Cadillac revealed full details surrounding the 2023 Escalade-V — the industry’s most powerful full-size SUV. It is the first-ever Cadillac V-Series SUV — an elevation of design, performance and technology and the purest expression of the passion that exists at the core of Cadillac.

Boasting a potent blend of refinement, power and technology, Escalade-V features performance-inspired styling and an unmistakable sound that combine for a head-turning street presence. With these distinctive attributes, the Escalade-V expands the V-Series lineup, now in its fourth generation, which offers more levels of performance while preserving the lineage of the original lineup introduced in 2004.

“Customers and enthusiasts have asked for an Escalade-V, and we’re thrilled to bring this high-performance SUV to market in the year of Cadillac’s 120th anniversary,” said Global Cadillac Vice President Rory Harvey. “We do not deploy the V-Series designation lightly. The arrival of the 2023 Escalade-V is the result of a rigorous development program that allows this highly anticipated model to meet the criteria and capability thresholds established by nearly two decades of inspired V-Series performance.”

At the heart of the Escalade-V is a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 682 horsepower (508 kilowatts) and 653 lb-ft of torque (885 Nm). Standard performance elements include a 10-speed automatic transmission calibrated for Escalade-V, full-time active all-wheel-drive system and exclusive suspension hardware and software calibrations. An Escalade-V ESV version is also available.

The Escalade further earns its V-Series designation with:
▪ Unique V-Series front and rear fascias
▪ Quad exhaust outlets
▪ Exclusive Six-Piston Brembo front brakes
▪ Edge Red brake calipers
▪ Unique 22-inch aluminum wheels
▪ Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, with uniquely tuned rear air springs and damper hardware, as well as V-Series specific software calibrations
▪ Selectable V-Mode with driver-customizable performance driving settings, lowered suspension and active exhaust valves that control the throaty V-8 growl
▪ V-Series badging on the driver and front passenger doors, liftgate and throughout the interior, including the steering wheel
▪ Platinum trim interior featuring Zebra Wood decor with semi-aniline leather on all three rows, and heated/ventilated and massaging front seats
▪ Escalade’s signature curved OLED with 38 inches of total diagonal display
▪ AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system
▪ Available Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology, including trailering and automatic lane change capabilities (late availability).

Adjustments available with V-Mode include:
▪ Suspension settings: Tour or Sport
▪ Steering: Tour or Sport, which feature unique steering calibrations
▪ Brake pedal feel: Tour or Sport
▪ Engine sound: Stealth, Tour or Sport
▪ AWD: Tour, Sport or Snow/Ice
▪ Engine performance: Tour, Sport or Snow/Ice.

Escalade-V technology :
▪ Standard curved OLED with 38 inches of total diagonal display, with twice the pixel density of a 4K television
▪ Premium infotainment experience with navigation, featuring a 16.9-inch-diagonal color information display, Natural Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto capability, Connected Apps and more
▪ Augmented Reality, which projects a live image of what is in front of the vehicle on the 14.2-inch-diagonal center cluster display. When a navigational route is active, the system will overlay directional information on the display
▪ Standard AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system, with 3D Surround, Navigation Rendering and more
▪ Available Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology, including trailering and automatic lane change capabilities (late availability).

Super Cruise is the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance technology. It uses real-time cameras, sensors, and GPS, paired with detailed LiDAR map data, to give drivers confidence while driving completely hands-free on more than 200,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada.

On sale this summer
The 2023 Escalade-V goes on sale late this summer, with a starting MSRP of $149,990 (including destination charge).

Cadillac Escalade-V Specifications:
▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 211.9/81.1/76.7/120.9 in
▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase ESV – 226.9/81.1/76.4/134.1 in
▪ Curb weight (ESV) – 6,217 (6,407) lb
▪ Trailering – 7,000 lb
▪ Cargo volume (ESV) – 25.5 (41.5) cu-ft
▪ Engine – 6.2-liter (6,162 cc), 8-cylinder (V8), supercharged petrol
▪ Max output – 682 hp (508 kW) at 6,000 rpm
▪ Max torque – 653 lb-ft (885 Nm) at 4,400 rpm
▪ Transmission – 10-speed automatic, AWD
▪ 0-60 mph – Less than 4.4 seconds
▪ 1/4 mile – 12.74 seconds at 110 mph