Key Takeaways

• Cadillac announces pricing for the 2025 Escalade.
• The lineup kicks off with the $89,590 Luxury 2WD, but other trims (including the V-Series) are available.
• 3.0-liter turbodiesel has been discontinued, leaving only a naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter V8 (and a supercharged V8 for the V-Series).

Cadillac has released pricing for the redesigned 2025 Escalade. The full-size SUV receives a bold front fascia, with styling elements borrowed from the electric IQ lineup, along with a gorgeous, screen-filled interior. While the Escalade has received plenty of updates, it does lose one thing – its 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine.

• 2025 Cadillac Escalade

  Base Trim Engine

  6.2l V8

  Base Trim Drivetrain

  Rear-Wheel Drive

  Base Trim Transmission

  10-speed automatic

  Base Trim Horsepower

  420 hp

  Base Trim Torque

  460 lb-ft

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  2025 Cadillac Escalade-V

  Base Trim Engine

  6.2l supercharged V8

  Base Trim Drivetrain

  All-Wheel Drive

  Base Trim Transmission

  10-speed automatic

  Base Trim Horsepower

  682 hp

  Base Trim Torque

  653 lb-ft

For 2025, the Escalade is available exclusively with a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8. The high-performance V receives a 682-horsepower supercharged V8. Of course, these improvements come at a price, with the luxury vehicle now more expensive than its predecessor. The base model, for example, is a hefty $5,700 pricier than before.

Numerous Configurations To Choose From

For the regular Escalade, there are five trims to choose from. 2WD is standard, but four-wheel drive can be specified at extra cost. The lineup starts with the Luxury and goes up to the Sport Platinum. The V-Series is offered exclusively with all-wheel drive and sits at the top of the range. An all-electric model, known as the Escalade IQ, will also be available in due course.

Unfortunately, Cadillac has not revealed trim specifics. However, the automaker has shared some of the features that will be standard on the 2025 Escalade. This includes a 19-speaker AKG Studio sound system, Super Cruise, and a curved 55-inch display that spans the width of the dashboard. Certain trims also receive additional luxury equipment.

All The Bells And Whistles, But More Are On Offer

Available luxury features include:

• Full-color Head-Up Display (standard on Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, V-Series)
• Power open-and-close doors ( standard on Platinum and V-Series)
• Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 ( standard on Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, V-Series)
• Night Vision (standard on Platinum, V-Series)
• 24-inch wheels
• 36-speaker sound system (increases to 40 speakers with optional Executive Second Row package)

For 2025, the Escalade receives three new paint colors: Aegean Stone, Deep Sea Metallic, and Latte Metallic. Inside, customers can choose from new interior palette options. Renaissance Red receives leather seating with perforated and faceted quilt surfaces, paired with a tasteful open-pore wood veneer. Jet Black and Sheer Gray pairs leather and heathered gray fabric with a high gloss veneer that boasts gorgeous marquetry detailing.

Escalade Is Great, But The Competition Is Heating Up

The 2025 Escalade is a hugely appealing SUV, but it faces stiff competition in its segment. The Lincoln Navigator has been completely redesigned, with gorgeous styling and a minimalist interior. Within the GM ranks, the revamped GMC Yukon provides customers with an alternative (and the choice of a diesel motor). Let’s not forget the new and sophisticated Infiniti QX80, and threats from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus.