“It's been 4 months since owning the Escalade. We are happier now than we were then. It's one of the smoothest and quietest vehicles we've owned. Handles very well. One sticking point is that it did not come with massaging seats. Our $55,000 Ford Explorer had massaging seats, but the $105,000 Escalade did not. I had to apologize to my wife when we realized that.”
2022 Cadillac Escalade: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade’s main change is more standard driver-assistance equipment on several trims, led by adaptive cruise control on Premium Luxury and Sport. Otherwise, this is a light trim-level update with no redesign or powertrain change.
About the 2022 Cadillac Escalade
5th gen (2021-2024), second year after the 2021 redesign.
Cadillac markets the Escalade as a bold full-size luxury SUV that makes family travel feel dramatic rather than understated. Its main draw is road presence, a screen-heavy cabin, three real rows of seating, and useful towing ability, all wrapped in a distinctly American design style. Compared with rivals, the Escalade leans hard into visual impact, lounge-like interior tech, and roomy regular-length or ESV body choices instead of trying to be subtle.
The Luxury trim is the straightforward entry point, with a 38-inch curved OLED display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 19-speaker AKG audio system. Premium Luxury emphasizes comfort and driver assistance, while Sport adds black exterior trim and road-focused suspension hardware. The Platinum versions bring massaging front seats, richer leather, a 36-speaker AKG system, and dual rear entertainment screens.
What changed, by category
Safety
Luxury gains standard lane-keeping assistance with a lane-departure warning, though Park Assist moves from standard to optional. Premium Luxury and Sport gain standard adaptive cruise control, enhanced automatic emergency braking, reverse automatic braking, automatic seat-belt tightening, and enhanced automatic parking assistance.
Styling
Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum gain standard puddle lamps that project the Cadillac crest onto the ground.
2022 Cadillac Escalade specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| MPG City | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 19–27 mpg | 19–27 mpg | 19–27 mpg | 19–27 mpg | 19–27 mpg | 19–27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7900–8000 lb | 8000–8100 lb | 7900–8000 lb | 7900–8000 lb | 7900 lb | 8000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 142.8 cu-ft | 121 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.9–36.6 in | 34.9–36.6 in | 34.9–36.6 in | 34.9–36.6 in | 36.6 in | 34.9 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Night Vision System | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Leather Interior Trim | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Refrigerator/Cooler | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2022 Cadillac Escalade?
The biggest change is added standard driver-assistance equipment on several trims. Premium Luxury and Sport gain standard adaptive cruise control and other braking and parking aids, while Luxury gains standard lane-keeping assistance with a lane-departure warning.
Was the 2022 Cadillac Escalade redesigned?
No. The 2022 Escalade is the second model year of the fifth-generation design introduced for 2021, so its body, chassis, cabin layout, and powertrain choices largely carry over.
Which 2022 Cadillac Escalade trims have adaptive cruise control as standard equipment?
Adaptive cruise control is standard on the 2022 Premium Luxury and Sport trims. It changed from optional to standard on those two trims for this model year.
What changed on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade Luxury trim?
The 2022 Luxury trim gains standard lane-keeping assistance with a lane-departure warning, while Park Assist changes from standard to optional. Its 38-inch curved OLED display, wireless smartphone connection, and 19-speaker AKG audio system remain key features.
What changed on the 2022 Escalade Platinum trims?
The 2022 Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum gain standard puddle lamps that project the Cadillac crest onto the ground. Their major cabin features continue to include massaging front seats, full semi-aniline leather, a 36-speaker AKG audio system, and dual rear screens.
2022 Cadillac Escalade Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Cadillac Escalade.
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2022 Cadillac Escalade
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“This 2022 Cadillac Escalade is very refined, sporty, and super comfortable for a family. Driving it is a delight every time and the styling never disappoints!”
“2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum Onyx Package in Black Raven is stunning and clearly the finest Escalade ever made. The air suspension is transformational.”
Sources
- brochures.cadillac.com — 2022 / Escalade
- media.cadillac.com — Escalade / 2022 / 2022 Cadillac Escalade 102621
- brochures.cadillac.com — Third Party / Specs And Trims / 2021 Escalade Trim Details
- cadillac.com — Brochures / 2021 / My2021 Escalade Pdf Brochure V2
- media.cadillac.com — Escalade / 2023 / 2023 Cadillac Escalade