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2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

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$105,100Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

7,500-lb max towing
41.5 cu ft cargo
420 horsepower
55.0-inch infotainment display

Watch for

16–17 mpg combined
Three open recall campaigns

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury is a gas SUV with seating for 7 and 41.5 cu ft of cargo space with all seats in place.

Its two configurations use a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine, a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission and 420 hp. Rear-wheel drive starts at $105,100, while four-wheel drive starts at $108,100.

Capability varies by configuration. The rear-wheel-drive version is rated for 7,500 lbs of maximum towing, a 1,600-lb maximum payload and 17 mpg combined. The four-wheel-drive version is rated for 7,300 lbs of maximum towing, a 1,500-lb maximum payload and 16 mpg combined.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, three-zone climate control and a power-folding split-bench third row. Technology includes a 55.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 21 speakers, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, parking sensors and front, side and rear cameras. Optional equipment includes Night Vision, a Rear Seat Entertainment System and an AKG Studio Reference 38-Speaker System.

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40 factory options, from $15 to $7,495.

Performance Upgrade Package$7,495

Radiant Package$5,299

AKG Studio Reference 38-Speaker System$4,825

Touring Package$3,950

Edge Red Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade w/Color Matched Rear Calipers$3,750

22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black Alloy Wheels$3,550

Cat-Back Performance Exhaust$3,140

OnStar One Super Cruise Extension to 8 Years$3,000

Night Vision$2,000

Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995

Cargo Convenience Package$895

Mobile Service Plus$799

Black Roof Rack Cross Rails$595

Floor Liner Package$595

Black Exhaust Tip Bezels$575

Interior Protection Package$495

Bluetooth Headphones by AKG$400

Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$350

3 Years SiriusXM$299

Rear Cargo Shade$275

Sport Pedal Cover Kit$195

Rear Bumper Protector$195

Reflective Front Window Shade$125

Wheel Locks$125

Engine Block Heater$100

Vertical Cargo Net$95

Front License Plate Bracket$15

California State Emissions Requirements$0

Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Bench Seats w/Power Release$0

California Emissions Override$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

Northeast Emissions$0

Federal Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

22" 12-Spoke Chrome Alloy Wheels—

Auxiliary Trailer Camera—

California Prop 65 Compliant Label Warning—

Deleted 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise Upgrade (Fleet)—

Deleted Mobile Service Plus—

Illuminated Liftgate Sill Plate—

Which Escalade ESV is right for you?

Six trims, $94,100 to $171,000. Tap one to open it.

$94,100−$11,000Escalade ESV SUV420 hp $105,100This trimLuxury420 hp $105,700+$600Sport420 hp $122,900+$17,800Platinum Luxury420 hp $123,400+$18,300Platinum Sport420 hp $171,000+$65,900V682 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $47,600, from Platinum Sport to V.

The numbers.

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

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder

460lb-ftTorque

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

RWD / 4WD10-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

41.5 cu ftCargo volume

6,038–6,241 lbsCurb weight

7,600–7,700 lbsGVWR

7,300–7,500 lbsMax towing

1,500–1,600 lbsMax payload

147 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Jet Black
Renaissance Red with Jet Black accents
Brandy with Very Dark Atmosphere accents

All leather.

7 factory paints

Vibrant White Tricoat
Black Raven
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Galactic Gray Metallic
Argent Silver Metallic
Aegean Stone
Deep Sea Metallic

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Escalade ESV. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

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

Maintenance

1 yr

Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr

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