The Cadillac Escalade has are available in two size decisions for the reason that second-generation automotive went on sale again in 2002. There’s been a standard-length Escalade based mostly on the Chevy Tahoe, and an extended Escalade ESV based mostly on the Suburban. For 2025 Cadillac electrified the ‘Lade with its Ultium platform, creating the Escalade IQ. The electrical Escalade is on sale now, but it surely solely is available in one size. That is an actual letdown for Large Escalade Enjoyers, however I’ve bought excellent news: Cadillac has unveiled the longer Escalade IQL, meant to be the EV commonplace bearer of the largest Cadillac you should buy.
Let’s speak over some numbers first, as a result of they’re as large because the Escalade IQL all by themselves. The IQL is available in at 228.5 inches total, which is 4.1 inches longer than the usual Escalade IQ. That additionally makes it an inch and a half longer than the gas-powered Escalade ESV. Wheelbase (136.2 inches), top (76.1 inches) and width with mirrors (94.1 inches) all stay the identical. Which may not sound like an enormous distinction, however Cadillac reworked the rear of the Escalade IQL to provide it a extra upright look, which means there’s extra room inside for second- and third-row passengers and all of their stuff.
It is all about area
The third row particularly sees an enormous enchancment with legroom growing by 4.4 inches to 36.7 inches and headroom gaining one other inch to 38.2 inches. That can make an enormous distinction for passenger consolation. The C- and D-pillars are redesigned and the rearmost facet home windows are bigger, which ought to give third-row passengers a greater view out as nicely.
As with each Escalade — particularly the prolonged variations — there is a ton of cargo area. Cadillac says that behind the third row, there’s nonetheless 24.2 cubic toes of cargo quantity (a 0.6-cubic-foot enchancment over the usual automotive). Behind the second row, you may discover 75.4 cubic toes of cargo area (a 6.3 cubic foot achieve), and with all of the rear seats folded there is a gargantuan 125.2 cubic toes of cargo area behind the entrance seats (a 6.1 cubic foot enchancment). Plus, as with the normal-length Escalade IQ there is a 12.2-cubic-foot frunk the place the engine needs to be. If you happen to’ve bought plenty of stuff to hold, the Escalade IQL may be your reply.
Energy stays spectacular, and so does the worth
The Escalade IQL will be capable to tow as much as 7,500 kilos, 500 kilos fewer than the conventional IQ, and Cadillac says it has a 460-mile vary due to its 205-kWh battery pack, the identical as the usual mannequin. Cost instances are additionally an identical to the usual Escalade IQ and different GM merchandise this shares a platform with, just like the GMC Sierra EV and Chevy Silverado EV. Cadillac says the IQL will be capable to add as much as 116 miles of vary in simply 10 minutes of charging in case you’re utilizing a 350-kW DC quick charger. As a result of this truck’s battery is so gargantuan, do not anticipate 10-80 p.c cost instances to be something to put in writing dwelling about, although.
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The inside of the Escalade IQL is just about an identical to the common Escalade IQ as nicely. Which means you get an enormous 55-inch array of screens up entrance and loads of leather-based, wooden and metallic to make you are feeling actually good concerning the automotive’s $132,695 (together with vacation spot) price ticket. All in all, it looks like a really good place to be in case you’re not too intimidated by screens and expertise. I am going to know extra as soon as I get my palms on an Escalade IQ in a couple of week.
It is undoubtedly an Escalade
If you happen to’re shopping for an Escalade IQL it is most likely since you care about rear-seat lodging. That is the place Cadillac’s Government Second Row package deal comes into play. It is out there on the standard-length Escalade IQ as nicely, however now there’s much more area to work with. The package deal will get you two stowable tray tables, twin 12.6-inch seatback-mounted screens, a rear command middle and two wi-fi charging pads. The seats themselves are additionally vastly improved with this package deal, turning into 14-way energy heated and ventilated seats that can provide you a therapeutic massage whereas taking part in music out of your individual headrest audio system. From what I can inform, Cadillac simply took the primary row’s seats and threw them within the second. It is not a foul concept in case you plan on being pushed round so much in your Escalade IQL. The package deal additionally takes the Escalade IQL’s commonplace 21-speaker AKG audio system and doubles it to 42 complete audio system. There’s additionally a 38-speaker setup you’ll be able to go for.
Different goodies the Escalade IQL purchaser can anticipate are seating for as much as seven (no second-row bench right here) with a power-folding third row, 5G Wi-Fi hotspot functionality with OnStar, bi-directional vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-home charging and, after all, commonplace Tremendous Cruise driver-assistance tech on all trims for 3 years. You will need to pay for it after that, however you will not personal this automotive by then, so don’t be concerned.
The Escalade IQL is not actually breaking the mildew right here, however the Escalade ESV by no means actually has both. It is simply giving patrons an alternative choice in the event that they’re in want of more room out again. With an increasing number of black automotive companies and executives choosing SUVs — and electrical ones at that — constructing an prolonged Escalade IQ is definitely the smart move. Cadillac says manufacturing will begin in the midst of this 12 months
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