Cadillac Escalade: Explore the Full-Size Luxury SUV

The Cadillac Escalade at Pepe Cadillac

The Cadillac Escalade has become one of the most recognizable luxury SUVs on the road, combining commanding design, spacious three-row seating, sophisticated technology, and powerful V8 performance.

At Pepe Cadillac in White Plains, NY, we offer a selection of new Cadillac Escalade models and can help you compare the different Escalade trim levels, available features, configurations, and ownership options.

Whether you’re looking for the refined comfort of the Escalade Luxury, the distinctive styling of the Sport, the premium appointments of a Platinum model, or the extraordinary performance of the Escalade-V, there’s an Escalade designed around different priorities.

This page focuses on the gas-powered Cadillac Escalade, including the standard Escalade and extended-length Escalade ESV. For information about the all-electric Escalade IQ, visit our Cadillac EV section.

What Makes the Cadillac Escalade Different?

The Escalade is Cadillac’s flagship full-size SUV, designed to combine substantial road presence with an exceptionally refined interior.

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque in the standard Escalade lineup. Depending on configuration, the Escalade is available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, while the Escalade-V features an even more powerful supercharged V8 and all-wheel drive.

Inside, the Escalade surrounds passengers with premium materials, advanced connectivity, available massaging seats, sophisticated audio systems, and Cadillac’s extensive suite of driver-assistance and convenience technologies.

With seating for up to eight passengers and substantial cargo capacity, the Escalade is equally suited to daily driving in Westchester, family road trips, executive transportation, and long-distance travel.

2026 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels

The gas-powered 2026 Cadillac Escalade is offered in six primary models:

• Escalade
• Escalade Luxury
• Escalade Platinum Luxury
• Escalade Sport
• Escalade Platinum Sport
• Escalade-V

Each version shares the fundamental Escalade experience while adding different combinations of luxury, technology, styling, and performance.

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Cadillac Escalade

The foundation of the Escalade lineup

The standard Escalade delivers the essential Cadillac experience without requiring customers to move into one of the higher trim levels.

It features the powerful 6.2L V8, premium interior appointments, advanced Cadillac technology, and the commanding design that defines the Escalade.

For drivers who want the full-size Escalade experience while maintaining a more straightforward configuration, the standard Escalade provides a strong starting point.

Highlights include:

• 6.2L V8 engine
• Up to eight-passenger seating
• Cadillac’s large-format infotainment display
• Advanced driver-assistance technologies
• Premium interior materials
• Available four-wheel drive
• Available Super Cruise technology
• Available advanced audio and comfort features

The standard Escalade is particularly appealing to customers who want the capability and presence of Cadillac’s flagship SUV without necessarily prioritizing every available luxury upgrade.

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Cadillac Escalade Luxury

More comfort and convenience

The Escalade Luxury adds a higher level of comfort and refinement to the standard Escalade.

Leather seating surfaces, heated and ventilated front seats, a power panoramic-style roof, larger wheels, and power-retractable assist steps are among the upgrades available with this trim.

Escalade Luxury highlights include:

• Leather seating surfaces
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• 12-way power front seats
• Power lumbar adjustment
• Dual-pane Power SkyGlass™ roof
• 22-inch alloy wheels
• Power-retractable assist steps
• Available Rear Seat Entertainment
• Available AKG audio
• Available Touring Package
• Available Night Vision

For many Escalade shoppers, Luxury represents an appealing balance between the model’s standard equipment and the more extensive features found in the Platinum models.

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Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury

The Escalade focused on premium comfort

The Platinum Luxury takes the Escalade’s luxury experience even further.

This trim adds premium materials, more sophisticated seating, upgraded audio, enhanced convenience features, and additional technology.

Among its distinguishing features are 16-way power heated and ventilated front seats with massage functionality, Full Semi-Aniline leather seating, 22-inch wheels, a 38-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system, and the Touring Package.

Platinum Luxury highlights include:

• Full Semi-Aniline leather front seating
• 16-way power front seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Front-seat massage function
• 38-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio
• 22-inch premium wheels
• Touring Package
• Power Open/Close Doors
• Air Ride Adaptive Suspension
• Rear Seat Entertainment
• Available Executive Second-Row Seating
• Available refrigerator/freezer console
• Available Night Vision

For customers who prioritize interior luxury, comfort, and premium technology, Platinum Luxury places those features at the center of the Escalade experience.

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Cadillac Escalade Sport

A more distinctive, athletic appearance

The Escalade Sport takes a different approach to luxury.

Rather than emphasizing bright exterior finishes, the Sport introduces darker exterior styling and a distinctive Sport grille for a more assertive appearance.

Inside, it retains many of the comfort features found in the Luxury trim, including leather seating surfaces, heated and ventilated front seats, and a panoramic-style roof.

Sport highlights include:

• 6.2L V8 engine
• Sport grille
• Gloss Black exterior accents
• Leather seating surfaces
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Dual-pane Power SkyGlass™ roof
• 22-inch Sport wheels
• Power-retractable assist steps
• Available Touring Package
• Available AKG Studio Reference audio
• Available Rear Seat Entertainment
• Available Night Vision

The Sport is designed for Escalade customers who want the luxury and capability of the vehicle with a more aggressive visual character.

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Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport

Sport design with flagship-level luxury

The Platinum Sport combines the distinctive appearance of the Sport model with many of the premium features found in the Platinum Luxury trim.

That means customers get the darker Sport-inspired exterior treatment along with upgraded leather, massaging front seats, premium audio, advanced suspension technology, and additional convenience features.

Platinum Sport highlights include:

• Sport exterior design
• Full Semi-Aniline leather front seats
• 16-way heated and ventilated front seats
• Front-seat massage function
• 38-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio
• 22-inch premium wheels
• Touring Package
• Air Ride Adaptive Suspension
• Power Open/Close Doors
• Rear Seat Entertainment
• Available Executive Second-Row Seating
• Available refrigerator/freezer console
• Available Night Vision

For customers who want the most luxurious version of the Escalade Sport design, Platinum Sport brings together both sides of the lineup.

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Cadillac Escalade-V

The high-performance Escalade

The Escalade-V takes the Escalade formula in a dramatically different direction.

Instead of simply adding luxury features, the V-Series adds serious performance hardware and a supercharged 6.2L V8.

The 2026 Escalade-V produces 682 horsepower, pairs its supercharged V8 with all-wheel drive, and adds performance-focused features including Brembo performance brakes, active exhaust, unique exterior styling, and Magnetic Ride Control.

Escalade-V highlights include:

• 6.2L supercharged V8
• 682 horsepower
• All-wheel drive
• Magnetic Ride Control
• Brembo performance brakes
• Performance-focused suspension
• Active exhaust
• V-Series exterior styling
• 24-inch wheels
• Premium interior appointments
• Available Executive Second-Row Seating
• 42-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system

The Escalade-V demonstrates that a full-size luxury SUV can also deliver the kind of performance traditionally associated with high-performance vehicles.

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Cadillac Escalade Trim Comparison

Escalade Model	Primary Focus	Key Character
Escalade	Luxury & capability	The foundation of the lineup
Escalade Luxury	Comfort	Added leather, comfort and convenience
Escalade Platinum Luxury	Premium luxury	Semi-Aniline leather, massage seats, premium audio
Escalade Sport	Design	Darker finishes and Sport styling
Escalade Platinum Sport	Sport + luxury	Sport appearance with flagship-level amenities
Escalade-V	Performance	682-hp supercharged V8 and performance hardware

Which Cadillac Escalade Is Right for You?

The best Escalade configuration depends on how you plan to use your SUV and which features matter most to you.

Choose the Escalade if you want:

The core Escalade experience with its powerful V8, spacious cabin, premium technology, and commanding presence.

Choose the Escalade Luxury if you want:

Additional comfort and convenience features without moving into the highest trim levels.

Choose the Platinum Luxury if you want:

A more indulgent interior with premium leather, massaging seats, upgraded audio, and additional luxury technology.

Choose the Sport if you want:

A darker, more aggressive exterior design while maintaining the comfort and capability of the Escalade.

Choose the Platinum Sport if you want:

The distinctive Sport appearance combined with the premium features of a Platinum Escalade.

Choose the Escalade-V if you want:

Maximum performance from a Cadillac Escalade, including a 682-horsepower supercharged V8 and performance-oriented chassis and braking technology.

Cadillac Escalade vs. Escalade ESV

The Escalade is also available in an ESV extended-wheelbase configuration for customers who want additional passenger and cargo space.

The standard 2026 Escalade measures 211.9 inches long, while the Escalade ESV extends to 226.9 inches. The ESV offers up to 142.2 cubic feet of cargo space, compared with up to 120.5 cubic feet in the standard-length Escalade.

The ESV can be an excellent choice for customers who regularly carry passengers in all three rows, travel with substantial luggage, or simply want the maximum amount of interior and cargo space.

Both versions offer the same fundamental Escalade character and are available across the major trim levels.

Experience the Cadillac Escalade at Pepe Cadillac

Seeing the Escalade in person is the best way to understand its size, technology, interior craftsmanship, and road presence.

At Pepe Cadillac in White Plains, our Cadillac product specialists can help you compare Escalade trim levels, available features, configurations, financing and leasing options, and current inventory.

As a five-time Cadillac Dealer of the Year recipient and part of the family-owned Pepe Auto Group, we’ve built our dealership around providing a transparent and personalized Cadillac experience.

Whether you’re interested in an Escalade Luxury, Platinum Luxury, Sport, Platinum Sport, or the high-performance Escalade-V, our team can help you find the configuration that fits your needs.

Explore current Cadillac Escalade inventory at Pepe Cadillac or visit our White Plains showroom to experience the Escalade for yourself.

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