The Cadillac Escalade-V Knows Exactly What It Is And Isn’t

Review in the the Cadillac Escalade-V

• "It may house a 682-hp supercharged V8 and produce a roaring burbly note from its quad exhaust tips, but the Escalade-V is a luxury SUV through and through."

• "The key word here is “luxurious.” Whereas some of its pricey competitors seem to accept unnecessary compromises to outdo one another, the Cadillac Escalade-V remains firmly in the luxury space."

• "However, its handling trade-offs are well worth it. While much effort has gone into taming the Escalade-V’s balance, it’s racing between stoplights and triple-digit blasts on the highway that it excels at."
• "Step outside, and the Cadillac Escalade-V gets subtle but impactful visual updates. Its front fascia, for example, features a prominent black mesh grille, a large lower air intake, and subtle lower lip spoilers below its daytime running lights."
• "Compared to previous generations of the Escalade, this latest model’s detail work and overall fit and finish are surprisingly pleasant."
  

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The Cadillac Escalade-V is a performance-oriented luxury SUV that knows precisely what it is and isn’t. It may house a powerhouse of a supercharged V8, but it’s by no means overly compromised for the sake of pointless performance metrics. Its sheer brute force, however, allows it to best most sports cars between the lights, all while its suspension nicely dampens road imperfections, creating a plush ride that’s becoming rare amongst competitors.

 

It may not be the quickest performance SUV, nor the most athletic, but the Escalade-V doesn’t seem particularly concerned with what’s going on across the pond. Instead, by sticking to the attributes that make an Escalade great in the first place but sprinkling in some proper thrills, Cadillac’s latest holds a unique spot in a growing segment.