General Motors is set to debut an all-new, all-electric iteration of the Cadillac Escalade next month. Dubbed the Cadillac Escalade IQ, the new battery-powered luxury SUV will feature a wealth of high-tech features. Among these features will be four-wheel steering.
For those readers who may be unaware, four-wheel steering provides enhanced agility by angling the front and rear wheels concurrently with steering wheel input. This feature is particularly useful on larger vehicles, such as SUVs, as the added agility can make otherwise tricky maneuvers (such as parking in a tight spot) less difficult.
As such, this feature could prove to be quite useful on a vehicle like the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ. Under the body panels, the new Escalade IQ will ride on the GM BT1 platform, the same underpinnings as the GMC Hummer EV SUV, the latter of is also equipped with four-wheel steering. Notably, the addition of four-wheel steering to the GMC Hummer EV SUV reduces the turning diameter from 42 feet to 35.4 feet.
For reference, the current regular-wheelbase Cadillac Escalade has a turning diameter of 39.7 feet. Meanwhile, the Cadillac XT4 small crossover has a turning diameter of 38 feet, and the Chevy Bolt EV hatchback has a turning diameter of 34.8 feet.
In addition to four-wheel steering, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ will also feature GM Ultium battery technology and GM Ultium Drive motor technology, likely with a 24-module battery pack on board. Powertrain options will include both a two- and three-motor setup, with maximum output of roughly 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Range per charge is expected to be around 450 miles. Further tech highlights will include a pillar-to-pillar infotainment display, as well as available GM Ultra Cruise, the automaker’s next-level driver-assistance system. Check out previous GM Authority coverage for more information.
Look for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ to debut on August 9th, with a launch set for next year.
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I had one of those many years ago for a year. popular in japan in the 90s as high end option on some models. but the rear steering angle was rather limited.. its not like the car could crab. like a trailing axle on a motor coach is how you should think of how much it turned. anyway, so basically how those feel to drive is… pretty good!
it sad the electric escalade will be escalade in name only. smells like a car rather than a truck.
If GM does the Slade IQ right and therefore the upcoming Tahoe/Yukon BEV’s as well they will not be able to produce them fast enough. There is such a high demand for such vehicles in the marketplace.
Nothing is close. The closest vehicle would be the Rivian but it is muuuuuuuch smaller.
This makes sense…take all the best gee-whiz features from the Hummer EV (including 1000 hp), amp up the luxury features, and throw an Escalade-ish shell on it. If they don’t botch the exterior design, this will be a license to print money. A release date that more or less coincides with the adoption of the new NACS and a more accessible charging network can only help.
Still not onboard with the IQ naming convention, but like the seasons, Cadillac will almost inevitably change it up again soon enough. But that’s another discussion…
That an expensive option with limited demand I hope they can sell enough of them to get their money back.
I believe that this four wheel steering Escalade IQ is the only luxury vehicle in the world with this feature. And that will help it become a best seller for Cadillac.
The Mercedes S Class (W223) has it also. Same as for the Hummer.
My 2020 Cadillac CT6 Premium Luxury has AWS and it is amazing at how it reduces turning radius. Some people have actually told me that I have a wheel ready to fall off when they see it parking itself.
GM offered it in tbe Chevy Silverado years ago. This electric steering was an offspring of the electric power steering that GM developed for the Pontiac Fiero.
It always made sense to electrify the Escalade. The long floor means plenty of space for batteries, and no matter how expensive it is compared to its gas counterpart, there will be a class segment that will buy and love it.
After looking at some spy photos that came out today with a good side shot, I think the Escalade IQ is going to have the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase. This is based upon scaling it in a CAD program, so obviously there is some (ok, maybe more than that!) wiggle room on this. But, I’d say the wheelbase is close to 127″ and the total length about 203″. That means it will be shorter than the current Escalade and I doubt will have a third row based upon how swoopy it looks, but could be wrong here. The rear roofline sweeps down pretty dramatically – again putting doubt in my mind it’s a three row. With good aerodynamics, more efficient tires, and a large battery (guessing the same 20 module pack of the Hummer EV SUV), it should get over or close to 400 miles. Pair that with the four wheel steering mentioned above, up to 830 horsepower, good power out capability, air suspension, a lidar unit under the windshield (and therefore future Ultra Cruise), full width screen(s), etc., etc. this thing should be a beast. I wouldn’t be surprised if the first edition is over 130k. Wait until the IQL for the third row seat and bigger battery is my prediction.