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2026 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

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$120,400Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combined4WD / RWD

Good

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

Watch for

16–17 mpg combined
Starts at $120,400
3 open NHTSA campaigns

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport is a gas SUV offered in rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations.

Both use a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine, a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission and 420 hp. MSRP is $120,400 for rear-wheel drive and $123,400 for four-wheel drive.

The rear-wheel-drive configuration is rated at 17 mpg combined, can tow up to 8,100 lbs and carries a maximum payload of 1,570 lbs. The four-wheel-drive configuration is rated at 16 mpg combined, tows up to 7,900 lbs and has a 1,580-lb maximum payload. The cabin seats seven, with 25.5 cu ft of cargo capacity with all seats in place.

Standard equipment includes premium leather, heated and ventilated front seats, massaging seats, a heated steering wheel and three-zone climate control. Technology includes a 55.0-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 38 AKG speakers and a digital rearview mirror. 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.

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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

Black Roof Rack Cross Rails$595

Floor Liner Package$595

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

Federal Emissions Override$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

California Emissions Override$0

Northeast Emissions$0

California State Emissions Requirements$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

Auxiliary Trailer Camera—

California Prop 65 Compliant Label Warning—

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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−$29,300Escalade SUV420 hp $102,100−$18,300Luxury420 hp $102,700−$17,700Sport420 hp $119,900−$500Platinum Luxury420 hp $120,400This trimPlatinum Sport420 hp $168,000+$47,600V682 hp

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

The numbers.

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

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder

460lb-ftTorque

16–17mpgCombined · 14–15 city · 18–19 highway

4WD / RWD10-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

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

All premium leather.

6 factory paints

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