Video Summary
The vehicle is a super overpriced EV luxury SUV, although that type of car depreciates quickly. There has been a surge of super fast electric sedans as of late.Europe is showing a preference for smaller, more economical electric vehicles.
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is on an Altium platform. They have since dropped the name Altium. It comes with 24 inch wheels as standard.
The rear suspension is semi-independent with a solid axle.
It has 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque with a 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds. The Mercedes Benz G580 can tow more than its own weight.
The Escalade IQ can "crab walk." There is a low range gear box on every motor.
There is a light show grill inspired by the gas Escalade. There is an optional grille that makes it look like an EV. The charging cable goes on the spare tire mount.
The Mercedes G580 interior is brilliantly made. The Escalade IQ has Faux leather surfaces. The Cadillac has vented seats. The Escalade IQ has 55 inches of screen but no Apple Carplay due to a partnership deal with Google.
The range is worse in the Escalade than the G580. Range in the test was 169 miles.
This super luxury EV class just doesn't make sense and serves only as status symbols.
The battery pack in the G580 is a stress member of the ladder frame chassis.
They added the low range gear box to use smaller motors.
The blue brake calipers are unacceptable and the review prefers six piston Brembo’s.
The car does control itself well, and is an overall smooth ride.
