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2026 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

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$119,900Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

Up to 8,100-lb towing
420-hp 6.2L V8
55.0-inch infotainment display
38-speaker AKG audio

Watch for

16–17 mpg combined
Starts at $119,900
Four-wheel drive costs $122,900

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury is a gas SUV with seating for 7 and 25.5 cu ft of cargo space.

Its 6.2L 8-cylinder engine produces 420 hp and pairs with a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive starts at $119,900, while the four-wheel-drive configuration starts at $122,900.

Capability varies by configuration. The rear-wheel-drive model has an 8,100-lb maximum towing capacity, a 1,570-lb maximum payload and 17 mpg combined. The four-wheel-drive version is rated for 7,900 lbs of towing, a 1,580-lb maximum payload and 16 mpg combined.

Standard cabin equipment includes premium leather, heated and ventilated front seats, massaging seats, three-zone climate control and a power-folding split-bench third row. Technology highlights include a 55.0-inch infotainment display, 38-speaker AKG audio, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and a digital rearview mirror. Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors and front, side and rear cameras. Available packages include the $7,500 Executive Second Row Seating Package and $7,495 Performance Upgrade Package.

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

Executive Second Row Seating Package$7,500

Performance Upgrade Package$7,495

Radiant Package$5,555

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

Black Exhaust Tip Bezels$575

Interior Protection Package$495

Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$350

3 Years SiriusXM$299

Rear Cargo Shade$275

Rear Bumper Protector$195

Sport Pedal Cover Kit$195

Reflective Front Window Shade$125

Engine Block Heater$100

Vertical Cargo Net$95

Front License Plate Bracket$15

California State Emissions Requirements$0

Northeast Emissions$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

Federal Emissions Override$0

California Emissions Override$0

State-Specific 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 is right for you?

Six trims, $91,100 to $168,000. Tap one to open it.

$91,100−$28,800Escalade SUV420 hp $102,100−$17,800Luxury420 hp $102,700−$17,200Sport420 hp $119,900This trimPlatinum Luxury420 hp $120,400+$500Platinum Sport420 hp $168,000+$48,100V682 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

25.5 cu ftCargo volume

5,860–6,067 lbsCurb weight

7,400–7,600 lbsGVWR

7,900–8,100 lbsMax towing

1,570–1,580 lbsMax payload

150 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

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

All premium leather.

6 factory paints

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

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Escalade. 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

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