Cadillac Gives Gas-Powered Escalade an Electric Makeover
Cadillac is bringing its iconic Escalade into the future with a significant refresh for the 2025 model year. The update borrows heavily from the brand's electric vehicle designs, blending traditional luxury with cutting-edge technology.
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| 2025 Cadillac Escalade: Merging luxury and modern technology in its design |
Exterior Updates: A Nod to Electrification
The 2025 Escalade's exterior changes are subtle but impactful:
- New vertical LED headlamps, mirroring the design of Cadillac's electric models
- Available illuminated Cadillac badge and grille surround
- Recontoured front fascia
- Updated rear taillight clusters
- New 22-inch and 24-inch wheel options
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| Updated exterior of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade with modern LED headlamps and stylish wheels |
Interior Revolution: Screens Take Center Stage
The most dramatic changes come inside the cabin:
- Massive 55-inch pillar-to-pillar curved LED display
- 35-inch driver and infotainment screen
- 20-inch passenger display
- New slanted touchscreen control panel
- Available second-row executive seating package
- Includes center console with touchscreen controls
- 12.6-inch seatback displays
- Wireless charging pads and stowable tray tables
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| Luxurious interior of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade featuring a state-of-the-art triple display setup |
Tech Upgrades
- Standard Super Cruise with 3 years of service
- Upgraded 5G connectivity
- HD media streaming for passenger screens
- Google-powered infotainment with built-in apps
- Support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Powertrain and Performance
- 6.2-liter V8 remains standard
- Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 for Escalade-V
- 3.0-liter Duramax diesel option discontinued
- Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 standard on higher trims
- Four-wheel air suspension
Luxury Touches
- Available 36 or 40-speaker AKG Studio Reference audio system
- Power open and close doors standard on Platinum and V models
- Massaging seats with headrest speakers in executive package
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade is set to begin production later this year at the Arlington, Texas plant. While pricing hasn't been announced, expect a significant increase given the extensive updates and new technology. This refresh aims to keep the gas-powered Escalade competitive as Cadillac transitions towards its electric future with models like the upcoming Escalade IQ.