2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ -- Is This the COOLEST Escalade Ever Made?? ($140,000)

[@CarConfections]

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[@smcremix8791]

This is the fastest Concept to production i have ever seen!

[@empowerimpact6324]

So infrastructure ready or not we're really doing this EV thing Especially when it makes Cadillac Escalade & LYRIQ compete ahead of a gas Lexus in a (EV inherited) very quiet, reliable & low maintenance luxury vehicle ALL tempting to this double Lexus owner

[@Reebert02]

Did you two shrink or is that a huge frikkin’ car? You look like kids next to it!

[@ml9867]

This is a lot bigger than the regular Escalade and almost as big as the ESV.

[@AdrianGodoy909]

Lol

[@SouthernGent44]

The Escalade iq is just huge. It's built on the same platform as the Hummer EV and is a foot wider that a "regular" gas powered Escalade.

[@newswanofficial]

@@SouthernGent44its an inch wider

[@thecynicalafro160]

Was about to make this same comment

[@RellupNorth]

This looks more like an Escalade than the standard one. It’s a throwback in a way to the iconic 2nd Gen imo

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Huh ???

[@terrycoates4731]

Hi guys.I think it would be beneficial to your viewers if you could demonstrate front and rear exterior lighting and interior ambient lighting in a dark environment.Well done for the good reviews you produce.

[@Anthony-bl4rc]

Agreed! Deal breaker for ultra luxury vehicle.

[@CK-1000]

+1 for ambient lighting. Car reviewers never show it and it is an important feature

[@RfrancisR]

Sounds every bit as good as people thought it would be. Great vehicle

[@saadkamran7]

Man this esclade looks amazing, just saw it yesterday parked in and I was fascinated, I'm a big time Mercedes guy but this Cadillac really got me 😍

[@geraltofrivian516]

I would get one after 2-3 years, let someone else take that depreciation hit first

[@Fony_turgeson]

And have this without warranty? No thanks. You lose more lol

[@c2jones]

Those more suited to take the hit gladly will.

[@AnthonyGale]

​@@Fony_turgeson not true

[@thatonefenderedition]

@@Fony_turgesonYou just get an extended warranty my guy 💀

[@Fony_turgeson]

@lucascarreviews they are the worst. You ever use one? They try to deny everything

[@mahamed92]

For the same price i prefer the Escalade V

[@LlyleHunter]

You get the torque and therefore the acceleration.

[@PartyonMars.]

Excellent car, but can't believe the second row of a 130000+ car is manually adjusted

[@vellbryz]

the model they are showing is 2nd trim to base.

[@PartyonMars.]

@ I understand that the high end level with the executive second row package has the power adjustable seat, but that’s additional 20000+7500. Even the entry model still costs 130000+ and it deserves a power adjustment motor under the second row seat. I hope Escalade IQ design manager can see this comment, although I don't think anything they can change

[@vellbryz]

@@PartyonMars. where do you get a extra 20k + 7.5k from its included in their comfort package which s barely 3k

[@barrythehatchet1380]

I just test drove a Luxury 2. I have waited for months dreaming about this car. I walked out of the dealership. Long story short: This is not a $150K vehicle.

[@PartyonMars.]

@@barrythehatchet1380 I also dreaming about this car, you are not the worst. I live in BC Canada, the base model here start from 163000 CAD, plus luxury tax (12000+) and plenty of other federal and provincial taxes (25% at this price tag), it goes up to 220K CAD total cash price for a base model without any options

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Phenomenal review guys!😸🎄

[@desertmodern7638]

Good looking car, albeit almost cartoonishly large. I love it, I have to admit. Lack of B-pillar vents for the 2nd row means just lower mounted center vents, a surprise considering the price point here, but three ceiling vents for the 3rd row is impressive.

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Even though it has a little bit more horsepower than the V, the V has that loud sound that lets you know it’s coming from a mile away !!! so it’s the coolest Escalade ever.

[@Mabeylater293]

Just like a Ford pinto with a rusted out muffler 🤦‍♂️

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

@@Mabeylater293- the pinto was the bomb 💣 back in the day !!!

[@gnar-ninja]

i hereby dub this as the EVscalade .. vs the GAScalade . haha. love 'em both

[@MrChristopherMcInnis]

Thank you for this review!

[@SpringfieldTony]

CADDY Escalade Inquisitive - Merry Christmas Hardesty Brothers - thanks for this awesome report. Tony

[@ShawnMKouri]

Escalade IQ, long wheelbase IQ L could be coming as soon as next year and could either start production next year or sometime the year after that

[@ontaisjohnson]

Already in production

[@Fony_turgeson]

I think this looks really good..i like the rear lights on this better.. I'm not a fan of the 7 foot rear lights on the current escalades

[@RfrancisR]

Excited about this video. Watching now.

[@machspeed8153]

Escalade V is the coolest. 😂

[@longrange9818]

200 kwh battery 🤯

[@G-Rated]

Lots you can do with that much battery capacity. I think people will choose these specifically for the luxury of the battery size that they get to live with. You’re less concerned with range and can use that battery to power other things at the house. 🏡

[@vm2003]

The battery on this 9000+ lbs tank weighs more than my 4400 lbs Tesla Y. #Perspective 😂

[@psalms91-1]

Great review, as always, guys! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!🎉

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas!

[@sgtalstrafficticketblog2452]

Your reviews are thorough and I especially love the resale and reliability reviews analyses, that’s something most content creators on KZbin don’t do.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for the kind words, we appreciate ya!

[@jihan708]

Love your reviews! Very thorough and easy to watch!

[@CarConfections]

Thank you, we appreciate it!

[@youtubeselv]

What does the 1000 label mean on the back?

[@AdrianGodoy909]

Thanks for the video, very detailed 😊

[@CarConfections]

You're welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottormond7985]

I wish it had a sunshade for the glass roof. The IQ is too large for my needs.

[@johnblack4915]

Really that's the greenhouse effect lol

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

The taillights are clearly a throwback to the old "fins". These boys are not old enough to know that I guess

[@frankiexv4533]

I can see this being very successful. Despite its price the gas version is almost just as expensive. So the customers are there and it’s definitely an eye catching vehicle.

[@shannona5419]

What extended cup holder are you using? My XT4 cup holders are so small. I can find an extension that I like that isn’t too bulky. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@venom5809]

While I generally like it for that kind of money I think it should have a cover for the glass roof, blinds for the side windows and Apple CarPlay. Price is crazy of course but I assume the lease deals will be super.

[@dsajic5389]

Agree!

[@barrythehatchet1380]

I just drove a Luxury 2. This is not a $150K vehicle.

[@tylerstevens4697]

CarPlay and android auto are just screen mirroring essentially. So I don’t think that’s a “for the money “ proposition. It’s not a big cost thing to have in a vehicle since just about every car made in the last 7-8 years has android auto or Apple CarPlay. I’ve had my IQ for about 2 months now and as someone who used CarPlay religiously it is in no way missed in the iq. However if I had my choice I would have preferred Apple automotive which is not the same as CarPlay. The shade is virtually redundant as it is polarized more than enough. I can also say since owning the vehicle I don’t really think I’ve ever been more pleased with an suv purchase and I’ve owned them all. The luxury and comfort is just next level And the ride is nothing short of fantastic. My only real reservation when I decide to buy my first ev suv was the range. 460 just seemed like bait. I was fully expecting to get 320-360 and Have a billion excuses from Cadillac on why it didn’t achieve close to max range but I’m on my 6th full charge since I got it and have tracked my miles since the 3rd full charge and even with the family in tow and a lot of highest driving in the cold weather I’ve not seen less than 426 miles on a full charge. And keep in mind this is with regular driving. Like I’m not making any attempt to drive any differently than I do any other vehicle. I’ve stomped on it plenty of times and I don’t try to drive more “efficiently “. Mostly because I have a home charger and really don’t drive more than max 240 miles on any given day but the 2nd day I had it I drove from 30 mile North of Philadelphia to downtown Manhattan and back and started the day with 351 miles of range after driving around a bit the night i brought it home. 180 miles round trip and when I pulled into The garage I was at 164 miles range remaining. Just an absurdly nice suv and I’m positive anyone that even test drive one would walk away very very impressed

[@RonRicco]

No sun shade is a big problem. Without the shade being closed it gets really cold and really hot depending on the weather in the regular Escalade and the glass is tinted too.

[@SouthernGent44]

I read it is a full one foot wider than a "regular" Escalade. How is it to drive?

[@yardiemark]

GM has been killing it ..

[@williamerazo3921]

Running boards do come available for the upper trim including the flush doors handles

[@chasethecarguy]

or you could say escalade escalated instead of escalade elevated

[@oscargazebo5808]

Bravo, GM!

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Nice video & I would love to buy this one day.

[@michaelpopov8649]

You guys are legit. Great work

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, Michael!

[@roccovolpe5384]

Fantastic car!! Chapeau!

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

The Cadillac Escalade IQ is a luxury SUV with a lot of advanced features and a sleek design. It's all about that high-end comfort and technology. Do you have a preference for luxury SUVs like the Escalade.

[@StepTronic]

Why would you comment this? Did you you ask ai to make this comment? What’s wrong with you?

[@Techjunkiero]

LOL!

[@RadialSeeker113]

​@@StepTronicit's a bot

[@fenceman53]

Honey I shrunk the Car Confection guys !

[@tommyroan298]

For all the high end materials, the ultra luxury heavy interior, and the crazy expensive price, why does the driver side dash board end look so incomplete and not put together right. Sorry that’s a missed opportunity to make a better impression of quality.

[@nuruddinahamed9128]

The wheels are huge!

[@avas-i4f]

Same reverse pedestrian sound as 2023 Cadillac Lyriq

[@o2kala649]

Another super expensive EV that will not hang on to value compared to a gas alternative. But it is nice!

[@hcjpbluesky9916]

GM is repeating the ELR strategy. Anyone think I'm joking?

[@dwlewis7361]

Good review! I'm not a fan of the open glass roof. I would roast here in Houston with that constant sunshine.

[@Nazz-b7p]

does it give you average efficency? wh/mi type? Id like to know that if I'm getting 2,3,4 miles per kwh. Sounds like you're at 400 wh/mi with that range at a 200 kwh battery pack.

[@lataumrankar9210]

It has a real range of 460 miles

[@Nazz-b7p]

@@lataumrankar9210 I'd love to see that data. Got a link?

[@y2han]

Fail to check frunk? Or I missed it?

[@thebrandonbarnes_]

That was the opening scene 😂

[@cecekeepingitreal3531]

Tesla everything killer😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤. Go GM this is 🔥

[@Lordknowsit]

When these are in the junkyard in 10 years, if this world has that long, which I doubt, these will make excellent donors for interior swaps.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@Lordknowsit That is where the oil burners go - just imagine no place to fill up in ten years.

[@ml9867]

You guys didn't measure the frunk. I hope its big enough to fit a full size spare tire. I'm guessing a matching wheel and tire will be well over $1000.

[@CarConfections]

It's definitely not big enough for that

[@roccovolpe5384]

Cadillac Celestiq, please!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TC-dk6do]

🤣

[@drakemoschkau]

Cadillac Lyriq is crazy quiet can confirm

[@jasonhunt007]

460 mile range charge to 80% for the life of the battery is still an impressive 368 miles

[@benjaminfallon1072]

Hopefully GM will come to its senses and install Apple Car Play in the EVs again.

[@hcjpbluesky9916]

Why? Since the EV1, the trick has been "people don't want EVs". It's just big enough, cheap inside enough, and it lacks that piece of tech the tech crowd wants. Brilliant.

[@Fony_turgeson]

That roof is going to voil your head and heat up the interior. No shade?

[@scottgregory885]

Thanks for the review! I bet most of the clientele for this vehicle will either be limousine hires or celebrities than the more traditional gas powered clientele.

[@leduomo]

For a car of this class I really would expect real leather seats. I am so sick of luxury brands switching to cheap faux leather and trying to pass it off as environmentally friendly.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

Real Leather doesn’t hold up

[@superset5]

many customers don't want leather

[@parkeschaffer5808]

This is not a luxury brand. So leatherette is appropriate.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

@@parkeschaffer5808 You can’t get anymore luxurious than Cadillac. Synthetic leather is just better.

[@leduomo]

@@superset5 okay and? It should still be an option

[@texasgogetter04]

wish it had that watts to freedom like the hummer ev since it’s based off that.

[@stboden]

A LOT of Lyriq stuff in this. It is almost a large SUV version of the Lyriq with additional screens.

[@Knappconstruction]

I’d love to know how accurate that 460 miles really is

[@joehammond2586]

I hate a non-opening pano roof. Whats the point? I don't like EV's and the price is a little daunting. Otherwise an appealing SUV.

[@altamashparwaiz2097]

Bonkers design

[@Ballista762]

Ugly and all over the place

[@richcaranante2661]

The front end is sooo long. Damn. But overall its a sharp looking vehicle.

[@godsgraceandmercy]

It’s an AIRPLANE!!!😳😜😜😜😍😍😍

[@Rogershijianhui]

All I want for Christmas is ❤❤😊

[@ontaisjohnson]

There is a long wheelbase model I make them only a few models most are like the you are reviewing

[@FunAtDisney]

Very nice but… 1. No Apple Carplay 2. Why do these car makers think everyone a massive sunroof yet not having a sun shade or, at this price level an electronically dimming sunroof? 3. Certainly way out of my price range !!

[@Ahmadneyy]

I’d get this over a RR cullinan

[@taureansmith661]

@11:26 am I the only one that notices theres no pedals

[@kleec6078]

Looks like something out of GTA

[@R3IUX]

Probably the smallest nitpick in the world, but I don't like how all GM products use the same chimes and sounds. It makes that "getting in" experience slightly less special. Even Lexus finally fixed theirs in their current generation cars. Other than that though, this is such a phenominal car

[@ladrakeus9252]

Every escalade and suburban I've had so far only my kids use the 3rd row seats. Adults never use the 3rd row

[@davidcchi3373]

When that rear steer starts acting up, you gonna see some weird accidents. 😅

[@smetljesm2276]

Daaaamn that is big car 200kwh? 😋😎😎

[@miaminights86]

There will be a long version coming later

[@omidnamin9004]

they nailed the front design, but the back just seems off. doesn't flow with the rest of the car at all

[@HK304]

I'm disappointed that the entry isn't the same as the Lyriq.

[@johnbrowning8063]

You didn’t show where the charge port was, nor what type of charger it requires.

[@CarConfections]

For now it is using CCS

[@HCX123]

It's giving Lyriq tbh 😅

[@yankeesusa1]

I still don't understand why they removed Android Auto except for them to is your data got whatever they want.

[@midnight_.v]

Id buy XM

[@da1nonly_Q]

its nice! But BYD and other chinese car brands been there done that!

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s very nice! It’s better than the gas model, i like the passenger display and speakers in the head rest! It’s worth the price!!

[@josephpayton2055]

I don’t think anything else about this vehicle impressed me but its size. In videos and pictures alone this looks absolutely gigantic and it crash walking does not help the fact that it looks stupidly cartoonish with those 24’s😭.

[@vwbeachboy83]

Wow that thing is nice but that is expensive. Wow

[@Chris-sm3um]

I don’t understood why they never offer cooled 2nd row seats on the Escalade, only heated. Leave it to GM to always be cheaping out.

[@G-Rated]

Leave it to you sheep to consider *gm* cheap for doing exactly what Germans have been doing for decades. 😂

[@parkeschaffer5808]

$140,000? What would P.T. Barnum say?

[@Rudenbehr]

"There's no extended wheelbase model" christ could you imagine needing a vehicle longer than an Escalade. It looks like yje LWB trim of range rovers

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Why they made the EV escalade swb even larger than the the normal gas Escalade and as large as the normal gas escalade ESV is beyond me. EVs with a dedicated platform should manage space WAY better than a comprable gas car. Think model Y versus BMW X4/X6 or GLE/GLC coupe. The cadillac Vistiq looks way more appealing. Only downside is the 102kwh battery will not deliver the promised 300 miles of range when

[@Techjunkiero]

Good luck Chevy with this massive brick!

[@brucekalter4206]

How's this for a simple Air Ball? That vehicle is just totally ridiculous, in so many ways. Just leaving it at that.

[@Lyndon-cs7ib]

Personally I like this style better. I really didn't care for those long tail lights.

[@Hennyjonez]

Yall sucked at the crab walk 😂😂😂

[@silveretwilkes3726]

Cloth on a vehicle of that caliber is a crime. I don’t care if it’s more environmentally conscious. That’s way too much money for cloth.

[@kevbrown1867]

Overall it looks cheap for a 140 grand car

[@ottbee6976]

Thank you GM for continuing to make gas guzzlers. My children's University fund invests in XOM, SHEL, CVX and others. For a while there, with all the green sentiment, these stocks were doing rather badly. But now? Wow! They are doing great. Thanks again to all who are still driving gas guzzlers. Thank you for your support. Keep those Chinese EVs out of 'Mrika please.

[@kermicgreen3370]

That interior is far superior than the regular Escalade. That’s one nice vehicle. The range of it is amazing compared to other EV’s. But I do think for $140k they should not put fake leather in the vehicle. You should have an option for that amount of money.

[@keenanhatley7184]

Why is is it so small this is not an Escalade it’s is srx

[@larrykang2586]

IS THAT A HONGQI E-HS9????