2023 Cadillac Escalade-V
Vehicle Type: SUV Gasoline
83
overall score
Category Ranking: 18
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$149,195
Price as Tested:
$154,765
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Premium
Fuel Capacity (gal): 24
EPA City mpg: 11
EPA Highway mpg: 16
EPA Combined mpg: 13
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [S]
- Advanced Headlights [S]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- Blind-Spot Warning [S]
- Driver Monitoring [O]
- Forward-Collision Warning [S]
- Lane-Departure Warning [S]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
NHTSA Rating:
Overall Observations
The Escalade, as everyone knows, is Cadillac’s humungous flagship
SUV. Redesigned in 2021, it gained a performance version, the V, in
2023.
What does the V add? Principally a 6.2-liter supercharged V8
(682 hp), standard all-wheel drive, performance-tuned adaptive air
suspension and ride control, and Brembo high-performance brakes.
Oh, and cost. The Escalade’s base Luxury trim starts at $84,000; the
V’s starting price is $151,000.
In many ways, the Escalade-V delivers. The big V8 supplies plenty
of power and torque, the adaptive air suspension provides sporty
handling (for a big SUV), and steering feedback is decent. Its 3 rows
of seating are spacious and comfortable, with easy entry and exit.
The exterior and interior styling and materials are dramatic and
eye-catching. Fit and finish are first-rate, with an abundance of
leather, wood, and brushed metal trim. The Escalade-V also is loaded
with high-tech convenience and safety features, such as front heated
and ventilated seating with massage, customizable drive modes, and
GM’s Super Cruise semiautonomous driving system.
So what’s not to like? Dismal fuel economy, for one - 13 mpg in
combined driving. Poor rear visibility is another, due to second- and
third-row head restraints, large rear roof pillars, and a small rear
window. Additionally, the Escalade’s exhaust is loud, particularly at
start-up, with no way to diminish it. And let’s not forget that jawdropping
MSRP.
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Click HereStrengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- • Powerful, smooth drivetrain
- • Sporty handling from adaptive air suspension
- • Spacious cabin in all three rows
- • Luxurious fit and finish
Weak Points
- • Poor fuel economy
- • Loud exhaust, especially at start-up
- • Restricted rear visibility
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2023
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/5
Curb weight (lbs): 6320.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 211.9 / 81.1 / 76.7
Wheelbase (in): 120.9
Number of air bags: 9
Warranty (months/miles): 48/50,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02
Front and rear tire size: 275/50 R22
Max towing capacity (lbs): 7,000
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Auto 10-speed
Drivetrain type: Four wheel
Engine/motor: 6.2L V8 supercharged
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 682 @ 6,000
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
9.70Fuel Efficiency:
.00EPA Emissions Score:
3.00Acceleration:
8.19Braking:
4.50
Handling:
4.64
Quality and Drivability:
8.34
Ride Quality:
8.11Interior Size:
6.52Easy of Entry and Exit:
8.18Visibility:
7.68Interior Noise:
5.97Cargo Capacity:
8.21
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