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Body Styles

Stylistically, the Escalade IQ assumes the commanding presence of the classic Escalade but with modern refinement. Its enormous footprint—longer than a standard Escalade thanks to a stretched wheelbase—gains sleekness through a sloping roofline and flush detailing. The front dons a glowing grille-like light panel that animates on approach, while side and rear profiles reflect sculpted surfaces that lean forward with motion.

The midgate transforms the rear utility by melding cabin and cargo space, while an e-Trunk upfront adds nearly a full cubic meter of sealed storage. Together, these elements forge a luxurious, modern take on full-size SUV utility.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

“Escalade” connotes luxury and dominance—named for the term referencing steep, dramatic ascent, fitting for Cadillac's flagship SUV. The “IQ” suffix anchors the model in Cadillac's new electric family (with siblings like Lyriq), marking it as a smart evolution of a legacy icon.

Model Name Meaning (Languages)

“Escalade” suggests scale, elevation, and extravagance—apt for a vehicle that oozes presence. Adding “IQ” hints at intelligence and innovation, signaling its transition into the electric future while preserving nameplate familiarity.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

Striking color options—like deep chrome, platinum silver, Onyx black, and bespoke two-tone finishes—offer equally bold interior moods. Inside, leather-wrapped surfaces and open-pore wood or metal inlays surround passengers. A sweeping 55-inch curved LED display stretches across the dash, complemented by masses of ambient lighting and available executive second-row captain’s chairs with massaging and infotainment.

Wheel packages span from sophisticated 22-inch alloys to bold 24-inch turbine designs. Sport trims often feature darker finishes and aerodynamic styling—a visual cue that defines its modern luxury-electric identity.

Top Expensive Options

• Super Cruise with Trailering: $2,500
• Executive Second-Row Luxury Package: $7,500
• 24” Polished Alloy Wheels: $1,600
• Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof: $1,400
• 360° Night Vision Camera System: $1,200
• Ultra-Luxury Interior Upgrade (leather, wood, ambient): $3,000
• 19-Speaker AKG Studio Reference Audio: $950
• Soft-Close Doors & Power Rear Doors: $1,200
• Rear Freight Sliding Tray for e-Trunk: $1,000
• Illuminated Denali/Signature Lighting Elements: $800

vs Competitors

Among full-size electric SUVs, the Escalade IQ competes with the Lucid Gravity, Rivian R1S, and upcoming electric Cadillacs like the Vistiq. Compared to the Lucid, the Escalade is larger, more imposing, and plush—but notably heavier with more showmanship. Against Rivian, it offers superior on-road refinement and cargo practicality, while maintaining a majestic identity.

Its real rivalry is with its own legacy—it offers more opulent and spacious experience than most EVs at this stature, prioritizing luxury and power over athletic nimbleness. The Escalade IQ works not to reinvent, but to elevate the SUV archetype into the electric age.

Fun Fact

The Escalade IQ isn’t just the electric Escalade—it may also become the longest SUV in production when its IQL variant enters the lineup. That stretched version will surpass the gas-powered ESV in both length and interior space—an unmistakable testament to Cadillac’s commitment to scale and luxury.