The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV. It’s actually one of the most common. Luxurious presidential car in Nigeria. The Cadillac Escalade has a sharp and attention-grabbing exterior and a roomy interior. Although some of the tech features might not be the best compared to those found in some rival SUVs, overall, the new Escalade is a solid pick for a large luxury SUV. The Cadillac Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year, based on the Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV. Like its primary competitor, the Lincoln Navigator, the Escalade is a big, traditional body-on-frame, truck-based SUV with a powerful engine.
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Here is a full overview of different models of the Cadillac Escalade
2017 Cadillac Escalade
The 2017 Cadillac Escalade is a big, fancy SUV that can fit seven people. It comes in different versions: base, luxury, premium luxury, and platinum. There’s also a longer version called the Escalade ESV. It has lots of great features, like automatic headlights and wipers, power-folding mirrors, and a hands-free liftgate. The interior is really fancy, with leather seats, climate control, and a touchscreen for music and navigation. It even has a system to help parents keep an eye on their teen drivers. As you move up in trims, you get even fancier stuff like bigger wheels, better safety features, and a rear entertainment system. The top trim, Platinum, is the fanciest of them all, with extra luxury touches. Under the hood, it has a powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.It’s matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission, a standard rear-wheel drive, and an optional four-wheel drive. It has a fuel economy of 17 mpg combined (15 city/22 highway) for the rear-wheel-drive model and 17 mpg combined (15 city/20 highway) for the four-wheel-drive model. Although these figures are average for its class, it’s still a great car.
Price of the 2017 Cadillac Escalade
- Brand new 2017 Cadillac Escalade: 102 million naira
- Foreign used (Tokunbo) 2017 Cadillac Escalade: 60 million naira
- Nigerian used 2017 Cadillac Escalade: 40 million Naira
2018 Cadillac Escalade
There wasn’t much update in the 2018 Cadillac Escalade from the previous 2017 model. Since the fourth-generation Escalade came out in 2015, there haven’t been many big changes. But in 2018, one of the major updates is a new 10-speed automatic transmission, replacing the old eight-speed one. This new transmission shifts faster and helps the engine use less fuel. Inside the Platinum trims, there’s a new interior colour combo of tan, brown, and black. And this year, they added a new paint colour called Satin Steel Metallic to the lineup.
Price of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade
- Brand new 2018 Cadillac Escalade: 110 million naira
- Foreign used (Tokunbo) 2018 Cadillac Escalade: 70 million naira
- Nigerian used 2018 Cadillac Escalade: 45 million naira
2019 Cadillac Escalade
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade has some small changes, like a liftgate that opens without using your hands and has a shiny Cadillac logo. Also, there are two new colours for the outside of the car: Shadow and Manhattan Noir. The 2019 model retains its’ powerful V-8 engine, which is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and produces 420 horsepower. This combo gives the big SUV plenty of power, and it can also tow up to 8300 pounds. You can get it with rear-wheel drive or an optional all-wheel drive. The Escalade responds well, and the transmission shifts smoothly. When cruising, the Escalade is peaceful and classy.
Even though the Cadillac Escalade is heavy and has a powerful V-8 engine, its fuel efficiency estimates are similar to those of other SUVs in its class. Both the all-wheel-drive versions of the Escalade, regardless of body style, get an estimated 14 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. However, the rear-wheel-drive versions get 2 mpg more on the highway.
Price of the 2019 Cadillac Escalade
- Brand new 2019 Cadillac Escalade: 120 million naira
- Foreign used (Tokunbo) 2019 Cadillac Escalade: 135 million naira
- Nigerian used 2019 Cadillac Escalade: 75 million naira
2020 Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac made a couple of changes to the Escalade in 2020. They added a new paint colour called Dark Mocha, which you have to pay more for. They also introduced a new look option called the Sport Edition, available in three colours: red passion, satin steel, and black rave. This option adds shiny black details to the front, sides, and back of the car. The V8 engine is one of the best things about the Escalade. It’s powerful, responsive, and sounds great as you rev it up. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds, which is impressive for such a big vehicle. The brakes work well, stopping the Escalade from 60 mph in 140 feet with a soft pedal and long travel. The Escalade gets an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg combined (14 city/21 highway).
The standard features of the car include 20-inch wheels, a suspension that adjusts automatically, LED headlights, a system that helps you park both parallel and perpendicular, a liftgate that opens without using your hands, climate control for three separate zones, front seats that can be adjusted and heated or cooled, heated rear seats, and third-row seats that fold down automatically. It also comes with electronic features like an 8-inch touchscreen, a camera system that gives you a view all around the car when parking, a navigation system, and a Bose audio system with 16 speakers.
Price of the 2020 Cadillac Escalade
- Brand new 2020 Cadillac Escalade: 150 million naira
- Foreign used (Tokunbo) 2020 Cadillac Escalade: 120million naira
- Nigerians used 2020 Cadillac Escalade: 77 million naira
2021 Cadillac Escalade
The 2021 Escalade got a big makeover, with a new back suspension, better interior gadgets, and nicer looks. You can also choose to have a diesel engine. The 2021 Escalade is a big luxury SUV with three rows of seats. There are five versions: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sport Platinum. It can fit up to eight people with the regular back seat, but if you choose the captain’s chairs, it’s seven. This model also has a powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, and an optional four-wheel drive. You can also choose a smaller, turbocharged diesel engine. Both engines come with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The luxury version has lots of cool stuff like leather seats, a big screen for the radio and stuff, and heated seats. The Premium Luxury version has even more features, like fancy driving assistance, a smoother suspension, and options for towing trailers. The Premium Luxury Platinum version has everything the other versions have, plus extra comfy seats that can give you a massage. The Sport and Sport Platinum versions are similar to the Premium Luxury and Premium Luxury Platinum, but they look a bit different with special wheels and shiny black trim.
Price of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
- Brand new 2021 Cadillac Escalade: 180 million naira
- Foreign used (Tokunbo) 2021 Cadillac Escalade: 125 million naira
- Nigerian-used 2021 Cadillac Escalade: 85 million naira
2022 Cadillac Escalade
In the 2022 version, the basic luxury trim now has lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning as standard features. Also, the Premium Luxury, Sport, and Platinum models now include Cadillac’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving feature and front and rear automated emergency braking as standard. Additionally, the new Touring package gives Premium Luxury and Sport models air suspension, soft-close doors, and illuminated door sill protector plates. It retains its powerful 6.2-litre V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, and optional four-wheel drive. You can also choose a smaller, turbocharged diesel engine. Both engines come with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Price of the 2022 Cadillac Escalade
- Brand new 2022 Cadillac Escalade: 210 Million naira
- Foreign used (Tokunbo) 2022 Cadillac Escalade: 140 million naira
- Nigerian used the 2022 Cadillac Escalade: 110 million naira
2023 Cadillac Escalade
This year sees the introduction of the first V-series Escalade. The powerful Escalade V is expected to have a 682-hp supercharged 6.2-litre V-8 engine, similar to the one in the award-winning CT5-V Blackwing sedan. It features a sleek, all-black exterior look. The V model includes all-wheel drive and six-piston Brembo performance brakes with red callipers. Plus, the Escalade’s air suspension has been adjusted to improve handling in the V model. It also runs on a regular 6.2-liter V-8 engine, generating 420 horsepower. It can deactivate half of its cylinders when cruising to save fuel. Alternatively, there’s an option for a 3.0-litre diesel inline-six engine.
Both engines come with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and buyers can opt for either rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations. Rear-wheel-drive Escalades get around 14 mpg in the city, 19 mpg on the highway, and 16 mpg combined. If you go for all-wheel drive, the highway mileage drops by 1 mpg. The high-performance V model is less efficient, with ratings of 11 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the highway. However, choosing the turbo-diesel engine can significantly improve fuel efficiency, with estimates as high as 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
Price of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade
- Brand new 2023 Cadillac Escalade: 285 million naira
- Foreign used (Tokunbo) 2023 Cadillac Escalade: 240 million naira
- Nigerian used a 2023 Cadillac Escalade: 165 million naira
2024 Cadillac Escalade
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade hasn’t changed much from before. It can fit seven or eight people, depending on whether the second row is configured with captain’s chairs for two or an optional bench seat for three across seating. (The third-row seats three passengers.) It’s available in six trim levels: luxury, premium luxury, sport, premium luxury platinum, and sport platinum, and each with different features. Most of them have a powerful V8 engine and rear-wheel drive, but you can also get a four-wheel drive or a diesel engine if you want. The fanciest version, the Escalade V, has an even more powerful engine and a special all-wheel-drive system. It also comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Price of the 2024 Cadillac Escalade
- Brand new 2024 Cadillac Escalade: 310 million naira
- Foreign used (Tokunbo) 2024 Cadillac Escalade: 250 million naira
- Nigerian used 2024 Cadillac Escalade: 180 million naira
