In January, we reported on an unusual promotion behind the Cadillac Escalade IQ. One of the unique features of this high-tech, full-size, electric luxury SUV is its available Executive Second Row Seating, which Cadillac wants to show off with opportunities to eat gourmet takeout from the second-row seats. The promotion started with a trendy New York Korean fusion restaurant called COQODAQ, and now it’s expanding to three more cities.
One of the new restaurants participating in the promotion is La Dolce Vite in Beverly Hills, which will offer seatings on April 24th, 25th, and 26th. Reservations are available now on Resy.com. It’s an Italian-American restaurant that “pays homage to classic dishes while adding a contemporary touch.”
The next participating restaurant is COTE Korean Steakhouse in Miami, with seatings coming in early summer. Late in summer, hungry Cadillac Escalade IQ owners will be able to get reservations for “the ultimate hors d’oeuvres party” at State Bird Provisions in San Francisco.
The Executive Second Row Seating package upgrades the second-row accommodations with heating, ventilating, and massaging functions, headrest speakers as part of the AKG Studio Reference 40-speaker audio system, and, most importantly for a dining experience, large stowable tray tables.
“The best seat in the house takes on a new meaning with the available Executive Second Row Seating in the ESCALADE IQ. Whether you’re out on a drive or dining at the most sought-after restaurants, we wanted to reinvent the possibilities of where a Cadillac can take you,” said Cadillac interior design manager Craig Sass at the time the pilot program was first launched. “Premium materials throughout the second row provide exceptional comfort, while cutting-edge technology enhances convenience. This blend of elegance and functionality creates the most luxurious captain’s chairs ever offered in an Escalade, delivering an unparalleled experience for consumers.”
Pricing for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ starts at $129,990 MSRP for the entry-level Luxury 1 trim and ranges up to $150,490 starting MSRP for the top-level Sport 2 trim level. A destination freight charge of $1,395 is included in these prices. The official online configurator for the Escalade IQ is currently live, enabling trying out various builds and options for its four trim levels.
Front and rear GM electric drive motors provide an all-wheel drivetrain with standard four-wheel steer, giving the luxury SUV a 39.4-foot turning diameter. According to GM estimates, the 24-module, 205 kWh GM battery pack provides 450 miles of range on a single charge.
The luxury sport-utility EV rides on the GM BT1 platform while the vehicle rolls off the assembly line at the GM Factory Zero plant in Detroit, Michigan.
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What about the cold beer and hot peanuts crowd? We buy vehicles also. LOL