Cadillac Escalade IQL

2026 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQL LUXURY — US SPECIFICATION

Engine and Drivetrain

• Powertrain: all-electric, dual motor (front and rear drive units), all-wheel drive
• System output: 680 hp (507 kW) standard; 750 hp (559 kW) in Velocity Max mode (Cadillac figures)
• Torque: 615 lb-ft (834 Nm) standard; 785 lb-ft (1,064 Nm) in Velocity Max mode
• Curb weight: approx. 4,180 kg (9,220 lb), third-party measured; Cadillac does not publish an official figure
• 0–60 mph: 4.7 seconds, Cadillac-estimated in Velocity Max mode
• Transmission: single-speed direct drive
• Battery: 205 kWh Ultium lithium-ion pack (Cadillac states over 200 kWh)
• Range: 460 miles (740 km), Cadillac-estimated
• DC fast charging: up to 350 kW peak via CCS1 port, up to 116 miles of range in about 10 minutes
• AC charging: 11.5 kW onboard charger on the Luxury trim, up to 22 miles of range per hour
• Included cord: 20 ft, 7.7 kW dual-level charging cord

Chassis, Steering and Brakes

• Suspension: four-wheel independent with Magnetic Ride Control (adaptive damping)
• Hill descent control
• Turning circle: 39.8 ft (12.1 m)

Dimensions and Capacities

• Length: 228.5 in (5,804 mm)
• Wheelbase: 136.2 in (3,459 mm)
• Width: 82.4 in (2,093 mm) without mirrors, 94.1 in (2,390 mm) with mirrors
• Height: 78.4 in (1,991 mm)
• Ground clearance: 6.9 in (175 mm)
• Approach / departure angle: 20.5° / 22.5°
• Seating: 7 passengers (three rows, split-bench second row)
• Legroom: 45.2 in front, 41.4 in second row, 36.7 in third row
• Cargo: 24.2 cu ft behind third row, 75.4 cu ft behind second row, up to 125.2 cu ft behind first row
• eTrunk front storage: up to 12.2 cu ft
• Maximum towing: 7,500 lb (3,402 kg)

Exterior

• Exterior colour: Black (listing)
• Wheels: 22-inch 10-spoke alloy
• Adaptive lighting with automatic high-beam assist and delay-off headlamps
• Power liftgate

Interior and Seating

• Interior colour: Black (listing; dealer description reads Backen Black with Santorini accents)
• Three-row seating with split-folding bench
• 8-way power front seats with memory and lumbar adjustment
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Dual-zone climate control

Infotainment and Connectivity

• Pillar-to-pillar curved display
• Google built-in with navigation and automotive services
• AKG Studio 21-speaker audio system
• SiriusXM 360L (trial)
• Reconfigurable full-colour head-up display

Driver Assistance and Safety

• Dual front airbags, side airbags, driver knee airbag
• Emergency communication system
• Automatic high-beam assist

Emissions standard: zero tailpipe emissions (battery electric vehicle).