Cadillac Escalade

What Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade?

The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV with space for seven or eight people in three rows of seats. Rivals of Cadillac’s largest and most luxurious SUV include the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lincoln Navigator and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Escalade’s standard powertrain is a 420-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 that sends power to the rear wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. Also available is a relatively fuel-efficient 277-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is available with either engine. 

The high-performance Escalade-V borrows the supercharged V-8 used in Cadillac’s CT5-V Blackwing performance sedan; it has an earth-moving 682 hp, as well as specific styling touches, upgraded brakes and suspension, retuned air suspension settings and standard 4WD. 

Cadillac also offers the Escalade in an extended-length ESV version with even more cargo space and third-row legroom. You can see how cargo space varies by checking Cars.com’s cargo measurements. If car seats are part of your daily routine, you can see how the Escalade scored in our Car Seat Check here.

What’s New on the 2024 Cadillac Escalade? 

After gaining the outlandish Escalade-V for 2023, Cadillac’s biggest SUV sees minor changes in standard equipment for 2024. Among other adjustments, GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving-assist system is now standard on all but the base Luxury trim level. Escalade-V models get a 20th Anniversary V-Series Package with subtle cosmetic tweaks and an available Black Diamond Tricoat color.

What Features in the 2024 Cadillac Escalade Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Curved organic light-emitting diode digital dashboard
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
• AKG Studio sound system
• Navigation system with augmented-reality capability 
• Wireless device charging
• Automatic emergency braking
• 360-degree camera system 
• 22-inch alloy wheels

Available features include:

• Soft-closing doors 
• Adaptive air suspension
• Panoramic moonroof
• Ventilated and massaging front seats
• Console refrigerator
• Head-up display
• Rearview camera mirror
• Dual-screen rear entertainment system
• Super Cruise hands-free driving system
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
• Reverse automatic emergency braking
• Night Vision system

Should I Buy the 2024 Cadillac Escalade?

The Escalade offers acres of space and gobs of power, especially the outrageous Escalade-V model. Few SUVs serve up this much interior room and luxury, and the Escalade is absolutely brimming with tech and comfort features. Downsides include a steep asking price and poor fuel economy with its two available V-8 engines. Given its sheer size, the Escalade is easier to maneuver than you might imagine, but there’s no getting around the fact that this is a huge sport ute, so plan your parking spots accordingly.