2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Trims Comparison
Which 2026 ESCALADE IQ trim does Edmunds recommend?
Unless you need massaging seats and 24-inch wheels, the base Sport and Luxury trims should more than suffice, and with the smaller 22-inch wheels, they'll offer superior ride quality. Both come with numerous standard tech and convenience features, and while stepping up to the Premium versions does add a noticeable complement of amenities, the substantial price jump makes the base Escalade IQ trims seem like a better value.
2026 ESCALADE IQ trim level differences
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is a seven-passenger full-size electric SUV offered in two styles, Luxury and Sport. Each comes in two equipment levels, with the higher trims receiving a "Premium" prefix. Every Escalade IQ is powered by a 205-kWh battery pack and dual electric motors that combine to produce 680 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque. A Velocity Max high-performance mode unlocks even more power — up to 750 hp and 785 lb-ft. Continue reading for our breakdown of each trim's features.
Pricing
Luxury - $129,795 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$129,723 Federal EV Tax Credit:
Prices based on sales in TX thru 9/15/25
Final assembly in USA
Compare 2026 ESCALADE IQ trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
San Antonio, TX
| Vehicle | ESCALADE IQ Luxury | ESCALADE IQ Sport | ESCALADE IQ Premium Luxury | ESCALADE IQ Premium Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Editors' Pick Sport electric DD
| Premium Luxury electric DD
| Premium Sport electric DD
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 750 hp | 750 hp | 750 hp | 750 hp |
| Engine torque | 785 lb-ft | 785 lb-ft | 785 lb-ft | 785 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Engine configuration | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Tire size | 275/60R22 | 275/60R22 | 275/50R24 | 275/50R24 |
| Wheel size | - | - | 24 X 9.0-in | 24 X 9.0-in |
| Wheel type | polished alloy wheels | polished alloy wheels | chrome alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe |
| Fuel Capacity | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range | See EPA Electricity Range |
| Fuel Type | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Section Title | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
| EPA Electricity Range | 460 mi. | 460 mi. | 460 mi. | 460 mi. |
| EPA KWh / 100 mi. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 39.3 ft. | 39.3 ft. | 39.3 ft. | 39.3 ft. |
| Curb weight | - | - | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. | 6.9 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 94.1 in. | 94.1 in. | 94.1 in. | 94.1 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 82.4 in. | 82.4 in. | 82.4 in. | 82.4 in. |
| Height | 76.1 in. | 76.1 in. | 76.1 in. | 76.1 in. |
| Length | 224.3 in. | 224.3 in. | 224.3 in. | 224.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 136.0 in. | 136.0 in. | 136.0 in. | 136.0 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Cargo Space | 23.6 cu. ft. | 23.6 cu. ft. | 23.6 cu. ft. | 23.6 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 69.1 cu. ft. | 69.1 cu. ft. | 69.1 cu. ft. | 69.1 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 43.5 in. | 43.5 in. | 43.5 in. | 43.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. | 45.2 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.4 in. | 65.4 in. | 65.4 in. | 65.4 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. | 39.9 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Sheer Gray w/Dark Medium Cinder Accents, leatherette Backen Black w/Santorini Accents, leatherette | Sheer Gray w/Dark Medium Cinder Accents, leatherette Backen Black w/Santorini Accents, leatherette | Camelia w/Backen Black Accents, leatherette Harbor Blue w/Backen Black Accents, leatherette | Camelia w/Backen Black Accents, leatherette Harbor Blue w/Backen Black Accents, leatherette |
| Exterior | Black Raven Sandstone Deep Space Metallic Vibrant White Tricoat Black Cherry Tintcoat Luna Metallic Adobe Frost Magnus Metal Frost | Black Raven Sandstone Monarch Orange Deep Space Metallic Vibrant White Tricoat Black Cherry Tintcoat Luna Metallic Magnus Metal Frost | Black Raven Sandstone Deep Space Metallic Vibrant White Tricoat Black Cherry Tintcoat Luna Metallic Adobe Frost Magnus Metal Frost | Black Raven Sandstone Monarch Orange Deep Space Metallic Vibrant White Tricoat Black Cherry Tintcoat Luna Metallic Magnus Metal Frost |