Cadillac Escalade fifth generation

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The Cadillac Escalade fifth generation (since 2021): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: T1XX

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	–	5,380–5,770 mm TC	5,382–5,766 mm
Width	–	2,060 mm TC	2,057–2,060 mm
Height	–	1,940–1,950 mm TC	1,941–1,946 mm
Wheelbase	–	3,070–3,410 mm TC	3,071–3,406 mm
Front track	–	1,740 mm TC	–
Rear track	–	1,730 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	–	2,595–2,772 kg TC	–
Seats and space
Boot space	668 L EV DB	–	–
Fuel tank	–	–	91–107 L
Performance
Top speed	193 km/h EV DB	–	180–200 km/h
0–100 km/h	4.7 s EV DB	–	–
Torque	1,064 Nm EV DB	–	–
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)	192.0–205.0 kWh EV DB	–	–
Battery capacity (gross)	200.0 kWh EV DB	–	–
AC charging power	12–19 kW EV DB	–	–
DC fast charging power	350 kW EV DB	–	–

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2021–2024: ★★★★☆ · 2025–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), open EV databases (EV Compare, Open EV Data, Gaia EVDB), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

695 complaints for model years 2021–2026. 18 crashes · 3 fires · 13 injuries

Engine 556
Transmission and drivetrain 112
Electrical system 89
Fuel system 63
Driver assistance 40
Brakes 24

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 11 versions of the Cadillac Escalade fifth generation

European Union 3 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2024–2025	6.2 L	313 kW (426 PS)	Petrol	7.3–11.2 L/100 km WLTP	308–331 g/km	247
2025	6.2 L	507 kW (689 PS)	Petrol	–	463 g/km	10
2021–2023	6.2 L	313 kW (426 PS)	Petrol	–	302–397 g/km	204

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2021–2027SIDI	6.2 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	13–16 MPG (14.7–18.1 L/100 km) EPA	350–436 g/km
2021–2027SIDI	6.2 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA	331–345 g/km
2021–2024	3.0 L	Diesel	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	272–275 g/km
2021–2024	3.0 L	Diesel	10-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	276–287 g/km
2021–2022SIDI; Stop-Start	6.2 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA	329–340 g/km
2021–2022SIDI; Stop-Start	6.2 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345–347 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2021–2026Sport utility vehicle: Standard	6.2 L	Petrol	10-speed automatic	14.7–18.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	345–436 g/km
2021–2024Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.0 L	Diesel	10-speed automatic	10.5–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	277–281 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.