The 2026 ESCALADE IQL
Cadillac is poised for a big year in its EV lineup with the debut of its OPTIQ and VISTIQ, coupled with its best-selling LYRIQ and the ESCALADE IQ. Now, the ESCALADE is getting a new sibling with the ESCALADE IQL, which features a bit more passenger and cargo room over its namesake.
“Escalade has been the best-selling luxury full-size SUV in North America since 2014. The ESCALADE IQL is an important addition to the Escalade franchise and the Cadillac portfolio,” said Global Cadillac Vice President John Roth. “With the ESCALADE IQL, Cadillac now offers a full lineup of internal combustion and all-electric Escalade options for our customers, no matter the propulsion.”
The new SUV is a little over four inches longer than the IQ, although much of that room goes to its third-row legroom. Compared to the IQ’s 32.3 inches, the IQL offers 36.7 inches of comfort. Second-row legroom is essentially on par at around 41 inches, although there is an Executive second-row package that boosts it to 45 inches, in addition to features like lumber massage and power heated and ventilated seats. Headroom in the IQL is also about an inch higher than the IQ.
The IQL features additional cargo and legroom
As for cargo space, you’re going to get over 24 cu. ft. with the three rows intact on the IQL, or more than 75 cu. ft. with the third row power-folded. Additionally, the bonus eTrunk affords another 12.2 cu. ft. of storage.
Both the IQ and IQL feature among the best range in class with up to 460 miles, and Cadillac states that you can get up to 100 miles from a 10-minute charge.
Roth also sat down for an interview with The Detroit News, where he said: “It starts with we are selling the best Cadillacs ... in our history as the brand. And as you go back in time, what we talk about is Cadillac is always at its best when it's innovating. And the innovation that's going into the battery technology around EVs, the ability to drive the vehicle in Level 2 autonomy with Super Cruise, which just won best tech by Motor Trend, all the investment that we've made in the brand going back to the vision plan that was written in 2015 is really now playing out. … Cadillac is one of the only luxury brands that really can speak to consumers in every single luxury SUV EV segment. So, when you bundle all that together, the opportunity for Cadillac to excel is really now.”
Additional specs:
- A curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal display for an immersive and personalized infotainment experience with voice control, navigation, an app store and dedicated ESCALADE IQL graphics
- Seating available for up to seven total passengers, with a power folding third-row, which folds flat for more storage
- Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 and Air Ride Adaptive suspension isolate passengers from undesirable road surfaces while providing precise steering and feel
- Standard Super Cruise driver assistance technology on all trims (three years OnStar Super Cruise plan)
- Available 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capability connected by OnStar, along with a comprehensive suite of OnStar safety and connected services that enhances each journey and delivers extra peace of mind
- Ample passenger entertainment options, including HD streaming and browser compatibility, so customers can log into any streaming app and watch
Curious about the price tag? According to Cadillac: The ESCALADE IQL will be offered in four trims–Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, and Premium Sport. MSRP starts at $132,695 including destination freight charge, and excluding tax, title and dealer fees. Dealer sets final price. Note that this was announced prior to any tariffs in effect.
Cadillac says that the IQL will be sold globally, including in the US and Canada, with production starting in mid-2025 at General Motors’ Factory ZERO plant in Detroit.
Visit cadillac.com for more information.
[04.01.25]