New 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ
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Trim levels
Four trims make up the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ lineup: Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, and Premium Sport. Luxury models roll on 22-inch wheels with full LED exterior lighting and illuminated door handles. Sport models swap in an Obsidian Chrome finished grille and unique exterior styling elements for a darker appearance. Premium Luxury upgrades to 24-inch wheels, power open and close doors, and nine-module slimline adaptive headlamps with automatic levelling and cornering. Premium Sport combines the Sport's aggressive styling with the Premium Luxury's wheel and lighting upgrades while adding unique exterior trim elements.
Performance
Dual electric motors send power to all four wheels of the 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ through direct-drive transmissions. Output in everyday driving sits at 680 horsepower and 615 lb.-ft. of torque. Press the V button on the steering wheel to engage Velocity Max mode, and those numbers jump to 750 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque. Despite the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ's undeniably substantial size, the performance feels immediate and effortless. Acceleration from zero to 96 km/h takes just 4.7 seconds. A massive 205-kilowatt-hour battery pack enables up to 748 kilometres of range. Luxury and Sport trims use an 11.5-kilowatt Level 2 charging module, while Premium Luxury and Premium Sport upgrade to a 19.2-kilowatt unit. DC fast charging peaks at 350 kilowatts, adding approximately 187 kilometres of range in about 10 minutes under ideal conditions. Maximum towing capacity reaches 3,402 kilograms when properly equipped. Air Ride Adaptive Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control comes standard across all trims. Four-Wheel Steer improves maneuverability and tightens the turning circle for easier parking.
Features & Technology
A curved 55-inch pillar-to-pillar LED display stretches across the entire dashboard of the 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ. The driver and passenger can operate different functions simultaneously through Google built-in integration. Luxury trims include a 21-speaker AKG audio system with active noise cancellation. Premium models upgrade to a 38-speaker AKG Studio Reference system with Dolby Atmos capability. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance comes standard with a three-year trial. HD Surround Vision provides multiple camera angles for better visibility around the vehicle. Standard seating accommodates seven passengers with heated front and second-row seats. Ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel come on all models. Premium Luxury and Premium Sport add massaging front seats with power bolsters and 16-way power adjustment. An available Executive Second Row package transforms the middle row with 14-way adjustable seats featuring heating, ventilation, and massage. Stowable tray tables and 12.6-inch diagonal personal screens mount to the front seatbacks. A rear command centre and dual wireless phone charging pads complete the package. Cargo capacity measures 119 cubic feet behind the first row, 69 cubic feet behind the second row, or 24 cubic feet behind the third row. An eTrunk under the front hood provides 345 litres of sealed storage. Night Vision thermal imaging is available on Premium trims.
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