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2014 Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon Spied Again

A fresh batch of spy photos of the all-new 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban (or is it a Tahoe?), and GMC Yukon have hit the internet. It’s nice to know work is continuing on GM’s next line of full-sized SUV models, even though at first glance, they seem to be mimicking Ford’s oval logo in the spy photos (found on Motor Trend). From the looks of things, the big black behemoths are travelling somewhere across the country, outside of Michigan, where the weather isn’t frustratingly terrible.

Now, given the latest official data on the all-new 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks, it should be a given that these new sport utility vehicles will be sporting all-new 5.3L, and 6.2L V8 engines under the hood, depending on the model. We see the Chevrolet and non-Denali GMC models receiving the 5.3L, while the more powerful 6.2L will be reserved for the more opulent Cadillac Escalade (identified by vertical LED stacks in the photos) and GMC Yukon Denali.

For reference, the 5.3L in the new GM K2XX pickups packs an SAE certified 355 hp and 383 lb.-ft. of torque –- an increase of 40 hp and 48 lb.-ft. compared to the outgoing 2013 models, with fuel economy EPA-rated at 23 miles per gallon highway mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The numbers on the 6.2L have yet to be made official, but expect more power, and a slight dip in fuel economy compared to the new 5.3L EcoTec3 V8.

However, not everything’s been rosy in the development of these vehicles. Sources indicate that the next line of GM SUV models have been delayed by at least a few months due to not meeting specific goals, and will most likely not begin to launch until early next year.

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  1. Going on almost 8 years since the last refresh of these trucks. Absolutely ridiculous. Why am I going to spend $50k for a Tahoe this year with 8 year old tech (nav, etc.) when I can pay the same price next year for brand new tech?

    Stupid.

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  2. Agree with “A”. Overdue for a refresh. Hope they deliver.

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  3. They are due for a new model. Going to be interesting to see if they push out a ton of production loaded with incentives just before the end.

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  4. i hope that is an old escalade pic….i dont like the wheel arches…..very jeep like

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    1. I agree, GM always makes the wheel space too big as well. I like the way that wheel looks though!

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    2. Are you referring to the article header pic at the top of this page?

      That a 2012 or 2013 Escalade Premium, I know cause I own one (2012).

      I assure the arches are no more Jeepish than any other trim level since 2007. 🙂

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    3. The picture is of the current Escalade Platinum package wheels

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      1. @chris: no it is not, the platinum 22s are chrome, these are the polished version of the same wheel that’s on the premium. You can also tell that esky is a premium by the color matched door moldings which are chrome on the platinum.

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  5. Interesting pics, it’s about time this trio got a make-over.

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  6. I’m hoping the camouflage is not hiding anything that resembles the fenders on the GMC Terrain.

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  7. Is anyone else overly impressed by the 2014 Dodge Durango? Those, or should I say, THAT taillight is awesome.

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  8. There is something interesting going on with the Escalades doors if u look at the camo compared to the others. Other than that tho, I’m disappointed as Caddys biggest fan to see that these SUVs still share sheet metal. Why? The lambda trio don’t. As we know and as the article states these full size SUVs are cash cows and the Escalade has proved itself and shown it can carry its own. It deserves its own sheet metal (if none of them else do).

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  9. These suvs have been the best one the road for over 10 years, and I expect the same to continue! I think its funny that some people think that these models should never share anything, but then complain when those cars and trucks are priced out of the limit!

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    1. It’s an Escalade ESV. It’s suppose to be priced out of most people reach…and at those prices, it shouldn’t look like it shares anything with the rest of the GMT’s.

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  10. we have a bridge lease a 24 month program for customers who are waiting but dont want to miss out also with the new packages you can mix it up and still be ready when
    the new truck are on sale,

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  11. More convinced than ever that these are now independent rears. The axle just doesn’t look the same as the Silverado live rear.

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  12. The Escalade wears a Cadillac (standard of the world) badge and is near 90 grand topped out. It’s already “pricey”. If the lambda trio can wear different sheet metal and don’t cost anywhere near as much and have a less powerful engine, then I don’t see why the Escalade can’t. I’m not talking about the chassis. I didnt say build an entirely different truck for Cadillac.

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  13. I don’t care what they look like. I am still purchasing another Yukon Denali XL. I was in a crash this past weekend, my 2007 Yukon Denali was TOTALED… and I walked away! Solid SUV saved my life! 140,000 miles and am being reimbursed $23,000 by insurance. What a way to hold value GM!

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  14. I have to admire and prefer the 1962 Cadillac to the 2002 model. This is because the 1962 Cadillac apparently fared so much better than the 2002 model in the crash test I saw on YouTube. As for deformation, the original shape of the 1962 model was apparently still very much in evidence.

    I think the same can be said about more recent Cadillacs and the Lincoln Navigators I’ve seen on YouTube. For example, I saw the crash test involving a more recent Cadillac and a Datsun Sunny (or equivalent). The rear section of the Datsun was extensively crushed, whilst the front section of the Cadillac apparently managed to retain its original shape. I think a Cadillac Seville also appeared to have performed impressively in another video I saw on YouTube. This time it was involving a Peugeot 405. Eventhough the front section of the Cadillac appeared to be still very much in evidence, the rear half of the Peugeot looked extenstively crushed.

    I think Cadillac and Lincoln have certainly set an example there and I would like the rest of the motor industry to follow suit in this respect. Despite the so-called “crumple zones” people still seem to have been killed or severely injured in crashes. It therefore suggests that my passion for such vehicles during the past third of a century was not without foundation. Furthermore, I believe the barriers were removed after the tragedy at Hillsborough; the death toll reaching 96. I believe such barriers were similarly removed from other stadiums following the tragedy.

    I’ve also seen other American vehicles perform relatively well in crash tests, notably the:

    Chrysler Sebring

    Chevrolet Camaro

    Chevrolet Captiva

    Chevrolet Colorado

    Dodge Charger

    Dodge Nitro

    Dodge Durango

    Ford Explorer

    Jeep Liberty

    As for European vehicles, I think the Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90 performed relatively well in this respect. However, I think the Volkswagen T5 performed the best in this respect.

    The American motor industry seems to have shown the way in so far as looks and strength of bodywork is concerned. Incidentally, I believe Cadillac had the world’s first electric starter on the market back in 1912.

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