Review: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Is the Most Powerful Full-Size SUV

I absolutely love everything about this Cadillac Escalade. In a world where the majority of the automotive talk is about the greatness of electrification of vehicles, I'm glad to see Cadillac is still bringin' intimidating and 'disrupting' muscle to the conversation with the world's most powerful full-size SUV.

The traditional roar of a 6.2L big block out the back quad headers as you accelerate down the onramp to the highway should bring a smile to your face and make the hair on your arms stand up. The 'write-me-a-ticket Cadillac Red' (actually Radiant Red Tintcoat) is absolutely in your face perfect for this beast of an SUV. And as a side note, the Escalade interior is still as luxurious and spacious as ever with all the high-quality materials, including semi-analine leather for all 3-rows and zebra wood trim, that exude elegance and refinement.

Customers and enthusiasts have asked for an Escalade-V, and we're thrilled to bring this high-performance SUV to market in the year of Cadillac's 120th anniversary. We do not deploy the V-Series designation lightly. The arrival of the 2023 Escalade-V is the result of a rigorous development program that allows this highly anticipated model to meet the criteria and capability thresholds established by nearly two decades of inspired V-Series performance.

Rory Harvey, Global Cadillac Vice President

Tim the Tool Man would love this vehicle. The hand-built, yes I said hand-built, V-Series engine is a technological marvel and accelerates 0-60 in just a tick under 4.4 seconds. This high-performance engine has been at the heart of various Cadillac vehicles for over two decades. It has been used in the CTS-V and the CT6-V, but this version, for the Escalade, features advanced technologies like a direct injection system that delivers fuel directly to the combustion chamber, variable valve timing system that adjusts the valve timing on the fly for optimal performance in different driving conditions.

And finally, there is the supercharger which provides additional power and torque at low RPMs for blistering acceleration and impressive top-speed capabilities. When you add all the sum of the parts, this V-Series 6.2L supercharger will produce 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque and acceleration of 0-60mph just a tic under 4.4 for an AWD SUV.

V-Series Features

• Unique V-Series front and rear fascias
• Quad exhaust outlets
• Exclusive Six-Piston Brembo® front brakes
• Edge Red brake calipers
• Unique 22-inch aluminum wheels
• Escalade's signature curved OLED with 38 inches of total diagonal display
• AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system
• Available Super Cruise2 hands-free driver-assistance technology, including trailering and automatic lane change capabilities (late availability).

Specifications

Engine: 682 horsepower Hand-Built 6.2L V-8 Supercharged DI VVT
Torque: 653 pound-feet
Transmission: 10-Speed
Color: Radiant Red Tintcoat
MSRP (shown): $149,990.00

Learn More

For more information or to test drive this 2023 Cadillac Escalade for yourself, stop by a local dealer or visit online at:
Cadillac | Escalade

About Cadillac

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