2026 Cadillac Escalade
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade full-size SUV is a compelling choice for buyers seeking the ultimate in commanding style, luxury, comfort, safety, and performance in a large family vehicle.
The Cadillac Escalade was the U.S.'s first large luxury SUV that really caught the attention of American buyers, gaining huge popularity with celebrities and others, and setting the standard for competitors in the SUV market.
Join us, and we will share more about the advanced technology, stylish exterior, luxurious interior, and powerful performance that prospective owners can expect when considering the 2026 Cadillac Escalade.
What's New for 2026?
The Escalade was Cadillac's first entry into the SUV segment back in 1998.
The current fifth-generation Escalade received a facelift in July 2024, with no major changes planned for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade, aside from some trim level name shuffling and the introduction of a new entry-level trim.
Modern Exterior
The 2026 Escalade commands attention. The Escalade has always exuded a larger-than-life persona that is big and bold.
The Escalade's thoroughly modern styling is characterized by sharp-edged panels, with the imposing front end featuring vertical LED headlamps that incorporate the Intellibeam function. These headlamps also display a rather cool choreographed animation when approaching or walking away.
The Escalade's front grille is fitted with a striking illuminated Cadillac crest accent, and an illuminated grille surround is also available.
The Escalade is equipped with modern touches like the styled LED rear tail lamps, which also feature choreographed animation, and cargo loading is made easier with the convenience of the AutoSense power liftgate.
Safety technology on the Escalade's head-turning exterior includes appointments such as automatic headlamp leveling and rain-sensing automatic wipers.
The wide selection of modern and stylish exterior colors for the 2026 year includes:
- Adobe Frost
- Black Cherry Tintcoat
- Black Raven
- Deep Space Metallic
- Luna Metallic
- Magnus Metal Frost
- Monarch Orange
- Sandstone
- Vibrant White Tricoat
All trims are fitted with alloy wheels of varying diameter and style.
How Much Does a 2026 Cadillac Escalade Weigh?
Depending on the drivetrain and trim level, the Escalade in standard gas-powered 4WD has a curb weight of around 5,580 pounds.
How Long Is a Cadillac Escalade?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade's full-size SUV body measures 211.9 inches long.
Luxurious Interior
Luxury is a given when it comes to any vehicle wearing the iconic Cadillac crest.
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is without a doubt the epitome of the luxury SUV experience.
Anyone climbing into the sumptuous interior will appreciate the impeccable build quality of the spacious and modern cabin. Cadillac's designers have not skimped in any way when it comes to those expected luxury, comfort, and convenience amenities.
The Escalade lineup is trimmed in high-quality seating materials from faux leather to extra-soft semi-aniline hides, depending on trim level, plus buyers of all grades will appreciate interior features like:
- Keyless Open
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Remote Start
- Augmented Reality
- Wrapped steering wheel
- Steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Rear air conditioning
- Acoustic window glass
- Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down
- Ambient interior lighting
- Power 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat
How Many Seats Are In a Cadillac Escalade?
The Escalade will accommodate seven passengers in two front bucket seats, two second-row bucket seats, or a split-bench, and a split-bench third-row seating layout.
Engine and Performance
The large Cadillac Escalade needs plenty of motive power to whisk it along, and the standard 420-horsepower 6.2-liter gasoline V8 is more than up to the task. The V8 engine's meaty torque output of 460 pound-feet will ensure that even the longest hills are an effortless affair.
The standard transmission is a 10-speed automatic transmission with drive going to the rear wheels or all four wheels with the 4WD option.
The standalone but outstanding V-Series trim level gets the full V-Series power treatment, which means drivers get to revel in the oomph delivered by a beastly supercharged 6.2-liter V8 pushing out 682 horsepower and 632 pound-feet of torque, all accompanied by a sporting burble from the exhaust tips, enough to warn off the boy racers at the traffic lights.
What Is the Range of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade?
Owners can expect to drive approximately 392 miles on one 28.0-gallon tank of gas for city driving and up to 504 miles for highway travel.
Fuel Economy and MPG
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade offers estimated fuel economy values of 14/18/16 mpg for city/ highway/combined driving.
2026 Cadillac Escalade Drivetrain and Handling
Depending on the trim chosen, the latest Escalade is available in RWD or 4WD, and in AWD when picking the high-performance V-Series.
The Escalade offers not only a comfortable ride but also combines dynamic performance and poised steering and handling response thanks to independent rear suspension.
Shoppers can also pencil in the available Air Ride Adaptive Suspension or Magnetic Ride Control when placing their order.
How Much Is a 2026 Cadillac Escalade?
The six trim levels of the 2026 Escalade range kick off at $93,695 for the entry 1SA with RWD and climb to $170,595 for the ultimate package in the form of the V-Series.
2026 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels
Six trim levels, including the powerful standalone V-Series model, are available for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade.
1SA
The new entry trim level starts at $93,695 in RWD or $96,695 for the 4WD version.
Standout features on this trim include:
- Rainsense automatic wipers
- Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings
- Body-color door handles with chrome strip
- 22-inch 14-Spoke alloy wheels with Bright Silver finish
- Illuminating door handles
- Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
- Jet Black, Inteluxe Seats
Luxury
The Luxury trim starts at $104,695 in RWD and $107,695 in 4WD, adding features such as:
- Panoramic power sunroof
- Power-retractable assist steps with LED perimeter lighting
- 22-inch 9-Spoke alloy wheels with a Polished finish
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Head-Up Display
- Leather seating
- Magnetic Ride Control
- Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD)
Sport
Available from $105,295 in RWD and $108,295 with 4WD, buyers looking at the Sport trim can look forward to upgrades over the lower trim, including:
- Body-color door handles
- 22-inch 6-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish, with Dark Android and Low Gloss Finish
- Gloss Black bodyside moldings
- Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails
Platinum Luxury
For customers looking for more luxury features, the Platinum Luxury trim, starting at $122,495 when equipped with an RWD layout and $125,495 with 4WD, adds more to the already generous features count.
Enhanced specs include:
- Platinum interior trim
- Power open and close doors
- Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest
- Body-color door handles with chrome strip
- Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings
- 22" Split 7-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish, with High Gloss Black and laser etching
- AKG Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos
- Touring Package
Platinum Sport
For the most demanding of shoppers, the Platinum Sport at $122,995 in RWD and $15,995 in 4WD is the range-topping standard Escalade trim available.
Buyers will appreciate the ultimate in luxury with all the features of the Sport trim plus the enhanced specs of the top Platinum Luxury trim, but it is fitted with exclusive 22-inch 18-Spoke alloy wheels with an After Midnight finish.
V-Series
The high-performance V-Series Escalade is fitted with the mighty 6.2L Supercharged V8 DI engines with standard AWD and is available from $170,595.
Key specs include equipment such as:
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Front 6-Piston Brembo Performance Brakes with Color-Matched Rear Calipers
- 24-inch Split 6-Spoke alloy wheels finished in Satin Graphite and Laser Etched V logo
- Power open and close doors
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade comes standard with GM's hands-free Super Cruise system plus a long list of safety equipment, like:
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Eight airbags
- Seat belts in all seating positions
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag
- Brake Assist
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Tire Fill Alert
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Driver-assistance technologies include:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- HD Surround Vision
- Hill Start Assist
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Infotainment and Connectivity
There's just no way to ignore the Escalade's massive 55-inch total diagonal infotainment display screen that fills the length of the dashboard.
The system offers Cadillac's CUE infotainment system with plenty of standard features, such as:
- Cadillac Connected Access
- Three years of Digital Services by OnStar
- OLED Infotainment experience with navigation
- HD Radio
- AKG Studio 21-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 2026 Cadillac Escalade Right For You?
Buyers wanting everything that a vehicle can possibly offer can't go wrong with choosing any of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade trims.
Style, space, build quality, and passenger luxury are all there for the choosing, along with the Escalade's powerful performance and up-to-date safety and driver-assistance aids.
What's not to like about this top-tier Cadillac model?
Get Your Cadillac Escalade at Colonial Cadillac
There's just not enough space for us to share all that the 2026 Cadillac Escalade has to offer. Rather, contact our dedicated sales team at Colonial Cadillac in New London, CT, to learn more.
We invite all interested customers to come test drive this exceptional full-size SUV and discover the Cadillac luxury experience.
