Cadillac SUV lineup: every model compared

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Cadillac’s current US SUV lineup covers 7 models: Escalade, Escalade-V, Escalade IQ, Vistiq, Lyriq, Optiq, XT5. The XT5 is the least expensive at $44,800 MSRP (2026 MY) and the Escalade-V tops the range at up to $172,300. The Escalade tows the most, up to 8,100 lb.

Cadillac SUVs side by side

Current Cadillac SUVs with MSRP range (model year shown), Cadillac-rated horsepower, best EPA combined mpg and maximum towing
ModelTypeMSRPPowerBest EPA combinedMax towing
Cadillac EscaladeFull-size three-row body-on-frame luxury SUV (standard and extended-length ESV)$102,700–$127,7002027 MY[1][2]420–682 hp[3][1]17 mpg2027 MY[5]8,100 lb[1]
Cadillac Escalade-VFull-size three-row performance luxury SUV (standard and extended-length ESV)$169,300–$172,3002027 MY[20][1][8][2]682 hp[20][3]13 mpg2027 MY[7]7,200 lb[3]
Cadillac Escalade IQFull-size three-row electric luxury SUV (standard and long IQL)$127,405–$151,2052026 MY[17][24][2]750 hp[18][17]—8,000 lb[19]
Cadillac VistiqThree-row electric luxury SUV$77,500–$96,6002027 MY[28][2][17]615 hp[29][28]86 MPGe2027 MY[31]5,000 lb[29]
Cadillac LyriqTwo-row midsize electric luxury SUV$59,400–$78,7002027 MY[34][36][37][2]365–615 hp[35][34]92 MPGe2027 MY[38]3,500 lb[35]
Cadillac OptiqTwo-row compact electric luxury SUV$49,995–$67,5002027 MY[51][52][2]315–519 hp[53][51]105 MPGe2027 MY[54]1,500 lb[53]
Cadillac XT5Two-row midsize luxury crossover SUV$44,800–$62,8002026 MY[61][2]235–310 hp[62][63]24 mpg2026 MY[63]—

MSRP excludes destination unless the model guide says otherwise. Electric models are rated in MPGe, gas models in mpg. "—" means no official figure was found.

Each Cadillac SUV in brief

Cadillac Escalade

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade starts at $102,700 and the longer Escalade ESV at $106,300 on cadillac.com. Both use a 420-hp, 460 lb-ft 6.2L V8 with a 10-speed automatic, seat up to eight and tow up to 8,100 lbs. EPA rates the 2WD at 15/19/17 mpg. The 682-hp Escalade-V starts at $169,300.

Escalade guide: trims, engines, generations and problems →

Cadillac Escalade-V

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.

Escalade-V guide: trims, engines, generations and problems →

Cadillac Escalade IQ

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is the all-electric Escalade. Cadillac.com lists it from $127,405, and the longer Escalade IQL from $130,405. Both have a 205 kWh battery and dual-motor AWD rated 680 hp, or up to 750 hp and 785 lb-ft with Velocity Max. Cadillac estimates 465 miles of range (IQL 460).

Escalade IQ guide: trims, engines, generations and problems →

Cadillac Vistiq

The 2027 Cadillac Vistiq is a three-row, seven-seat electric SUV listed from $77,500 on cadillac.com. Every Vistiq has dual-motor AWD and a 102 kWh battery. Cadillac quotes 615 hp, 650 lb-ft and 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds in Velocity Max, and EPA rates its range at 305 miles (300 with the 19.2 kW charger).

Vistiq guide: trims, engines, generations and problems →

Cadillac Lyriq

The 2027 Cadillac Lyriq is a two-row electric luxury SUV listed from $59,400 on cadillac.com. RWD models make 365 hp and have an EPA-estimated 326 miles of range; dual-motor AWD makes 515 hp and gets up to 319 miles. The 615-hp Lyriq-V starts at $78,700 and is rated 285 miles.

Lyriq guide: trims, engines, generations and problems →

Cadillac Optiq

The 2027 Cadillac Optiq is Cadillac's entry-level electric SUV, listed from $49,995 on cadillac.com. RWD models make 315 hp and have an EPA-estimated 317 miles of range; AWD makes 440 hp and gets 303 miles. The 519-hp Optiq-V starts at $67,500 and is rated 278 miles.

Optiq guide: trims, engines, generations and problems →

Cadillac XT5

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 is a two-row midsize luxury SUV listed from $44,800 on cadillac.com, making it the lowest-priced Cadillac SUV on the site. It offers a 235-hp 2.0L turbo four or a 310-hp 3.6L V6 with a nine-speed automatic and FWD or AWD. EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined.

XT5 guide: trims, engines, generations and problems →

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Frequently asked questions

How many SUVs does Cadillac make?

7 in the current US lineup: Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade-V, Cadillac Escalade IQ, Cadillac Vistiq, Cadillac Lyriq, Cadillac Optiq, Cadillac XT5. Cadillac also sells the CT4 and CT5 sedans; see the Cadillac hub for every model guide.

What is the cheapest Cadillac SUV?

The Cadillac XT5, from $44,800 MSRP for the 2026 model year (Cadillac.com 'From' MSRP. Lowest = Luxury; highest = Sport (V6). 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.).

What is the most expensive Cadillac SUV?

The Cadillac Escalade-V, at up to $172,300 MSRP for the 2027 model year in its top trim.

Which Cadillac SUV can tow the most?

The Cadillac Escalade, rated up to 8,100 lb (2027 Escalade 2WD, properly equipped. Cadillac lists 7,900 lbs for 4WD, 8,000 lbs for the ESV, and 7,200 / 7,000 lbs for the Escalade-V / Escalade-V ESV.).

Which Cadillac SUVs have three rows?

The Cadillac Escalade and The Cadillac Escalade-V and The Cadillac Escalade IQ and The Cadillac Vistiq have three rows of seats; the other Cadillac SUVs listed here have two rows.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Cadillac for the model year shown; fuel economy and towing are from the sources cited on each model guide.

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