Summary
- Full-frame SUV segment offers competitive options, with the top-spec 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V leading in luxury and performance.
- The Escalade-V boasts a supercharged V-8 engine producing 682 HP, achieving 0-60 MPH in 4.4 seconds and offering advanced technology features.
- Despite a high price, starting at $152,295, the Escalade-V sets the standard for power and luxury compared to competitors like Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Lincoln Navigator.
No segment has seen as much growth as the SUV segment throughout the 2020s so far. While the smaller crossovers have played a massive part in this, the SUV segment will be treated to models of all sizes in 2024, with the largest full-frame models, also known as body-on-frame, leading the charge for luxury and performance.
The options for full-frame SUVs are smaller overall compared to other sizes. However, there are still enough models to make the large SUV segment massively competitive, making the decision just as hard as it is with smaller models. While luxury and practicality are the primary focus for full-frame SUVs, some entries put a heavier emphasis on performance.
For decades, the Cadillac Escalade has been at the top of the full-frame segment. Constantly pushing the boundaries across all areas, the iconic SUV finally received its V-Series model in 2023, which moves into 2024 without any changes. Despite this, the 2024 Escalade-V offers outstanding performance from its potent supercharged engine without sacrificing any luxury on the inside. Here's a closer look at the class-leading top-spec 2024 Escalade.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Cadillac, and other authoritative sources, including Car And Driver, and CarBuzz.
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The 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V Comes Out Ahead
Although the base 2024 Cadillac Escalade offers solid performance, it doesn't come close to the top-spec Escalade-V. While the base Escalade may be a better choice for passengers, the V-Series model sets the standard for full-frame SUVs when it comes to offering the most power and performance. The Escalade-V's powerful engine and performance enhancements make it a standout choice for those who seek an exhilarating driving experience combined with the luxury and comfort that Cadillac is renowned for.
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Producing 682 Horsepower From Its Supercharged V-8
Under the hood of the 2024 Escalade-V, you get a potent 6.2-liter V-8 engine, which is the same engine found in the base Escalade. However, with the V-Series, the engine is supercharged, resulting in a mighty power output of 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque. With this level of power, the Escalade-V offers an unparalleled driving experience within the full-frame SUV segment that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
2024 Cadillac Escalade-V Performance Specifications
Engine | 6.2-Liter Supercharged V-8 |
Transmission | 10-Speed Automatic |
Horsepower | 682 HP |
Torque | 653 LB-FT |
Driveline | AWD |
0-60 MPH | 4.4 Seconds |
Top Speed | 125 MPH |
Towing Capacity | 7,000 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 1,330 lbs |
Achieving Blistering Speeds and Solid Practicality
Despite being one of the largest SUVs on sale today, the supercharged variant of the 6.2-liter V-8 allows the Escalade-V to barely fall short of some of the fastest mid-size SUVs on sale. The 2024 Escalade-V manages to go from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.4 seconds, which isn't far behind the likes of the 2024 BMW X5 M, which has a 0-60 MPH time of 3.7 seconds. While rocketing up to speed, the Escalade-V only has a governed top speed of 125 miles per hour.
The Escalade-V comes standard with all-wheel drive, making it ideal for both performance and practicality. While not quite matching the maximum 8,200 pounds of the lower two-wheel-drive trims, the V-Series will still act as an ideal SUV if you tend to pull heavy loads, being able to tow up to 7,000 pounds.
Featuring Performance-Enhanced Technology Throughout
In addition to its standard all-wheel-drive layout, the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V is kitted out with cutting-edge technology to further maximize the SUV's performance and comfort. One key feature is the air ride adaptive suspension, which allows you to adjust the ride height of the Escalade-V depending on the conditions and terrain. You also get magnetic ride control in the V-Series, which reads the road up to 1,000 times per second to make your drive as smooth as possible.
The V-mode system is an exclusive feature of Cadillac's V-Series range, which now includes the Escalade-V, CT4-V, and CT5-V. This allows you to customize driving and performance settings to your preference, including the tuning of the engine shift settings, suspension, steering feel, exhaust, engine sound, brake response, and PTM (performance traction management). Brembo performance brakes also come as standard, along with an electronic limited-slip differential.
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Starting At $152,295 For The Escalade-V
As you might've expected, the 2024 Escalade-V's price tag is considerably higher for the performance-orientated model. Starting at $152,295, the Escalade-V is not only the most powerful full-frame SUV on sale, but it's also the most expensive.
The base Cadillac Escalades are hard to beat by themselves when it comes to luxury and opulence, with the standard Luxury RWD Escalade starting at $83,890. However, the V-8 engine in the non-V-Series models produces a lesser 420 horsepower, which is the primary reason for the $68,405 price difference.
Pricing And Performance In Comparison With Its Rivals
Although no other full-frame SUV manages to compete with the 2024 Escalade-V in terms of power, there are still a handful of choices in the segment that should also most definitely be considered. Price-wise, the closest rival to the Escalade-V is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV, which starts at $143,000. However, the Escalade and G-Wagon are designed with different purposes in mind, as the Mercedes-Benz puts a much stronger emphasis on off-roading capabilities as well as luxury.
A full-frame SUV that's much closer to the Escalade is the 2024 Lincoln Navigator. The Black Label trim is at the top of the range for the flagship Lincoln SUV, which starts at $110,995. If you want extra space, you can opt for the Black Label L, costing an extra $3,000. As for power, the 2024 Navigator Black Label produces a lesser 440 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque.
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Offering The Highest Levels Of Luxury
Despite being more focused on the driver over the passenger, the 2024 Escalade-V doesn't forget to include the highest levels of luxury that the nameplate has become known for. With its attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to comfort through its upholstery and technology, the Escalade-V continues to set the standard for what a truly luxurious driving experience should be.
High-Quality Interior Finishes Throughout
Inside, the Escalade-V's layout is the same as the base models' but it comes with exclusive materials to make it truly unique. The seats are upholstered in black semi-alinine leather, which is heated in the front and second row. Up front, you also get ventilation and massage features. Hand-finished platinum accents, combined with Zebra Wood finishes, can be found throughout.
Luxury-Focused Technology
In addition to its top-quality interior, the 2024 Escalade-V comes with all the cabin technology you could need in a modern car. Up front, you get a curved OLED screen that covers 38 inches, split into three different sections. The diagonal control panel measures 7.2 inches, the diagonal cluster display 14.2 inches, and the infotainment screen 16.9 inches. Behind the front seats, the second-row passengers are also treated to 12.6-inch high-definition touchscreens.
Further technological features include the AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system, full-color head-up display, night vision, and conversation enhancement. As with other top-spec Cadillacs, you get the hands-free Super Cruise driver technology, which is only available on certain roads. Further safety and driver assistance technology also isn't ignored in the Escalade-V, with the SUV coming with features such as:
- Cadillac Smart System suite of safety and driver assistance features
- Front Park Assist
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Rear Camera Mirror with washer
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
- Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
- Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert
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The Future Of The Cadillac Escalade
Despite the 2024 model still feeling as fresh as its recently refreshed rivals, the Cadillac Escalade is being redesigned for the 2025 model year. At the center of the refresh is the introduction of the Escalade IQ, which takes the top-of-the-range luxury that we know and combines it with a new all-electric powertrain. Cadillac hasn't revealed the exact starting price for the upcoming electric SUV, but the automaker says that it will start at around $130,000.
Despite phasing out the gas-powered model in favor of the electric IQ model, Cadillac is keeping the combustion-engined Escadale alive moving into the future. This means that the class-leading Escalade-V trim is here to stay, at least for a while, with the model receiving the same design updates that will debut with the Escalade IQ to further separate it from its competition.
