IntelliBeam Adaptive Forward Lighting
- Advanced Park Assist
Warranty Coverage
The extensive warranty coverage on the IQL lineup includes:
- Bumper-to-Bumper limited warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles
- 8 Years/100,000 miles battery and electric components coverage with available courtesy transportation
- Corrosion Protection of 4 years/50,000 miles and Rust-Through cover of 6 years/unlimited miles
- Roadside Assistance Program valid for 6 years/70,000 miles and towing for 8 years/100,000 miles
Why Choose the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL?
No one said that you can't spoil yourself with the ultimate full-size luxury SUV with more than enough luxury, high-tech features, performance, and impressive passenger and cargo space, plus the bonus of outstanding eco-conscious credentials and frugality.
Get Your Cadillac Escalade IQL at Colonial Cadillac
The first-ever 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL is ready to be test-driven at Colonial Cadillac in New London, CT.
Allow the Colonial Cadillac sales team to help you discover more of what this impressive, fully electric luxury SUV has to offer.
