2018 Cadillac Escalade

The 2018 Cadillac Escalade raises the luxury bar further with new 10-speed automatic transmission and bold new interior and exterior color options.

Escalade performance is highlighted by the powerful and efficient 6.2-liter V8 engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The 10-speed transmission is an all-new design and the first introduced into a luxury SUV.

The 10-speed has four simple gear sets and six clutches: two brake clutches and four rotating clutches. That's only one more clutch than the previous eight-speed, despite having two more forward gears, contributing further to the compact packaging, while also improving spin losses to enhance fuel efficiency.

Inside the 2018 Escalade, the highest level of craftsmanship defines the passenger spaces with technology seamlessly integrated throughout the luxurious interior. Real wood combined with premium cut-and-sewn materials and suede accents, along with ambient lighting, add elegance to the interior design. Precise controls and triple-sealed doors were engineered and designed to reinforce a feeling of quality. The 2018 additions include Shale with Jet Black and Maple Sugar with Jet Black accents.

Escalade's design provides a signature look of elegance and capability. The styling cues combine sculpted surfaces and high-technology embellishments to give Escalade a standout appearance.

Dynamic front styling cues are enhanced by a highly detailed Galvano chrome grille that has a unique, almost brushed look and feel. It is accented by full LED lighting in the front and rear that creates razor-like vertical light signatures. LEDs provide even, steady and very bright illumination, while delivering longer life and using significantly less energy than conventional lighting.

The next-generation Cadillac user experience infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, is standard on all Escalade models.