2026 Cadillac Escalade
PLATINUM LUXURY 4WD
What the PLATINUM LUXURY adds over the 1SA (+$31,800)
| Spec | 1SA | PLATINUM LUXURY |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $125,795 |
| Payload capacity | 2017 lbs | 2020 lbs |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Autotrac ® 2-speed transfer case, Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering, Bluetooth headphones by AKG ™, Content theft-deterrent system, Door locks and latch shields, Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD), Extra capacity cooling system, Four wheel drive, GVWR, 7600 lbs. (3447 kg), Glass breakage sensor, Head-Up Display, Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats, Hitch View, Illuminating sill plates, In-Vehicle Trailering App, Inclination sensor, Integrated trailer brake controller, Interior movement sensor, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Magnetic Ride Control, Panoramic power sunroof, Platinum interior trim, Power driver and front passenger adjustable seat bolsters, Power driver and front passenger lumbar massage, Power open and close doors, Power-retractable assist steps with LED perimeter lighting, Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest, Rear Camera Mirror with washer, Seat trim, Leather, Seat, front passenger power bolster, Seat, front passenger power lumbar massage, Smart Trailer Integration Indicator, Touring Package, Trailering assist guidelines, Wheel locks
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) | $125,795 |
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 kitSafety42 std · 4 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 with Trailering
- Brake Assist
- Brake lining wear indicator
- Buckle to Drive
- Content theft-deterrent system
- Door locks and latch shields
- 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
- Glass breakage sensor
- Hill Start Assist
- Inclination sensor
- IntelliBeam
- Interior Camera
- Interior movement sensor
- 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
- Auxiliary Trailer Camera optional
- Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade with Color Matched Rear Calipers optional
- Night Vision optional
- Not Equipped with Night Vision, see dealer for details. optional
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Infotainment16 std · 8 opt
- Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable
- 3 Years OnStar One
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- AKG ™ Studio 21-speaker audio system
- Augmented Reality
- Bluetooth headphones by AKG ™
- Bluetooth ®
- Head-Up Display
- In-Vehicle Apps
- Infotainment experience with 55" diagonal HD curved front display
- OnStar ® services capable
- 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
- AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ® optional
- OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) optional
- Rear Seat Entertainment system optional
- Rear USB ports, charging-only optional
- Removes 3 Years SiriusXM optional
- Second row Wireless Phone Charging optional
Convenience13 std · 1 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 open and close doors
- Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down
- Remote Start
- Universal Home Remote
- Soft-close doors optional
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Cabin Air Filter
- Rear air conditioning
Seating15 std · 9 opt
- Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Ventilated second row seats optional
- 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 driver and front passenger adjustable seat bolsters
- Power driver and front passenger lumbar massage
- Power-release second row bucket seats
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power lumbar
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power
- Seat trim, Leather
- Seat, front passenger power bolster
- Seat, front passenger power lumbar massage
- 4-way power second row bolster seat adjuster optional
- 6-way power second row seat adjusters optional
- Executive Second Row Seating Package optional
- Executive second row seats optional
- Jet Black, Full semi-aniline leather seats with Mondrian quilting optional
- Power second row massage optional
- Sheer Gray with Jet Black accents, Full semi-aniline leather seats with faceted quilting optional
- Whisper Beige with Gideon accents, Full semi-aniline leather seats with mini-chevron perforated inserts optional
Interior12 std · 12 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Rear Camera Mirror with washer
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Ambient interior lighting
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty
- Front center console
- Illuminating sill plates
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- MSRP (USD)
- Platinum interior trim
- Active Noise Cancellation optional
- 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 center console refrigerator with freezer mode and covered storage optional
- Front window shade optional
- Interior Protection Package optional
- LPO, Illuminated liftgate sill plate optional
- Premium carpeted floor mats optional
- Second row floor console optional
- Sport Pedal Cover Kit optional
- Carpeted floor mats
- Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Exterior23 std · 12 opt
- Acoustic laminated glass
- Adaptive Forward Lighting
- Automatic headlamp leveling
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- 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
- Panoramic power sunroof
- Power-retractable assist steps with LED perimeter lighting
- Puddle lamp with Cadillac crest
- 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
- Touring Package
- Upper active aero shutters
- Wheel locks
- 22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black finish alloy wheels optional
- 24" 10-Spoke alloy wheels with Polished finish with High Gloss Black and laser etching optional
- 24" Bright alloy wheels optional
- Black illuminated Cadillac emblem optional
- Black roof rack cross rails optional
- Bright Sport mesh grille with Galvano surround optional
- Front license plate bracket optional
- Gloss Black Escalade nameplate optional
- Onyx Package optional
- Radiant Package optional
- Rear fascia protector optional
- Tires, 285/40R24 all-season, blackwall 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
- Autotrac ® 2-speed transfer case
- Electric Power Steering
- Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD)
- Electronic Transmission Shift
- Engine air filtration monitor
- External engine oil cooler
- Extra capacity cooling system
- Four wheel drive
- GVWR, 7600 lbs. (3447 kg)
- High-capacity air filter
- Powertrain Limited Warranty
- Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System optional
- Engine block heater optional
- Performance Air Intake System optional
- Performance Upgrade Package optional
Chassis1 std · 1 opt
- Magnetic Ride Control
- Adaptive Air Ride suspension optional
Cargo8 std · 6 opt
- Heavy-duty trailering equipment
- Hitch Guidance
- Hitch View
- In-Vehicle Trailering App
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Smart Trailer Integration Indicator
- Tow/haul mode selector
- Trailering assist guidelines
- 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 PLATINUM LUXURY
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade PLATINUM LUXURY?
The manufacturer lists $125,795 for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade PLATINUM LUXURY. That is $31,800 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 PLATINUM LUXURY add over the 1SA?
Against the 1SA, 35 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.