Video Summary
The flagship luxury SUV, the Cadillac Escalade, has been extensively updated for 2025.The test model reviewed is a loaded Platinum model.
It comes standard with a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 420 horsepower; combined fuel economy with four-wheel drive is 16 MPG.
It is routed through a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The base price for the Cadillac Escalade is $87,000 this year.
The test vehicle has a chrome grill and crystal LED headlights.
Standard 22-inch alloy wheels are included. Twenty-four inch wheels are now an available option.
This trim comes standard with air suspension.
Auto-dimming, power-folding, blind spot monitoring and heated mirrors are included.
Length for this standard wheelbase model is 212 inches long; the ESV extended wheelbase is 227 inches.
Significant interior updates include:
- 55-inch display setup
- The finest grade of leather seats, full semi-aniline leather seats, and quilted design and color-contrast piping
- Suede headliner and metal speaker grills
- Power doors
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Massage
- New color options (including red)
- Power Deploying running boards
- Power tilt and telescoping steering
- Automatic and adaptive cruise control
- Standard forward emergency braking and auto high beams
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Super Cruise (for 3 years)
Active safety features are standard for 2025.
The review indicates that interior storage has been decreased, relative to previous models, due to an installed cool box.
Fuel economy remains the same.
The reviewer adds that Super Cruise is included free for three years before becoming a subscription.
The V offers a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 and cooler exhaust.
The car offers the biggest upgrades ever, with more chrome elements to give it a “blingy-est look”.
Tail lights are now clear lens with indicator turning to red.
Rear seats, with new monitors, have 35 inches of leg room and 38 inches of head room with independent climate controls and USB-C ports.
Auto sense feature for rear tailgate.
The reviewer notes the tech might be overwhelming to some customers.
Regarding resale value: Cadillac tends to retain a lower percentage of the initial MSRP compared to other luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. After 5 years / 60k miles, it was determined that value retained was 40.73% of initial MSRP, which equates to $49,727 at $122,090 MSRP. After 10 years / 120k miles, it was determined that value retained was 14.65% of initial MSRP, which equates to $17,886 at $122,090 MSRP. Cadillac ranks +2 spots above the overall average reliability score as ranked by the Car Confections Reliability Index.
