Cadillac has combined luxury, power, and space in an all-electric SUV with the launch of the 2025 Escalade IQ. This full-sized vehicle seats seven people in the plush comfort and design customary in this icon brand while providing the most up-to-date technology in an EV.
"Honestly, the first time I saw it, I was pretty speechless," says Walnut Creek Cadillac general manager Melissa Abril. "Cadillac built this vehicle from the ground up as an EV. Seeing this vehicle come together the way it does and the technology in the vehicle is mind-blowing. And then, when you get inside of it, you sit in the seats and look up at this huge sunroof. This car is an experience."
The Escalade IQ has an electronic range of 460 miles and can charge up to 100 miles in 10 minutes. In Velocity Max mode, it can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds with up to 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque. The SUV also has a towing capability of 8,000 pounds.
Cadillac designed this vehicle for maneuverability and drivability. Its Four-Wheel Steer reduces the turning diameter by more than 6.5 feet, allowing for easier parking and getting through tight spaces. It also reduces the turning diameter to just 39.4 feet at low speeds.
Product specialist Jonathon Gutierrez explains, "It makes for a sharper turn. I've been on two or three test drives, and a turn that's difficult for a regular Escalade is easier with this one.
"This new Escalade also has a camera when you activate the turn signal. I think it's beneficial since it's such a massive vehicle. It does have a big mirror and blind spot alert, but that camera helps it out even more. It enhances visibility."
The Escalade IQ also has Super Cruise, a hands-free advanced driver assistance system. Made primarily for freeway and highway driving, it enables drivers to travel hands-free on more than 400,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada. The driver sets the speed and the forward collision alert, a gap adjustment of one to three car lengths between the Escalade and the car in front. The system also monitors the driver's head position and eyes in relation to the road to ensure driver attention.
Jonathon says the Super Cruise icon will pop up on the screen once it's set.
“Once you turn it on and the icon goes from blue to green, you know the vehicle will drive for you, keep you in your lane, and change lanes for you," he says.
The interior of the Escalade IQ is pure luxury. One of the most eye-catching components is the 55-inch pillar-to-pillar total diagonal display screen that spans the front-row dashboard. It brings information to the driver and allows the front-seat passenger to enjoy entertainment on their screen.
An Executive Second-Row Seating package includes tray tables, personal screens, a rear command center, wireless phone charging pads, charging ports, massaging seats, and headrest speakers. The power-folding third row can be easily stowed to create more room for suitcases, shopping bags, etc. There is also a front trunk (made possible because of the missing combustible engine) that can accommodate two golf bags.
Pricing for the Escalade IQ begins at $130,000.
Take a Cadillac Escalade IQ test drive at Walnut Creek Cadillac, 2390 N. Main Street, 925.934.9300, or visit WalnutCreekCadillac.com for more information.