Gas V-8 standard, turbo-diesel six-cylinder available
Rear- or four-wheel drive
Curved OLED digital dashboard standard
Super Cruise hands-free driving system available
The Good
Impressive digital dashboard
Comfort in all three rows
Powerful and quiet V-8 engine
Ride quality
Multimedia usability
The Bad
Can get very expensive
V-8’s thirst for fuel
Large size limits maneuverability, handling
What Is the 2022 Cadillac Escalade? The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV with room for seven or eight in three rows of seats. It’s powered by a standard 420-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 engine or an available 277-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder. Both engines team with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and both rear- and four-wheel drive are available.
Cadillac also sells an extended-length ESV version with more cargo space and third-row legroom. Competitors include the Lincoln Navigator and Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
The regular-length Escalade offers 30.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind its second row and 13.2 cubic feet behind its third row, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements. You can see how it scored in our Car Seat Check here.
What’s New on the 2022 Cadillac Escalade? Lane-keeping assist with lane departure warning is now standard.
What Features in the 2022 Cadillac Escalade Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
22-inch alloy wheels
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Curved OLED digital dashboard
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
AKG Studio sound system
Navigation system with augmented-reality capability
Wireless device charging
Automatic emergency braking
360-degree camera system
Available features include:
Adaptive air suspension
Soft-closing doors
Panoramic moonroof
Leather-wrapped interior
Ventilated and massaging front seats
Console refrigerator
Head-up display
Rearview camera mirror
Dual-screen rear entertainment system
Super Cruise hands-free driving system
Adaptive cruise control
Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
Rear automatic braking
Night Vision system
Should I Buy the 2022 Cadillac Escalade? If the price doesn’t scare you off, the Escalade is an excellent choice among full-size luxury SUVs; the redesigned 2021 version won our Luxury Car of the Year award.
The 2022 Escalade has an outstanding interior packed with tech features and offering comfort in all three rows of seats. The V-8 engine is powerful and quiet, though quite thirsty. Given its size, the Escalade is remarkably easy to drive, but its substantial bulk hinders maneuverability and handling.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
