Recently, foreign media released Cadillac's new Escalade-V road test spy photos, the car is positioned as a high-performance version of the Escalade series, is expected to be equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, and is planned to be officially released in 2025. As a mid-term facelift, the car has been tweaked in exterior details and interior, and according to overseas media reports, the new car is expected to be officially unveiled in the coming weeks. How is the new car performing? Let's take a look at it with the car boy.
In terms of appearance, the overall shape is atmospheric and powerful. THE DESIGN DETAILS OF THE NEW CAR CONTINUE THE DESIGN INGENUITY OF THE ESCALADE IQ MODEL, WITH SHARPER LIGHT CLUSTERS AT THE FRONT AND LARGER TRAPEZOIDAL AIR INTAKES ON THE LOWER BUMPER, GIVING IT A MORE REFINED SHAPE COMPARED TO THE CURRENT MODEL.
The metal chrome trim on the side of the car is blackened, and the "V" logo is placed under the front doors, indicating the car's high-performance identity. In addition, the car is equipped with 24-inch multi-spoke wheels and red calipers for an extra sense of power. The taillights are shaped with vertical strips and blackened, and the exhaust system with four outlets on both sides adopts a square shape, which is simple and atmospheric as a whole.
In terms of interior, the new car is expected to be equipped with the same 55-inch large LED curved screen as the Escalade IQ, and will be equipped with a new generation of Qualcomm Snapdragon intelligent cockpit platform, highlighting the sense of luxury and technology. The interior of the car will feature a new two-spoke steering wheel and an 11-inch touchscreen. In addition, the built-in system will be built on 5G technology and Google Built-in, but may not support third-party mobile phone connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay.
In terms of power configuration, the official has not disclosed the specific situation, as a reference, the current Escalade is equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 naturally aspirated gasoline engine and a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel turbocharged engine, of which the 6.2-liter V8 engine has a maximum power of 682 horsepower and a peak torque of 885 Nm. Both are mated to a 10-speed automatic gearbox, which can provide good power delivery. As a high-performance version, the car is expected to perform well in specific performance parameters. In addition, the current Escalade-V is equipped with Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 active electromagnetic suspension as standard.
OVERALL, AS A LARGE-SIZE LUXURY SUV, THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW ESCALADE-V REINFORCES ESCALADE'S MARKET POSITIONING, AND ALSO RESPONDS TO CADILLAC'S MORE FLEXIBLE MARKET STRATEGY OF "COEXISTENCE OF OIL AND ELECTRICITY", AND ITS COMPETITIVENESS IN THE SAME MARKET SHOULD NOT BE UNDERESTIMATED. The main competitors of the new car are BMW M and Mercedes-AMG, and in terms of performance output, each has its own characteristics, and consumers can choose according to their own preferences. THE NEW ESCALADE-V IS EXPECTED TO MAKE ITS OFFICIAL DEBUT IN THE COMING WEEKS, SO MORE INFORMATION IS WELL AWAITED. What do you think of the new car's performance?
Editor/Yiran