2023 Cadillac Escalade

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade is one of the best luxury SUVs you can buy. It covers every angle or use case you might be able to dream up. Cadillac treats it to a top-notch interior that doesn’t play second fiddle to its also-sumptuous competition. There’s an abundant amount of space in both the standard and cargo-extended Escalade ESV version. The ride is excellent when you pair its available air suspension with the magnetic ride dampers. And for 2023, you can even get a performance variant with the Escalade-V. This segment of vehicle may be inherently inefficient, but the Escalade actually has a more efficient option with the Duramax diesel. It’s smooth and shockingly quiet, which is fitting for the Escalade’s personality. There’s no lack of tech on display inside the Escalade, as it features the triple OLED screens with an easy-to-use infotainment system. Plus, you can get it with the best hands-free driver assistance system out there, Super Cruise. A Navigator may be more opulent with its distinctive interior options, and the German three-row SUVs provide a much different take on the idea of an ultra-luxury SUV, but as a total package, the Escalade is difficult to beat. The various trims, engine options and color combos make it possible to get a full-size luxury mobile in “Have It Your Way” fashion, even if that’s with a 668-horsepower supercharged V8. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2023? The big highlight for 2023 is the addition of the Escalade-V to the lineup. It gets a supercharged V8 engine with 682 horsepower and costs $149,990. This performance variant of the Escalade features a number of other changes to make it an extra-spicy family-mover that’ll get you from 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and handle better than a standard Escalade. Beyond the V, Cadillac made minor changes to the Escalade lineup. It added a digital owner’s manual to the infotainment system. Plus, three new colors are being introduced: Dark Emerald Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat and Argent Silver Metallic. What are the Escalade's interior and in-car technology like? The Escalade doesn't quite achieve the same elevated sense of fashion as Lincoln does with the Navigator, but it nevertheless makes a statement with its tech-forward take on luxury. The 38 inches of curved OLED screens we covered in our Escalade infotainment review dominate the dash in a brazen display of opulence. Large swaths of wood trim stretch across the dash horizontally and also adorn a substantial part of the center console. Your color and design options are plentiful, but it all depends on trim. The purple Dark Auburn is fantastic, and the light-and-airy Whisper Beige is another great option. Real wood trim in various colors and patterns can be had, and varying levels of leather and suede coverage are available. Even at its best, though, Lincoln’s Black Label interiors are still a cut …
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