The 2023 Cadillac Escalade is the third model year for the latest fifth-generation nameplate, debuting a selection of changes and updates over the preceding 2022 model year, one of the most important of which is the introduction of the new high-performance Cadillac Escalade-V. Now, interested customers and window shoppers can build theirs to taste using the official online 2023 Cadillac Escalade configurator.
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade is available in a selection of different trim levels and configurations, with the trim level cadence listed from bottom to top as Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Sport Platinum, Premium Luxury Platinum, and finally, the go-fast Cadillac Escalade-V. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are offered to put the power to the pavement, although the new Escalade-V is only available with four-wheel drive.
Three engine options are also offered, with the 2023 Cadillac Escalade equipped as standard with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm, as well as the optional 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax, rated at 277 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. The high-performance Escalade-V is equipped as standard with the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine, which doles out 682 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 653 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. All three engine options connect to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission.
For those customers that need more space, the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV (“Escalade Stretch Vehicle”) should fit the bill, offering an additional 13.2 inches of length with regard to the wheelbase and an additional 15.1 inches for the overall length, enhancing interior space considerably. The 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV is available in the same trim levels and configurations as the non-ESV body style, including the high-performance Cadillac Escalade ESV-V.
Pricing for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade starts at $79,590, including the $1,795 destination freight charge.
Under the body panels, the Escalade rides on the GM T1 platform. Production takes place at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
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Why are the rear control arms so low to the ground??
I never noticed that, till I noticed that. And now I cannot unnotice it. Doesn't bother me, but true in that its really odd looking from the rear of all 3 of the fullsize bros.
Because 99.9% of them will never see a dirt road.
In 2021 the GM Escalade engineers decided to add 4 wheel independent suspension to achieve a better ride experience. Also add air ride suspension bags with vehicle height adjustment. Cool huh? In adding the rear independent suspension the lower control arms a extremity close to the ground. I pity the poor sucker who with his new Escalade and decides to take his ride off road. No problem, just hit that button and watch that chassis rise up then head off to that off road adventure. That old boulder hidden in the grass probably won’t hit the oil pan but when that rock hits those lower control arms. Major suspension damage. You know this is going to happen and GM will add a page in the owners manual. End result: Bad engineering
immediately in 2021 on suburban etc. and figured maybe they would
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