The 2022 Cadillac Escalade receives a few changes and updates for the second model year of the luxury full-size SUV’s fifth generation. The changes come after the 2021 Escalade received a complete overhaul (re-engineering and redesign) of the flagship SUV.
Model Line
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade is offered as a full-size five-door SUV. An extended-length variant is available as the 2022 Escalade ESV.
The 2022 Escalade is offered as a retail or fleet model, with Luxury being the base trim level.
Escalade Retail & Fleet Models
- 2WD (6C15706)
- 4WD (6K15706)
Escalade Retail & Fleet Trims
- Luxury
- Premium Luxury
- Premium Luxury Platinum
- Sport
- Sport Platinum
Changes and Updates
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade includes more standard safety features, and the gasoline V8-powered models receive a new version of the GM 10-speed automatic transmission.
See the complete list of 2022 Escalade, changes, updates, and new features. (Coming soon.)
Powertrain
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade is offered with a choice of two powertrains.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Drivetrain | Power | Torque | Rear Axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 | Gasoline | 10-Speed Auto | RWD, AWD | 420 HP/313 KW | 460 LB-FT/624 NM | 3.23 |
| Turbo 3.0L V8 | Diesel | 10-Speed Auto | RWD, AWD | 277 HP/207 KW | 460 LB-FT/623 NM | 3.23 |
The first is the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, producing 420 horsepower/313 kilowatts @ 5600 RPM with 460 pound-feet/623 newton meters of torque @ 4100 RPM. It is paired with a new version version of 10-speed automatic transmission (MHS) as standard.
Second is the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine, producing a GM-estimated 277 horsepower/207 kilowatts @ 3750 RPM with 460 pound-feet/623 newton meters of torque @ 1500 RPM. It is paired with the paired with the GM Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic (MQC) as standard. The new 10-speed auto (MHS) is optional.
The luxury full-size SUV is available in rear-wheel- and all-wheel-drive, with all models featuring a 3.23 final drive ratio.
Platform
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade rides on the all-new GM T1 platform, otherwise known as GMT-T1 or T1XX. It is designed for pickup trucks and body-on-frame SUVs. It debuted on the fourth-generation 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and fifth-gen 2021 GMC Yukon full-size pickups. It also underpins Escalade’s corporate siblings, the fifth-gen 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and newer, twelfth-gen 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and newer, and fifth-gen 2021 GMC Yukon/2021 GMC Yukon XL and newer.
Production
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade is assembled by GM USA at the GM Arlington plant in Arlington, Texas.
Pricing
The 2022 Escalade has the following starting MSRPs by trim level, including the $1,795 destination freight charge:
Escalade
- Luxury – $77,990
- Premium Luxury – $86,590
- Sport – $89,290
- Premium Luxury Platinum – $103,290
- Sport Platinum – $103,290
Escalade ESV
- Luxury – $80,990
- Premium Luxury – $89,590
- Sport – $92,290
- Premium Luxury Platinum – $106,290
- Sport Platinum – $106,290
Specs
See the complete list of 2022 Cadillac Escalade specs. (Coming soon.)
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
Sales
See running Cadillac Escalade sales numbers.
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Discussion
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