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2023 Cadillac Escalade: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big change for 2023 is the arrival of the Escalade-V, a new high-performance version with a supercharged V8. The rest of the Escalade range changes very little.
About the 2023 Cadillac Escalade
5th generation (2021-2024), third model year; Escalade-V joins this generation for 2023.
The Escalade is Cadillac’s flagship three-row full-size luxury SUV, aimed at shoppers who want bold presence, a roomy cabin, strong towing capability, and lots of screen-focused tech in one vehicle. Compared with many luxury rivals, it leans more heavily into size, cargo room, and traditional SUV capability while still delivering upscale materials, premium audio, and a dramatic dashboard display. It is the big, statement-making family luxury SUV in Cadillac’s range.
The 2023 Escalade range runs from the well-equipped Luxury, with its 38-inch curved OLED display and 19-speaker audio system, to the Sport Platinum, which combines dark exterior trim with massaging front seats and a 36-speaker system. The new Escalade-V sits at the top as the performance model, pairing a Platinum-grade cabin with full-time AWD, upgraded brakes, a louder exhaust, and a supercharged V8.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new Escalade-V joins the range with a hand-built supercharged 6.2-liter V8, full-time AWD, V-specific suspension tuning, upgraded front brakes, and an active exhaust.
Safety
Park assist changes from optional to standard on the Luxury trim.
Tech
Regular Escalade trims add a digital owner's manual accessed through the OLED touchscreen.
2023 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, Supercharged, 6.2 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, 6.2 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 / RWD | RWD / 4WD | AWD | 4WD / RWD | RWD / 4WD | 4WD / RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel |
| MPG City | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 11 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg | 14–21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18–27 mpg | 18–27 mpg | 16 mpg | 18–27 mpg | 18–27 mpg | 18–27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 682 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 653 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7800–8000 lb | 7500 lb | 7000 lb | 7800–8000 lb | 7800–8000 lb | 7800–8000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 121–142.8 cu-ft | 121–142.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.9–36.6 in | 34.9–36.6 in | 34.9–36.6 in | 34.9–36.6 in | 34.9–36.6 in | 34.9–36.6 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||
| Power Folding Rear 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 2023 Cadillac Escalade?
The biggest change is the debut of the Escalade-V. It adds a hand-built supercharged 6.2-liter V8, full-time AWD, upgraded brakes, performance-focused suspension tuning, and an active exhaust.
Did the regular 2023 Escalade trims change much from 2022?
No, the regular 2023 Escalade trims are largely carryovers. Their main confirmed update is a digital owner's manual built into the OLED touchscreen.
What changed on the 2023 Escalade Luxury trim?
The 2023 Escalade Luxury makes park assist standard instead of optional and adds the digital owner's manual to its OLED touchscreen. Its major cabin features still include the 38-inch curved OLED display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 19-speaker audio system.
Is the 2023 Escalade worth considering over the 2022 model?
The 2023 model is most meaningfully different if you want the Escalade-V. For shoppers comparing regular trims, the differences are small: an in-screen digital owner's manual across the range and standard park assist on Luxury are the main updates.
Did the Escalade trim lineup change for 2023?
Yes. The V-Series joins the lineup for 2023, while the Prem Luxury Platinum trim is dropped; Sport Platinum remains in the range.
2023 Cadillac Escalade Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade.
4.2
2023 Cadillac Escalade
(169 reviews)
“The Cadillac Escalade is great in every way other than the seats; sitting for more than 30-45 minutes is very uncomfortable for the price you are paying. The AC in the front will also leave you wanting more in a hot environment.”
“I love the different levels of options that are available. I love the overall look of both the interior and exterior of the vehicle, as well as the overall comfort when riding.”
Sources
- brochures.cadillac.com — 2023 / Escalade / Performance
- media.cadillac.com — Escalade / 2022 / 2022 Cadillac Escalade 102621
- media.cadillac.com — Escalade / 2023 / 2023 Cadillac Escalade
- media.cadillac.com — Escalade / 2024 / 2024 Cadillac Escalade
- brochures.cadillac.com — 2023 / Escalade V / Specs Details
- media.cadillac.com — Escalade V / 2023 / 2023 Cadillac Escalade V
- brochures.cadillac.com — 2024 / Escalade / Performance