The Cadillac Escalade receives various updates and changes for the 2018 model year, including:
- Deletion of two exterior colors:
- Deep Amethyst Metallic
- Silver Coast Metallic
- Addition of one new exterior color:
- Satin Steel Metallic; available at extra charge; no additional charge on Platinum
- Deletion of two interior color combinations:
- Shale with Cocoa accents
- Tuscan Brown
- Addition of two new interior color combinations:
- Shale with Jet Black accents on Escalade (base), Luxury and Premium Luxury trim levels
- Maple Sugar with Jet Black accents on Platinum trim level only
- Replacement of 8-speed automatic transmission with the new GM 10-speed automatic 10L80 transmission, which is electronically controlled and features overdrive, tow/haul mode and tap up/tap down shifting
- Addition of Tire Fill Alert to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Improvement in center console, which now features deeper and wider cup holders and improved bin lighting
- Addition of console bin organizer
- Relocation of door trim seat memory switches higher on door panel for easier access
- Addition of new 22-inch, 12-spoke polished wheels optional on Platinum model
- Modification of Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control to resume and engage from stop as well as to be switchable to Regular Cruise Control
- Addition of two new accessories:
- Performance Front Brake Kit: features red Brembo 6-piston calipers with DuraLife rotors that feature a hardened surface to reduce corrosion and provide quieter braking with less vibration; this accessory was introduced for the late 2017 Cadillac Escalade
- Cargo area organizer
2018 Cadillac Escalade in new Satin Steel Metallic G9K color
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes and updates for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade:
Deletions
- Exterior color (GGA) Deep Amethyst Metallic
- Exterior color (GWT) Silver Coast Metallic
- Interior color (H4Y) Shale with Cocoa accents
- Interior color (HHZ) Tuscan Brown
- (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission
New Features
- Exterior color (G9K) Satin Steel Metallic (available at extra charge; no additional charge on Platinum)
- Interior color (HT6) Shale with Jet Black accents (Escalade Trim Level, Luxury and Premium Luxury)
- Interior color (HSJ) Maple Sugar with Jet Black accents (Platinum only)
- (MF6) 10-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled with overdrive, tow/haul mode and tap up/tap down shifting
- Console bin organizer
- Tire Fill Alert, provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle when inflating an under inflated tire to the recommended tire pressure
- Accessories:
- (5JL) Front Brake Kit-Performance: The Performance Front Brake system features Red Brembo 6-piston calipers with DuraLife rotors that feature a hardened surface to reduce corrosion and provide quieter braking with less vibration (introduced late 17MY)
- (RWU) Cargo area organizer
Changes
- Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control switchable to Regular Cruise Control (within [KSG] Adaptive Cruise Control)
- Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control resume and engagement from stop
- Console: Deeper/wider cup holders and improved bin lighting
- Door trim seat memory switches relocated higher on door panel for easier access
- (SH0) 22″ 12-spoke polished wheels now available on Platinum
