The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Is Short On Subtlety, Big On Nearly Everything Else

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According to the folks at Cadillac we should be seeing the Cadillac Escalade IQ on the road before the end of 2024 but in the meantime we got a chance to peak at it here at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show. While we weren't able to get inside this particular vehicle there's still plenty to see and talk about that will help potential Escalade IQ customers decide if this is the direction they want to go with the their new vehicle. We'll be sure to put it through it's paces when we get a chance to drive it and if there are specifics you want us to look out for let us know in the comment section below!
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00:00 Introduction
00:28 Rear End
01:10 Front End
02:04 Battery Pack
02:57 Wheels and Tires
03:35 Interior
05:53 In Conclusion

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@jec1ny 4 ай бұрын

The last caddy in my family was dad's '68 DeVille convertible. It was white with a red leather interior, tons of chrome and still had somewhat subdued tailfins with a 500 cu engine that got maybe 12 miles to the gallon... going downhill with the wind at your back. Dad said it could pass anything on the road except a gas station. You needed an eight lane highway to make a U turn and it was rather like to trying to park the Queen Mary. But it was the epitome of luxury. I could stretch out in both the front and back seats very comfortably and take a nap. Power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, 2 speed windshield wipers and one of those high-tech automatic channel finders on the radio all wrapped in about 5000 lbs of good old-fashioned American made steel on an X frame. The ride was the smoothest of any car I've ever driven. It was like floating down the interstate on a magic carpet. And, it had air conditioning. In 1968 if you wanted to let people know you had money to burn, you bought a convertible with AC. She was an ocean liner on wheels and honestly, I'd take that over anything I've seen produced in the last 40 years.

@carycoller3140 4 ай бұрын

I was at the Chicago Auto Show for the KZfaq channel I'm associated with. We reviewed this too. Pictures don't do it justice. It's amazing looking in person.

@radudeATL 4 ай бұрын

The tail light situation is definitely a thing.

@darmokt 4 ай бұрын

Saw one of these on the road this morning without camo (Detroit area). Definitely did a double take after seeing the electric grille on something larger than a Lyriq!

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

It's a large front end and the lights scream "electric vehicle" but it works. -Travis

@PeaceChanel 4 ай бұрын

Thank You for supporting Electric Vehicles and for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

@cencio_1976 4 ай бұрын

Good job Travis, really enjoy your reviews

@godofdun 4 ай бұрын

I really do like Cadillacs newer designs. They're very showy, but that's kinda what a Caddy is supposed to be.

@benz500r Ай бұрын

I love that Caddy!

@GCarnell 4 ай бұрын

The IQ is beautiful. Would love the same design with an ICE.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

I'm sure the next generation of ICE Escalade will have cues similar to the iQ

@dailyrant4068 4 ай бұрын

Exactly, you not being able to afford 130k car doesn’t mean others can’t. And no Escalade was never meant for average consumer. 130k isn’t all that high when you consider this is a luxury full size large SUV and how crazy inflation has been

@mistermay7986 4 ай бұрын

I drive the Cadillac Lyriq now. Waiting to see what the Cadillac Vistiq is going to look like. Hoping the Vistiq gets the 55 inch infotainment center

@B-H76 4 ай бұрын

This interior is sweet!

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

if you like screens then you're in luck. -Travis

@joshc6493 4 ай бұрын

The hood is so long. I hope they shorten it in the eventual Suburban EV to make it easier to drive, park, and fit in a garage.

@1Springloaded 4 ай бұрын

Makes me wonder what is going to happen to the Nissan versa when they meet.

@MTNRanger 4 ай бұрын

These Escalade IQs will be huge with the limo/airport/executive service companies. Much lower cost to run than the similarly priced ICE versions.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

I'd be happy to get picked up at the airport in one. -Travid

@peterwu602 3 ай бұрын

GM's track record speaks volumes about their electrical components - prone to breaking at the drop of a hat. That flashy interior might be eye catchy, but let's be real: it's more likely to cause frustration than comfort. Yes and surely those screens will eventually break down. The only uncertainty is how soon they'll give out on you. While you are driving or on a random start ?

@AAutoBuyersGuide 3 ай бұрын

I imagine a large majority of folks getting these new will be leasing them and won't have much concern for long term reliability. -Travis

@keytothegate68 4 ай бұрын

Mega money flashy cars just what the market needs. Y ou will see one or two in downtown on a special day,probably night and that's it.

@yo.adrian 4 ай бұрын

Cadillac Escalade IQ designers: "How many screens do you want in this vehicle?" Cadillac Executive: "Yes." The only people who can cram more screens in a vehicle are the people who customized cars for the TV show "Pimp My Ride".

@peterlinton 4 ай бұрын

Great review....I have a 2022 Cadillac Escalade, and I think I'll stick with what I got...I've always been a GM guy, but since the dealership (stealership)got me on their so call crazy market adjustment I think I'll pass from here on out...they sure lost a loyal customer ( not that they really care)

@corpnupe85 4 ай бұрын

You got yourself. They didn’t make you purchase the vehicle. I own a 2018 Escalade.

@elisalinton 4 ай бұрын

Look up tax code 179....we run a business that requires transportation for our team...it's a complete write-off...my tip to you for the day...next time I will charge you for financial advice..lol @@corpnupe85

@zekew7546 4 ай бұрын

So any approximate fully loaded MSRP? Or is it a case of IF YOU HAVE TO ASK YOU CANNOT AFFORD IT?

@CMCNestT 4 ай бұрын

Top trim with power doors starts at $170k.

@jghall00 4 ай бұрын

The latter.

@hieuluu2 4 ай бұрын

I don't know about many of you, but I rather take range over more power/torque. This is why I am excited about the Lucid Gravity, while Porsche, Cadillac, Audi, etc...are racing to the first 1000HP EV, Lucid is focused on giving an estimated 450 miles range on their upcoming SUV Gravity. I don't need my Escalade, Hummer, Taycan, Macan, etc....to do 0-60 in sub 2 seconds, it's a novelty, and novelty wears off eventually, I am ok with sub 4s, 5s, 6s, just give me 400+ range when fully loaded with a family of 4, that's what SUV is used for.

@minniesaab7255 4 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@corpnupe85 4 ай бұрын

I own a 2018 Escalade. I would only be interested in a model that has a gas option.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

Care to share why that is? -Travis

@corpnupe85 4 ай бұрын

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Yes, in the case of an Electrical outage (Tornado or Hurricane), I could always locate a Gas Station. In an electric vehicle once the electric power is gone, you would be dead in the water.

@99_Planet 4 ай бұрын

$140k? I’ll take 5!

@G-Rated 4 ай бұрын

Rich bastard 😭

@Mexicangunner123 4 ай бұрын

Ayo buy me one

@jghall00 4 ай бұрын

Ok, Oprah over here.

@therealcdnuser 4 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t mind the lack of buttons as much if voice commands actually worked well.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

Fair enough. -Travis

@eurypolancopilar8400 2 ай бұрын

21 inch wheel? I thought it was 24 inches

@Zero_316 2 ай бұрын

Dude. That's not a 21-inch rim. 😮

@rightlanehog3151 4 ай бұрын

Travis, With the IQ model, does the Escalade finally offer us a 4 ton model? 🤔

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

Since I couldn't touch it I didn't get a chance to crawl under and bench press it first hand but I suspect we'll see this tip the scale in the 4-5 ton range. -Travis

@G-Rated 4 ай бұрын

What’s the vehicles weight have to do with anything? It makes way too much power for the weight to matter to owners. I don’t know of anyone planning to visit the drag strip in a Cadillac Escalade _IQ._

@joetacchino4470 4 ай бұрын

@@G-Rateduh, efficiency? Which might be kind of important in an EV?

@uncalm 4 ай бұрын

@@G-Rated Weight affects braking and handling greatly, as well as how often you'll have to replace tires. It's a real concern.

@G-Rated 4 ай бұрын

@@uncalm Real concern for who?. Sir, it’s an EV, which means it will boast regenerative braking. In other words you won’t even have to use the brake pads unless you chose to. Secondly, it’s an ESCALADE. Nobody buying this model cares about spirited driving dynamics and/or “handling”, if that’s your priority Cadillac has an Escalade V they’ll happily sell to you. I _will_ say this company has some of the best suspension technology if not the best in the business, so regardless of this vehicle’s weight it will handle well, per usual if you’re familiar with Cadillac products. Lastly, the weight will not affect the tires anymore than the weight will affect the roads surface. You people come up with all kinds of issues that don’t exist. The tire manufacturer will be making these tires specifically for this vehicle for _Cadillac_ they are aware of the trucks size and weight as they go into development of the bespoke tires. Owners of this vehicle won’t be replacing tires prematurely due to its weight. You clearly aren’t the target buyer.

@Sylvan_dB 4 ай бұрын

I wonder what the GVWR is on that beast?

@jghall00 4 ай бұрын

Probably close to the Silverado since it has the same battery. This can pull my camper.

@bahamatodd 4 ай бұрын

Mid-10k I'd say

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

Significant. -Travis

@PassportBrosBusinessClass 4 ай бұрын

Might be my next car. I currently have a Lyriq AWD Lux 3.

@leonardferguson8413 4 ай бұрын

BIG JOLLY - I will be your next passenger

@jenesuispasbavard 3 ай бұрын

RIP pedestrians.

@Mabeylater293 4 ай бұрын

1:30 no roaring engine IS A GOOD THING!!!!!! We want less NVH NOT MORE.

@chiemekaa 4 ай бұрын

Pause at 3:07. Those wheels are either 24's or 26's!

@ToneNYC718 4 ай бұрын

sidewall says 24 inches. Good catch

@TheLastJayL 4 ай бұрын

Ok, for my third row people… Years ago Caddy put a screen for the third row in the ESV. What do they have now? Nothing, but a harder view for the third row children who are going to sit back there. I don’t get it. It’s a horrible experience for an SUV of this price point. I know I know, just give it an iPad.

@_jg00 4 ай бұрын

I think it’s so ugly. The “grill” that actually looks like the grill is far too small for an SUV that’s this size. From the side angle, it looks really good.

@killacamfoo 4 ай бұрын

can this push the $200K mark with options? LMAO

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

Maybe not that high. -Travis

@whiteandnerdytuba 4 ай бұрын

50 thousand dollar price increase, no wonder it's called the ick

@edwardzdankiewicz9068 4 ай бұрын

Will the grill scroll messages like 'Japan Surrenders!' or 'We landed on the Moon!' Maybe box scores? Maybe rude messages from your cell phone to the guy in front of you?

@jec1ny 4 ай бұрын

I'd rather have the rude message displayed on the back of the car for the benefit of the jerk tailgating me.

@pumpthewater419 4 ай бұрын

Who in their right mind would get this instead of a range rover.

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

Many already do. -Travis

@jermainec2462 4 ай бұрын

no lie i like the design but one thing about the electric car movement is ain't too many auto makers got the right priorities ... all these high ass vehicles with limited or so-so... 😂... ice cars ain't no where anytime soon if you keep coming out with shit like this 🤣

@delorean4me426 4 ай бұрын

Horrific.

@oracleoptix 4 ай бұрын

What a boring review on such a wonderful SUV like this...

@124thDragoon 4 ай бұрын

ah yes, the solution to the problem at hand: 200 kWh of battery materials sequestered into a single vehicle.

@jghall00 4 ай бұрын

Early adopters always foot the R&D bill. Tell one thank you. If they didn't buy at dull price, I couldn't get it used for half off.

@124thDragoon 4 ай бұрын

@@jghall00 it isn't an R&D issue. It's an opulence issue. My argument is that it'd be more effective to distribute that 200 kWh of battery materials amongst ~10 plug-in hybrids. Or ~3 typical EVs. A rich person driving a 6000 pound "zero carbon emissions" brick of a vehicle doesn't offset the ~100 people in normal cars on the road driving along next to them. We don't need any more 'halo' cars. We need practical, affordable, reasonable solutions that the majority of people can afford. And that means decentralizing whatever gains in efficiency the market comes up with.

@dtay8913 4 ай бұрын

Looks phenomenal but GMs smoking that pack if they think normal human beings can afford 130k for an SUV

@usa1mac 4 ай бұрын

It's for rich people, not normal people.

@G-Rated 4 ай бұрын

I think you’re the one smoking the pack. *gm* doesn’t “THINK” people can afford it, they KNOW they can. That’s partly why the vehicle received the green light for the model to go into production. You folks that are so critical towards automakers truly have no clue how any of this works do y’all?

@AAutoBuyersGuide 4 ай бұрын

The Escalade has never been the "everyman" SUV. -Travis

@nvn2005 4 ай бұрын

Rich ppl don’t buy car, they lease, so I’m expecting some crazy leases deals then the normal human takes out a 5 yrs mortgage for the off lease

@TotallyJoel 4 ай бұрын

You're smoking some serious stuff if you think new escalades were ever for the average person.