V-SERIES AWD
What the V-SERIES adds over the 1SA (+$76,900)
| Spec | 1SA | V-SERIES |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5383 lbs | 5610 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5383 lbs | 5610 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | supercharged |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 682 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 653 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.2L V8 | 6.2L Supercharged V8 DI |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7400 lbs | 7700 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 15 mpg | 11 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 17 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 19 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $93,995 | $170,895 |
| Payload capacity | 2017 lbs | 2090 lbs |
| Tire size | 275/50R22SL | 285/40R24 |
| Wheel diameter | 22 in | 24 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 24" Split 6-Spoke alloy wheels with Satin Graphite and Laser Etched V logo, 250-amp alternator, 6.2L Supercharged V8 DI engine, AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ®, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Air Ride suspension, All wheel drive, Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering, Bluetooth headphones by AKG ™, Body-color door handles, Content theft-deterrent system, Door locks and latch shields, Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD), Front 6-Piston Brembo Performance Brakes with Color Matched Rear Calipers, Front center console refrigerator with freezer mode and covered storage, GVWR, 7700 lbs. (3493 kg), Glass breakage sensor, Gloss Black bodyside moldings, Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails, Head-Up Display, Hitch View, Illuminating sill plates, In-Vehicle Trailering App, Inclination sensor, Integrated trailer brake controller, Interior movement sensor, 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, Rear Seat Entertainment system, Seat, front passenger power bolster, Seat, front passenger power lumbar massage, Single-speed transfer case, Smart Trailer Integration Indicator
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | 6-piston Brembo |
| Rear brake type | color matched caliper |
| 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 | supercharged |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 6162 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 6.2L Supercharged V8 DI |
| Valve configuration | Variable Valve Timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 682 hp |
| Torque | 653 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 11 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 13 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 17 mpg |
Fuel System
| 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) | $170,895 |
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 | 285/40R24 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5610 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5610 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7700 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2090 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 24 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety43 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 6-Piston Brembo Performance Brakes with Color Matched Rear Calipers
- 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
Infotainment18 std · 6 opt
- Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable
- 3 Years OnStar One
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- AKG ™ Studio 21-speaker audio system
- AKG ™ Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos ®
- 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
- 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
- Rear USB ports, charging-only optional
- Removes 3 Years SiriusXM optional
- Second row Wireless Phone Charging optional
Convenience13 std · 0 opt
- AutoSense power liftgate
- 110-volt 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
- Soft-close doors
- Universal Home Remote
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Cabin Air Filter
- Rear air conditioning
Seating13 std · 7 opt
- 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, 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
- Power second row massage optional
- Sheer Gray with Jet Black accents, Full semi-aniline leather seats with faceted quilting optional
Interior14 std · 9 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Rear Camera Mirror with washer
- Power tilt and telescoping steering column
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Ambient interior lighting
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty
- Front center console
- Front center console refrigerator with freezer mode and covered storage
- Illuminating sill plates
- MSRP (USD)
- Platinum interior trim
- Sport Pedal Cover Kit
- 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
- Interior Protection Package optional
- LPO, Illuminated liftgate sill plate optional
- Premium carpeted floor mats optional
- Second row floor console optional
- Carpeted floor mats
- Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Exterior30 std · 9 opt
- 24" Split 6-Spoke alloy wheels with Satin Graphite and Laser Etched V logo
- Acoustic laminated glass
- Adaptive Forward Lighting
- Automatic headlamp leveling
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- Body-color door handles
- Body-color door handles with chrome strip
- Body-color heated, driver-side auto-dimming power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
- Bright roof-mounted side rails
- Deep-tinted glass
- Dual-outlet exhaust with bright tips
- Galvano Chrome bodyside moldings
- Gloss Black bodyside moldings
- Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails
- 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, 285/40R24 all-season, blackwall
- Touring Package
- Upper active aero shutters
- Wheel locks
- 22" 12-Spoke Gloss Black finish alloy wheels optional
- 24" Black alloy wheels optional
- Black exhaust tips optional
- Black illuminated Cadillac emblem optional
- Black roof rack cross rails optional
- Front license plate bracket optional
- Gloss Black Escalade nameplate optional
- Onyx Package optional
- Rear fascia protector optional
- Rear window defogger
Powertrain13 std · 0 opt
- All wheel drive
- 250-amp alternator
- 3.23 rear axle ratio
- 6.2L Supercharged V8 DI engine
- Electric Power Steering
- Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD)
- Electronic Transmission Shift
- Engine air filtration monitor
- External engine oil cooler
- GVWR, 7700 lbs. (3493 kg)
- High-capacity air filter
- Powertrain Limited Warranty
- Single-speed transfer case
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Air Ride suspension
- Magnetic Ride Control
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 V-SERIES
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade V-SERIES?
The manufacturer lists $170,895 for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade V-SERIES. That is $76,900 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 V-SERIES add over the 1SA?
Against the 1SA, 46 features become standard that the 1SA does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.