The Cadillac Escalade is one of the premiere and top-selling American luxury SUVs ever made. First launched in the late 1990s, the Escalade is now in its latest fifth-generation avatar. To keep it competitive amongst its peers, Cadillac will launch the all-new 2025 Escalade in the UAE in the next few months.
Those interested in acquiring the 2025 Cadillac Escalade in Dubai can now pre-book it through an Al Ghandi dealership. For Cadillac Middle East, the launch of its most highly-acclaimed SUV will be an important event. With sales of luxury SUVs going strong, the 2025 Escalade should be a catalyst for further growth for the brand in the region.
Omar Elkhishin, Managing Director, Cadillac International Operation and Cadillac Middle East said, “The Escalade is our flagship vehicle in the region for a reason and has been going from one height to another for over twenty-five years. We’re thrilled to be welcoming the refreshed 2025 model to the Middle East shortly after achieving our highest-ever sales recorded of the Escalade.”
Looks unmistakably Escalade
Despite its recent makeover, it’s nigh-on impossible to mistake the Escalade for any other luxury SUV. Not only is it hugely impressive in person and outright intimidating, but the 2025 model looks really modern. The large front fascia is dominated by a black grille and a sizeable Cadillac badge, with ultra-thin LED DRLs extending out to either side.
The headlights are placed in the sculpted bumper and are equally large, being oriented vertically with multiple LED units within. The new Escalade can perform choreographed light displays using its fancy LEDs – it definitely grabs one’s attention. The bold yet chiseled side profile is highlighted by the optional (and huge) 24-inch wheels that look spectacular! The subtle kink near the C-pillars looks nice, too.
The blocky but wedge-shaped rear of the 2025 Escalade has its own presence. The large and vertically-oriented LED taillights look nice behind their clear lens housings. The roof spoiler is a sizeable unit as well, while the bumper houses twin-exhaust nozzles plus a hidden tow hook. The 2025 Escalade is available in a new Aegean Stone color, which looks quite handsome.
A cabin that’s luxurious and high-tech
Climbing into the 2025 Cadillac Escalade reveals a spacious and luxurious cabin that’s bristling with high-tech gadgets. The first thing to catch your eye would be the massive expanse of digital real-estate. The 55-inch “pillar-to-pillar” curved display comprises three screens. The driver’s display is an 8K panel, while the primary infotainment & front-passenger displays are 4K panels. There’s a fourth, tablet-style touchscreen specifically for the HVAC systems.
The driver’s display can also show a live feed coming from the Night Vision System, making driving in pitch-darkness safer. Audio is provided by a 36-speaker AKG premium sound system, with two speakers placed prominently next to the large screens. The luxurious-feeling steering wheel has toggle switches and capacitive buttons, and it’s electrically-adjustable. The front seats can be electrically-adjusted in over a dozen ways and provide top-notch comfort.
There’s wood and metallic finish on multiple surfaces, along with suede plus stitched and perforated leather trim. Customers can pick Renaissance Red and Sheer Gray leather interior options with this new model. On the other hand, those choosing the sportier Escalade V, get the carbon-fiber performance interior package. The 2025 Escalade’s gorgeous seats can be optioned with heating, cooling, and massaging functions.
Its other niceties include soft-closing doors, a dedicated fridge in the center console, 126-color LED mood lighting, a dual-pane sunroof, wireless charging, etc. There’s Google built-in support, Alexa, streaming platforms like YouTube and Hulu, rear-seat entertainment displays, plus wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity. These are just some of the available features of the 2025 Cadillac Escalade.
Safer than Fort Knox
The 2025 Escalade gets Forward Collision Alert, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Side Bicyclist Alert, Rear Seat Reminder, and Tire Fill Alert. There’s HD Surround Vision, Hitch View, and IntelliBeam headlights. You also have Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, plus Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking. Furthermore, the new Cadillac gets Enhanced Automatic Park Assist, Blind Zone Steering Assist, and Lane Keep Assist.
Unbridled power, Refined performance
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade has a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 420 hp and nearly 624 Nm of torque. It can drive all four wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the Escalade V’s supercharged V8 makes 682 hp and 885 Nm! It sounds angrier and is properly rapid – accelerating from 0-100 km/h in around 4.5 seconds or so. The top speed is approximately 200 km/h.
The 2025 Cadillac Escalade can tow up to 3,583 kg. It can be equipped with adaptive air suspension, which means a smooth and comfortable ride. Customers can spec the new Escalade with Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control technology. It makes the ride even better by adjusting the dampers constantly as per surface conditions.
Launch and Pricing
The new Cadillac Escalade will reach the UAE in Q1 of 2025. It will be available in Premium Luxury, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport, Sport Platinum, and V-Series trims. The estimated starting price is likely to be north of AED 456,000.
