General Motors has just officially launched the new 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V in the Middle East, where the most aggressive version of Cadillac’s full-size SUV arrives to reinforce the model’s dominance within its segment in the region.
The automaker’s Middle East subsidiary announced the arrival of the new 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V to countries in the region as the first V-Series utility vehicle in the history of the brand. As such, the Escalade-V is the auto industry’s most powerful full-size SUV that elevates the performance, design and technology of the iconic nameplate to a new level.
“There is no better way to close Cadillac’s 120th Anniversary year, than by bringing the first-ever Escalade-V to a region that thrives on luxury and performance. The Escalade-V depicts Cadillac’s performance credentials, elevating the benchmark in the luxury SUV space,” said Managing Director, Cadillac International Operation and Cadillac Middle East, Kristian Aquilina. “Looking at the outstanding results we’ve seen following the launch of the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing to date, we know that with the Escalade-V we’ll reach new heights,” he added.
Like in the three North American countries, the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is offered in Southwest Asian countries in both the standard model and the long-wheelbase ESV variant. In addition to offering the most power in its class, the Escalade-V features a specific front-end design, an aerodynamic trim package, black quad exhaust tips and unique 22-inch wheels.
Mechanically, the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V stands out for including the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 engine that develops 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque, mated exclusively to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the model has unique suspension calibrations and the exclusive V-Mode system that allows the customization of a preferred driving mode, while also automatically lowering the height of the vehicle by almost 20mm.
The new 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is now available at the brand’s official dealer network in the Middle East, with a starting price in the United Arab Emirates of AED 599,000, or about $163,100 at current exchange rates. Cadillac Escalade-V units arrive in the region from the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
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I don’t think I will ever see one of these here on the southwest. Yet merry Mary decides her friends in the Middle East need them. How about supplying American vehicles to America you dunderheads. .
You have zero clue how business works do you? They buy more expensive cars over there, hence they make more money which funds the development of other technologies and investments needed (ie making their own chips). So no, not another stupid move, a smart move. They don’t want to alienate all the rich folks over there, they buy GM’s in droves.
Maybe think or do some research next time before spouting off?
Regardless the Escalade-V is sold outside of North America, those countries will have customers on the waiting list as well like it is over here. It’s not like they have priority over the US as favoritism of who gets what first.
At $163K per delivered copy in the Middle East this will still be a blockbuster seller to the elite in the region. A aftermarket hardened version needs to be made to protect the elite from jealous bad actors. All in all the General gets an A+ for the evolution of the humble Suburban into this luxury beast.
My only wish is that it had available the big 60/40 leather bench seat in the front. I like some wiggle room versus being centered and confined in bucket captain’s seats. The big ice chest center console in the front is not for me.
V needs better wheel options
I couldn’t agree more,I ordered mine 7 months ago the only saving grace was they have 3 option now in the same rim,It’s in that dark gray, a solid black and a chrome and black which i went with since i can make changes on it tell its picked up for the build. Great call out the rims are a joke and the tires are not great either! Happy Thanksgiving to all
What’s with the Middle East not allowing tinted glass behind the B-pillar?