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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review
Price Range: $55,590 - $69,998
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2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Fully redesigned for 2021
- More interior space, especially for rear passengers
- New driver aids, including Cadillac's Super Cruise
- Part of the fifth Escalade generation introduced for 2021
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$362/mo for Escalade ESV Luxury
Escalade ESV Luxury
vs
$313/mo
Avg. Large SUV
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
2.5 out of 5 stars2.5/5Average
#15 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$851/yr
vs. $735/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
Frequency
1.65x/yr
vs. 1.83x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
Severity
24.4%
vs. 16.5%
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
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Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsTony B, 10/06/2021
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
Waited six months for my ESV Platinum and it doesn't disappoint!!! Ride luxury power looks size and tech. This vehicle has it all!!! Cadillac is back to making Cadillacs! Lincoln and it's V-6 Navigator cannot come close to Cadillac Luxury and it's V-8 power.
Better than world class
5 out of 5 starsJohn , 05/18/2023
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
This vehicle has it all, there are no comperable vehicles on the market. Too many great features to list. You drive it and you’ll want it.
2021 Escalade ESV Highlights
Luxury
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $79,195 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $362/month |
| Seating | 7 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 41.5 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Escalade ESV models:
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Automatically applies the brakes when the vehicle determines a collision is imminent.
- Automatic Seat Belt Tightening
- Secures passengers by automatically tightening seat belts during emergency braking.
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Illuminates a light in the sideview mirrors when sensors see a vehicle in the Escalade's blind spots.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover21.2%
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