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Used Cadillac Escalade Buying Guide

Used Cadillac Escalade Buying Guide
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This full-size luxury SUV doesn’t need an introduction as it is one of the most iconic models in North America. Combining power, comfort, and features, making it a great option for the family, or executives alike. We’ll go over the generations and model years of the Cadillac Escalade to give you the best used full-size luxury SUV guide.

Key takeaways

  • The Escalade-V is a sport variant, moving quicker than some sedans. If you’re looking for something unique, then this is for you.
  • The Escalade can tow up to 8,100-pounds when properly equipped.
  • If you’re wanting the best mileage, then you’ll need to look for a diesel model.
  • The fifth generation comes with some of the biggest screens on the market, making this vehicle look slick from the soccer fields to the work parking lot.

Fifth Generation (2021-Present)

Used Cadillac Escalade Fifth Generation Buying Guide

When this generation was teased, the main focus was on the 38-inch curved OLED screen dashboard. This was a first, not only for Cadillac but for the industry as a whole. During 2020, the Super Cruise feature was added, allowing hands-free self-driving for certain roads.

This generation is offered in 5 trims, the trims being the Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sport Platinum. The new audio system is brought to you by AKG and features 36 speakers throughout the cabin.

For the 2024 model, Cadillac gave the Escalade a facelift. This new build came with a new exterior look, with the biggest one being 24-inch alloy wheels. These are the biggest ones to have been featured on the model.

For the interior, there’s also some change. Another big change is to the display. Cadillac saw the older 38-inch screen, and thought that they could do better. For the new screen, you can now look for a 55-inch screen.

To help make this vehicle even better for executives on the Executive Second Row package. This includes a center console with a rear command center, and has optional second row massage seats, as well as two 12.6-inch touchscreen displays.

For the base Cadillac, there were two engine options to pick from. The engines were the 6.2L V8, and the 3.0L I6 diesel. The 6.2L engine produces 420 horsepower, and 460 lb-ft of torque. Being that this is a large engine, on a large vehicle, it doesn’t come with the best mileage. You can expect 16 MPG combined, as tested by the EPA.

If you want better mileage, then you’ll be better off looking for one that is equipped with the diesel engine. This engine gets 23 MPG combined, with a total range of 552 miles.

Being that this is an SUV, it still retains the ability to tow. If you want the most towing potential at 8,100-pounds, you’ll need a model that is equipped with the 6.2L V8.

If you’re looking for something a bit more sporty, then you can look for an Escalade-V. This comes with a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine that can produce 682 horsepower, and 653 lb-ft of torque. In tests done by Car and Driver, the Escalade-V can go 0-60 in 4.3-seconds, and a quarter mile in 12.7-seconds.

Fourth Generation (2015-2020)

Used Cadillac Escalade Fourth Generation Buying Guide

When this generation hit the market, it only came with one engine option. This engine was the 6.2L V8. In the first year, the model received an 8-speed transmission, surround view camera, and 4G LTE connectivity.

For 2016, Cadillac felt like the Escalade needed more features, so they added much more. Lane keep assist, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and the Platinum trim that came fully loaded were all added this year.

In 2017, the Escalade made changes to the rear-seat entertainment system, now using HDMI inputs, ditching the old RCA inputs. This makes it easier to hook up modern gadgets to the screens. Rear seat reminders were also added, alerting you if someone is in the back seat when everyone is getting off.

Being that this generation was rather short, not a ton of changes were made. But it still did come with some great features that you should look for.

Where is the best place to get a used Escalade?

If you’re wanting a used Escalade, then there’s no better place than with us here at Alan Jay. Come on down to one of our locations, and we’ll show you what we have in stock!

Pricing was accurate at the time of article writing. All pricing is subject to change. See the manufacturer and/or Dealer for up-to-date pricing.