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2019 Cadillac Escalade: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade is a light-update year, not a redesign. The main change is a hands-free power liftgate with a projected Cadillac logo light becoming standard across the lineup.
About the 2019 Cadillac Escalade
4th generation (2015-2020), fifth model year; last full model year before the all-new 2021 redesign.
The Escalade is Cadillac’s large three-row luxury SUV for shoppers who want bold styling, V8 towing strength, and a rich cabin in a traditional truck-based SUV. Cadillac markets it as the brand’s iconic full-size utility vehicle, pairing a powerful standard V8 and real towing capability with a quiet interior, upscale materials, and lots of passenger space. What sets it apart is its unmistakable road presence and the way it mixes full-size SUV usefulness with Cadillac comfort and tech.
The 2019 Escalade is a three-row luxury SUV built around a 6.2-liter V8, a 10-speed automatic, and a well-equipped cabin. Luxury adds useful safety and visibility features, while Premium Luxury focuses on highway comfort with adaptive cruise control and rear entertainment. Platinum is the most lavish version, with softer leather, massaging front seats, richer cabin trim, and dual rear entertainment screens.
What changed, by category
Tech
A hands-free power liftgate with a projected Cadillac logo light became standard on every trim; the main touchscreen hardware carried over.
Styling
A Sport appearance package joined some upper trims. It made cosmetic changes only and was not standard equipment.
2019 Cadillac Escalade specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8100–8300 lb | 7900–8100 lb | 7900–8100 lb | 7900–8100 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 94.2–120.9 cu-ft | 94.2–120.9 cu-ft | 94.2–120.9 cu-ft | 94.2–120.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 24.8–34.5 in | 24.8–34.5 in | 24.8–34.5 in | 24.8–34.5 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed from the 2018 Escalade to the 2019 Escalade?
The main change for 2019 is a hands-free power liftgate with a projected Cadillac logo light becoming standard across the Escalade lineup. A cosmetic Sport package also appeared on some upper trims, but the engine, transmission, trim structure, and main cabin technology carried over.
Was the 2019 Cadillac Escalade redesigned?
No, the 2019 Escalade was not redesigned. It remained part of the fourth generation introduced for 2015, with no major structural or mechanical update for 2019.
Did the 2019 Escalade get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2019 Escalade kept the 6.2-liter V8 and 10-speed automatic transmission used for 2018. There was no lineup-wide powertrain change.
Is the 2019 Escalade Sport package a performance upgrade?
No, the 2019 Sport package is an appearance package rather than a performance upgrade. It does not represent a new engine, transmission, chassis, or suspension setup.
Which 2019 Escalade trim has massaging front seats?
The 2019 Escalade Platinum has 18-way power front seats with massage. It also adds softer leather, a suede-like headliner, leather-wrapped cabin surfaces, and dual rear entertainment screens.
2019 Cadillac Escalade Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Cadillac Escalade.
4.3
2019 Cadillac Escalade
(203 reviews)
“The Escalade is an excellent SUV, it sporty, reliable, safe and a lot of fun to drive”
“It is a family vehicle. Has seating for seven people and plenty of storage. Sleek and powerful.”