The 2024 Cadillac Escalade is the ride of the stars, and the newest model is big, sleek, and better than ever. Cadillac offers five different trims with different packages for each version, so it can be tough to choose between them.
2024 Cadillac Escalade Trims
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade is like the mansion of the American full-size luxury SUV market. You’ll have your choice between several different Escalade trims, with each one more luxurious than the last. Here are the highlights of each trim so you can figure out which is best option for your lifestyle.
Escalade Vs. ESV
One thing to be aware of before choosing a trim are the differences between the regular Escalade and the ESV. The main difference between these variants is merely the size. The ESV features a larger fuel tank and a cargo area that offers about 30 cubic feet more of cargo space, giving you up to 120.9 cubic feet of it. If you are looking for the most towing power, the regular Escalade tows more – up to 8,300 pounds.
Luxury
The base 2024 Cadillac Escalade Luxury trim comes packed with luxury features and great performance. Starting at $81,895, the Escalade Luxury boasts a standard 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. However, a turbodiesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that generates 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque is optional. As for the drivetrain, you can choose between standard rear-wheel drive and available four-wheel drive for a superior off-road experience. Fuel economy estimates are decent for a full-size SUV like this – getting you around 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway.
There’s no shortage of features with the base trim. The Luxury trim has comfort and convenience features like synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable seats, heated seats, a power-folding third-row, keyless entry, a hands-free liftgate and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The vehicle also features a 7.2-inch digital control panel, 14.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 16.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In addition, a 19-speaker audio system fills your cabin with sound whether you are listening to satellite radio, HD radio or your own sick beats. Additionally, you’ll find tri-zone climate control, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel for comfort.
Driver assistant safety features offered with the base model: forward-collision warning with front and rear pedestrian detection, front and rear parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, a surround-view parking camera system and the Teen Driver monitoring system, among others. Automatic highbeams and rain-sensing wipers are also there to ensure you have maximum visibility while driving. Lane keeping assist and lane departure warning are new standard features for this year.
Premium Luxury
The Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury sees a significant price hike to $93,195, but some of the added features may make the rise in MSRP worth it. While it has the same engine, it does offer plenty of interior upgrades. The Premium Luxury interior includes genuine leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a heads-up display.
Another benefit of the Premium Luxury trim is the addition of extra safety features. This includes several features that may be substantial for safety-conscious drivers. The added features include blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, parallel and perpendicular park assist, and rear cross-traffic alerts.
The Premium Luxury trim also offers drivers optional packages like the Touring package ($2,550) with adaptive air suspension, as well as the Performance package ($2,700) with magnetic ride control and trailer blind-spot monitoring. Other features you can add are dual 12.6-inch touch screens for $1,995, and Night Vision Detection for $2,000.
Sport
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade Sport starts at $96,195 and includes everything in the Performance package mentioned above. But it also has some sporty styling that really makes it stand out. Many of the optional features in the Premium Luxury are also offered with this trim.
Sport Platinum
The Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum trims start at $110,695. The main difference between the Platinum Sport trim and Platinum Luxury trim is the sporty exterior styling. Other than that, everything else is the same. You’ll get semi-aniline leather upholstery, power-adjustable massage seats, a 36-speaker audio system, and rear-seat entertainment, among other features. Opt-in for a fridge and freezer in the center console or the Super Cruise and Night Vision packages.
Luxury Platinum
The Cadillac Escalade Luxury Platinum starts at $110,695. It’s virtually the same as the Escalade in terms of features. But whereas the Sport Platinum trim boasts a sportier interior and exterior, the Luxury Platinum trim focuses on pure class.
