The Escalade is manufactured at GM’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas, which exclusively assembles the gas-powered Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade-V.
Cadillac revealed details on the 2025 Escalade, including what’s new in the SUV’s design refresh, updated tech features, and performance enhancements.
The 2025 Escalade will be offered in six distinct trims – Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, and V-Series.
The 2025 Escalade starts production in late 2024 in North America, with availability in other regions to follow.
The SUV is manufactured at GM’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas. Arlington Assembly, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024, is the exclusive assembly site for the gas-powered Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade-V.
“The Escalade franchise has defined Cadillac for five generations. As the best-selling luxury full-size SUV in North America since 2014, and with more than 1 million units sold globally, the expansion of the portfolio to include a refreshed Escalade and the all-new all-electric Escalade IQ later this year positions the brand well to offer an Escalade that meets the needs of all customers,” John Roth, vice president, Global Cadillac, said.
The 2025 Escalade has a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display for a personalized infotainment experience with voice control.
Connectivity-Driven Technology and Drive Assistance
To enhance the in-cabin interface and experience, the 2025 Escalade has a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display for a personalized infotainment experience with voice control, navigation, and Apple Carplay or Android Auto.
The 2025 Escalade comes standard with Super Cruise driver assistance technology on all trims and available night vision (standard on V-Series and Platinum trims).
5G Wifi hotspot capability connected by OnStar is available, along with a comprehensive suite of OnStar safety and connected services, which could benefit commercial fleets operating in the field.
The SUV also has a power open-and-close exterior door entry system (standard on Platinum and V-Series trims). All four doors power open and close at the touch of a button on the door handle or from the command center, and if activated, the driver’s door will automatically open as the driver approaches with the key fob.
The new MY Escalade features standard independent front and rear suspension and a V-Series variant with a 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine and 682 horsepower.
Performance Inside and Out
Although the 2025 Escalade features tech for a higher cargo capacity, advanced chassis technologies, and a spacious interior for passengers, performance features include:
- Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 (standard for Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, and V-Series trims) and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension isolate passengers from undesirable road surfaces while providing precise steering.
- Isolated Precision, Cadillac’s ride and handling philosophy – quiet, smooth, and effortless with a strong connection to the road.
- Independent front and rear suspension are standard.
- Available V-Series variant with a 6.2L Supercharged V8 engine and 682 horsepower.
- A suite of standard active safety and driver assistance features.
“The 2025 Escalade continues many elements our customers expect, including both ride and seating comfort, passenger seating capacity, and cargo space and flexibility, as well as Cadillac’s ride and handling philosophy,” Martin Hayes, Escalade chief engineer, said.
The 2025 Escalade includes Jet Black and Sheer Gray features, a contrasting leather and heathered grey fabric with faceted quilted and perforated seats.
Balancing Design, Comfort, and Tech
On the exterior, the 2025 Escalade features updates that continue the design language launched with the 2021 model year, including a new front-end design. New for the SUV are 24-inch wheels, the largest ever offered on an Escalade.
The SUV incorporates lighting technology inherited from Escalade IQ, with functional lighting elements moving from a horizontal to a vertical arrangement.
The new front end includes details inspired by the Celestiq and Lyriq design language, including a standard illuminated front crest and an illuminated grille on the V-Series and Premium Luxury Platinum trims.
Inside, inspiration from the Escalade IQ is seen predominately through balancing technology and comfort.
The interior features an available Executive Second Row package with stow-away tray tables, 12.6-inch-diagonal personal screens, a rear command center, dual wireless phone charging pads, and more.
Additionally, the 2025 Escalade-V receives a new carbon-fiber performance-focused interior, surrounded by a Jet Black leather interior with quilted and perforated seats exclusive to the V-Series.
Full details on the EPA-estimated range, packages, and pricing will be announced at a later date.
