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2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

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$85,895Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combined4WD / RWD

Good

420-hp V8
Up to 8,000-lb towing
Seven-seat cabin
Standard 22-inch wheels

Watch for

16–17 mpg combined
$4,300 upgraded audio
Some driver tech optional

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport is a gas-powered SUV with seating for 7 and 25.5 cu ft of cargo space with all seats in place.

Its 6.2L 8-cylinder engine produces 420 hp and pairs with a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Buyers can choose rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

The rear-wheel-drive configuration returns 17 mpg combined and can tow up to 8,000 lbs. The four-wheel-drive configuration returns 16 mpg combined and has a 7,800-lb towing limit. Maximum payload is 1,636 lbs with rear-wheel drive or 1,647 lbs with four-wheel drive.

Standard equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control, wireless charging, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 19 speakers, and 22-inch wheels. Driver-support features include front, side, and rear-view cameras, parking sensors, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, emergency braking assist, and blind-spot and lane-departure warnings. Available packages include Super Cruise, Night Vision, a Heavy-Duty Trailering Package, and a 36-speaker AKG system.

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49 factory options, from $15 to $4,300.

AKG Studio Reference 36-Speaker System$4,300

Driver Assist Tech Package$3,650

Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade w/Color Matched Rear Calipers$3,495

Performance Upgrade Package$2,795

Super Cruise$2,500

Onyx Package$2,295

Night Vision$2,000

22" Multi-Spoke Polished Alloy Wheels w/Dark Android Gloss Finish$1,995

Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995

22" 12-Spoke Chrome Alloy Wheels$1,995

22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black Alloy Wheels$1,995

Power-Retractable Assist Steps w/Perimeter Lighting$1,750

Illumination Package$1,095

Cargo Convenience Package$795

Heavy-Duty Trailering Package$600

Illuminated Front and Rear Door Sill Plates$595

Black Roof Rack Cross Rails$510

Illuminated Cargo Sill Plate$495

All-Weather Floor Liner Package$495

Engine Block Heater$429

Interior Protection Package$395

Body-Color Painted Splash Guards$395

Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$335

Bluetooth Headphones by AKG$310

Monochromatic Cadillac Emblem$295

All-Weather Floor Liner$260

Rear Cargo Shade$260

All-Weather Floor Mats$220

Gloss Black Escalade Nameplate$195

All-Weather Integrated Cargo Liner$185

Rear Bumper Protector$175

Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer$145

Cadillac Crest Puddle Lamps$135

Reflective Front Window Shade$135

Highway Safety Kit$130

Wheel Locks$75

Vertical Cargo Net$70

Black Front License Plate Bracket$15

Credit - Not Equipped w/Automatic Stop/Start−$50

Not Equipped w/Steering Wheel Lock Credit−$50

Buildable Order Confirmation—

California Emissions Override—

California State Emissions Requirements—

Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel—

Federal Emissions Override—

Federal Emissions Requirements—

Northeast Emissions—

Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Bench Seats w/Power Release—

State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Escalade is right for you?

Five trims, $76,195 to $100,595. Tap one to open it.

$76,195−$9,700Luxury420 hp $83,195−$2,700Premium Luxury420 hp $85,895This trimSport420 hp $100,595+$14,700Premium Luxury Platinum420 hp $100,595+$14,700Sport Platinum420 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $14,700, from Sport to Premium Luxury Platinum.

The numbers.

Two configurations: four-wheel or rear-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder

460lb-ftTorque

16–17mpgCombined · 14–15 city · 19–20 highway

4WD / RWD10-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

25.5 cu ftCargo volume

5,635–5,823 lbsCurb weight

7,400–7,600 lbsGVWR

7,800–8,000 lbsMax towing

1,636–1,647 lbsMax payload

145 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Whisper Beige with Jet Black accents
Brandy with Very Dark Atmosphere accents
Jet Black

All leather.

8 factory paints

Dark Moon Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Black Raven
Infrared Tintcoat
Dark Mocha Metallic
Sandstone Metallic
Crystal White Tricoat
Shadow Metallic

Safety and recalls

9 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall4out of 5 stars

Frontal4out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Escalade.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

4 yr / 50,000 mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70,000 mi

Rust

4 yr / 50,000 mi

Roadside

6 yr / 70,000 mi

Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr

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