2026 Cadillac Escalade review
Cadillac Escalade highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
11 city, 16 highway, 13 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Cadillac Escalade an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Cadillac Escalade 8th out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Cadillac Escalade is $689, compared to an average of $779 for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Cadillac Escalade owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.3 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 24% for the Cadillac Escalade, compared to an average of 17% for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Cadillac Escalade features and specs
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Platinum Sport 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- Third Row Seat
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear View Camera
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Automated Parking
- ABS Brakes
- A/C Seat(s)
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Power Locks
- Memory Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Air Conditioning
- Power Folding Third Row
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Traction Control
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Head Up Display
- Automated Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
- Side Airbags
- Seat Massagers
- Remote Start
- Parking Sensors
- Heated Mirrors
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Tow Hitch
- Alloy Wheels
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Automatic Transmission
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Bluetooth Technology
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- AM/FM Stereo
- Rear Entertainment System
- Quad Seats
- Rear A/C Seat(s)
- Full Roof Rack
- Navigation System
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
6.2L
Horsepower
420
Torque (ft-lbs)
460
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
24
Wheelbase
121"
Overall length
211.92"
Width
81.08"
Height
76.7"
Leg room
F 44.51"/M 41.75"/R 34.9"
Head room
F 42.3"/M 38.9"/R 38.2"
Front tires
275/50R22SL
Rear tires
275/50R22SL
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
810/8100 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2026 Cadillac Escalade FAQ
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Platinum Sport: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- Sport: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- Platinum Luxury: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- ESV: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- ESV Sport: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- ESV Platinum Sport: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- ESV Luxury: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- ESV Platinum Luxury: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- ESV V: 11 MPG City and 16 MPG Highway
- Base: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- V: 11 MPG City and 16 MPG Highway
- Luxury: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
The Cadillac Escalade received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Cadillac Escalade as 7 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUV
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade has a maximum towing capacity of between 7000 and 8100 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade:
- Base
- ESV
- ESV Platinum Luxury
- ESV Platinum Sport
- Platinum Luxury
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