2026 Cadillac Escalade
1SA 4WD
What the 1SA adds over the 1SA (+$3,000)
| Spec | 1SA | 1SA |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5383 lbs | 5580 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5383 lbs | 5580 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7400 lbs | 7600 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 19 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $93,995 | $96,995 |
| Payload capacity | 2017 lbs | 2020 lbs |
Standard here, not on the base trim: AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ®, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Air Ride suspension, Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD), Four wheel drive, GVWR, 7600 lbs. (3447 kg), Rear Seat Entertainment system, Single-speed transfer case, Soft-close doors
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Parking brake type | electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 120.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 72.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 25.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | OnStar |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 76.7 in |
| Overall length | 211.9 in |
| Overall width | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 6162 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.2L V8 |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 16 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 18 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 42.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 44.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.9 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $96,995 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 65.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering |
Tires
| Tire size | 275/50R22SL |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5580 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5580 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7600 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2020 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 22 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 std · 1 opt
- Forward Collision Alert
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- 8 airbags
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Brake Assist
- Brake lining wear indicator
- Buckle to Drive
- DuraLife ® brake rotors
- Electronic parking brake
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag
- Hill Start Assist
- IntelliBeam
- Interior Camera
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Rear child security door locks
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Safety Alert Seat
- Seat belt indicator, second row
- Seat belt indicator, third row
- Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger, height-adjustable, include pretensioners and load limiters
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- Steering column lock
- Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology
- Teen Driver
- Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system
- Tire Fill Alert
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade with Color Matched Rear Calipers optional
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Infotainment15 std · 4 opt
- Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable
- 3 Years OnStar One
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ®
- Augmented Reality
- Bluetooth ®
- In-Vehicle Apps
- Infotainment experience with 55" diagonal HD curved front display
- OnStar ® services capable
- Rear Seat Entertainment system
- Roadside Assistance Program
- SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- Wireless Phone Charging
- 1-Year MobileService+ optional
- 4-Year MobileService+ optional
- OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) optional
- Removes 3 Years SiriusXM optional
Convenience13 std · 0 opt
- AutoSense power liftgate
- 110-volt power outlet
- 12-volt auxiliary front power outlet
- Capless Fuel Fill
- Keyless Open
- Keyless Start
- Locking fuel door
- Memory settings
- Power door locks
- Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down
- Remote Start
- Soft-close doors
- Universal Home Remote
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Cabin Air Filter
- Rear air conditioning
Seating10 std · 2 opt
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- 12-way power driver and front passenger seats
- 8-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters
- Front bucket seats
- Heated second row outboard seats
- Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat
- Power-release second row bucket seats
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power lumbar
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power
- Seat trim, Inteluxe
- Jet Black, Inteluxe Seats optional
- Power-release second row 60/40 split-folding bench seat optional
Interior12 std · 10 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Ambient interior lighting
- Bright sill plates
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty
- Front center console
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- MSRP (USD)
- Wrapped steering wheel
- All-Weather Floor Liner Package, 3rd row optional
- All-weather floor liners optional
- All-weather floor mats for 1st, 2nd and 3rd row optional
- Floor Liner Package optional
- Front window shade optional
- Illuminated front and rear door sill plates optional
- Interior Protection Package optional
- LPO, Illuminated liftgate sill plate optional
- Premium carpeted floor mats optional
- Sport Pedal Cover Kit optional
- Carpeted floor mats
- Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Exterior20 std · 5 opt
- 22" 10-Spoke alloy wheels, Polished with Dark Android finish and laser etching
- Acoustic laminated glass
- Adaptive Forward Lighting
- Automatic headlamp leveling
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- Black assist steps
- Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
- Deep-tinted glass
- Dual-outlet exhaust with bright tips
- Illuminating door handles
- LED tail lamps
- Rainsense automatic wipers
- Rear Camera Washer
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Solar-absorbing glass
- Spare tire lock
- Tire, full-size spare P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
- Tires, 275/50R22SL all-season, blackwall
- Upper active aero shutters
- 22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black finish alloy wheels optional
- Black roof rack cross rails optional
- Front license plate bracket optional
- Rear fascia protector optional
- Wheel locks optional
- Rear window defogger
Powertrain17 std · 4 opt
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 220-amp alternator
- 3.23 rear axle ratio
- 6.2L V8 engine
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Automatic Stop/Start disable button
- Electric Power Steering
- Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD)
- Electronic Transmission Shift
- Engine air filtration monitor
- External engine oil cooler
- Four wheel drive
- GVWR, 7600 lbs. (3447 kg)
- High-capacity air filter
- Mechanical limited-slip rear differential
- Powertrain Limited Warranty
- Single-speed transfer case
- Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System optional
- Engine block heater optional
- Performance Air Intake System optional
- Performance Upgrade Package optional
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Air Ride suspension
- Premium Smooth Ride suspension
Cargo3 std · 6 opt
- Heavy-duty trailering equipment
- Hitch Guidance
- Tow/haul mode selector
- Cargo Convenience Package optional
- Integrated cargo liner optional
- Retractable cargo shade optional
- Tent (Cross Rail Kit For Use With Aspen V2 Rooftop Tent) optional
- Tent (Cross Rail Kit For Use With Aspen V2 XL and Evolution V2 XL Rooftop Tents) optional
- Vertical cargo net optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Escalade. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the 1SA
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade 1SA?
The manufacturer lists $96,995 for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade 1SA. That is $3,000 above the 1SA, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade 1SA add over the 1SA?
Against the 1SA, 9 features become standard that the 1SA does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.