[keg97]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

The irony and or ignorance of this comment is telling.

I live in a Suburb of Dallas and by far, the drivers of every Escalade I see (which is alot) are White middle aged females followed by White Males young and older. Neither appear to be Rappers or Pimps.
Not sure where you live.

Exactly! We own a 15.5 ESV and will likely replace it in another year or two with another. With 3 sports playing kids, 2 large dogs, and the need for 4WD for our beach house, the ESV is one of the few vehicles that meets our needs. I'm excited to see the new one and see how it's been even better differentiated from the Suburban and Denali's.

I do agree with the other post- having owned multiple mainstream luxury brands- the Cadillac dealership is very subpar. It's what I'd expect at a regular GM dealership.

[AlexFL]

Not a bad car! Interior seems to be a BMW interior rip-off. I would still roll with the X7 M50i.

[BeEmVe]

Looks like the front end was smashed into a wall. Which makes it look out of portion.

As for those comparing to a BMW, in some states it is a BMW (Big Mormon Wagon).

(And if anyone is worried those of the LDS faith call it that too).

[GenXer]

https://www.complex.com/sports/2013/...alades/rappers

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/05...crowd-anymore/

[keg97]

[QUOTE=GenXer;26248780]https://www.complex.com/sports/2013/...alades/rappers

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/05...crowd-anymore/[/QUOTE

These articles are from 5-7 years ago before the current generation even went on sale. Still they do give us context from that time period.

[See5]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

GM is finally beginning to show signs of automotive wisdom.

What I like in the 2021 Escalade:
- Independent rear suspension
- Optional audio system with 35 speakers
- Air suspension with magnetic ride control
- Interior

What I sense will be the reasons why BMW X5M (or X4MC) will wind up in my garage:
- GM dealer service experience
- First year reliability is likely to be subpar
- GM's aging 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque

Aging relative to what? The L87 just debuted in 2019.

[secretsquirrel]

Originally Posted by dsad1

Hate to say it, but this will probably be my next car. With our fourth kid on the way, this will be easier to get them in and out of compared to an x7.

Don't be embarrassed. Say it with your chest!
Some people (especially people on this board) hate on the Escalade, but it is a good value when it's time to seriously consider a large SUV.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by secretsquirrel

Don't be embarrassed. Say it with your chest!
Some people (especially people on this board) hate on the Escalade, but it is a good value when it's time to seriously consider a large SUV.

It absolutely is. I have friends and neighbors who own them. They ride very well. Quiet, confy and solid speef for such heft.
This new one has mucho road presence!

[dsad1]

Originally Posted by secretsquirrel

Don't be embarrassed. Say it with your chest!
Some people (especially people on this board) hate on the Escalade, but it is a good value when it's time to seriously consider a large SUV.

I wish I could could get the escalade interior with the yukon exterior.

[SteveinArizona]

I like the idea of OLED screens but I don't like the double frame look. To me, it looks like someone just decided to add a second screen.

[AlexFL]

First estimates suggest a lap time around your local Costco in under two minutes and a fuel consumption of five gallons per mile. But the real question is whether the “Escalade-V” comes with a manual transmission…

[jmack]

Stripped down Tahoe ZL1 next??

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Listen to the Cadillac Escalade V's Burly Supercharged V-8

Sweet!!! All of these Suburban Soccer Moms around here racing to the local CBS store for a fix!

[BobinHSV]

I have used several Cadillac dealers over the years and the overall experience has been favorable, based on 2 conditions. 1}The Cadillac dealer is a stand alone dealership, not combined with other brands, i.e. Cadillac/Buick/GMC. 2) If the dealer has other brands, they are also premium brands. Sewell Village Cadillac in Dallas and Parker Cadillac in Little Rock are both outstanding dealers. Conglomerate dealerships with entry level brands integrated with their premium brands are a total crap shoot. I seems that they are pulled down to the lowest common denominator in their attitude toward customers. I drive 60 miles to Little Rock for service or any other things regarding my Escalade than going to the local Hot Springs dealer that is a huge conglomeration of brands. I will not enter the local Cadillac dealer and be treated as if I am bringing in a bottom line Nissan. By the way the Little Rock BMW Dealer has the same problem. They could learn a lot from the Cadillac dealer 2 miles away about customer service.

[nick3753]

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2023...st-look-review

Edit: stein beat me to it

[Dlpfcb]

I would rock this in white, I think they nailed this one.

[Cos270]

Are we just going to pretend the gap in the wheel arch is not totally laughable?

[AlexFL]

Is this a GLS 63 competitor? Or a class below (GLS 580)?

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by Cos270

Are we just going to pretend the gap in the wheel arch is not totally laughable?

I didn't really notice it until you pointed it out but the wheel arch gap is very exaggerated compared to the actual ground clearance.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

I imagine it would go against the GLS63, but its not an exactly direct competitor given the Escalade (in Short-Wheelbase) is already physically larger than the already large GLS and rides on a body-on-frame platform. Being that it shares its engine with the CT5 Blackwing expect similar output figures.

C&D says it’s a detuned version of the CT5 BW engine, that’s why I’m asking. So it should be the V version, but not the V Blackwing performance category. Basically, M Performance but not full M.

[Jpflo]

The poor front-end visibility of this design is a big negative. I get the appeal...it looks menacing and powerful, but its over-the-top in my view.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-...of-big-trucks/

[AlexFL]

Raiti got your car in red…