Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V a BETTER performance SUV than a Mercedes AMG GLS 63?

This will be the LAST Escalade to receive a V8 engine as Cadillac moves forward with electrification. On the outside of the Escalade-V you will find 22in wheels, electric dropping running boards and quad-tip exhaust. On the inside you will be greeted by an upgraded leather interior and 38 inches of OLED screen. Under the hood is a 6.2L supercharged V8 churning put 682HP & mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V a BETTER performance SUV than a Mercedes AMG GLS 63?
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[@XBEAST2023]

$153.000 it better come with Joe as my chauffeur.🤣🤣

[@RaitisRides]

Cadillac may be able to arrange that

[@_benz4lyfe]

😂😂I know right 😂

[@chrisgelo1425]

Forget the Escalade IQ Joe, this V is where it's at!♡♡ V= VICTORY 🏁🏁💪💪

[@RaitisRides]

Man I like the way you put that!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Crazy vehicle to be that big and heavy and be that quick. Then they are going to ruin it by making it an EV ☹️

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate you enjoying this one Tom

[@Oneness100]

First off, the EV version isn't nearly as big inside. They don't have an extra long version. I have a few friends that drive the larger Escalade or equivalent and they saw the ESCALADE IQ and they weren't impressed due to the lack of room and no longer version offered.

[@mikemayers8672]

Marvel of modern engineering fior sure.

[@G-Rated]

The EV version is also beautiful and they will continue to build them both side by side for some time.

[@deandreb9074]

The ev version ugly af 😂😂😂​@@G-Rated

[@davidwolf226]

682hp? Pffttt... just kidding. I've always loved the Escalade in general, but this V model just kicks it up to a whole new level and I would be all into it if I needed one. Excellent.

[@RaitisRides]

That’s exactly how I feel David!

[@MrGreenelight]

One hell of a vehicle, Caddy knocked it out the park with this one

[@tigerhoods7927]

This truck is so beautiful 🔥

[@buildindian8169]

At one point i thought these huge vehicles would eventually go extinct but no…they are still here and looking much better… The beast lives on 😂😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true!

[@buildindian8169]

@@RaitisRides they do serve a purpose..

[@KenLuong86]

I would definitely pick the Cadillac Escalade V over any other competitor. It sounds great and it’s super fast. Great job on filming guys.

[@vinniecorleone62]

A solid review Joe! Nothing exceeds like excess my friend!

[@masonbell3891]

Im goinna get one of these tomorrow, so I can have 1 more V8 car before the world goes electric, thanks for the review

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for doing your part!

[@ReallyBruh1]

Thank you Raiti and Steven 🔥❤️

[@markwayne2644]

I have the ESV Sport 600 with the optional intake/exhaust and while not as fast, it sounds pretty great and goes well enough ...

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Amazing review Joe.

[@andrewgordon2311]

Wiper placement,yes Joe,how much better does it look.Greetings from Australia.

[@Alimoh14]

Happy new year I love ur videos

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for having my bacl!

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Yes of course Joe & I'm planning on buy one.

[@JohnK-bk5jp]

This is a beast with an OLED display . Very comfortable ride.

[@blake1275]

Great Review Joe love the Escalade V it is hand down the best Cadillac ever made in my opinion thanks for the on throttle moments in this beast have a great night Joe!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Blake! I’m glad you could take the ride with me!

[@blake1275]

@@RaitisRidesYour welcome Joe!!

[@RaitisRides]

@@blake1275I really appreciate that

[@blake1275]

@@RaitisRidesno problem Joe thanks for the reply hope you have a great New Year’s weekend!!!

[@iglapsu88]

Great job Joe! The GI Joe rant was classic! Love the vehicle! It's a sports car in a super SUV body for sure!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it all with you!

[@Jack.Smith80]

SUV like a sport car. Unbelievable. As always awesome ,Joe.👍❤

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate that Jack!

[@Jack.Smith80]

😘@@RaitisRides

[@bbkangs]

I talked to a guy who bought one of these and he paid a $50K markup so in total he paid $205K 💀

[@jeffrogers1021]

Happy New Year! Any resolutions for 2024?

[@RaitisRides]

I think the biggest thing would be not to be on the road so much.

[@nevillejames2200]

Great review. 🙌🏿

[@RaitisRides]

This really is wonderful.

[@KiwiMaxBlue]

OMG this has to be the best way to wrap 2023!! On throttle killed with the LT motor. Dying!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@skyking-a10-brrrt61]

At 13:00, when Joe said, "Those were the good ole days." Those were the ole days, and you can hear it in his voice.😊

[@RaitisRides]

You got that right!

[@HopefulElect144NYC]

Hey Joe great video you i applied to help out for the Cause your Generosity always show that you care. Thank you Joe and RaitisRide Family.

[@HopefulElect144NYC]

I have Joe I enter but most importantly it's a Great cause to help Others in need. Thank you Joe once again for Generosity

[@Only1Science]

@24:16 I'm sure buddy felt that weight and power push by him/her. LOL

[@harryballs5557]

Just an fyi. It does have massaging seats. That black button on the side of seat turns it on , and the one long knob controls the different massages.

[@jkexperience]

Keep up the good work

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that!

[@AdmiringBarnOwl-ox3my]

Nice video Joe

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could share this one with you!

[@papaagidi2838]

This car is very nice and cheap, an average person can easily afford it

[@RaitisRides]

I hear some sarcasm.

[@papaagidi2838]

@@RaitisRides hehe maybe

[@Chiva.]

Great video. Keep it up! I know it's unrelated, but can you review/showcase Mitsubishi eclipse cross 2024? I wanna buy one, but I dunno if I should go for 2023 or 2024.

[@Mrperfect1705]

Good video, joe. i have been watching you for years now, so when will we get a review on your personal cars?

[@Imyourmonkey_YT]

Can you do a comparison review between RR LWB SE 7 seater and Escalade platinum or sports platinum ?

[@coachmaupin201]

Beautiful beast 🔥

[@LESTER7L1]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!, YEAH!!! I can DIG IT!! Thanks, Joe and STEVEN!

[@elizabeth7862]

Lovely, awesome. Best greetings from Norway. 🇧🇻🌹🇧🇻🌹

[@cyberpunkalphamale]

Best review of this whip on KZbin.

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate you saying that!

[@markquinn2767]

That sound is unbelievable 🤤. Still gets better MPG’s than my 5.7 WK2 (avg 10.3 MPG)

[@ivannegron4627]

Love this vehicle. Happy 2024 Joe.🎉🎉

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Ivan! Same to you man!

[@lukegraham9603]

So excited for the Escalade IQ. Looks great and i'm sure they will give it the range and power it deserves

[@MegaRetr]

I would definitely pick the Cadillac Escalade V over any other competitor😀

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

767 is Boeing (not Airbus) LOL Awesome review Joe, even when you make a mistake you make it fun ! This Cadillac Escalade-V is a big awesome monster and sounds like a beast !

[@MrHandsomeferny]

Congrats on 1mil

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love Cadillac escalade-v look good real true and I love the video real true 👍 💯

[@alanklaus7774]

I like this beast just for the heart palpitations it would give the EV pushing bureaucrats. That motor is awesome.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

The escaladeiq with that display that widesweeps from driver side to passenger side is going to be incredible in this car. I saw the Escaladeiq in person. It was STUNNING. I just bought a Lyriq AWD Luxury 3. Cadillac's designs and their value is fantastic. Feels like an S-class inside, but doesn't cost $2000+ a month.

[@RaitisRides]

Of wow that is fantastic! Congrats on your new Lyriq!

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

USA 4 EVER.....who wouldn't like this Cadillac. Happy New Year Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

I agree with you Mike! Happy New Year man!

[@user-yn6fl4tj3s]

Awesome 💯💯💯

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are digging this one.

[@squhshi]

Joe the Escalade-V does have massaging seats!!

[@cedriccromwell4049]

This Escalade V is an awesome vehicle with a special build that includes an amazing engine!! Cadillac Escalade V is the best luxury performance SUV!!

[@RaitisRides]

They really went all in on it for sure!

[@joelruiz8788]

The way he pulles off and comes back 😂😂😂

[@gettcouped]

One thing you can ALWAYS say about GM. They ruined their brand in the 80s-90s, but they NEVER lost their top quality engineering. When they get the budget they put out some of the best vehicles in history. Just look at C5-C8 Z06. Look at the recent gen Camaros (RIP). Look at the Caddy’s; best super sedans ever made. Now they are starting to make quality interiors there are minimal reasons not to get a GM vehicle. Sorry this, to me, is so much better than a GLS 63, G 63 or XB7. I get why people like those, but this thing gets your adrenaline going EVERY way.

[@melhavic]

5:09 😂😂😂 Go get that SOB!!! I Love RR ❤❤❤

[@icrack96]

Does there never get winter cuz you always wear shorts lol awesome video btw!

[@suspiciousafternoon]

there's just something special about the Escalade the allure, luster everything

[@dejonbuick6070]

Wow,Joe what a great SUV, l will roar if i win this SUV in 2024, some Escalade v's come with massaging seats.

[@chrisbills389]

My dream car, I want to drive this so badly ❤

[@terrancebrownlee-6937]

Bad ass truck it sounds like a beast

[@ufcker915]

This just says "I can drive my bigass Escalade close to 200 mph cuh"...🤣🤣😆😆

[@RaitisRides]

I love it!

[@johnblack4915]

Funny Hennessy grabs one and makes its 1000 hp..one more time b4 electrification 😊..thanks Joe Lori and Steven for an exciting year and go out on throttle with a bang with this last LT4 supercharged escalade into the next year 😊

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome!

[@nicholascenci8808]

When/where can I buy a Raiti’s Rides Banana holder?

[@waheeddoesstuff]

Joe, that DRL vent might be real, just electronically covered for aero or whatever. Drive around for a bit and see if they open up!

[@gerardomendoza9688]

All Yukon Escalade and Tahoes of all years look freaking badass sitting low and running fast like this one 😛

[@jimbean5672]

Still going to have to go with the grand waganeer

[@Jose.D.P.]

The proper name for the “home power source” is a receptacle or a 3 prong outlet 👌

[@jyotishmoykalita8797]

OMG this beast 🖤🤩

[@bgrant48234]

Dang, this thing got some torque.😕😳😯😅

[@darrengodbee3397]

Love it Joe wow how much is it ?

[@RaitisRides]

I can’t remember, but it is in the review.

[@Chris-nm9uj]

$150k 😂

[@dvon919NC]

Extra Sweet!!!

[@mystictk4149]

This is definitely one of the sexiest SUV's out there, Caddy always hits the target with it. The AMG GLS 63 is amazing also.

[@tylerc4229]

V8>electric Great review as always my dude!

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah Tyler!

[@md8744]

You already have over 1m subs so you must have at least 2 more cameras while you're testing driving right? Thks

[@VibezTv1015]

Noti gang 🔥

[@RaitisRides]

Oh yeah!

[@lohranleonyh1010]

querio sabe como conseguir a camisa que essa cara esta usando

[@ddivinia]

Our esv-v has massage seats. Small button side of the seat with the other seat controls.

[@shahangilani]

There is an even longer version of this v ?

[@ddivinia]

Yes, just like the Escalade. The Escalade is the Tahoe size. Escalade esv is the suburban size.

[@shahangilani]

@@ddivinia wow Didn't know there was a bigger version of an already big vehicle

[@ddivinia]

@@shahangilani We like to call it Texas size. :-)

[@shahangilani]

@@ddivinia lol

[@mikemayers8672]

This vehicle is a marvel of modern engineering. It’s a mountain that drives like a Ferrari.

[@Fony_turgeson]

That beast takes off like a rocket

[@AcogNeato]

Used to have a 2012 CTS-V, great car as far as the engine and suspension went, but upgrading to an AMG is a night and day difference. Mercedes does not lack on ANY part of their cars, and it shows in the details. Overpaying massively for what you get with this car, when it hits the $75k it will be justified with all the cheap plastics

[@wardellward]

Damn, that color is off the freaking chain

[@bearstokes9030]

For $150k you definitely will be LIVING IN IT

[@6517watto]

Great job Steven (hang in there) ....lol.... pun intended 😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

I love what you did there!

[@davegriffith6409]

this a big boy truck and the big boy screen wow

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that!

[@onterrioredmon5711]

My dream suv and definitely want the v

[@donsmith3038]

I had to buy it before they stop making this kind of vehicle. I have a Radiant Red (make that Alabama Crimson) 2024. It sounds quite raunchy. Great vehicle.

[@bikeautoview788]

Look Cool 😎

[@theKiddAlways]

the first one was exactly a yukon denale. i mean they didn't even change anything but the badge. you take the badge of both of them and you couldn't tell which was which

[@svvt1]

General Motors is undisputed a luxury powerhouse💪

[@GODLYN1X]

I know you did really liked that Escalade

[@montefunderburk4681]

My favorite suv 💯‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@suttonya5]

nice

[@anthonykiedis1765]

I'll take that wood finish over carbon fiber any day. At least you won't be sharing interior styling with a riced out VW Jetta 😂

[@cedriccromwell4049]

I rather have the Escalade V over the BM X7M and the Mercedes AMG GL63. There is more value in the Escalade V over the foreign competitors. Great Job Cadillac!!!

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think Cedric!

[@cedriccromwell4049]

@@RaitisRides Thank You. Cadillac Escalade V is at the top of the SUV Luxury performance execution. I hope Cadillac continues the Escalade V series, boost the Horsepower to 750 hp, and top speed of 165 hp.

[@thedragonofdalzell]

"You can live out this thing" At over $100k you may have to 🤷‍♂️ Its a beautiful beast though. That V8 sound 🎶

[@ABCwonderworld]

hey Joe i think it would be cool if you can review a Huracan or a 488 for 2024.

[@bgrant48234]

The heads up display is always a great compliment.😕🙂🤓🤠😎😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸

[@wyntondennis1299]

That wood is beautiful,😂 stop hating the wood

[@RaitisRides]

Sorry man!

[@wyntondennis1299]

I like what the Escalade brings so far

[@wyntondennis1299]

I did think about what you're talking about in terms of the glare; the sunlight flash.

[@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980]

I'd port the blower and change out the wheels for 26" x 10 wheels. Everything else is a homerun!

[@RaitisRides]

Now we are talking!

[@G-Rated]

I wouldn’t go any larger than a 24-inch wheel for the sake of sidewalls since it’s a luxury SUV and comfortability would be the #1 priority but 26” would look good too.

[@stevenramer1767]

I need an 2023 ford f450 limited review before I buy one

[@PhilPhil240]

Dumb Question: can you control the audio to where it doesn’t blast from the headrest? I’d find that annoying for the passengers trying to sleep