The 2025 Cadillac Escalade represents the fifth model year of the fifth generation Escalade, for which it received a mid-cycle enhancement, otherwise known as a refresh.
These changes follow the 2021 Escalade, which received a complete overhaul (re-engineering and redesign), followed by minor changes for the 2022 Escalade, more minor changes plus the introduction of the Escalade-V for the 2023 Escalade and more small changes for the 2024 Escalade.
| Assembly Location | Arlington, Texas, USA |
| Body Style(s) | Full-Size SUV |
| Layout | Front-Engined, Longitudinal |
| Engine(s) | 3.0L LZ0 I6 Duramax (Diesel), 6.2L L87 V8 (Gas) |
| Transmission(s) | 10-Speed Auto |
| Drive wheels | rear-wheel-drive (2WD), four-wheel-drive (4WD) |
| Availability | North America, Middle East, select export markets |
| Predecessor | 2024 Cadillac Escalade |
| Successor | 2026 Cadillac Escalade |
Model Line
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade is offered as a full-size five-door SUV across the following trim levels:
- Luxury (base)
- Premium Luxury
- Premium Luxury Platinum
- Sport
- Sport Platinum
- Escalade-V
Escalade vs. Escalade ESV
The Escalade is a shorter-length variant of the Escalade ESV, with the Escalade ESV having a longer wheelbase and overall length that delivers more interior space, particularly in the third row and cargo area.
This page is about the regular-length Escalade. For info about the extended-length model, see 2025 Escalade ESV.
Changes, Updates, New Features
The 2025 Escalade sees major changes, including a new front and rear fascia, overhauled interior, and the addition of the new 3.0L LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax engine.
See the complete list of 2025 Cadillac Escalade changes, updates and new features. (Coming Soon)
Powertrain
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade carries over the transmission choices from the 2024 model year But replaces the diesel engine option.
| Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Drivetrain | Power (hp / kW @ RPM) | Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ RPM) | Axle Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L L87 EcoTec3 V8 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 10-Speed Automatic (MHS) | RWD or 4WD | 420 / 313.2 @ 5600 | 460 / 623.7 @ 4100 | 3.23 |
| 3.0L LZ0 Duramax I6 | Diesel | Turbocharged | 10-Speed Automatic (MQC) | RWD or 4WD | 305 / 227 @ 3750 | 495 / 671 @ 2750 | 3.23 |
| 6.2L LT4 V8 | Gasoline | Supercharged | 10-Speed Automatic (MHO) | 4WD | 682 / 509 @ 6000 | 653 / 885 @ 4400 | 3.23 |
Production
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade began production on October 9th 2024 and is produced exclusively at the GM Arlington plant in Texas, United States.
Platform
Like all fifth-generation Escalades, the 2025 Escalade will continue to ride on the GM T1 platform. Otherwise known as GMT-T1 or T1XX, the architecture is designed for pickup trucks and body-on-frame SUVs.
Sales
See running Cadillac Escalade sales numbers by month and/or quarter.
Discussion
Discuss the 2025 Cadillac Escalade in our Cadillac forum.
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