I can tell that the lighting is different up front, and it resembles the 2024 Cadillac XT4 and the Cadillac Lyriq, at least on the surface. To be more precise, there seem to be a pair of long vertical light strips going down the sides of the front fascia and a pair of narrow horizontal driving lights up top. Importantly, the LED headlights are included in this vertical illumination configuration.
When viewed from the side, the front and back doors from the previous model seem to have been preserved. The 24-inch alloy wheels that will be offered on every GM full-size SUV lineup can also be seen from this angle, along with the redesigned roof antenna design.
The dual-exit exhaust tips are the only distinguishable details on the back of this 2024 Cadillac Escalade prototype due to further camouflage. Also catch a peek of the distinctive vertical taillights, although the rest is hidden by camouflage. Bravo, team camouflage.
The GM T1 platform, which also supports all GM full-size SUVs, is located beneath the body panels. At the Texas-based GM Arlington factory, Escalade production is anticipated to begin in November 2023.
2025 Cadillac Escalade spied with Escalade IQ’s high-tech cabin
As our latest spy shots reveal, Cadillac is preparing an update for the gas-powered Escalade to more closely align it with its electric counterpart. The update should also be introduced for the 2025 model year, meaning a reveal late this year or early next is likely.
The camouflage gear points to only minor tweaks on the outside. Look for new designs for the lights at both ends, plus a new front fascia, and a revised grille. Like with the Escalade IQ, the headlights on the gas-powered Escalade will now feature a vertical design flanking the grille.
It isn’t clear what’s happening in the powertrain department. Buyers have two options to choose from at present in the standard Escalade: a 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 or a 277-hp 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-6. Both powertrains offer adequate performance, though neither is what you’d call exciting. For excitement, there’s the Escalade-V with a 682-hp supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. At the top of the performance ladder is the Escalade IQ with 750 hp from its dual-motor powertrain.
As you can see, the most avant-garde design language is imposed with special emphasis on the front, showing how the characteristic horizontal headlights have disappeared and now have these arranged vertically flanking the large grille that presents a new internal decoration.
The new Cadillac VISTIQ will be one of the big news in 2025, the same year that the Cadillac Escalade-V ESV 2025, the most performance version of one of the most emblematic models in the range, will also be released. The imposing SUV has been caught in new spy photos in the United States. Some interesting images of this wilder Escalade that has adopted characters from the electric variant of the same Cadillac model.
The massive 24-inch alloy wheels are camouflaged but reveal a more aerodynamic and electric design, among which you can see the red brake calipers typical of a sports car, while behind you can see the classic pilot lights. vertical and even illuminated with a frosty effect on the square exhaust trims.
But the highlight of this facelift is its interior, as the Escalade-V ESV draws influence from the new electric Escalade IQ, Lyriq, or Celestiq. A continuous screen between the windshield pillars that, in reality.
With a maximum power output of 682 HP and a maximum power transfer system of all-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic gearbox, this sportier Escalade will continue to be equipped with a powerful 6.2-liter turbo V8 gasoline engine. These numbers may be dizzying, but they do not make it the fastest vehicle in its class; considering its weight, it reaches 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
Updated renderings of the Cadillac Escalade, showcasing a redesign of the front and rear fascia.
The new design includes slimmer LED headlights, a revised grille, and a reworked front bumper with updated fog lamps.
The interior is also expected to receive an update, with a new dashboard and a larger infotainment screen.
The powertrain options for the Escalade may remain unchanged, with the current model offering a 420-hp V8, a 277-hp diesel engine, and a 691-hp V8 in the Escalade-V variant.
The new Escalade is expected to maintain its body-on-frame construction and independent rear suspension, which provides better ride quality and interior space.
The updated Escalade is set to debut in the coming weeks
