The Escalade has always been Cadillac’s flagship SUV, and the 2026 model keeps that role with just a handful of updates. From trim reshuffles to new paint options, it’s more about refinement than reinvention, but still worth a closer look if you’re eyeing a full-size luxury SUV. Let's get into what you can expect for the coming year!
Key Takeaways
- Pricing ranges from $93,695 to $173,595, as of September 23, 2026.
- There's no concrete release date for the 2026 Escalade yet, but we expect it sometime in late '25 or early '26.
- The 2026 Cadillac Escalade reshuffles trims and adds new color choices.
Changes and Pricing for the 2026 Escalade
After its 2025 refresh, the Escalade doesn’t see dramatic updates for '26. The trim structure adds a new entry-level Base model while dropping Premium Luxury altogether. The former Premium Luxury Platinum is now Platinum Luxury, while Sport Platinum becomes Platinum Sport. Two new paint options join the palette, Vibrant White Tricoat and Magnus Metal Frost, with the latter reserved exclusively for the top V-Series trim.
Trim prices are:
- Base: $93,695
- Luxury: $104,695
- Sport: $105,295
- Platinum Luxury: $122,495
- Platinum Sport: $122,995
- V-Series: $170,595
- AWD V-Series: $170,595
- AWD V-Series: $173,595
Every Escalade starts with a 6.2-liter V8 delivering 420 horses mated with a 10-speed automatic and either rear- or all-wheel drive. The V-Series cranks performance up several notches, using a supercharged version of the same engine to deliver a massive 682 horsepower. Independent rear suspension also comes standard, opening up more space for third-row passengers compared to older models. Upper trims offer air springs and adaptive dampers for an even smoother ride.
When properly equipped, the Escalade can tow up to 8,100 pounds. To hit that max figure, you’ll need the standard V8 with rear-wheel drive.
2026 Escalade Interiors and Tech
The Base and Luxury trims make do with faux leather, but everything above it gets the real stuff, and the Platinum models step it up again with soft semi-aniline hide. The cabin also mixes in touches like leather-wrapped panels, aluminum speaker grilles, and adjustable ambient lighting to keep things feeling premium.
The second row is equally plush, with the option to add the Executive Second-Row Seating package. That upgrade brings heated, ventilated, and massaging captain’s chairs along with wireless phone charging for rear passengers. For those who need more space, the long-wheelbase Escalade ESV adds nearly two extra inches of legroom in the third row and bumps cargo space significantly. With the third row folded, the standard Escalade offers 73 cubic feet of storage. The ESV, by comparison, offers up to 94.1 cubic feet behind the second row.
As for tech, a 55-inch curved OLED display stretches across the dash, a considerable upgrade from last year’s 38-inch setup. The cluster directly in front of the driver handles gauges, while the remainder runs Cadillac’s CUE infotainment system. Features like augmented-reality navigation and an available rear-seat entertainment setup with dual 12.6-inch streaming screens expand usability. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot also come standard.
Why Buy the 2026 Escalade SUV
The 2026 Escalade blends performance, luxury, and advanced tech into one powerful SUV. If you’re ready to experience it for yourself, contact Reliable Cadillac today for more information on its arrival!