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This is the new Cadillac Escalade!
It's the king of American SUVs, however has Cadillac done enough to make this newest version a real option to the best-of-British Variety Rover? Let's learn …
Mat's driving the top-spec Platinum Sport edition today. It looks mean with all that blacked-out trim, but under the hood, we have actually got the 'entry-level' engine – a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 draining 426hp and 623Nm. But does this enormous SUV really require a supercharger, or is the standard V8 all the Escalade you'll ever need?
On the outdoors, the Escalade is as subtle as a sledgehammer. The 2025 refresh brings slimmer, vertical LED headlights and an enormous grille that could swallow a small hatchback. Being the Sport Platinum, this vehicle drops the chrome for a darker, more aggressive appearance, resting on gargantuan 24-inch alloy wheels. It's big, it's boxy, and it has more presence than practically anything else on the roadway.
Step inside, and it's a tech-lover's dream. The centrepiece is an incredible 55-inch curved pillar-to-pillar OLED display that makes most car screens appear like calculators. You get semi-aniline leather everywhere, 16-way power-adjustable massaging seats, and a 36-speaker AKG Studio Recommendation stereo that'll blow your socks off. It's likewise cavernous – even with the third row up, you have actually still got more boot area than many family hatchbacks!
In terms of power output, there are three different versions of the Escalade readily available:
– 6.2 L V8 (The one we're driving): 426hp & 623Nm torque.
– 6.2 L Supercharged V8: A huge increase from the entry-level, with 682hp and 885Nm!
– Escalade IQ (The EV): If you wish to go green( ish), there's now an all-electric variation. It uses a huge 205kWh battery to produce as much as 750hp & 1,064 Nm, with a claimed variety of over 460 miles!
Quality like this doesn't come low-cost. In the United States, the Escalade starts at around $93,000, however for this top-tier Sport Platinum edition, you're looking at north of $126,000. If you want the all-electric IQ, rates jump even more to around $130,000. If you're importing any of these to the UK, anticipate that figure to climb up considerably as soon as you consider taxes and shipping!
So, should you suck it up and buy a Cadillac Escalade, or should you stick with a German rival? Stay to learn!
Chapters
00:00 Intro: The Ultimate Luxury SUV?
01:03 How Big Is It?
01:38 Escalade vs Cars And Truck Wash.
03:12 Outside Design.
03:51 Engine Options: V8 vs Supercharged vs EV.
04:38 0-60mph & 1/4-mile Performance Test!
05:25 Emergency Situation Brake Test.
06:07 Rate.
06:36 Platinum Sport Trim & Requirement Package.
07:12 The 55-inch Screen & High-end Interior.
09:40 V8 Driving Review: Is It Fine-tuned?
12:14 Back Seat Luxury.
13:06 3rd Row Test: Adult-Sized Area?
13:40 Boot Area.
15:02 Daily Usefulness & Storage.
15:40 Irritating Features.
17:15 Verdict.
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