Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V the KING of luxury performance SUVs?

The Escalade-V is doing things it's own way and Cadillac is still bringing the firepower for 2023. The most unique aspect of this full size SUV is the 6.2L supercharged V8 that is under the hood. Also, you get magnetic ride suspension, GM performance exhaust and 38 inches of screen size. Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V the KING of luxury performance SUVs?
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[@omarcortes5754]

Things I didn't know I needed: A supercharged full size SUV. This Escalade-V is a masterpiece.

[@yamahaguy1732]

They are so much fun!

[@kickstand801]

A full size SUV shouldn't never be this fast. This is just insane😂😂😂

[@escalona8764]

Shouldn't be that expensive either lol

[@johndonovan7018]

yes. it should be faster. 900 to the wheels. make it so

[@bigmacmach1185]

So is the price.

[@johndonovan7018]

150ish.... not that outrageous considering the normal one is like 110k with typical options @@bigmacmach1185

[@yamahaguy1732]

They will cruise at 110 like it’s nothing.

[@DayTheKing]

The performance is unmatched with any vehicle of this size. The torque is ridiculous, what a beast🔥

[@MercOne]

That's only be default. There is no other vehicle this size even trying. The other large performance SUVs, GLS63, XB7 Aplina all beat this thing in performance easily.

[@mikemayers8672]

@@MercOne If they were trying they’d bE selling for$200k so never will try

[@MercOne]

@@mikemayers8672 What? Doesn’t make any sense.

[@bryanwashington9511]

To be honest the Escalade V should have been produced a long time ago in my opinion but this looks good thanks Joe and Steven for the review, camera work and on throttle action!

[@tigerhoods7927]

Yeah it definitely should have

[@salimrandall]

I love my QX80. However, right now the Escalade V is most certainly the king of full size SUV's by a wide margin.

[@beekaye1496]

I feel you, I have an 2006 QX56 and 2021 QX80. This one is the by far the best SUV on the market. I am debating now to sell my 2021 for a black Cadillac Escalade V

[@salimrandall]

@@beekaye1496 Mine is 2017. If I had the money to do it comfortably, I’d trade up in a heartbeat.

[@andyb9664]

yea but you guys have the nissan reliability tho 😉

[@Dudevegaslv]

Ceasers Palace Las Vegas bought 60 of them this week !

[@Brentolini23]

That mileage trip imagine spending $50 in fuel and you don’t even get 100 miles out of it 😅 aside from that it’s an immaculate car inside and out. Lives up to its name forsure. Can’t wait till you are able to do a full review on the new EQ.

[@zaryabkhan6988]

Thank you Joe for the amazing review as always. I can't believe you reviewed 15 cars in a single day. ❤

[@cuttingedgecool7235]

Joe, your reaction when pushing against the second row seat back was hilarious...had me rolling on the floor laughing, excellent review as always.

[@nevillejames2200]

Great review. I appreciate the work you put in especially reviewing multiple videos in a day. 👏🏿🇨🇦

[@CampingAFK]

Hey Raiti’s Rides, love the review, but recently there have been a lot of up and down camera jitters when moving around the vehicle and especially when entering the passenger seats. I think you can fix it in software if it was caused by the gimbal, and it will definitely improve the viewing experience. Cheers

[@timnovotny7741]

❤ thank you Steve and Joe for the videoing and review 🎉

[@Nick-qi8de]

Great review! The LT4 sounds crazy. Thanks Joe and Steven

[@nickmccarthy5115]

Saw a black one in person, one of the nicest, best sounding vehicles ive seen 👌

[@tomdrummy4984]

That is one crazy vehicle that big and heavy and being that quick. Amazing

[@MultiPrince70]

Love this one except for the interior where the seats should have had some creative stitching like for that red color should have come with red stitching. But overall beautiful and fast. Thanks Joe for your presentation. Love your channel.

[@AndrewPruteanu]

That shift snap is insane

[@randallmurrain1425]

Joe, Steven, you brought another great video as always. I have one question for you, however: is the ESV wheelbase worth the extra money for the increased space?

[@markthomas6615]

Excellent review bro! Thx much guys!

[@susanjspaulding]

🇺🇸 *LOVE this NEW RED Escalade V* !! *Too much gloss black* !! *GLAD for real buttons on the dash* !! *FAB to get so many horses and torque* !! *GREAT content Joe and Steven* !! #RaitisRides 🇺🇸

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Viva Cadillac!

[@telliesmith9825]

Not the captain crunch 🤣🤣 you made me commit twice with that one

[@leahsworld5972]

This is gold joe!!

[@crunchyblack2224]

That sound never gets old. Great on throttle!,

[@bull_23k]

Absolutely great sound of the car! Amazing.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Now my first new Cadillac Escalade to buy.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

Holy!, that thing from the start is rocket 🚀 😮😮!!

[@davidwolf226]

I've loved the various evolutions of the Escalade for years. Everything about this beast is attractive to me... except the gas mileage. If you live here in California, it will cost you a small fortune to gas this up since the nationwide gas stations are charging $6+/gal for premium. However, I suspect that most Escalade V owners don't worry about those kinds of things, or do they?

[@tpolerex7282]

My neighbor here In California owns one of these, along with an AMG G 63 for the wife - to take the young daughters to private school - and a AMG S 63 for good measure, there is a whole lotta gas guzzling going on and rumbling of V8’s regardless of the ride chosen. He owns a small military airline and a ‘60 yacht, definitely NOT worried about gas prices lol. Funny thing is he barely has a one car carport and no driveway or garage.

[@davidwolf226]

Wow... very interesting.@@tpolerex7282

[@mattmekhaeil]

You’re large and in charge with this beast and I can listen to that exhaust all day

[@cardo1111]

Exactly. Who needs a sound system with that exhaust note.

[@dominickirkwood]

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

[@edwarddejong8025]

One thing people don't realize about OLED is that it suffers from burn-in. So in 10 years that screen will have some ghosting. Regular LED may not be as bright, but it does outlast OLED. A gigantic monster car, and the self-driving software at the moment is the best available. The ability to cruise down the freeway without keeping your hands on the wheel would be very nice. An absolute monster vehicle.

[@vindevhunta4905]

King Kong Rumbles like thunder Veeeeeee 8 goodness

[@bigheavy12]

Great video again and thank you for the info

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

There is the Escalade and then there are "all the other ones". If I were a rich man or lottery winner I'd be all over this beautiful vehicle. USA.... Thanks Joe and Steven.

[@AntVan-eo5qw]

Hey Guys! What's Up?

The extra space in the door for the meatball sub sold me 😂😂

[@heyevanletsgo3911]

Beautiful ride 🔥

[@cardo1111]

That Escalade V is no joke will smoke nearly anything out there, while doing so in Cadillac luxury, however a zonk for no heat extractor(s) on the hood. That seat cushion pattern is the same you find on an Equinox, though much more luxurious.

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work Joe

[@dejonbuick6070]

The Cadillac escalade v true American luxury at its best.!!!.

[@joetravieso3165]

Buick should make a performance suv and call it the grand national

[@jimmydeneus7109]

💯💯💯

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Jimmy

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎

[@tropicalpnch4549]

I actually ended up with too many boxes of Little Dibbie Swiss Rolls today and could've used this Escalade's storage space!

[@wardellward]

That color is fire

[@mikemayers8672]

A lot of people with a lot of money in this country. To even consider buying this

[@chrisgelo1425]

Hey Joe, any news in any first drives with the new Sonata Santa Fe or Elantra? I heard the 2024 Elantras are at dealerahips.

[@nightstalker824]

Nice ride!! Kinda wonder how all that technology is going to age in 10 years.. kinda makes me think they shoulda put classy analog guages for the business end..

[@rg2motovlog]

Omg and the take off 😮❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@phenomfacemob1011]

When are they going to put the BLACK EMBLEM on the grill will look so much better

[@RaitisRides]

I agree with you

[@phenomfacemob1011]

@@RaitisRides and the back

[@jeffs6090]

This one just didn't have that on the spec sheet. Huge miss!

[@joetravieso3165]

whats with everyone wanting black???? it started with a punk kid painting the emblems of daddys vehicle black spray paint cause dad didnt give him 20 dollars. so if someone puts a bag over their face,the whole block will come bagged.

[@joetravieso3165]

whats with all the black????????

[@forextrader6038]

Hey Joe Raiti. Happy Sunday sir. Are you going to drive the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?

[@Sunjib12345]

Hey Raiti's Rides When Are You Going To Drive The New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe I Am Waiting For The Video Come Out

[@MaCAttaK]

I like how it says best 20 mpg on the dash lol and he said 11 on the streets and 16 on the highway if im not mistaken 😅

[@StevenSVT]

There’s a button by the pillar, on both driver or passenger side that you can press, causing bbthe captains seats to fold down automatically.

[@danielshepard7357]

This is what I’m talking about Joe. Super beefy machine that screams down the road and my god the amount of room we have for twinkies. 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@SiriasisOFFICIAL]

Kings SUV🔥

[@user-os5vw6nb7e]

bonjour magnifique vidéo de présentation de ce véhicule. ce véhicule est vraiment superbe avec de la puissance du confort tous en étant en sécurité merci de se partage cordialement

[@chrisellerton1199]

Excellent review!

[@t0mmy26]

Joe, that “V” joke…. It was sneaky😄

[@alanklaus7774]

Awesome SUV. Just how does the same corp. that is doing away with ic engines as soon as they can come up with this? I'm glad they did.

[@ericlynch9443]

Holy crap Raiti's rides...how can a $150k vehicle not have ventilated rear seats, security shades, and electric assist rear seats? GM just can't quite do it right...ever!

[@normanli7085]

And no middle head restraints too. That's a no no when it comes to safety in a 3.9 sec 0-60 in a full sized SUV

[@joetravieso3165]

its like a burger that you forgot to put mustard and mayo on.

[@DOORBELLBOY11]

Rear seats could’ve been power fold or at the least motorized instead of manual ..

[@kscarrigan6892]

​@@DOORBELLBOY11not 100% sure what you mean... but both the middle AND rear seats, can be folded flat... not only from the cargo area... but also in the overhead console at the front.

[@kscarrigan6892]

​@@normanli7085ALL of the seats have head restraints... they fold down automatically when the seat folds. Then you have to manually flip them back up, when the seat goes back to the upright position.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Joe, I had never thought about how much heat a supercharged V-8 would generate. I guess it might be expected they would generate a lot of heat.

[@montefunderburk4681]

Love that color 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️

[@flubberlane8437]

That’s one nice Caddy ! 😀

[@rg2motovlog]

Love this SUV 😍

[@1257wizard]

Hello, my son is a engineer with GM, and he has one of these for the next two weeks, he brought one of these beasts home this weekend, My oooh my what a machine! in V mode this truck is awesome. you just can't keep from pushing the throttle, I have a 21 Denali and when I drove home my 6.2 seamed like a v6..LOL. I have to say it's a wonderful truck, I tried the super cruise, love it!, but I have to say it's a stretch to see the price the dealers are asking at $170K

[@BiggerNallsmonkey]

ask your son when will GM make RHD cadillac!

[@srmashwani]

Hi. When are we getting to see the Chevy Traverse review (plz :) )

[@joetravieso3165]

and Buick enclave too

[@fakejail6428]

Best Rati's Rides on KZbin.

[@desmondgurley]

Even though you did an Escalade V review b4 I clicked on this so fast like it was a debut 😂😂😂.... I think it's safe to say I'll never get to ride this BULL, but boy, I enjoy how Joe goes on throttle!!! Makes it fun through the phone for everybody watching!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

This SUV is a beast!

[@davidalfaro6245]

What kind of stock exhaust is used on the Escalade?

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Nice. A question I have been struggling to find the answer to, maybe you know the answer? It's more about the regular Escalade Sport Platinum than the Escalade V, but could apply to both: The GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon AT4 both advertise having "Active Response 4 wheel drive", while the Escalade does not advertise having that, though all do or can have 2H, 4H, 4L and Auto, But since they are all GM, and the same base vehicle, do you know, does the Escalade have that same active response 4 wheel drive functionality/capability but perhaps just doesn't call it that due to being Cadillac and not GMC? And if not, might that cause the Escalade to not handle the bad snowstorms quite as well? Thanks.

[@F.E.C.1955]

How many of those are they going to make and are they going to have a 2024 or 2025 model

[@gorangatineau]

I'd pick up esv version and black color perfect suv for today's life if you want to stand out

[@shamako4ever718]

Alright Joe let’s see what’s Cadillacs has to offer for the money

[@TrymeAsshole]

Love this ride …. But 150k msrp, the markups will be astronomical 🚀

[@EthiopianSCOOT23]

Close to $200k just for a caddy

[@bbkangs]

I know a guy who bought an Escalade V. Paid $205K

[@LifeWitSed]

Damn, thats thing is a beast

[@onterrioredmon5711]

That’s my dream suv I definitely want one now

[@joetravieso3165]

buy one and get a yr supply of twinkies

[@LordBowserKart8]

What a nice, luxurious SUV.😊

[@embiggens1]

A 2-door Escalade V would be awesome. Like the old Tahoe Limited but brought into the '20s. I don't need a Suburban, but this but smaller could be something.

[@johnblack4915]

Like a modern K5 🤔😊...

[@andyb9664]

nah, this much power in a tall and short wheelbase suv would be dangerous. That's why most of the reviewers said the Defender 90 V8 is fun once, but they wouldn't buy it, it just feels proper unsafe in corners and while flooring it.

[@joetravieso3165]

like a whopper jr. a smaller version of the escalade with all the bells and whistles

[@kscarrigan6892]

​@andyb9664 Yes! I have a 2015 Yukon Denali and just took delivery on our new *V*... HUGE difference in cornering @ 60. Childs play in the Yukon... Grandma's casserole still sitting centered on the seat. In the *V* it's against the side wall, like a teen at the fair riding the Gravitron! It sure has taken some getting used to... but it's SUPER fun too. That SNAP! CRACKLE! 'n POP! @ take off and slow down... 😁IS. EVERYTHING.!!!

[@MichaelSmith-rt4bu]

Is this the Extended Version??? Or the regular size

[@LeonYuL]

This is like an apocalypse escape car that got your whole family killed while looking for petrol 😂

[@kinghill500]

Big red ❤❤❤❤😊

[@natedenomme7774]

Dream car list!

[@mystictk4149]

Hell yes!!! this is defeinlty a top choice if not the best. This thing is so sexy and powerful I love it.

[@tigerhoods7927]

This truck is a bad mama jama

[@angelxyoung1515]

Question does anybody know what the name of the paint on the Escalade is by chance?

[@coldsteel998]

Countryside Blvd 35mph-Joe-ON THROTTLE BABY!!! LOL

[@joetravieso3165]

on throttle----here we go

[@kristopherlroseboro2821]

Awesome

[@roshr1829]

We need them here in Australia

[@JogBird]

MRSP $149k .. is does cost $149k to make this, the profit margin must be at least $80k

[@nicolasmikah4168]

Red LC500 at 17:08 right after the passing mini

[@davealmer3803]

Sure is nice GR8 review but like the Ultimate for the $$ where are the rear vented seats.

[@catsaretasty]

$150,000 is crazy for a jazzed up chevy tahoe 😅

[@redpilledbachelor7776]

Dont foget the maintainance cost too.i'd just get a lexus.

[@michaelhill61309]

It's funny Because know exactly what it is and willing to pay above msrp for it.

[@chapllc722]

​@@redpilledbachelor7776Got my is500 6 months ago. Best decision I ever made.

[@sewj8046]

I'd say $75,000 is as well...lol. It's a GM 'got damn' C at the end of the day.

[@cerealjerk]

2 million is crazy for a sports car,but people pay it to flex their wealth.

[@ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

that thing is insane...literally a truck on steroids!!!

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@TahjSanders-hj7zi]

My dream suv

[@sullivanmambwe3050]

Super dope

[@franciscoguillen8582]

I wish I had one.

[@ganzonomy]

Wish that GM would build a suburban 2500 again with the 6.6 Duramax or 6.6 gasser. Imagine a 3/4 ton Escalade built to carry 5 people, but the heavy duty setup means it can have more sound proofing, tow more, etc.

[@edm3184]

Very impressive.. if I had the $$ would get one. I'm waiting for my Cybertruck

[@michaelc7014]

Where is Joe getting 3.9 0-60 from?