The 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V represents the third model year of the first-generation high-performance full-size luxury SUV, for which it received a mid-cycle refresh that will contain a number of significant updates.
These changes follow the 2023 Escalade-V, which was the first model year for the high-performance luxury SUV, and the 2024 Escalade-V, which received a few minor changes.
| Assembly Location: | Arlington Assembly Plant, Arlington, Texas, USA |
| Layout: | Front-Engined, Longitudinal |
| Engine: | Supercharged 6.2L V-8 LT4 |
| Horsepower: | 682 |
| Torque: | 653 |
| Transmission: | GM Hydra-Matic 10-Speed Auto |
| Driven Wheels: | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Availability: | USA, Canada, Mexico, Middle East |
| Generational year | third year of first-generation model |
| Changes summary | mid-cycle refresh |
| Predecessor: | 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V |
| Successor: | 2026 Cadillac Escalade-V |
Model Line
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V will continue being offered in a single trim level and exclusively in AWD, assigned product code 6K10706.
Body Styles
The 2025 Escalade-V will continue to be offered in two body styles – the regular-length model called Escalade-V, and the extended-length variant called Escalade-V ESV, which features more interior space, particularly in the third row and cargo area.
This page is about the regular-length Cadillac Escalade-V. For information about the longer Escalade-V ESV, please see here: 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V ESV.
Changes, Updates, New Features
The 2025 Escalade-V received a mid-cycle refresh, which included a new front and rear fascia, overhauled cockpit, and suspension improvements.
See a complete list of 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V changes, updates and new features (link coming soon).
Powertrain
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V is expected to carry over the powertrain from the 2023 and 2024 model years.
| Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower / kW @ RPM | Torque / Nm @ RPM | Axle Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L V-8 LT4 | Gasoline | Supercharged | GM Hydra-Matic 10-Speed Auto (MHO) | AWD | 682 / 509 @ 6000 | 653 / 885 @ 4400 | 3.23 |
Production
Production of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V began in November 2024 at the GM Arlington plant in Texas, United States.
Platform
Like all units of the first-generation Escalade-V, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V will 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.
Seating
The 2025 Escalade-V will be offered in a single seating configuration, seating seven passengers in a 2-2-3 layout. This setup features front bucket seats (providing seating for two), along with captain’s chairs in the second row (seating two) and a bench seat in the third row (seating three).
Beyond 2025
We expect the current, first-generation Escalade-V to remain in production through at least the 2027 model year.
Sales
See running Cadillac Escalade sales numbers, which include Escalade-V sales.
Discussion
Discuss the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V in our Cadillac forum.
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