2022 Cadillac Escalade vs 2023 Kia EV6
Overview | |
MSRP$77,795 | MSRP$42,600 |
Average price$108,406 | Average price$57,635 |
Listings13 | Listings60 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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2022 Cadillac Escalade Reviews SummaryOver roughly two decades in production, the Cadillac Escalade has become the General Motors luxury brand’s de facto flagship. It may share underpinnings with more pedestrian SUVs and pickup trucks from other GM brands, but the Escalade sits at the top of the Cadillac hierarchy in price, size, and—thanks to Cadillac’s constant reshuffling of its other nameplates—name recognition. It’s also an established player in a robust niche of big luxury SUVs. The Escalade’s competitive set splits into two camps: other truck-like body-on-frame SUVs (Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lexus LX) and upscale unibody SUVs (BMW X7, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS). In other words, it’s a good time to be shopping for a full-size luxury SUV. Cadillac has one of the freshest entries in this group. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year, adding a number of notable features like a 38-inch OLED display screen and GM’s Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system. Changes for this generation’s sophomore model year are minor. A Buckle to Drive feature that forces the driver to buckle their seatbelt before setting off is now standard, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning are now standard on the base Escalade Luxury trim level, and Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum models now get standard puddle lamps. Cadillac also added three extra-cost colours: Mahogany Metallic, Galactic Gray Metallic, and Wilder Metallic. The Escalade is available in standard-wheelbase and long-wheelbase Escalade ESV body styles (the latter treated as a separate model), with the option of gasoline or diesel engines and five trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sport Platinum. We hoisted ourselves into a standard-length Premium Luxury diesel model for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)6.3 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name167 hp Electric |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)51 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)6.3 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity58 kWh |
MPG City14 | MPG City |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight3984 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height60.8 in |
Length211.9 in | Length184.3 in |
Width81.1 in | Width74.0 in |
Wheelbase120.9 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1020 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $77,795 | $42,600 |
Average price | $108,406 | $57,635 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Over roughly two decades in production, the Cadillac Escalade has become the General Motors luxury brand’s de facto flagship. It may share underpinnings with more pedestrian SUVs and pickup trucks from other GM brands, but the Escalade sits at the top of the Cadillac hierarchy in price, size, and—thanks to Cadillac’s constant reshuffling of its other nameplates—name recognition. It’s also an established player in a robust niche of big luxury SUVs. The Escalade’s competitive set splits into two camps: other truck-like body-on-frame SUVs (Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lexus LX) and upscale unibody SUVs (BMW X7, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS). In other words, it’s a good time to be shopping for a full-size luxury SUV. Cadillac has one of the freshest entries in this group. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year, adding a number of notable features like a 38-inch OLED display screen and GM’s Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system. Changes for this generation’s sophomore model year are minor. A Buckle to Drive feature that forces the driver to buckle their seatbelt before setting off is now standard, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning are now standard on the base Escalade Luxury trim level, and Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum models now get standard puddle lamps. Cadillac also added three extra-cost colours: Mahogany Metallic, Galactic Gray Metallic, and Wilder Metallic. The Escalade is available in standard-wheelbase and long-wheelbase Escalade ESV body styles (the latter treated as a separate model), with the option of gasoline or diesel engines and five trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sport Platinum. We hoisted ourselves into a standard-length Premium Luxury diesel model for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | |
MPG Highway | 19 | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6.3 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 167 hp Electric |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 51 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 6.3 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 58 kWh | |
MPG City | 14 | |
MPG Highway | 19 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 24.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 3984 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 60.8 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 74.0 in |
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1020 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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