Cadillac Escalade
2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2021
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- Available years
- 2022–2026
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $53,188–$106,075
The overview
The Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV have been redesigned for 2021, growing in size and features. As before, the Escalade shares much with the similar Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, including the move to a contemporary independent rear suspension. Judging from our time with the Tahoe and Suburban, it improves the ride and allows for more rear cargo space. The standard engine is a 420-hp, 6.2-liter V8. A 277-hp, 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine was also offered until 2025. Both engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The modern cabin is overflowing with high-tech features, including a curved 55-inch panoramic display, a smaller display for climate and shortcuts, and an available premium stereo. The Escalade comes standard with FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection. The Escalade received a refresh for the 2025 model year. A large 55-inch screen for both instrumentation and infotainment is introduced. BSW and RCTW became standard. Plus, it now offers the latest version of the Super Cruise active driving assistance system as standard with a subscription.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $106,075 | 3/5 | Not rated | 16 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $94,913 | Not rated | Not rated | 16 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $71,575 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 16 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $62,788 | 4/5 | Not rated | 16 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed | $53,188 | Not rated | Not rated | 16 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended SUV
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $106,075
- Retail value range
- $81,900 - $183,100
- Original MSRP range
- $91,100 - $171,000
- Trade-in range
- $76,520 - $171,605
Ratings
- Road test score
- 69/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 14 MPG
- EPA highway
- 18 MPG
- EPA combined
- 16 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 23 MPG
- Tested overall
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 48.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 212 in
- Width
- 81 in
- Height
- 77 in
- Wheelbase
- 121 in
- Weight
- 5,950 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,580 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 56 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 38756 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $94,913
- Retail value range
- $71,300 - $164,975
- Original MSRP range
- $90,700 - $170,400
- Trade-in range
- $67,420 - $154,505
Ratings
- Road test score
- 69/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 14 MPG
- EPA highway
- 18 MPG
- EPA combined
- 16 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 23 MPG
- Tested overall
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 48.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 212 in
- Width
- 85 in
- Height
- 76 in
- Wheelbase
- 121 in
- Weight
- 5,950 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,580 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 56 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 32443 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $71,575
- Retail value range
- $54,250 - $111,700
- Original MSRP range
- $81,895 - $155,295
- Trade-in range
- $51,360 - $104,505
Ratings
- Road test score
- 72/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 43%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 14 MPG
- EPA highway
- 18 MPG
- EPA combined
- 16 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 23 MPG
- Tested overall
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 48.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 211 in
- Width
- 81 in
- Height
- 77 in
- Wheelbase
- 121 in
- Weight
- 5,950 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,580 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 56 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 28729 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $62,788
- Retail value range
- $46,800 - $103,175
- Original MSRP range
- $79,295 - $152,195
- Trade-in range
- $44,155 - $96,255
Ratings
- Road test score
- 72/100
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 14 MPG
- EPA highway
- 18 MPG
- EPA combined
- 16 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 23 MPG
- Tested overall
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 48.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 211 in
- Width
- 81 in
- Height
- 77 in
- Wheelbase
- 121 in
- Weight
- 5,950 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,580 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 56 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 24644 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
Premium Luxury 4-door SUV AWD 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 10-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $53,188
- Retail value range
- $42,175 - $61,175
- Original MSRP range
- $77,795 - $110,095
- Trade-in range
- $39,505 - $57,670
Ratings
- Road test score
- 72/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 14 MPG
- EPA highway
- 19 MPG
- EPA combined
- 16 MPG
- Tested city
- 10 MPG
- Tested highway
- 23 MPG
- Tested overall
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 136 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 48.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 211 in
- Width
- 81 in
- Height
- 77 in
- Wheelbase
- 121 in
- Weight
- 5,950 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,580 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 30.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 56 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 23383 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
