Cadillac Escalade 5 SUV (2020)
MSRP 77490 USD86% Neofiliac79% External
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Product Overview
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% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good towing capabilities
- Imposing styling
- Robust drivetrain
Cons
- Poor offroad capabilities for an SUV
- Somewhat boxy
What external reviewers found***
External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
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
3.0 Duramax | 6.2 | ESV 3.0 Duramax | ESV 6.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 722 L / 25.5 cu-ft ~ 3089 L / 109.1 cu-ft | 722 L / 25.5 cu-ft ~ 3089 L / 109.1 cu-ft | 1214 L / 42.9 cu-ft ~ 3585 L / 126.6 cu-ft | 1214 L / 42.9 cu-ft ~ 3585 L / 126.6 cu-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | Independent, spring | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 275/50 R22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 12.1 m; 13.2 m (ESV) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 5-door SUV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1948 mm / 76.7 in | 1948 mm / 76.7 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in | 1942 mm / 76.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 5382 mm / 211.9 in | 5382 mm / 211.9 in | 5766 mm / 227.0 in | 5766 mm / 227.0 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 2059 mm / 81.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1737.0 mm / 68.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1730.0 mm / 68.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 22 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 3071 mm / 120.9 in | 3071 mm / 120.9 in | 3407 mm / 134.1 in | 3407 mm / 134.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 103.2 mm / 4.1 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 103.2 mm / 4.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 15.0:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 3.0L | 6.2 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 277.0 hp / 206.6 kW @ 3750 rpm | 420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5600 rpm | 277.0 hp / 206.6 kW @ 3750 rpm | 420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5600 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 623 Nm / 459.5 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final Drive | 3.23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 10-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Automatic Hydra-Matic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debut | 2020 February | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Made In | US: Texas |
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 79%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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Seamless, effortless power
- Excellent cabin tech
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Diesel engine is still prone to downshifting
- No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
cnet[2]
Reviewer score 79%The Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury starts at $80,490 including destination. The Platinum trim includes just about everything you could want. It has a panoramic glass roof the size of a small pool that makes even the way back feel less claustrophobic. The ESV is not as posh as a Mercedes GLS nor energetic as a BMW X7.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Powerful infotainment system
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
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References
- ^ 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel first drive review: Oil tycoon. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-cadillac-escalade-2wd-4dr-luxury-preview/. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ 2021 Cadillac Escalade review: Hugely impressive. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-cadillac-escalade-review/. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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