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2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum Sport

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

Sticker from

$123,400Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

7,500-lb max towing
41.5 cu ft cargo
55.0-inch infotainment display
38 total speakers

Watch for

16–17 mpg combined
Not yet safety-rated

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

Its two configurations use a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine, a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission and produce 420 hp. Rear-wheel drive starts at $123,400, while four-wheel drive starts at $126,400.

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

Standard cabin equipment includes premium leather, heated and ventilated front seats, massaging front 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, 38 total speakers and a digital rearview mirror. Adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, lane keep assist and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard.

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31 factory options, from $15 to $7,500.

Executive Second Row Seating Package$7,500

Performance Upgrade Package$7,495

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

Cat-Back Performance Exhaust$3,140

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

Cargo Convenience Package$895

Mobile Service Plus$799

Console Refrigerator$700

Floor Liner Package$595

Black Roof Rack Cross Rails$595

Interior Protection Package$495

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

Engine Block Heater$100

Vertical Cargo Net$95

Front License Plate Bracket$15

Federal Emissions Override$0

Northeast Emissions$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

California State Emissions Requirements$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

California Emissions Override$0

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−$29,300Escalade ESV SUV420 hp $105,100−$18,300Luxury420 hp $105,700−$17,700Sport420 hp $122,900−$500Platinum Luxury420 hp $123,400This trimPlatinum Sport420 hp $171,000+$47,600V682 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 · 18–19 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

149 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Whisper Beige with Gideon accents
Sheer Gray with Jet Black accents
Jet Black

All premium leather.

6 factory paints

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

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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