What's New for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
After the substantial updates in 2025, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV shows only minor revisions. A new base model joins the lineup, the Premium Luxury Platinum trim has been renamed Platinum Luxury, and Sport Platinum now goes by Platinum Sport. The V-Series gains new color options in Vibrant White Tricoat and Magnus Metal Frost.
What Are the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Trims & Features?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV is offered in six trims:
- Escalade (the base model)
- Luxury
- Platinum Luxury
- Sport
- Platinum Sport
- V-Series
The standard Escalade has exterior bright Galvano accents, a luxury grille with an illuminated Cadillac crest, a 6.2L V8 engine, and 12-way power heated front seats with driver and passenger power lumbar. The Luxury trim adds all standard Escalade features, a panoramic sliding glass roof, 22" 9-spoke alloy wheels in a polished finish, and power-retractable assist steps. Additional trimmings add even more - for example, Night Vision is available on the Platinum Sport, while the V-Series features a 6.2L Supercharged V8 for significantly increased performance.
How Much Horsepower Does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Have?
Most Escalade ESV models are powered by a 420-hp 6.2L V8. The V-Series, however, has a supercharged 6.2L engine that delivers 682 hp.
What Safety Features Does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Have?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV includes several safety systems, including:
- Lane Keeper Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Blind zone steering assist
- Forward collision alert
- Rear pedestrian alert
- Enhanced automatic emergency braking
- Rear cross traffic braking
- Enhanced automatic parking assist
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