2026 Cadillac ESCALADE TRIM LEVEL OVERVIEW

Which Escalade Trim is Right for Me?

At Coulter Camelback Cadillac, we’ve long been associated with being the best location for new and certified pre-owned Cadillacs. A legendary symbol of American luxury, Cadillacs have a rich and storied history of numerous breakthrough technologies. From being the first to introduce electric starters to ushering in an age of hands-free driving, the Cadillac brand has always redefined what it means to own a high-performance luxury vehicle.

Here is a breakdown of the Cadillac Escalade trim levels from the Cadillac Escalade Luxury to the Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury, Escalade Sport, and beyond.

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Cadillac Escalade Luxury

Powered by a 6.2-liter V8 generating an astonishing 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, the Cadillac Escalade Luxury is a seven-passenger SUV with the capacity to tow upwards of 8,100 pounds.

  • 6.2-Liter V8: 420 HP, 460 LB-FT of Torque, 8,100-Pound Towing Capacity
  • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Coil-Spring Suspension

This incredible engine is combined with a whisper-quiet 10-speed automatic transmission and a coil-spring suspension that ups the ante in terms of comfort, control, and driving performance. However, Cadillacs are known for their opulence, high technology, and refinement, and the Cadillac Escalade Luxury doesn’t disappoint.

The interior includes Cadillac’s signature jet black Inteluxe synthetic leather alongside intricate wood trim. A standard, pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved OLED with navigation and entertainment redefines what it means to have high-tech features while providing instant access to a great-sounding AKG Audio system with 19 speakers.

  • Inteluxe Synthetic Leather With Wood Trim
  • 55-inch Curved Pillar-to-Pillar OLED
  • 19-Speaker AKG Audio System
  • Optional HUD
  • Optional UltraView Panoramic Sunroof
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Hands-Free Super Cruise
  • Front and Rear HD Camera

With an optional multicolor head-up display (HUD) and optional UltraView panoramic sunroof, coupled with driver-centric features like adaptive cruise control, hands-free super cruise, rear and forward-facing HD parking cameras, it’s easy to see why the Cadillac Escalade Luxury is anything but a base model.

Escalade Luxury Feature Summary:

  • 6.2L V8 Engine: 420 HP, 460 lb-ft torque, 8,100 lbs towing
  • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission with coil-spring suspension
  • Luxury Interior: Inteluxe leather with wood trim
  • 55-inch Curved OLED Display for navigation & entertainment
  • 19-Speaker AKG Audio System
  • Optional Upgrades: Head-Up Display (HUD), UltraView Panoramic Sunroof
  • Driver Assistance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Hands-Free Super Cruise, Front & Rear HD Cameras

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury

Next up is the Platinum Luxury. Carrying the same powertrain and out-of-this-world performance and features of the base model Luxury, the Platinum Luxury adds magnetic ride control, a HUD, and a panoramic sunroof standard. The interior includes all leather seating, while adding a trailering integration package and upgraded rear and front HD camera features.

  • Magnetic Ride Control
  • HUD
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Leather Seating
  • Trailering Integration Package
  • Upgraded Front and Rear HD Cameras

Luxury vs. Platinum Luxury:

FeatureLuxuryPlatinum Luxury
Engine6.2L V8, 420 HP, 460 lb-ft, 8,100 lbs towingSame
Transmission10-Speed AutomaticSame
SuspensionCoil-SpringMagnetic Ride Control
InteriorInteluxe Leather & WoodAll-Leather
Display55" Curved OLED55" OLED + HUD
SunroofOptionalStandard Panoramic
Driver AssistanceAdaptive Cruise, Super Cruise, Front & Rear HD CamerasSame + Upgraded Cameras
Towing Features-Trailering Integration Package

Cadillac Escalade Sport

The Cadillac Escalade Sport is best defined by a black exterior trim and a black sport-inspired grille within a revamped front fascia. Additional upgrades include 22-inch, accented aluminum alloy wheels, a sport-tuned magnetic ride control suspension, and a sport-themed leather interior.

  • Black Exterior Trim
  • Sport-Themed Leather Interior
  • Upgraded Sport-Inspired Grille and Fascia
  • Sport-Tuned Magnetic Ride Control Suspension
  • 22-Inch Accented Aluminum Alloy Wheels

Platinum Luxury vs. Sport:

FeaturePlatinum LuxurySport
ExteriorChrome accents, luxury stylingBlack trim, sport grille & fascia
SuspensionMagnetic Ride ControlSport-tuned Magnetic Ride Control
WheelsStandard wheels22-inch accented aluminum alloy wheels
InteriorAll-leather, luxury finishSport-themed leather interior
SunroofPanoramic Sunroof (standard)Same Panoramic Sunroof
Driver AssistanceAdaptive Cruise, HUD, Upgraded Cameras, Trailering PackageSame features

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport

With the Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport, Coulter Camelback Cadillac customers will instantly be pleased with interior upgrades. These include an incredible 36-speaker AG Studio system, two rear 12.6-inch digital entertainment screens, a leather-wrapped console, steering wheel, and instrument panel, higher-end wood finishing, ambient lighting, and leather seating for all three rows.

While this trim keeps the magnetic ride control, it makes the air ride adaptive suspension standard while including night vision technology on the front and rear HD cameras.

  • 36-Speaker AG Studio System
  • Two (2) Rear 12.6-inch Digital Entertainment Screens
  • Leather-Wrapped Console
  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Leather-Wrapped Instrument Panel
  • Higher-End Wood Finishing
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Leather Seating All Three Rows
  • Air Ride Adaptive Suspension
  • Night Vision Upgrade to HD Cameras

Sport vs. Platinum Sport:

FeatureSportPlatinum Sport
Audio SystemStandard audio system36-Speaker AG Studio System
Rear Entertainment-Two 12.6-inch digital screens
Interior TrimSport-themed leatherLeather-wrapped console, steering wheel & instrument panel; higher-end wood trim; ambient lighting
SeatingLeather seating (standard)Leather seating for all three rows
SuspensionSport-tuned Magnetic Ride ControlMagnetic Ride Control + Air Ride Adaptive Suspension
Driver AssistanceFront & Rear HD CamerasSame cameras + Night Vision Upgrade

Cadillac Escalade V

For those Coulter Camelback Cadillac customers who want the very best that Cadillac has to offer, you can’t go wrong with the Cadillac Escalade V. This is the highest trim available and introduces the legendary 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 within a high-performance AWD powertrain that produces 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque for a maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. However, while the towing capacity declines, the Escalade V more than makes up for it with a faster 0 to 60 in under 4.4 seconds compared to all previous trims’ 6 seconds.

  • 6.2-liter Supercharged V8: 682 HP, 653 LB-FT of Torque, 7,200-Pound Towing Capacity
  • 0 to 60: Under 4.4 Seconds
    • 6 Seconds for All Previous Trims

The Cadillac Escalade V also upgrades the suspension with V-series performance tuning alongside high-performance Brembo brakes with a limited-slip differential. Interior upgrades include carbon-fiber trim and V-series trim, and badges, while upgrading the AKG stereo system to 40 speakers.

  • V-Series Performance-Tuned Suspension
  • High-Performance Brembo Brakes With Limited-Slip Differential
  • Carbon-Fiber Trim
  • 40-Speaker AKG Stereo System
  • Revamped Grille and Fascia
  • Illuminated Cadillac Crest
  • V-Series Wheels
  • Quad Exhaust
  • Exterior Lighting Accents

Exterior upgrades include a revamped grille and fascia with illuminated Cadillac crest, exclusive V-series wheels, quad exhaust, and numerous exterior lighting accents.

Escalade V-Series Feature Summary:

  • 6.2L Supercharged V8: 682 HP, 653 lb-ft torque
  • AWD Performance: 0–60 mph in less than 4.4 sec
  • Towing: 7,200 lbs
  • V-Series Suspension & Brembo Brakes
  • Interior: Carbon-fiber trim, V-Series badges
  • Audio: 40-speaker AKG system
  • Exterior: Revamped grille, illuminated crest, V-Series wheels, quad exhaust, accent lighting

Test Drive the Cadillac Escalade at Coulter Camelback Cadillac

As the top-of-the-line Cadillac SUV, the Cadillac Escalade is Cadillac’s largest SUV offering, providing unparalleled luxury and refinement. Consistently outperforming the competition, the Cadillac Escalade has always been the most sought-after American luxury SUV.

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