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Cadillac has built the Escalade since 2000. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 9 of them, from the 2000 Cadillac Escalade to the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL. Body styles here: SUV and Truck. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
Power went from 349 hp in the 2000 Escalade to 426 hp in the 2025 Escalade. It got heavier along the way: 2,428 kg for the 2000 car, 2,634 kg for the 2025. The most powerful here is the 2015 Cadillac Escalade at 426 hp (318 kW), more than 82% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, in 4.9 s.
The Escalade is a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle (or SUV) sold by the General Motors luxury brand, Cadillac. It was the division's first major entry into the popular SUV market.
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The Escalade was not offered for the 2001 model year, but returned completely redesigned for the 2002 model year.
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Over the last several years, Cadillac has literally reinvented itself. Once primarily a maker of large luxury sedans, Cadillac has broadened its vision and its lineup, recently debuting the midsize CTS sedan, the Escalade and the Escalade EXT.
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The Escalade moves to the new GMT900 platform for the 2007 model year. Its introduction was accelerated as sales began slipping. The regular Escalade will be joined by a stretched ESV version as well as a new EXT pickup truck.
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The Escalade uses an all-aluminum 6.2 L Vortec V8. The pushrod engine boasts variable valve timing, a first in a mass-produced non-overhead cam engine.
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Cadillac introduced the all-new 2015 Escalade, a sophisticated luxury SUV designed to establish new benchmarks for hand-tailored craftsmanship and technology.
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Confidence-inspiring performance remains a hallmark of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade, with a new 6.2L V-8 engine offered as standard.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Escalade | 349 hp (260 kW) | 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) | 8.6 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | 2,428 kg (5,353 lb) | 6.0 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Speed automatic | 13 mpg |
| 2002 Escalade | 349 hp (260 kW) | 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) | 8.6 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | 2,428 kg (5,353 lb) | 6.0 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Speed automatic | 14 mpg |
| 2003 Escalade ESV | 350 hp (261 kW) | 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) | 8.4 s | 106 mph (171 km/h) | 2,634 kg (5,807 lb) | 6.0 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 4-Speed automatic | 13 mpg |
| 2007 Escalade ESV | 409 hp (305 kW) | 417 lb-ft (565 Nm) | 7.2 s | — | 2,696 kg (5,944 lb) | 6.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | Automatic, 6 Speed | 14 mpg |
| 2007 Escalade EXT | 409 hp (305 kW) | 417 lb-ft (565 Nm) | — | 107 mph (172 km/h) | 2,619 kg (5,774 lb) | 6.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 14 mpg |
| 2015 Escalade | 426 hp (318 kW) | 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) | — | — | 2,651 kg (5,844 lb) | 6.2 L V8 | All Wheel Drive | Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic | 17 mpg |
| 2021 Escalade | 277 hp (207 kW) | 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) | — | — | — | 6.2 L inline-6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 10-Speed automatic | 23 mpg |
| 2025 Escalade | 426 hp (318 kW) | 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) | — | — | 2,634 kg (5,807 lb) | 6.2 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 10-speed automatic Hydra-Matic | 17 mpg |
| 2026 Escalade IQL | — | — | 4.9 s | — | — | — | All Wheel Drive | 1-speed automatic | 17 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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