Cadillac immediately unveiled the first-ever all-electric 2025 ESCALADE IQ, a reimagination of the posh full-size SUV expertise, brimming with iconic design, the very best degree of expertise and the newest automotive expertise.

Providing a Cadillac-estimated 450 miles of range1, the ESCALADE IQ elevates the driving expertise with a curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch complete diagonal LED show, accessible Tremendous Cruise® driver help technology2, vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging expertise with GM Vitality’s accessible Ultium Residence merchandise, luxurious appointments with a daring inside and exterior design, no-compromise efficiency, and nil tailpipe emissions.

“ESCALADE IQ raises the usual simply as the unique Escalade redefined luxurious a quarter-century in the past,” mentioned John Roth, vp, International Cadillac. “This reimagining of an icon marks the following step in Cadillac’s all-electric future.”

“For greater than 120 years, Cadillac’s daring progressive spirit has outlined American luxurious,” mentioned Roth. “The ESCALADE IQ embodies this spirit in essentially the most refined type.”

Daring but nimble efficiency

It’s the primary full-size SUV from Cadillac constructed on GM’s progressive and modular EV propulsion structure, the Ultium Platform, and incorporates GM’s Ultifi software program platform to assist and ship ongoing software program updates to its expansive applied sciences.

Its devoted EV structure allows ESCALADE IQ’s daring design and efficiency traits, from its expressive silhouette and beneficiant house — for passengers and cargo — to its driving efficiency.

On the subject of efficiency, ESCALADE IQ options impartial entrance and rear suspension, with energy transferred to 24-inch wheels with 35-inch tires through entrance and rear drive motors that work in conjunction as an eAWD system.

A collection of totally built-in superior applied sciences together with Magnetic Journey Management 4.0 and Adaptive Air Journey Suspension isolate passengers from undesirable street surfaces whereas offering exact steering and really feel.

4-Wheel Steer reduces the turning diameter to solely 39.4 toes (12 meters) at decrease speeds and reduces the turning diameter by greater than 6.5 toes for higher maneuverability in parking tons and tighter total turning radius. It additionally enhances dealing with and stability at increased velocity, significantly when trailering.

Cadillac Arrival Mode3 is a singular 4-Wheel Steer function that permits the ESCALADE IQ to maneuver diagonally, making it simpler when pulling into or out of tight areas, whereas making an announcement.

A 24-module Ultium battery serves as the muse of the ESCALADE IQ, producing greater than 200 kWh of accessible vitality. It additionally employs a versatile, high-voltage structure that permits 800-volt DC quick charging, the quickest type of charging at present accessible, offering as much as 100 miles of vary in 10 minutes of cost time4.

ESCALADE IQ shall be geared up with Car-to-Residence (V2H) bidirectional charging expertise with GM Vitality’s accessible Ultium Residence merchandise, offering prospects with the power to ship energy immediately from the automobile to a correctly geared up house. This functionality shall be enabled through an over-the-air software program replace for the 2025 mannequin yr. ESCALADE IQ may also provide the choice of Car-to-Load (V2L) offboard energy, permitting the automobile to energy exterior gadgets.

The {powerful} electrical propulsion configuration — consisting of the battery pack, energy electronics and a two-motor eAWD system — presents nice energy on demand and shocking efficiency, together with:

As much as 750 horsepower (with driver-selectable Velocity Max5, Cadillac estimate)

As much as 785 lb-ft of torque (with driver-selectable Velocity Max5, Cadillac estimate)

0-60 mph in lower than 5 seconds6 (with driver-selectable Velocity Max5, Cadillac estimate)

As much as 8,000 kilos of towing capability7 (Cadillac estimate)

Moreover, ESCALADE IQ presents One-Pedal Driving8 and Variable Regen on Demand9 to permit prospects to really feel extra linked to their drive. Plus, Ultium Vitality Restoration — an progressive warmth pump thermal system — permits for vitality to switch between the battery/energy electronics and the cabin, utilizing each watt doable to optimize vary and minimizing the ability from the high-voltage battery used for five-zone local weather management.

SUPER CRUISE – THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST TRUE HANDS-FREE ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

ESCALADE IQ could have Tremendous Cruise2 as a regular function with three years of the OnStar Tremendous Cruise plan10. Tremendous Cruise is the business’s first true hands-free driver help expertise that permits drivers to journey hands-free on greater than 400,000 miles of appropriate roads within the U.S. and Canada.

When Tremendous Cruise is engaged, the automobile’s precision LiDAR map knowledge, real-time cameras, radars and GPS preserve the automobile touring alongside the lane path for a hands-free driving expertise. These programs work collectively by “sensor fusion” to create a sensory area across the automobile that helps to keep it centered within the lane whereas elevating the driving force’s consolation and comfort.
 

ESCALADE IQ additionally includes a suite of normal energetic security and driver assistance11 options, with highlights together with:

Blind Zone Steering Help: Can present a short, agency flip of the steering wheel when a possible crash is detected with a shifting automobile within the lane the automobile is getting into

Intersection Computerized Emergency Braking: May also help drivers keep away from or scale back the severity of an intersection collision with a detected cross-traffic automobile

HD Encompass Imaginative and prescient: Gives selectable digital digicam views of the world across the automobile and may help drivers park or keep away from autos and objects

Enhanced Computerized Parking Help: Can routinely steer, brake and shift gears to park the automobile right into a devoted parallel or perpendicular parking house and may help unpark the automobile

Entrance Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking: At speeds between 5 and 50 mph, may help drivers keep away from or scale back the severity of a collision with a pedestrian or bicyclist it detects immediately in entrance of them

“Escalade has at all times been about being daring, in order that’s what we got down to accomplish,” mentioned Mandi Damman, chief engineer, ESCALADE IQ. “ESCALADE IQ is what you get while you comply with your soul as an alternative of the group.”

A reimagined but acquainted presence enabled by electrification

The electrical structure allows a sleeker profile, however one with a silhouette that continues to be immediately recognizable as an Escalade. It additionally allows a decrease, flatter inside flooring that contributes to ESCALADE IQ’s distinctive spaciousness.

“Our intent for the ESCALADE IQ was to amplify the Escalade DNA with a distinctively premium profile and heroic stance, whereas complementing the Cadillac EV showroom. With the pillar-to-pillar 55-inch-total-diagonal display screen, and accessible govt second row seating, the ESCALADE IQ is one other proud expression of Cadillac’s suave integration of main innovation,” mentioned Bryan Nesbitt, govt director, International Cadillac Design.

GM’S MOST AERODYNAMIC FULL-SIZE SUV EVER

Along with its daring design assertion, ESCALADE IQ’s sleeker profile pays dividends on the freeway, as it’s estimated to be essentially the most aerodynamic full-size SUV ever produced by GM, with an roughly 15 % decrease coefficient of drag than earlier generations.

That extra environment friendly aero efficiency reduces wind resistance, contributing to the Cadillac-estimated 450 miles1 of vary. Cadillac’s aerodynamicists additionally labored the smallest particulars to realize huge aero features, together with a pointy trailing fringe of Cadillac’s iconic taillights, a easy underbody, clever grille shutters that shut off airflow when it’s not wanted and even the form and profile of the wheels.

A lot of the ESCALADE IQ’s sophistication is derived from fastidiously and fantastically sculpted surfaces. The design group regarded to create a dynamic steadiness between crispness and curvature. ESCALADE IQ’s aspect profile options flush aspect glass and a big glass roof that offers the looks of seamless physique traces.

“We now have added extra sculpture to each floor,” mentioned Jawook Koo, design supervisor, Cadillac Exteriors. “It appears easy, however you see a sleek transition of each floor together with robust bodylines with gesture. It’s such consideration to element that makes it extra expressive.”

The suave integration of lighting reinforces ESCALADE IQ’s expressive design, serving to to deepen the connection between the shopper and their automobile. The ESCALADE IQ includes a robust vertical gentle signature for each day and night time, with tall entrance daytime operating gentle blades and vertically oriented excessive/low beams. Dramatic lighting choreography at each strategy and departure showcases the technical prowess of Cadillac design whereas additionally creating a singular rhythm — a dynamic symphony of sunshine with a formidable refrain of LEDs.

Further ESCALADE IQ exterior particulars embody:

Obtainable energy open-and-close exterior door entry system. All 4 doorways energy open and shut on the contact of a button, and if activated, the driving force’s door will routinely open as the driving force approaches with the important thing fob

Motorized cost port door that opens routinely with a contact

Giant eTrunk compartment underneath the hood with 12 cubic toes of storage

Dynamic 24-inch wheel designs

In step with different autos within the Cadillac portfolio, ESCALADE IQ delineates itself with two personas: Luxurious and Sport. This trim technique allows the shopper to decide on a automobile that matches their very own character and preferences. Every presents distinctive appearances, together with brushed aluminum metallic finishes on areas such because the wheels and exterior moldings on Luxurious, and a darkened steel end on Sport.

Prospects may choose a dramatic two-tone look by deciding on the accessible black-painted roof — a shocking visible distinction to the six physique colours along with black.

Ultramodern but timeless inside

The all-new ESCALADE IQ seamlessly melds considerate particulars and architectural affect with superior applied sciences, creating an inside atmosphere befitting the long-lasting Escalade identify.

“You might have by no means seen an Escalade fairly like this,” mentioned Craig Sass, design supervisor, Cadillac Interiors. “It’s a real renaissance — an immersive inside expertise that elevates the bar for the way forward for luxurious transportation.”

Impressed by the worlds of structure, upscale furnishings, trend and extra, ESCALADE IQ is open, ethereal and spacious, and incorporates superior applied sciences launched on the ultra-luxury Cadillac CELESTIQ.

Highlights embody:

A surprising, curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch-total-diagonal LED show powered by a subsequent technology Snapdragon®12 Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Applied sciences, Inc. creates a vibrant first impression that solely will get higher over time with intuitive digital Good Controls, corresponding to Common Distant management while you pull as much as your storage, which reinforces the expertise. Using connectivity from Qualcomm Applied sciences’ Snapdragon® Auto 5G Modem-RF system, the ESCALADE IQ raises the bar for in-vehicle experiences. The built-in infotainment expertise is additional customized and enhanced with Google built-in13. With Google Assistant®14, Google Maps, and Google Play, prospects can entry hands-free communication, stay visitors updates, data on close by charging stations, obtain their favourite apps and extra.

Consideration to element consists of an accessible Government Second-Row Seating package deal that blends magnificence with task-oriented consolation, together with options corresponding to stowable tray tables, 12.6-inch-diagonal private screens, a rear command middle display screen, twin wi-fi cellphone charging15 pads, USB-C16 and HDMI ports, massaging seats and headrest audio system.

Energy folding third row permits for seven complete passengers and folds flat for extra storage.

Spaciousness is enhanced by the panoramic mounted glass roof that spans the primary and second rows of seating, creating an immersive expertise and spectacular view for each passenger. The roof glass is tinted and handled with a UV-filtering movie that ensures the cabin stays comfy, even on vivid days.

Inside themes have a good time daring, progressive coloration mixtures and contrasting particulars to additional set up Cadillac’s EV character.

Immersive, 360-degree audio expertise with accessible 40-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system when geared up with the Government Second Row package deal. The Luxurious 2 and Sport 2 programs embody a 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system. The usual system for Luxurious 1 and Sport 1 trims is a 19-speaker AKG Studio audio system.

Moreover, the ESCALADE IQ is linked by OnStar17 to raise the in-vehicle expertise by a wide range of security, leisure, comfort and driver help applied sciences, together with accessible Tremendous Cruise2.

Whether or not a buyer chooses Luxurious or Sport, each provide superior ranges of premium content material, which means each proprietor has the identical uncompromising degree of expertise and luxury, with 4 complete inside theme choices to select from.

“We pushed for extra expressive colours and extra inventive trim finishes, creating fully-designed ‘themes’ the shopper can select,” says Sass. “Moreover, ultra-premium supplies and considerate ending touches add a tactile sensation. Certainly, each factor of the automobile is meant to deepen the connection between the shopper and their automobile.”

As with the outside, the dramatic inside lighting consists of customizable ambient lighting with 126 coloration decisions, permitting the proprietor to curate a extra private expertise. With the accessible illuminated trim, even the inside décor illuminates, making a heat, inviting glow.

The inside trim options delicate detailing within the daylight, with laser-etched patterns accenting the wooden panels. They gentle up at night time for a singular look and a particular aura.

‘eTRUNK’ ADDS TO ESCALADE IQ SPACIOUSNESS

Among the many many advantages of the ESCALADE IQ’s EV structure is the massive entrance storage compartment enabled by the dearth of a combustion propulsion system. It presents a beneficiant 12 cubic toes of cargo room18 with house to suit two golf baggage, and extra options to extend comfort and house optimization just like the accessible storage tray.

Its measurement and flexibility have been optimized by the design group, together with incorporating the grille defend within the hood moderately than on the entrance fascia, for a decrease liftover threshold that makes it simpler to load objects.

Crafted at Manufacturing unit ZERO

Common manufacturing of the ESCALADE IQ begins subsequent summer time at GM’s Manufacturing unit ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Meeting Heart in Michigan, with home and globally sourced elements.

Manufacturing unit ZERO was renovated and retooled with a $2.2 billion funding to function the launchpad for GM’s EV technique.

Pricing begins at round $130,000 together with vacation spot charges19. Go to www.cadillac.com for extra data.