Like the rest of GM’s full-size SUV lineup, the Cadillac Escalade was refreshed for the 2025 model year, introducing a long list of updates and changes. That includes updates for the go-fast Escalade-V variant, which debuts its own set of updates for the 2025 model year. Among these updates is an overhauled interior, with the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V now offering a new look inside the cabin.
As it turns out, the refreshed 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V is equipped with new carbon fiber trim that’s exclusive the V-Series variant. This new carbon trim is lieu of the Zebra wood trim equipped previously for the 2023- and 2024-model-year Escalade-V. Interestingly, the Zebra wood trim that was equipped previously was also also equipped by the pre-refresh Cadillac Escalade Sport in conjunction with either a Jet Black or Whisper Beige interior colorway.
Indeed, the new carbon trim inside the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V is a noteworthy update when compared to previous model years.
“The carbon fiber material is really the standout feature that makes it unique among all Escalade trims,” said Escalade Marketing Manager, Donnelly Baxster, in a recent interview with GM Authority Executive Editor Alex Luft.
The latest mid-cycle refresh includes several other interior changes as well, with the entirety of the 2025 Escalade lineup now equipped with a full-width, coast-to-coast infotainment screen, much like all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Under the hood, the Cadillac Escalade-V is equipped as standard with the supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine. Output is rated at a heady 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque, all of which is routed through the GM 10-speed automatic transmission before it hits the ground through all-wheel drive. The end result is a run to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and a sprint through the quarter mile in less than 13 seconds.
This prodigious power output is complemented by six-piston Brembo Performance Brakes up front, while a set of 24-inch split six-spoke wheels are equipped as standard. All Escalade variants ride on the GM T1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
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The interior carbon fiber look is so yesterday. I’d still rather have faux wood.
Is it a car or a space ship?
Beautiful
My favourite vehicle
My dreams
Go back to Brown and tan leather combination looks so much better than this carbon fibre bull crap
After all, it’s a Cadillac please remember this. It’s a Cadillac.
I like the Carbon Fiber trim. Much classier than the cheap “Piano Black” plastic so common these days or the patterned aluminum look the German’s use. Noting is nicer than real polished Walnut but CF to break up the wood is a great look.
To each their own but carbon fiber interior trim is laughable. It’s not really needed outside on a street car for that matter.
No thanks. I’ll take the brown/tan and wood look any day of the week. Enough of this cold stark dark depressing crap!
Bring back the 3.0