2026 Cadillac Escalade vs 2026 Lincoln Navigator
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator have long been ritzy rivals. So which of these full-size luxury SUVs is the ultimate choice for discerning drivers? Our comparison guide takes a look.
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The Cadillac Escalade keeps its basic formula intact while making several changes to drivetrain availability, exterior choices, and standard gear. Here's what you can expect for the new model year on this gorgeous full-size SUV.
The Cadillac Escalade keeps its basic formula intact while making several changes to drivetrain availability, exterior choices, and standard gear. Here's what you can expect for the new model year on this gorgeous full-size SUV.
Cadillac made several adjustments to the Escalade lineup this year, according to Motor Trend. Digital Key is now standard, and trailer tire pressure monitoring is now available. The previously offered performance air intake has been dropped. Drivetrain availability also changes for Platinum Luxury and Platinum Sport trims, with Cadillac eliminating the rear-wheel-drive option on those two trims.
Sandstone joins the exterior color selection, while Magnus Metal Frost and Aegean Stone have been discontinued. The Onyx Lite package is now available for the Sport but has been dropped from the V-Series. Inside, Cadillac has eliminated the Interior Protection package and available all-weather floor mats.
The Escalade features a 6.2-liter V8 producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. It mates with a 10-speed automatic, and buyers can choose between rear- and four-wheel drive.
The two-wheel-drive Escalade is the most efficient, with ratings of 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. Its estimated driving range is 408 miles.
Four-wheel-drive models get 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway, with estimated range decreasing to 384 miles.
The Escalade offers Super Cruise, which allows for hands-free driving on compatible roads. Forward and reverse automatic emergency braking provide additional assistance at lower speeds. Blind-spot monitoring with trailer assistance, automatic high-beam assistance, and rain-sensing windshield wipers are also standard throughout the lineup.
Buyers who select the Touring package can add Night Vision. The system relies on a thermal camera to help identify pedestrians and large animals in dark conditions.
The standard-wheelbase Escalade has the highest trailering capacity of the two body styles. When properly equipped, it can tow as much as 8,100 pounds. Choosing the longer Escalade ESV reduces towing capacity to 8,000 pounds.
A 55-inch display stretches across the dash of every Escalade. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. A head-up display projects important information onto the windshield, and an additional 11-inch multifunction screen controls the climate system and other functions.
Luxury and Sport models feature a 21-speaker AKG system, while Platinum Sport and Platinum Luxury upgrade to a 38-speaker AKG Studio Reference setup with Dolby Atmos.
Cadillac offers several features designed to push the Escalade beyond the equipment typically associated with a large three-row SUV. One option is a center-console fridge with a freezer mode.
The Executive Second Row Seating package adds a wireless charging pad and an 8-inch touchscreen controller for rear passengers, along with power-adjustable seats featuring ventilation and massage functions.
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Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges.
Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges.
Plus government fees and taxes, and any finance charges.
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