2023 Cadillac Escalade Super Cruise Unavailable To Order
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The 2023 Cadillac Escalade is the third model year for the current fifth-gen luxury SUV, ushering in a number of critical updates and changes compared to the preceding 2022 model year. Notably, GM Authority has learned that the 2023 Cadillac Escalade is currently unavailable to order with the GM Super Cruise feature.
According to GM Authority sources, the 2023 Cadillac Escalade has been unavailable to order with the GM Super Cruise feature since the start of production, which began on July 18th, per previous GM Authority coverage. Thankfully, the constraint is scheduled to lift starting with October 3rd production.
The 2023 Cadillac Escalade’s GM Super Cruise feature is tagged with RPO code UKL, and is normally offered as optional for Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum, and Cadillac Escalade-V models. Super Cruise is not offered at all for the Luxury trim level.
The GM Super Cruise feature was initially offered for the Cadillac Escalade with the all-new 2021 model year, with eligible models later said to receive an over-the-air update that enables semi-autonomous towing functionality.
For those readers who may not know, GM’s Super Cruise technology was first introduced with the Cadillac CT6 sedan, and offers hands-free driving during extended stints on the highway. The technology controls vehicle acceleration and steering, although the driver must remain aware of the driving environment and be able to retake the wheel at any time.
Notably, pricing for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade has increased, with the MSRP rising $2,000 across the board compared to equivalent 2022 model-year vehicles.
As for the specs, non-V Cadillac Escalade models are offered with two powerplant options, including the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine, rated at 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the Cadillac Escalade-V is equipped with the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine, rated at 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque. Under the body panels, the Cadillac Escalade rides on the GM T1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
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Good! It should be outlawed as it encourages distracted driving!
Must not really think things through. If you look away it will kick you out. If you don’t pay attention it will kick you out of it. It has a camera that watches you. What is better – a computer driving the car while a person is trying to text or a person driving the car and texting? I think I would prefer the computer. I don’t think you will stop stupid and people will do what they think they can but I am happy to see technology start playing a role in making it a little better.
Mr Jonathan Lopez
I have been eagerly waiting on the availability of Super Cruise. How confident are you of the Super Cruise becoming available starting 10/3 production date? Will it be available for Premium Luxury and Sport trims of Escalade 2023?
I called my local dealer after reading this (9/26) and they told me the same thing. SuperCruise starting in October.
Is Super Cruise for the Escalade V back in production now?
I saw another article on this site that says no Super Cruise so I wonder what is really going on.