Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade a BETTER luxury sport SUV than a BMW X7?

The Escalade is the largest Cadillac available. On the outside of the sport you will find a special grill, full LED lighting and electric running boards. On the inside you will be greeted by a upscale full leather interior with 38in of OLED screen. Under the hood is a 6.2L V8 that pumps out 420HP and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade a BETTER luxury sport SUV than a BMW X7?
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[@RaitisRides]

Sorry I am late with this one! Our filming day was insane, but we got is all done!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

No worries!

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate that man!@@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790

[@stevenkreiss2113]

No worries here. You are the best Joe...

[@chrisgelo1425]

Raiti is the best in the biz, no need to be sorry, brother!

[@davidp2888]

I appreciate the work you do! No need to apologize, you're worth waiting for.

[@tigerhoods7927]

I’m telling you this car in all black with black wheels is one of the most beautiful SUV’s ever

[@Cocora22]

AND a PITA to keep clean, trust me I had one, NEVER again black!!!!!!

[@CompletelyObsorbed]

And you can blend in with all the Cadillacs that are used for airport runs.

[@Kingofthehill84]

Jeep is way better.

[@superfast30]

I completely agree!

[@BRlGADE_KINGPIN]

Your pfp is killing me bro

[@mattmekhaeil]

If I had the money for the Escalade I’ll go hands in and buy the V. Supercharged V8 goodness!

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think Matt!

[@CyberSamurai4Life]

Hey Joe I love the review tonight. I especially appreciated the honesty when it came to discussing the German competitor and the looks of the Escalade. And I happen to agree with you as well

[@smkrider]

I like how you keep it real with your audience and the manufacturer. Being funny is cherry on top. Thank you for your well put together videos.

[@Irishmanbikes]

There are quite a few new Escalades in the Maryland area where I live. A good looking SUV. Love the vertical accent lights/turn signals.

[@josiahjohnson2515]

Love the Caddy. I owned the DTS sedan for years and it was amazing. Impeccable to every degree, to this day I miss that car. Endless power, and never an issue with it. Took it in for regular service and treated it very well. Love your enthusiasm Joe, I can relate, I'm a gear head too. I'm nuts about anything that has power, 4 wheels and makes a noise!!!!

[@ZeeshanAli-gp1yd]

Hey Joe!! I love watching ur videos. So detailed. Been waiting for x7 2024 though u haven’t made any

[@misspretty1ification]

What A Beauty I'm getting this Escalade V 2024! 😊🙏🏾Thanks... It feels Great Riding in my new Escalade V Virtually Named after me too V!

[@CraigNelson-gw6jw]

That Cabin Interior is gorgeous!

[@islanddon865]

My experience limo driving Escalades vs. Lincoln Navigator is the Escalade always gets request for the 1st run. Navigators get the nod every run after. Simply a smoother ride...by far, IMHO.

[@RaitisRides]

That is great info to share!

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

The new BMWs while having a sport mode that makes it ride different in comfort they seemed to use alot of rolls royce inspiration (since they own rolls royce) in making their newer cars alot more floaty and just glide over bumps.

[@billydanzz]

Fuhgeddaboudit! Cadilliac...it's got more power. Says Leftie (aka Al Pacino) in Donnie Brasco lol

[@normanli7085]

And a v8 lol

[@adrianpettway4180]

We use ours as limos and executive transport. In our market the caddy was requested way more than the navigator.

[@davidwolf226]

Joe, I'm with you on that wood veneer on the door panel. They should have used an open-pore option with a shade other than brown. That is such an early 2000's look. Odd. However, I do really like that dark blue exterior color. The interior layout is also very impressive. Frankly, I've always been a fan of the Escalade. I'd take one of these any day over the BMW X7! More bang for the buck with the Escalade. Excellent!

[@johnwest5926]

your obsession with the wood is a bit over board. Personally i prefer it. all in all you did a decent job of showing this car. Thanks for posting

[@RicardoBernal]

Awesome video, good luck Steven!

[@user-hc6ne8lm8v]

What a beautiful car, we love the Cadillac brand and of course, the Escalade! We have owned 3 of these over the years and they never get old.

[@MACF75]

The best guy doing this stuff. You got this broda. Go Florida

[@miwandariz9512]

Fantastic review Joe!! 👏 Love You!!❤

[@patryk7830]

Big prior Doug Demuro guy... Keep up the fantastic reviews! Keep the solo reviews with the amazing sense of humour, and great sense of detail! Doug messed up by adding guests and opinionated reviews, please keep up what you're doing, because you're definitely top dog in the game right now, and all i watch! Best of luck in all future endeavors brotha!

[@captainamerica9353]

I cannot stand Demuro. He's a homely nerd that got rich from KZbin. I wish success for Joe but hope he stays more down-to-earth.

[@dominickirkwood]

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

[@shogun_takeovr2380]

seen one on the road the other day, suv really does stand out

[@hali1392]

I would go with this car over any SUV in the world. (Obviously around the same price)

[@RaitisRides]

Oh heck yeah!

[@markpuffer9615]

I'd prefer this over my wife's Lexus lx600 luxury

[@hali1392]

i mena hey, if u got the moeny then 100% go for it@@markpuffer9615

[@pizza4fresers]

Hey Joe what mic are you using? I like the sound quality of it.

[@aone7640]

The only Cadillac that survived it all. If only Cadillac can give us a new c8 based sports car I think that will let the auto world know they are still a legitimate luxury brand that’s seperate from the other brands and can stand on there own. Lincoln is just a rebadged Ford with leather not a serious contender like back in the day

[@DontVote111]

Noticing the loop 🔁 Raiti. Same cars over and over Raiti. 😮

[@stevechimelski4557]

Hey Joe, great review. You should compare the Escalade ESV to the Grand Wagoneer L Series III. Think you might be surprised.

[@alanklaus7774]

Had a Merc about that color in 2000. Would like to see that color in person because I don't think the video does it full justice. Seems like you actually get a lot of features for $112k. Getting crazy when you think about that.

[@eerwig]

Awesome review! Joe is a funny guy

[@noahsemyonov]

since the refreshed suburban/tahoe were released, i wonder what the 2025 cadillac escalade will look like. exterior & interior.

[@steflauren2711]

Listen…i may not be in the market for buying a car but i love watching Raitis car reviews! He is so funny and knows his stuff! 😂❤ Also, yes please all companies need to change to the hidden rear wipers! 😎

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

If I had money and wanted a deluxe SUV the only one I'd buy is the Escalade....USA. Thanks for the review Joe.

[@TheGeneraltigre]

thanks, always a great video.

[@josephbwalker]

I’m buying one of these with cash this year. I feel it. I KNOW It. THIS IS THE TRUTH.

[@Joshy_poo0]

Save the extra cash on the maintenance of this vehicle

[@RaitisRides]

I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

[@josephbwalker]

@@RaitisRides I’m going to come back to this video and confirm it.

[@josephbwalker]

@@Joshy_poo0 Nah. I’ll save after I purchase it.

[@Joshy_poo0]

@@josephbwalker Well your money so I’ll support you on getting this escalade!👌

[@adrianpettway4180]

Prior X7 owner and switched to the Escalade sport. The bmw was ok but I needed more room in the 3rd row with the seats up and down as well as more towing. This fit the bill perfectly for what I needed. I actually use it to my bass boat and ATVs when I’m away from the corporate hustle and bustle .

[@Mikemikeswehomenow]

At least you have corporate and bustle. I’m still looking for a job.

[@stevechimelski4557]

Exactly the reason I traded my 2022 x7 for a Grand Wagoneer L Series III. I drove the Escalade ESV and the GMC Yukon XL Ultimate Denali and the Grand Wagoneer clearly had way more power, better braking, and overall better handling. More rear cargo space than all of them and the Grand Wagoneer came with standard options the others don't even offer or you have to pay extra for.

[@adrianpettway4180]

@@stevechimelski4557 I’ve had bad experiences with FCA products in the past . The Grand Wagonner is a bad dude and I considered it but the previous experience made me change my mind.

[@bryanwashington9511]

The Dark Moon Blue Metallic looks great on the Escalade, the wood and veneer finish inside is a head scratcher, I love the seats and yes a full size panoramic roof is perfect! Thanks Joe for the review and on throttle action and Steven you're awesome behind the camera!!!!

[@gramb5611]

The auto industry will put a "sport" badge on just about anything. Great review 🤙🏼

[@jesseoliver7216]

Joe, you give the most balanced vehicle critiques. When I research vehicles I can depend on you to give the good and the zonks. Steve Hammes is a close second.

[@ElliotGuidry]

LMAO the wood grain is too playa for the Zonkmister LMAO! i think its a major A+ i love it

[@Only1Science]

I firmly believe they tucked that rear wiper specifically FOR YOU!!! LOL Looks so much cleaner!

[@SteveChapman1204]

Love the midnight blue metallic. The wood veneers are probably to differentiate from the Tahoe.

[@user-hc6ne8lm8v]

Caddilac never gets old I love my Escalade!

[@markwayne2644]

I agree on the wood trim, that's why I got the black ash on my esv sport... and I think the red paint nearly rivals Mazda's soul red. Especially lucky, I found one with the upgraded intake/exhaust which sounds awesome!

[@adrianpettway4180]

I’m considering doing a cold air intake and borla cat back on mine. Is it worth it?

[@kristopherlroseboro2821]

Does The Sport Trim of The Escalade have more features than The V? For Example Sport has massage seats and the V does not?

[@George-ux6zz]

You're absolutely correct. What is a music TV station doing with no music? I loved it when you got nothing but music videos. Can we sue them for malpractice? 🤣🤣

[@billydanzz]

The american rock bands became stale....those cool euro-bands weren't cool anymore....all the popular VJ's left....the Miami Vice era ended.....Trapper Keeper notebooks were out of fashion....the popularity of rap took off...and it was downhill ever since.

[@Pylon360]

That's A Beautiful Ride,I Must Add A Roof Top Tent With Actuators Reflecting The Lower Interior And Wrapped Around A Memory Foam Mattress ,50 Inch Fold Down Screen,Zero Radio Or Sound Interference With Sun Roof Access (Climb In From Sun Roof ) And It's A G.O.A.T...

[@dennyide83]

Does the 24 have the dual mode exhaust when sport mode is actuated?

[@oonwing]

If you ever retire.....we will be lost!!! Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'!!!

[@johnpezzullo9644]

Your Awesome Joe. Your Reviews are the BEST in the Industry. I LOVE this Cadillac, the BEST, but at this price point GM should figure out how to lay the seats down automatically and move the second row up too. Just Saying...If possible. Thanks...

[@adrianpettway4180]

There is a button in rear cargo area that lowers and raises the seats and it’s a button in the over head as well

[@kameronbrock5461]

I would love to see a video of this compared to a 2024 Land Rover!

[@MrGreenelight]

There are many many videos comparing the top Luxury large true SUV, . The Cadillac Escalade remains the top seller, 20 + years and running , followed by the BMW X7, and then the Range Rover.

[@jeffgrace7266]

The cost for this and MANY other new cars are the same as new home cost.. As someone who makes $120K a year, we are priced out of the market for both..Sad.

[@masterchief9005]

Eagerly waiting for the 25 refresh and then going with the V. Think production begins around November and that will be my farewell to ICE. The interior and tech updates will be massive!

[@marcusperry9481]

Great video. I disagree with the shade about the brown wood accents. It's a Cadillac. You have to have that wood look in the interior.

[@paulwatson4574]

Great content,excellent value for money and yes it is a good alternative to the Rav4.

[@bigdawgwb2013]

Im always at the freeakin ready for some on throttle Joe bro

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad to hear that man!

[@Pylon360]

That's A Beautiful Ride,I Must Add A Roof Top Tent With Actuators Reflecting The Lower Interior And Wrapped Around A Memory Foam Mattress ,50 Inch Fold Down Screen,Zero Radio Or Sound Interference With Sun Roof Access (Climb In From Sun Roof ) And It's A G.O.A.T...

[@sevenpaulperalta929]

Can't you just option it with different wood?

[@kywoodrd1]

This thing is BEAUTIFUL 😍 But lose the wood interior and lose the power 3rd row control. 1 touch drop handle would be faster and 1 less mechanism to break down the line 🙃

[@huss1205]

Thorough review, as usual...

[@NAK16827]

would you review a 2024 Escalade v in black diamond tri coat color? thx

[@darrenjordan841]

Tic Tac and Twinkie storage? I'm in. That cancels out the two-for zonk front.

[@superfast30]

Stunning!

[@adrianrubi5012]

Is that the same engine in an MD Optimus Dakar Buggy?

[@Pylon360]

That's A Beautiful Ride,I Must Add A Roof Top Tent With Actuators Reflecting The Lower Interior And Wrapped Around A Memory Foam Mattress ,50 Inch Fold Down Screen,Zero Radio Or Sound Interference With Sun Roof Access (Climb In From Sun Roof ) And It's A G.O.A.T...

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

I owned a 2020 Escalade luxury sport with the blacked out package. I loved everything about it but the infotainment and controls. IMO, GM makes the best SUVs but they really need some help with their user interfaces. Haven't looked at any new models but I do have a 24 Denali Ultimate and it still is "ok" compared to my BMWs. BMW has UI perfected with the control wheel.

[@briannacc3983]

May I ask do you lease them or own them? Do you notice a stark difference between the Denali Ultimate and Cadillac Escalade? Thanks

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

@@briannacc3983 I owned them both. GMC has stepped up their game in the newer models with the full panoramic screen where the Cadillac had that in 21. They are really close in features, ride, and comfort. IMHO, it would come down to which one looks the best to me and what features/package set the two apart.

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

@@briannacc3983 I'll also add that we've owned two Yukon Denali's prior to the Escalade. They really were so close in how they drove, comfort, and options. But the Escalade had a more prestigious look, IMO. Also IMO, GM makes the best SUVs, from the Tahoe/Suburban, Yukon/XL, and the Cadillac. The big Lexus SUV felt underpowered and the tech seemed outdated. BMW has some fast SUVs that are full of tech, features, and good ride, but the looks and room is subpar. Mercedes has the best interior, but external aesthetics is very subjective, aka ugly af. I just prefer the big american v8 in an suv and GM products fit the bill. I just wish they would take a lesson from BMW on infotainment navigation.

[@adrianpettway4180]

I had the total opposite feeling. My BMWs didn’t do it for me. I had the x5 and the X7. Things like pairing my phone using the navigation etc in my bmws was crazy complicated to me. I love onstar and the WiFi connectivity in the Escalade way better.

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

@@adrianpettway4180 Not sure of your technical skill level, but the phone pairing and navigation is far superior in both of my BMWs (2022 850 and 2023 M340). One has idrive 7 and the other idrive 8. My wife and I both have our phones paired and it's easy to switch between the two based on who's driving so the other can control the music. The navigation and hud in the 2020 Escalade was abysmal. I've no issues with lag or me just saying "hey bmw, take me to *destination*" and it works flawless. Our 24 Denali Ultimate has had the google maps freeze multiple times on trips, forcing us to use our phones for the rest of the trip until I can reset it. That's a major problem and noted all over forums on the internet. To each his own though.

[@DoubleO7-11]

9:40 is the exhaust tip not connected to the pipe? 🤔

[@jtoth1234summer]

Hey Joe, my wife said it reminds her of our 76 Caprice wood look dash. Brought our new born baby home in it ., no seat belts of course.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally remember those days!

[@monday4305]

The lights on the steering wheel 😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@RaitisRides]

Crazy isn't it!

[@CraigNelson-gw6jw]

Looking forward to the Natilus Review when it comes out.

[@Imyourmonkey_YT]

Getting mine very soon - White Sports Platinum with Onyx package.

[@RaitisRides]

That is going to be perfect!

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God I will buy one for myself

[@markpuffer9615]

How would you compare thise to the ride of the Grand Cherokee and features?

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Yes of course Joe and I'm getting one soon.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic!

[@jamesbruzgis9476]

Epic reviews! Keep the random comments going!

[@tomdrummy4984]

I think if you put the second and third row down…….you can fit a Mazda Miata inside. Just need a ramp to drive it in.

[@reddis6615]

Is there a 2 row with a bench seat

[@2012Edger]

Wow. See the size of the grill? Those tiny fake vents probably look better the cladded over fascia.

[@namine99]

Please do the 2024 Cadillac XT4! Sport model if possible!!!!

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I just bought a new Cadillac Lyriq. Fantastic car on Mercedes Benz interior levels. The first thing people ask me is if the sound system is BOSE. Nobody I know knows who or what AKG is or stands for.

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats you will be able to get one.

[@lytatroan]

Man The styling on it does not miss. It's definitely the President car

[@AntonioDiaz]

Such a beautiful car 😮❤

[@williammoore27]

Cadillac will celebrate our world's very own 125th anniversary of vehicles since from 1902 to 2027 all around the world!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍

[@NAK16827]

I really want to see the different of 2024 Escalade v 20th anniversary edition

[@chrisgelo1425]

I think Caddy is king, but only for right now, Raiti. I know the Navigator is due for a redesign for 2025, and since it'll get Nautilus inspired touches, I think the Escalade is in danger of losing that crown.

[@MercOne]

Lincoln needs to go all out as the current one while nice, is stale and has fallen behind the best in the segment. An air suspension is needed for 2025.

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

If the new upcoming Lincoln Navigator looks anything like the Nautilus, it would fail to compete with this current Cadillac Escalade. This Cadillac design is going to be hard to beat for a while

[@CraigNelson-gw6jw]

Suepr Cruise for the win!! Wow

[@02337755]

Man what was with the old lady coffee table look on everything?

[@ImSupreme1990]

I think I’ll probably go with the X7 over this but I still love the escalade

[@RaitisRides]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@hali1392]

why the x7 over this?

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

​​@@hali1392looks alot more futuristic and sporty. It's faster and handles better. It has better luxury and tech. Air suspension(thats refined by rolls royce- BMW owns RR) ,V8 Engine sounds better.

[@rtcturnemup7028]

⁠@@user-my4xu4gf1zsounds biased to me bud 😂

[@billydanzz]

@@user-my4xu4gf1z The "Engine sounds better"???? Oh, you mean that artificial noise they pump into the cabin through the speakers??? Oh yeah that's way nicer than the natural sounds of a V8. lol

[@ElliotGuidry]

its called "Grippin' Grain" LOL the wood is perfect in there

[@josephrobi6806]

Why don’t you mention the quality of the frame 🖼 what is use under if better quality than other vehicle. Like tires quality, what kind of suspension etc that would be more appreciated thanks 😅

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for the extra feedback Joseph!

[@wwesupermiahroblox4460]

Love this car!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome@

[@TheRasta4ri]

The buttery smooth engine sound 6.2 has no rival may have an equal 6.2 hemi

[@uniquephoto7659]

Escalade V is my next vehicle hands down!

[@mr.blanco6763]

Damn remember this guy when had nothing man. You got like 50 comments at most back in the day!!!! Wild times

[@Only1Science]

That dark blue is mean!

[@Mrperfect1705]

Joe i agree the wood trim definitely hurt the eyes

[@OliverH_ATL]

Is this a reupload or same opening as 23 Escalade

[@amill1563]

Oh yeah, all the rappers had their Slade.

[@Pylon360]

That's A Beautiful Ride,I Must Add A Roof Top Tent With Actuators Reflecting The Lower Interior And Wrapped Around A Memory Foam Mattress ,50 Inch Fold Down Screen,Zero Radio Or Sound Interference With Sun Roof Access (Climb In From Sun Roof ) And It's A G.O.A.T...

[@Solvet862]

Is there HUD? Like the wood accents. Like the V variant, though.

[@RaitisRides]

Yes there is.

[@bigsteve281]

If the current models are not selling then what’s the point with new designs etc?? Most dealers are flooded with full size suv and pickup trucks

[@phamquochung4564]

Yes of course!

[@guillermolarregui7129]

4 years later around 45k ill buy it then

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Supercruise is my favorite feature in my Lyriq.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so great to hear!

[@fordTH7335]

Beautiful....

[@yomonbooks1367]

GM has a huge parts resupply issue. My 2023 Tahoe High Country has been waiting on parts for over 4 months now. When I went to the shop that has my truck today, he showed me vehicles that have been waiting for parts six plus months. 😡🤯😡🤯