Cadillac Escalade-V and Escalade-V ESV: price, horsepower and what you get

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade-V starts at $169,300 and the long-wheelbase Escalade-V ESV at $172,300 on cadillac.com. Both use a hand-built 6.2L supercharged V8 rated 682 hp and 653 lb-ft, with AWD and a 10-speed automatic. Cadillac estimates 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds; EPA rates it 13 mpg combined.

Type
Full-size three-row performance luxury SUV (standard and extended-length ESV)
Price (MSRP)
$169,300–$172,300 (2027 MY) · Cadillac.com 'From' MSRP: Escalade-V $169,300, Escalade-V ESV $172,300. 2026 prices were $168,000 and $171,000. Cadillac.com does not say on these pages whether destination is included; GM News's destination-inclusive 2026 EV prices run $1,795–$2,895 above the matching cadillac.com figures, so treat these as before destination.[1][2][3][4]
Powertrains
Escalade-V, Escalade-V ESV · 682 hp
Towing
up to 7,200 lb (Escalade-V, properly equipped; the Escalade-V ESV is rated 7,000 lbs. The non-V 2WD Escalade is rated 8,100 lbs.)[5]
Current generation
Escalade-V, 2025 refresh onward, 2025–present

Cadillac Escalade-V engines, horsepower and mpg

Cadillac rates output on premium gasoline. EPA publishes one Escalade V AWD rating (11/17/13 mpg for 2025–2027; 11/16/13 for 2023–2024) and does not list the ESV-V separately. Cadillac says each engine is built by hand and signed by the craftsman who assembled it.

Cadillac Escalade-V powertrains with Cadillac-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
Escalade-VV-Series6.2L supercharged V8 (hand-built)[1][5][2][6]68265310-speed automaticAWD with single-speed transfer case11/17/132027 MY[6]
Escalade-V ESVV-Series6.2L supercharged V8 (hand-built)[5][2][6]68265310-speed automaticAWD with single-speed transfer case11/17/132027 MY[6]

Output is as rated by Cadillac; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Escalade-V vs Escalade-V ESV vs Escalade Platinum Sport

2027 cadillac.com figures for the two V-Series bodies and the top non-V standard-length trim.[2][5][6][12][13]

Escalade-V vs Escalade-V ESV vs Escalade Platinum Sport
Escalade-VEscalade-V ESVEscalade Platinum Sport
Starting MSRP$169,300$172,300$124,700
Engine6.2L supercharged V86.2L supercharged V86.2L V8
Output682 hp / 653 lb-ft682 hp / 653 lb-ft420 hp / 460 lb-ft
DriveAWDAWD2WD or 4WD
EPA combined13 mpg13 mpg16–17 mpg
Max towing7,200 lbs7,000 lbs8,100 lbs (2WD)
Length / cargo behind 3rd row211.9 in / 25.5 cu ft226.9 in / 41.5 cu ft211.9 in / 25.5 cu ft
  • The ESV-V costs $3,000 more for 15 more inches of length and 16 cu ft more cargo space behind the third row.
  • The V-Series premium over a Platinum Sport is $44,600 for 262 extra horsepower, along with AWD, Brembo brakes and 24-inch wheels.

Escalade-V performance: how fast and what hardware

Cadillac quotes 682 hp and 653 lb-ft from the supercharged 6.2L V8 and estimates 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Power goes through a 10-speed automatic to an AWD system with a single-speed transfer case, so it gives up the two-speed 4WD transfer case of the regular 4WD Escalade.

The chassis hardware is V-specific: Brembo 6-piston front brakes with 16.1-inch rotors, Magnetic Ride Control, unique front and rear fascias, an equal-length exhaust with active valves and black quad tips. Drivers can store their preferred settings under V-Mode on the steering wheel.

  • 682 hp / 653 lb-ft, 6.2L supercharged V8
  • 0–60 mph 4.4 sec (Cadillac estimate)
  • Brembo 6-piston front brakes, 16.1-in rotors
  • AWD with single-speed transfer case
  • Magnetic Ride Control
  • Seats 7
  • [1][2]

Escalade-V price vs Escalade Platinum Sport

The cheapest way into the supercharged engine is the $169,300 2027 Escalade-V, which Cadillac builds on the Platinum Sport. The Platinum Sport itself starts at $124,700, so the V-Series premium is $44,600. The Escalade-V adds the supercharged V8, AWD, 24-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, a console refrigerator, V-Mode and unique fascias.

Executive Second Row seating with the 42-speaker AKG audio system is an available extra on both. The ESV-V adds $3,000 for the long body.[2]

Escalade-V ESV: the long-wheelbase version

The Escalade-V ESV has the same 682-hp engine and hardware in the 226.9-inch ESV body (wheelbase 134 in). Cargo space behind the third row is 41.5 cu ft versus 25.5 cu ft in the standard Escalade-V, and third-row legroom is 36.7 in versus 34.9 in.

It starts at $172,300 for 2027 ($171,000 for 2026). Both V-Series bodies seat seven, while non-V Escalades seat up to eight.[5][2][3]

2027 Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series

To mark Cadillac's 125th anniversary, the 2027 Escalade-V is offered as a Collector Series. Cadillac limits it to 126 units in each of two colors, Midnight Stone Frost and Vibrant White Tricoat. Each is numbered 1902 through 2027 with a serialized VIN that celebrates a Cadillac year.

The package adds forged 24-inch wheels, carbon-fiber grille surround, mirror caps, lower rear fascia and engine cover, blue brake calipers, Santorini Blue seat belts and stitching, and Heritage V8 puddle lamps and sill plates. Cadillac calls it the first Escalade Collector Series.[1]

Escalade-V gas mileage and towing

EPA rates the Escalade-V at 11 mpg city, 17 highway and 13 combined for 2025–2027, against 17 combined for the 2WD 6.2L Escalade. Cadillac specifies premium fuel; the tank holds about 24 gallons (28.3 in the ESV).

Towing drops to 7,200 lbs (7,000 lbs for the ESV-V), from 8,100 lbs for a 2WD non-V Escalade.[6][12][5][7]

Cadillac Escalade-V generations by year

Every US Cadillac Escalade-V generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
Escalade-V, 2025 refresh onward2025–present6.2L supercharged V8, 682 hp / 653 lb-ft, 10-speed automaticPicked up the 2025 Escalade refresh: new front end, 55-inch Horizon Display and a V-Series-only carbon-fiber interior trimmed in Jet Black leather. For 2027 Cadillac lists 24-inch wheels, Brembo 6-piston front brakes with color-matched rear calipers, an equal-length exhaust with active valves, Magnetic Ride Control and a V-Mode steering-wheel button.[7][1][2][8]
Escalade-V, launch2023–20246.2L supercharged V8, 682 hp, 10-speed automaticThe first V-Series Escalade. EPA lists it from the 2023 model year (11/16/13 mpg). In March 2023 Cadillac called the 682-hp Escalade-V its most powerful production model ever.[9][10][11]

MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. Compare offers as a discount off MSRP in dollars and percent, before rebates and without dealer add-ons. These CarWhere pages show buyer-reported prices, dealer invoice estimates, incentives and asking prices for the Cadillac Escalade-V.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the Escalade-V?

Cadillac.com lists the 2027 Escalade-V from $169,300 and the Escalade-V ESV from $172,300. The 2026 models listed at $168,000 and $171,000.

How much horsepower does the Escalade-V have?

682 hp and 653 lb-ft from a hand-built 6.2L supercharged V8, paired with a 10-speed automatic and AWD.

How fast is the Escalade-V 0–60?

Cadillac estimates 4.4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph for the 2027 Escalade-V.

What year did the Escalade-V come out?

EPA first lists the Escalade-V for the 2023 model year. It got the 2025 Escalade refresh, and the 2027 model adds a limited 125th Anniversary Collector Series.

What MPG does the Escalade-V get?

EPA rates the 2025–2027 Escalade-V at 11 city / 17 highway / 13 combined mpg on premium fuel.

Can the Escalade-V tow?

Yes. Cadillac rates the Escalade-V at 7,200 lbs and the Escalade-V ESV at 7,000 lbs when properly equipped.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Cadillac for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2027 Escalade-V (V-Series page) — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  2. 2027 Escalade & Escalade ESV (model page and Q&A) — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  3. 2026 Escalade (preceding model year page and Q&A) — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  4. Which Cadillac EVs can you buy right now? (Sep 23, 2026) — GM News (news.gm.com)
  5. 2027 Escalade Specifications — Cadillac (cadillac.com)
  6. 2027 Cadillac Escalade V AWD, 6.2L supercharged V8 (EPA vehicle record 50810) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  7. 2025 Cadillac Escalade gets bold new styling inside and out (Jul 17, 2024) — Cadillac Newsroom (news.cadillac.com)
  8. 2025 Cadillac Escalade V AWD, 6.2L supercharged V8 (EPA vehicle record 48556) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  9. 2023 Cadillac Escalade V 4WD, 6.2L supercharged V8 (EPA vehicle record 45581) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  10. Cadillac launches celebration of 20 years of V-Series performance (Mar 15, 2023) — GM News (news.gm.com)
  11. Cadillac Escalade — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
  12. 2027 Cadillac Escalade 2WD, 6.2L V8, 10-speed automatic (EPA vehicle record 50790) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)
  13. 2027 Cadillac Escalade 4WD, 6.2L V8, 10-speed automatic (EPA vehicle record 50809) — U.S. DOE / EPA (fueleconomy.gov)

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