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Cadillac Escalade 5

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Cadillac launched the fifth generation Escalade in February 2020 with the ambition to reinvent the iconic American SUV. The 2021 Escalade combines the most advanced technologies that the North-American automaker has ever put into a vehicle. It is also the first Cadillac luxury SUV to have an optional 3.0 L Duramax turbo-diesel engine.

Some of the key features that the 2021 Escalade offers include:

Industry-first Curved OLED display, combining three screens with over 38 inches of total display area at high pixel density
36-speaker AKG Studio Reference system
Super Cruise driver assistance system

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 86%

Pros

Good towing capabilities
Imposing styling
Robust drivetrain

Cons

Poor offroad capabilities for an SUV
Somewhat boxy

What external reviewers found

External score 79%

Pros

Excellent cabin tech
Gorgeous interior
Comfortable ride
Comfortable to drive
Powerful infotainment system
Seamless, effortless power

Cons

No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
Diesel engine is still prone to downshifting
Expensive for what you get

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Specifications

Variants shown:

3.0 Duramax

6.2

ESV 3.0 Duramax

ESV 6.2

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External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The EPA says a rear-wheel-drive Escalade with the 3.0-liter diesel engine should return 21 miles per gallon in the city. A 10-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties and it's mostly fine. Diesel Escalades can tow 300 pounds more than their gas equivalents, too, for a max rating of 8,000 pounds.

Pros

Seamless, effortless power
Excellent cabin tech
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Diesel engine is still prone to downshifting
No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay

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References

^ 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel first drive review: Oil tycoon. [cnet].

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