Cadillac Escalade

What is the Cadillac Escalade?

The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV and a flagship in the brand’s range. Its upright shape and spacious cabin give it room for passengers and luggage. Introduced as Cadillac’s first full-size SUV, the Escalade became a defining model for the brand.

The Escalade has five generations: the first ran from 1999 to 2000, the second from 2002 to 2006, the third from 2007 to 2014, the fourth from 2015 to 2020 and the fifth from 2021 onward. It has kept its large, upright SUV format while gaining new design and technology with each generation.

Engines and power

European figures list petrol engines from 6.0 L to 6.2 L, with power from 248 kW (337 PS) to 313 kW (426 PS). In France, the recorded power range is 248 kW (337 PS) to 301 kW (409 PS), and both petrol and hybrid versions appear. US listings include petrol, diesel, flex-fuel E85 and hybrid versions; Canadian listings include petrol, diesel and E85.

How economical is the Cadillac Escalade?

Official results vary by market and test procedure. The EU listing gives a low of 7.3 L/100 km on WLTP, France gives 10.9 L/100 km on NEDC, and UK NEDC figures show 12.6 L/100 km. In the US, the EPA low is 10.2 L/100 km, with a best combined rating of 23 MPG; Canada’s low is 10.5 L/100 km under NRCan 5-cycle testing. WLTP and NEDC are European procedures; EPA and Canadian 5-cycle testing use different methods, so results are best read within their respective markets.

Where was the Escalade sold?

The Escalade appears in US and Canadian official figures from 1999 onward, and in the EU from 2010, the UK from 2007 and France from 2012. EU registrations total 2,569 over 2010–2025. The leading listed entry in several years was the 6.2 L petrol version rated at 313 kW (426 PS).