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2026 Cadillac Escalade Sport

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

Sticker from

$102,700Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

Up to 8,100-lb towing
420 horsepower
55.0-inch infotainment display
21-speaker AKG audio

Watch for

16–17 mpg combined
Not yet safety rated
3 open NHTSA campaigns

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade Sport is a gas SUV with seven seats 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 $102,700, while four-wheel drive starts at $105,700.

Capability varies by configuration. The rear-wheel-drive version 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 maximum towing, a 1,580-lb maximum payload and 16 mpg combined.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, three-zone climate control, wireless charging and a 55.0-inch infotainment display. The AKG audio system has 21 speakers, while wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard. Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, and front, side and rear-view cameras. Available packages include rear-seat entertainment, Night Vision, the Touring Package and the Performance Upgrade Package.

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

Performance Upgrade Package$7,495

AKG Studio Reference 38-Speaker System$4,825

Onyx Package$4,055

Touring Package$3,950

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

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

Interior Protection Package$495

Bluetooth Headphones by AKG$400

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

Northeast Emissions$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

California Emissions Override$0

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

Federal Emissions Override$0

California State Emissions Requirements$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−$11,600Escalade SUV420 hp $102,100−$600Luxury420 hp $102,700This trimSport420 hp $119,900+$17,200Platinum Luxury420 hp $120,400+$17,700Platinum Sport420 hp $168,000+$65,300V682 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

148 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Renaissance Red with Jet Black accents
Jet Black
Whisper Beige with Jet Black accents

All leather.

7 factory paints

Aegean Stone
Black Raven
Deep Sea Metallic
Argent Silver Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Galactic Gray 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. 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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