Cadillac at this time unveiled the first-ever all-electric 2025 ESCALADE IQ, a reimagination of the luxurious full-size SUV expertise, brimming with iconic design, the 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 whole diagonal LED show, out there Tremendous Cruise® driver help technology2, vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging expertise with GM Vitality’s out there Ultium House 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,” stated John Roth, vice chairman, World Cadillac. “This reimagining of an icon marks the subsequent step in Cadillac’s all-electric future.”

“For greater than 120 years, Cadillac’s daring progressive spirit has outlined American luxurious,” stated 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 help and ship ongoing software program updates to its expansive applied sciences.

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

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

A set of absolutely built-in superior applied sciences together with Magnetic Trip Management 4.0 and Adaptive Air Trip Suspension isolate passengers from undesirable highway surfaces whereas offering exact steering and really feel.

4-Wheel Steer reduces the turning diameter to solely 39.4 ft (12 meters) at decrease speeds and reduces the turning diameter by greater than 6.5 ft for better maneuverability in parking tons and tighter total turning radius. It additionally enhances dealing with and stability at larger pace, 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 a press release.

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

ESCALADE IQ might be geared up with Car-to-House (V2H) bidirectional charging expertise with GM Vitality’s out there Ultium House merchandise, offering prospects with the power to ship energy instantly from the automobile to a correctly geared up residence. This functionality might be enabled by way of an over-the-air software program replace for the 2025 mannequin yr. ESCALADE IQ can even 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 — gives 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 gives 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 power to switch between the battery/energy electronics and the cabin, utilizing each watt potential to optimize vary and minimizing the facility 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 can have Tremendous Cruise2 as a typical 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 suitable 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 hold the automobile touring alongside the lane path for a hands-free driving expertise. These programs work collectively by “sensor fusion” to create a sensory discipline across the automobile that keeps it centered within the lane whereas elevating the motive force’s consolation and comfort.
 

ESCALADE IQ additionally contains 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 transferring automobile within the lane the automobile is coming into

Intersection Automated Emergency Braking: Can assist drivers keep away from or scale back the severity of an intersection collision with a detected cross-traffic automobile

HD Encompass Imaginative and prescient: Offers selectable digital digicam views of the realm across the automobile and can assist drivers park or keep away from autos and objects

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

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

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

A reimagined but acquainted presence enabled by electrification

The electrical structure permits a sleeker profile, however one with a silhouette that continues to be immediately recognizable as an Escalade. It additionally permits 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, and out there govt second row seating, the ESCALADE IQ is one other proud expression of Cadillac’s clever integration of main innovation,” stated Bryan Nesbitt, govt director, World 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 large aero beneficial properties, together with a pointy trailing fringe of Cadillac’s iconic taillights, a clean 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 rigorously and superbly sculpted surfaces. The design staff 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,” stated Jawook Koo, design supervisor, Cadillac Exteriors. “It seems easy, however you see a swish transition of each floor together with robust bodylines with gesture. It’s such consideration to element that makes it extra expressive.”

The clever integration of lighting reinforces ESCALADE IQ’s expressive design, serving to to deepen the connection between the shopper and their automobile. The ESCALADE IQ contains a robust vertical mild signature for each day and evening, with tall entrance daytime operating mild blades and vertically oriented excessive/low beams. Dramatic lighting choreography at each method 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.

Extra 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 motive force’s door will routinely open as the motive force approaches with the important thing fob

Motorized cost port door that opens routinely with a contact

Giant eTrunk compartment beneath the hood with 12 cubic ft of storage

Dynamic 24-inch wheel designs

Consistent with different autos within the Cadillac portfolio, ESCALADE IQ delineates itself with two personas: Luxurious and Sport. This trim technique permits the shopper to decide on a automobile that matches their very own persona and preferences. Every gives 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.

Clients may also choose a dramatic two-tone look by deciding on the out there black-painted roof — a surprising 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 surroundings befitting the long-lasting Escalade title.

“You’ve by no means seen an Escalade fairly like this,” stated 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, style and extra, ESCALADE IQ is open, ethereal and spacious, and incorporates superior applied sciences launched on the ultra-luxury Cadillac CELESTIQ.

Highlights embody:

A shocking, curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch-total-diagonal LED show powered by a subsequent era 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, akin to Common Distant management whenever you pull as much as your storage, which boosts 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, reside site visitors updates, data on close by charging stations, obtain their favourite apps and extra.

Consideration to element contains an out there Govt Second-Row Seating package deal that blends magnificence with task-oriented consolation, together with options akin to stowable tray tables, 12.6-inch-diagonal private screens, a rear command middle display, twin wi-fi telephone charging15 pads, USB-C16 and HDMI ports, massaging seats and headrest audio system.

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

Spaciousness is enhanced by the panoramic fastened 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 shiny days.

Inside themes have fun daring, progressive coloration mixtures and contrasting particulars to additional set up Cadillac’s EV persona.

Immersive, 360-degree audio expertise with out there 40-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system when geared up with the Govt 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 quite a lot of security, leisure, comfort and driver help applied sciences, together with out there 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 whole 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 contains customizable ambient lighting with 126 coloration selections, permitting the proprietor to curate a extra private expertise. With the out there 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 mild up at evening 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 gives a beneficiant 12 cubic ft of cargo room18 with house to suit two golf baggage, and extra options to extend comfort and house optimization just like the out there storage tray.

Its measurement and flexibility had been optimized by the design staff, together with incorporating the grille protect within the hood relatively than on the entrance fascia, for a decrease liftover threshold that makes it simpler to load gadgets.

Crafted at Manufacturing unit ZERO

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

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.