2026 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2026 Cadillac Escalade
Overview | |
MSRP$35,050 | MSRP$91,100 |
Listings0 | Listings206 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews Summary | |
2026 Cadillac Escalade Reviews SummaryThe standard-wheelbase Escalade seats up to eight passengers across three rows, rides on a body-on-frame platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and is powered exclusively by a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8. For 2026, the Escalade lineup receives a new base trim and some revised naming (Premium Luxury Platinum becomes Platinum Luxury, Sport Platinum is now Platinum Sport). The mechanicals carry over unchanged from the thoroughly refreshed 2025-model-year version. It competes with the Lincoln Navigator, BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Infiniti QX80, and Lexus LX. Verdict: The 2026 Cadillac Escalade remains the default choice in full-size luxury SUVs with good reason. Its platform limitations are real, but a well-optioned example is genuinely difficult to fault on comfort, technology, or presence. Buyers should budget accordingly for fuel. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 277 hp I4 | Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower277 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City15 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.6 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4343 lbs | Curb Weight5860 lbs |
Height67.7 in | Height76.7 in |
Length190.2 in | Length211.9 in |
Width74.8 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase120.9 in |
Maximum Payload1191 lbs | Maximum Payload1570 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,050 | $91,100 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | The standard-wheelbase Escalade seats up to eight passengers across three rows, rides on a body-on-frame platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and is powered exclusively by a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8. For 2026, the Escalade lineup receives a new base trim and some revised naming (Premium Luxury Platinum becomes Platinum Luxury, Sport Platinum is now Platinum Sport). The mechanicals carry over unchanged from the thoroughly refreshed 2025-model-year version. It competes with the Lincoln Navigator, BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Infiniti QX80, and Lexus LX. Verdict: The 2026 Cadillac Escalade remains the default choice in full-size luxury SUVs with good reason. Its platform limitations are real, but a well-optioned example is genuinely difficult to fault on comfort, technology, or presence. Buyers should budget accordingly for fuel. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 277 hp I4 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque | 311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower | 277 hp @ 5800 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 15 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.6 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4343 lbs | 5860 lbs |
Height | 67.7 in | 76.7 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 211.9 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 120.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1191 lbs | 1570 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 8100 lbs |
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