Cadillac has unveiled the 2025 Escalade, featuring an elegantly refreshed interior and exterior for its flagship luxury full-size SUV. The Escalade has symbolized bold American craftsmanship, advanced technology, and stellar performance for 25 years. John Roth, Vice President of Global Cadillac, emphasized the model’s importance, highlighting its leadership in the luxury full-size SUV segment since 2014 and its global sales exceeding one million units. The new 2025 model, alongside the all-electric Escalade IQ, aims to meet diverse customer needs.
The 2025 Escalade continues Cadillac’s legacy, blending its signature design, technology, and performance. Exterior updates include a more assertive front-end design and advanced lighting technology, adopting vertical lighting elements from the Escalade IQ to reinforce Cadillac’s distinctive identity. Inspired by the Celestiq and Lyriq models, the front end features an illuminated crest and grille surround for higher trims. Rear lighting remains distinctly Escalade, while new 24-inch wheels and three new exterior colors—Aegean Stone, Deep Sea Metallic, and Latte Metallic—enhance its bold look. Power open-and-close doors add convenience.
Inside, the 2025 Escalade incorporates design elements from the Escalade IQ, balancing technology and luxury. The available Executive Second Row package offers stowable tray tables, personal screens, dual wireless phone charging pads, massaging seats, and headrest speakers. Two new interior color options—Renaissance Red and Jet Black with Sheer Gray—add to the personalized experience. Customers can also choose from 126 ambient lighting colors. The Escalade-V model features a performance-focused carbon-fiber interior with unique quilting and perforation on deep Jet Black leather seats.
Technology remains at the forefront, with a 55-inch curved display spanning the dashboard, offering voice control, navigation, and an app store, alongside Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Escalade seats up to eight passengers, with a power-folding third row for additional storage. The AKG Studio audio system comes standard with 19 speakers, while an optional 36-speaker system is available, increasing to 40 speakers with the Executive Second Row package. Standard Super Cruise driver assistance technology, available 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability, HD streaming, and a full-color head-up display enhance the driving experience. Safety features include Night Vision and a suite of active safety technologies.
Performance remains robust, with Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension ensuring a smooth and precise ride. The 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine in the V-Series delivers 682 horsepower. The Escalade’s design focuses on isolated precision, offering a quiet, smooth, and connected driving experience. It retains an independent front and rear suspension for improved handling and ride comfort.
The 2025 Escalade will begin production in late 2024 at GM’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas, with availability in other regions to follow. It will be offered in six trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, and V-Series. Pricing and additional details will be announced soon. Visit www.cadillac.com for more information.
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