What's New for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
After the major updates of 2025, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV arrives with only modest changes. A new base model has been added, the Premium Luxury Platinum trim has been renamed Platinum Luxury, and the Sport Platinum trim is now called Platinum Sport. The V-Series also includes two new exterior colors: Vibrant White Tricoat and Magnus Metal Frost.
What Are the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Trims & Features?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV is offered in six trims:
- Escalade (the base model)
- Luxury
- Platinum Luxury
- Sport
- Platinum Sport
- V-Series
The standard Escalade includes exterior bright Galvano accents, a luxury grille with an illuminated Cadillac crest, a 6.2L V8 engine, and 12-way power heated driver and front-passenger seats with power lumbar for both front occupants. The Luxury trim adds the Escalade's standard equipment, a panoramic sliding glass roof, 22" 9-spoke polished alloy wheels, and power-retractable assist steps. Higher trims add additional technology and performance options - for example, Night Vision is available on the Platinum Sport, and a 6.2L powers the V-Series supercharged V8.
How Much Horsepower Does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Have?
Most 2026 Escalade ESV models use a 420-hp 6.2L V8 engine, while the V-Series boosts output to 682 hp with its supercharged 6.2L engine.
What Safety Features Does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Have?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV is equipped with several safety technologies, including:
- Lane Keeper Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Blind zone steering assist
- Forward collision alert
- Rear pedestrian alert
- Enhanced automatic emergency braking
- Rear cross traffic braking
- Enhanced automatic parking assist
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