Used 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury SUV Review
Consumer reviews
There are no consumer reviews for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury SUV.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Strong V8 engine never lacks for power
- Pro:Cabin remains quiet and serene on any type of road
- Pro:Seats up to eight passengers
- Pro:Tows up to 8,100 pounds
- Con:Ride quality is less refined than that of some other luxury SUVs
- Con:Sheer size requires careful maneuvering in tight quarters
- Con:High cargo floor hinders easy luggage and cargo loading
- Con:Infotainment interface isn't always intuitive
Which Escalade ESV does Edmunds recommend?
All versions of the 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV come with the same powerful V8, sophisticated suspension and unmistakable styling. To get the best features on the inside, we suggest going with the Premium Luxury trim. You'll get desirable extras from the lower Luxury trim, such as blind-spot monitoring and forward collision mitigation, with the Premium Luxury's rear entertainment system and adaptive cruise control.
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV
Driving
7.0Big V8 power is the primary driver of the Escalade's performance. The 10-speed transmission shifts smoothly and even rev-matches downshifts, but the Escalade is too big to be a competent handler.
Comfort
7.0Oddly, ride comfort, once a Cadillac strength, suffers noticeably in the Escalade. The excellent massaging seats in our Platinum-trim tester helps the balance, but there's no avoiding the fact that many competitors do better for the same or less money.
Interior
7.0Aside from the infotainment system, the rest of the interior is a nice place to while away the miles. The only real issues are the compromises made to the floor of the cabin and third-row seats to accommodate the solid rear axle and non-sliding second-row seats.
Utility
7.0This is the realm of the full-size SUV, and the Escalade is about average. We would gladly give up the standard, somewhat tepid, center console cooler for more storage space. An oversight is any towing-friendly tech, found in other GM products, on this otherwise capable platform.
Technology
7.5Lack of top-level driver's aids is the Escalade's only real fault. For instance, where's Cadillac's Super Cruise on this otherwise great road-trip hauler? Otherwise, the CUE haptic touch feedback system suffers only because of its gloss-black finish and lack of a dedicated audio-source select button.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV in Ohio is:
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