Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 City / 21 -23 HWY
Horsepower
420
Seats
7 -8
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Robert W
Probably the most outstanding feature. Is the sound system.
I enjoy the comfort and reliability of the escalade. The escalade has 26;000 miles and I have never had a warranty claim. I especially like the size of the cargo area. The escalade is fully loaded and the sunroof really is nice in Dallas.I purchased a black vehicle with leather and it looks classy when clean.
accountCircle May M
It is a beautiful car fully equipped and handles wonderfully on the road.
We love the Cadillac escalade we love the luxurious interior. We also love the way it handles on the road.
accountCircle Jaye S
A winner in the American SUV space!!
This SUV handles extremely well and it is superbly appointed to make a consumer feel like royalty. The ease to connect my phone to the escalade system was a plus. The ability to adjust controls for two different drivers is great. Also, the safety controls, like the rear assist, lane controls, etc, make this big vehicle much easier to maneuver on the road. Richly appointed leather seats make the ride luxurious... Including heated and cooled seats & steering wheel make this a great choice for the luxury buyer.
accountCircle Anthony W
One of the best driving cars on the road. Cadillac.
Love the ride. Very comfortable. Power steering is nice. Braking is 100 percent. Seating is roomy. Power windows. Love the interior design. Lots of room for family and friends and. I love Cadillac. My whole family drives and own Cadillac. The interior lightening is awesome.
accountCircle Sean G
Why this car is my favorite
My Cadillac is the most dependable, roomy, stylish and high performance car I've ever driven. It's smooth and comfortable yet is a great vehicle for getting work done and hauling what you need to. Decent mileage for an SUV also. Easy to maintain and reliable. I would suggest this car 100%
accountCircle Louis T
Big car perfect for travel and leisure
Nice comfort, good engine low maintenance, perfect for long trips with all of the family specially kids
accountCircle Ametra N
When I drive down the street my truck gets lots of attention the egg shell white.
My vehicle is one of my best purchases. It drives smooth, the interior is comfortable, it has lots of room for my twins and their strollers. The sound system is amazing. It's pretty good on gas for a big vehicle. Great for road trips. I cannot wait to get back to traveling with my family.
accountCircle Psychoila W
The beautiful black stallion.
My caddy has heated seats very roomy and drives so smooth. We have taken a trip to Las Vegas. Then to Orlando Florida. This car is reliable and trustworthy. My car is only 2 years old really haven't did any maintenance just the basics like oil change wills balanced new rims.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Karen B
Better user integration experience
I love the way my Escalade drives and handles the road . I would like to have seen better integration with my phone . It automatically starts playing music every time I connect to Apple CarPlay
accountCircle sam J
Not worth the money for the quality,
The vehicle is ok, but not a quality car for the price. I would tend to go back to the jeep Cherokee for the quality and price. The drive is ok but the gas mileage is bad. And the comfort is not what I expected. I would prefer a different vehicle. It is just ok.
accountCircle Lisa G
Lux performance, whole lot of car to drive.
The escalade is high end and premium. It is a smooth ride and lux and comfortable interior. Plenty of room but the gas mileage is not good and it takes up a lot of space. The car is very loud and bumpy. It's a lot of car to drive. The car is very expensive and not very reliable overall.
accountCircle Miriam M
Its huge and spacious very comfortable.
It takes a lot of gas. It's a gas hog. I love it because it drive in the mountain terrain. So it's very good for family trips and hauling stuff. I like it. We have a nice sound system and Wi-Fi. We had Ipads installed to entertain the kids it very nice. Enjoy.
accountCircle Tiffany G
Cadillac escalade is a comfortable luxury driving experience.
Cadillac escalade is a beautiful car. I am a small human, 5'3', and I can drive it rather easily. It is especially nice on freeways. It is a very smooth, rather quiet ride. The side mirrors let me know when a car is too close to change lanes. I feel safer in a large vehicle like the escalade. The central system is nice. Audio options are good. Radio, disc, or from phone. I love that I can use my Spotify account while driving. The sound system is good. The interior comfort is good. Heated and cooled seats. Programming for driver's seat. A couple cons, it has this auto collision warning if you get too close to the car in front of you. The seat vibrates and the heads up display shows an image. It goes off way too early, in many instances where the car in front is not close enough to crash into. Then I am just startled by the entire warning and my attention is pulled away from the car. In front of me. I would very much like to disable this feature. It also sometimes auto corrects itself. Which feels really odd when driving and has no benefit that I can see. It is quite a large car, so it is very hard to park. My parking options are limited. With this vehicle in la.
accountCircle Rj G
Lots of style and functionality.
The car is large and roomy but takes up a lot of gas. It is premium and luxurious but it takes up a lot of space and is hard to park. You can feel every bump but the look of it is classic and sporty. It is not good for the environment. It makes me feel classy to drive.

Cadillac Escalade Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
420 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Luxury
420 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Premium Luxury
420 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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Platinum
420 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2018 Cadillac Escalade Owner Reviews

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5 stars 74%
4 stars 19%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle khassime D on June 10, 2021
If you're looking for a fast good looking car this car is the way to go.
I have never had a single problem with this vehicle. I recommend it to everybody. It's fast and gets the job done. Easy to clean and definitely worth the price that it's listed for would definitely recommend it to people who love fast nice vehicles. It's also easy to clean and easy to move.
accountCircle Jazmyne L on May 24, 2021
The leather seats plush carpet and asking sound system.
My ride is like driving a cloud. It handles the road pretty nice. Cruises down every highway like a champ. I love it. It is the perfect family car for every situation whether you be a soccer mom or an elementary school teacher this is the perfect car for you and everybody else and mother's all around the world.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Lucy G.

The appearance and luxury of it plus the flex you give to your peers. Everyone wants to ride in your vehicle. My leather seats make it easy to clean any spill or stain. It is a sleek ride and not too big to drive or park anywhere in my opinion. It makes you feel like a million bucks when you drive it.

likeFilled Valerie G.

Handles roads well, extremely comfortable and spacious, plenty of room for my pets, great customer service reputation of Cadillac, there are very few blind spots, it's great for long trips, the gas mileage is great.

likeFilled Maggie W.

Pros are drive great lots of room so I can have a lot of people in car. Great for long trips. Sometimes the gas price of gas is a lot.. Therefore you have to have money for long trips. Parts can be expensive so you have to have money to pay for the car and the color of the car is nice.

likeFilled Francisca G.

The vehicle is very roomy and has a smooth ride. It is a beautiful luxurious car with a great background. It is worth the money. Gas mileage might not be the best on regular roads but driving at a steady speed on freeway it will do. Pretty good.

likeFilled John D.

My vehicle is very comfortable, with an aesthetically pleasing interior. The leather seats are wonderful, and I love the heating especially on cold days. It feels very smooth when I drive, and has great performance. My kids love the car as well.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Lucy G.

The ride is not as smooth as I would like it to be. I am not sure if it is because I have had an all wheel drive before but I can definitely feel the difference. Also the leather seats can get pretty hot or really cold so try to use pants or have a towel to put on the bottom for your guests.

dislikeFilled Valerie G.

This vehicle can be difficult to park in cities like NYC and to find a parking garage that will allow SUV's or that are not so expensive. Security measures are important because the car is very attractive.

dislikeFilled Maggie W.

Gas is very expected but is slot so you do need money. Parts are a lot hard find sometimes you might have to wait until part comes in. Tires can be expensive. Hard to find too. Overall nice car. But would like to have more radio in there.

dislikeFilled Francisca G.

Gas mileage is never good on SUV vehicles. Bigger cars always take more gas and waste more gas. Do not step on it a lot as that just wastes more gas as well. Nice steady speeds are the best way to try and save gas.

dislikeFilled John D.

One con of this vehicle is that it has broken down two times which is pretty annoying. I do not know if this is just my car, but I am fairly sure the majority of people who own this car do not have this problem. Also, the air conditioning takes to long to get cool.

Ranks #5 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2018 Cadillac Escalade has an average owner rating of 4.69 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 10 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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4.71
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Ranks #4 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Cadillac Escalade has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #4 of 10 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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31 MPG
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28 MPG
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22 MPG
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23 MPG

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How much does a 2018 Cadillac Escalade weigh?

Answer: The 2018 Cadillac Escalade will vary in weight froM5,578 to 5,856 lbs. This difference in weight is due to the different trim levels and upgrade options that are available for the vehicle. The Platinum edition...

Does the Cadillac Escalade have All-Wheel front-wheel or 4WD?

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Safety & Reliability

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety