Used 2018 Cadillac Escalade Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Escalade, so we've included reviews for other years of the Escalade since its last redesign.
Nice but Not Refined compared to Euro SUV
GM-vs-Euro, 05/06/2016
2016 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
The Escalade is a luxury truck in my opinion; even the huge column gear shifter reminds me of a Chevy Truck. Despite the plush seats and upscale interior, the ride has many jitters from road bumps, engine drones, and the transmission drones under acceleration. If you have ever owned a truck then you know what I mean. If you are transitioning from European vehicles you will not like this unrefined beast in many aspects. Despite the unrefined integration of all its bells and whistles, the Escalade makes a strong presence with its huge size, powerful engine, big LED taillights and headlights. Maneuvering into a normal parking spot can be a challenge, especially in an indoor garage. The front, rear, and top down view cameras do help with parking. I love the feature that vibrates your seat to warn you before you back into an obstacle. Road handling is its strength. This beast can handle every road condition because it is really a truck. But riding in a truck with plush seats and interiors still can't trick your senses into believing that you are not in a truck. The high pressure suspension doesn't have very good rebound damping. When the suspension jitters are triggered, it resonates throughout the car. It doesn't give you a muted and dampened ride that you get from an Audi Q7 or Mercedes GL. The GPS and radio has a nice big screen but it is tilted in a strange angle. The buttons are intuitive but again not refined like European or Japanese entertainment systems. Also, I wished the GPS map has a way of displaying on the large LCD dash display while the car is in motion. The Escalade only lets you see small arrows and turn instructions on the dash and on the minimalist HUD display. The audio system has clear sounds, and the interior is quiet enough even when blasting down the freeway at 80mph, as long as the road is smooth and you don't trigger the suspension jitter from poor road conditions. I also like the air vented and massaging seat. The lane departure control that vibrates your seat as a warning is a nice touch. Having owned a Z06 Vette, and now got a chance to experience the Escalade, my complaints about high-end GM products are the same, un-refined interior. Unless you need the SIZE of the Escalade, an European SUV is much nicer to live with.
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Protection plus
Protection, 01/31/2018
2017 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The sloped rear cargo area is terrible things fall over and slide back plus much floor space was lost when compared to prior model. Electronics very confusing most of what you need whil driving you have to take your eyes off road to find.
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Was not a Cadillac person
Robert, 12/27/2017
2017 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I had dabbled in Cadillac and had a Escalade before, but when it moved in to the big baller/rap/gangster arena it was not a car for me. I am a conservative person and I did not want to be associated with the image. However, the new design caught my attention, no artificial gills and a really nice looking SUV. I don't mind the truck frame lineage, I like the durability and toughness aspect of the design. I really bought it to carry around my grand children and I want them protected. However, it is entertaining and I really like driving it. The price of entry is steep, but the look of the Tahoe or GMC versions did not visually appeal to me. I like the way this SUV looks and I feel good driving it. I could have bought any SUV, but I am a guy and this one appealed to me. I have had no issues and have about 10K miles on the truck.
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Best of the best!!!!
Eddie, 12/28/2021
2017 Cadillac Escalade Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Escalade, 2004, 2012 and now this 2017. Best vehicle period!!!! The styling, the handling, the quietness while driving, the sound system - what isn’t there to like about these SUV’s? Sure some may say the cost of gas - get over it, if you’re looking to buy one of these or any V8 then gas should be the last thing in your mind. I will never drive anything else ever in my life - if you’re thinking of getting one, get it. New or used even if you see one with 100k miles on it. Buy it, but do get an extended service contract if you buy one with that many miles just to be safe. I love my Escalade I promise you’ll love yours too!!!!
Can't let go
Barnbrook, 11/15/2019
updated 05/30/2023
2017 Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
You should know that you (probably) only live once. If so, live at the highest level that you can afford. Good luck if you want to buy a 2021 Escalade.
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