Is this SUPERCHARGED Cadillac Escalade a REAL performance SUV?

The Cadillac Escalade is the pinnacle of SUV luxury and size for the brand. The folks at SVE & Dimmitt Cadillac wanted to bring something extra special. Under the hood is a 6.2L Supercharged V8 that is pumping out 575HP & mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. On the outside you will find a cat-back exhaust and big brake upgrade kit. On the inside you will still find all the great luxury touches you expect from Cadillac. Is this Supercharged Cadillac Escalade a REAL performance SUV?
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[@Manneken123]

My wife and I have been streaming your reviews to our TV during quarantine. I just went shopping and she text me while out asking me to get get twinkies to store in the center console, lol.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so Andrew! I really appreciate you guys tuning in! That was awesome she was on a twinkie run! ;-)

[@james-sz9un]

Raiti's Rides that really is so andrew

[@RaitisRides]

pop that’s awesome!

[@james-sz9un]

Raiti's Rides 😂😂

[@tonyzesto8649]

@@james-sz9un thats andrew fantastic!

[@gazg00]

4.3 sec 0-60 for a 6000lb SUV?? Insane stuff!! Thanks for bringing this to us Joe!! Big up to Tom for some great cam work! Keep safe guys!!

[@RaitisRides]

Its a best of a vehicle that is for sure! Thanks Gary for caring about us!

[@stellantistom6881]

Hey Joe! The blacked out color on the Cadillac looks mean.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@antwontwontwon2378]

5 years later when you go to sell the vehicle you find the gift 😂

[@sadtoast6122]

"this seven spoke wheel" Am I crazy I'm seeing 6 spokes 😁

[@germanz2936]

Yea it's 6 lol

[@Fony_turgeson]

Everyone makes mistakes. But respect him. He doesnt edit

[@AngelGonzalez-mj6qh]

Yes you not crazy he is lol!!!

[@williamcole442]

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[@Fony_turgeson]

@Anthony Smith I think missing one spoke is really not that big of a deal if you know his channel he is great presenter

[@herbphene3357]

Centri superchargers don’t whine like a roots style. You hear them mostly at idle.

[@RaitisRides]

They should of went roots!

[@colderbeer]

Hey....anybody who can afford a vehicle that costs 80 grand and more can easily afford to fill it with gas twice a week....seriously what's the problem ???

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Only millionaire athletes can afford it..

[@kennethdillardsr]

Steve, I'm not a athlete nor millionaire and we've owned a few and still drive one. Never had a problem with gassing them up either

[@aimxdy8680]

If you complain about gas mileage on a V8, you shouldn’t be driving

[@AbdullahHood]

19:57 Do you want a supercharger sound? Joe, damn right we do! It’s all part of the experience 😂

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it.

[@silenciummortum2193]

Gareth Hood YASSSSSS! Screw turbos! GIVE ME POWAH ALL DAY BAYBEH!

[@AbdullahHood]

silenciummortum 😂😂😂

[@alialmathkur]

Awesome video. Love your channel. I only found your channel recently and I think your reviews are very nice. One of the best. 👍

[@VictorLeEPICVIC951]

Looks good! Love the power, love the color, love the interior design! Great vid, Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Victor! That really means a lot!

[@calvinwright296]

Awesome video, thanks for the detailed insight. Keep up the good work bro👍🏿

[@da_gang123]

LOL 12:41 “Your not going to scratch your iPhone 24🤣🤣. Amazing videos keep up the great work👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jimmiecarter3099]

I really like this Escalade's!!! So this vlog is a NO BRAINER!!! I am so conflicted because I really love this one, but the 2021 is mean looking as well!!! I can't wait for you to have one on the channel

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you! Trust me I can't for the new one either!

[@ryansrides9714]

Great video, always loved the Escalade. the exhaust is pretty awesome too!! Thanks

[@brianlee5649]

Love this review, killed it once again on this Escalade, Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Brian!

[@robear17]

Another great video. The Cadillac looks amazing. I have lost my love for GM products years ago. But is a nice ride for those to enjoy that type of vehicle. Great presentation Joe !! Too much fun with this special Cadillac Escalade.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting share it with you!

[@111danish111]

The driving section of your videos although a little brief is the primary reason why I'm here . You always have good control over your cars specifically large cars .

[@azmiwhab]

What a beast of an SUV. Amazing review. Thanks Joe

[@meatball6930]

You gotta love Dimmitt Cadillac! They have been awesome to me and my family ,friends forever. They are still #1 in the buying experience too. I’ve never bought vehicles so fast at any dealer. I stopped in a year ago-bought 2 vehicles and needed nothing but driver’s license and was leaving with both vehicles in a tick over an hour. Not even sure how that happened and i didn’t even feel rushed. It was crazy fast. They are awesome!

[@keywestsunset3897]

Forget that energizer Bunny, Joe doesn't stop!!!

[@RaitisRides]

No way! You guys deserve the best!

[@silenciummortum2193]

key West SUNSET Joe and Scotty Kilmer I can watch for days. Hook me up to a bed pan, IV for hydration and nutrients and a pan of bacon and Daddy is ready to rock n roll!

[@keywestsunset3897]

@@silenciummortum2193 agree 100%!

[@neleal1997]

key West SUNSET CV l

[@LuisAlberto-kz1fe]

Thank you for the review! I'm looking for a new luxury Cadillac but I didn't know if I should wait for the 2021 or take advantage of the current deals. Thanks to you I've made a decision while the power is nice, I really want comfort for all people riding since this would be my family SUV. So 2021 it is can't wait for you to review one!

[@Benjamin06267485]

YYYEESSSS,..... FORGET MY HOMEWORK... I AM TUNING IN WITH SOME LITTLE DEBBIE SNACKS....

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks brother!

[@AbdullahHood]

12:23. I hate my sundial rolling around the trunk. Trust Cadillac to solve problems.

[@RaitisRides]

You are freaking hilarious!

[@AbdullahHood]

Joe you always solve my storage problems! 😂

[@RaitisRides]

Gareth Hood 😂

[@joebarnes2941]

Thanks Joe!

[@Fony_turgeson]

I definitely want a whine in a supercharger. I had a cl55. It moved. Just like you wanna hear a turbo spool and a blow off valve

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This is my dream SUV! Awesome job Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

You have good taste on this one Jeremiah!

[@FREDIS-ev8nn]

The exterior of this outgoing model is far more beautiful than the new one. I think they only had to change the interior.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Fred!

[@AbdullahHood]

13:57 I’ve always found the rear entry to the Tahoe / Yukon / Escalade much more cramped. The leg room in the second and third row are far behind the competition.

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@anthonymolina7416]

The redesign takes care of that with independent rear suspension

[@user-fz4mv3bk4z]

Gareth Hood 2021 model year fixes that, they’re ahead now

[@kellycastillo1007]

Hi Joe what happens with the Ford expedition XLT 2020

[@supermanmolina8358]

I love when you do videos about escalade I'm planning to get 1 but I have to say why Twinkies is all about Ding Dongs man haha lol keep it coming.

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool man!

[@ronaldhull8057]

Looking at that Escalade the name that comes to mind is " Demon Love Child "! Let the good times roll!🏁😎

[@bahaaaldeen7962]

Very nice! ..love it

[@AbdullahHood]

10:00. I’ve always had a dilemma. Jewellery or snacks. Now I can store both. Problem solved!

[@RaitisRides]

First world problems! LOL

[@Fony_turgeson]

I wonder if joe was 5 foot 11 would he say it as much lol. I'm 510.

[@MiguelVmiguel10016]

gorgeous suv! greetings from DR.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@LS1007]

You could get the kids to the soccer game real quick in this. Did you need your towel for this one? Good job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

I had the towel but didn't use it like it did in the CTS-V.

[@mynameischucky.charlesleer4363]

Bro, I like how you’re talking about jolly ranchers candy. I have some jolly ranchers on me right now that go good with the Cadillac Escalade and some Twinkies watching movies called look 👀

[@denvernuggets007]

Go demo a 2019 Denali that have 800 HP for me. Always enjoy your review Joe.

[@michaelhofmann6552]

What's with the big R while you were driving.

[@LeadfootLou]

Would love to see the grill blacked out. It should be blacked out all over. Missed the MPGs on this one. Not sure if I’d plunk $117k on this one but it is a nice vehicle. It shouldn’t have a third row. The 575 horsepower engine seems pretty awesome. Great video once again Joe. You’d be “wanted dead or alive” in this Escalade. 👍

[@Genjoi236]

Did this thing sell? I don't see it on there website.

[@philomath7535]

😂 love the Escalade and the commentary about the lower grille. I bought a new mesh upper and lower grille and ended up not liking the upper one, so I went back to the sport grille. However, my fiancé refused to put the oem lower grille back on because he said it didn't serve any purpose and it was essentially 🗑which was in line with your sentiments.

[@mystictk4149]

I’m so ready to watch this

[@Laylowex]

Wish it had quad exaust and a more exiting spoiler

[@itcantrainallthetime9886]

If you're not getting a cut of the commission on cars being sold due to your reviews, then you're being robbed. Great review, joe!!!

[@chetreid77]

Yes, I love his reviews. He's my new favorite.

[@nelsmunson8420]

Hey Joe yes I would want a Supercharger Wine, That Supercharger Cadillac Escalade is a Beast👏👏👏 I really like it

[@iliftbro413]

that things got almost 1300 on the odometer. its amazing how some of this cars sit on lots and accumulate miles just from test drives

[@Fony_turgeson]

You didn't show the nice hidden compartment behind the infotainment system screen

[@gerardomendoza9688]

16:12 if it's me il find it 40-50 years later cause I wouldn't let go of that Escalade, it's Badass 😛

[@user-si3mi8qf8g]

Powerful Amazing Luxury SUV By Great Company Thanks And Take Care /Baghdad Evening Apr 05 /Duraid 😎🚙💪👍👌👏

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you watching!

[@silenciummortum2193]

Joe, you say “On throttle” in the Crosstrek and I realize I fell asleep the second you push the gas when you say it in this I cream my pants full! Love the content, keep it comin’ baby!

[@crimson1953]

Joe I'd like to see a review on off road vechicsl like a doone buggy or maybe a motorcycle:)

[@miltonherman4629]

Thanks to Joe's review of this car, i can now allocate towards getting this car

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Milton!

[@arnoldalexanderguzman8215]

You need to check the 4runner limited with the 3rd road

[@sidsxrillaa]

The Twinkie thing kills me😂😂😂😂

[@Benjamin06267485]

Why at 16:39 the instrument cluster was blocked by your logo? I've seen many people on KZbin when reviewing cars do this, why???? Can you explain me?? hehe thanks...

[@RaitisRides]

It has to do with what the speed limit is and the speed I was traveling.

[@Benjamin06267485]

@@RaitisRides so KZbin wants to promote safe driving, right?

[@Saro2023]

Very nice one

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one!

[@Saro2023]

I like all your videos. I don't miss any one of them.. great job we are all here to support you.. all the best

[@red_j_ruff_wood6384]

The supercharger whine you’re looking for is more prominent from the ROOTS type supercharger.

[@mam8ajr245]

Man Cadillac really needs an Escalade V 🤤

[@ritarossweisse_]

Man this SUV is really huge... Idk what's its actual size coz this Escalade is not available in my country. but when you said you're 6ft tall I think I can imagine it. I'm 5'4ft tall though... Exterior and interior really looks good. Great exhaust sound

[@RaitisRides]

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

[@jasonhearn2331]

Hell yea I wanna hear my blower or my turbo if I buy a vehicle with either of those installed or I’ll just modify the intake or wastegate to give me more eargasm sounds on demand with my right foot brotha Joe

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Jason!

[@jasonhearn2331]

Raiti's Rides my last car before a stroke and righ leg amputation was a turbo Dodge SRT and my first modification was to double the wastegate spring pressure and boost to 20psi with a catless downpipe and muffler delete making it sound delicious to my ears all day everyday when I got on throttle plus it was underrated big time by Dodge from factory those mods made 309hp to the wheels and 320 pounds of twist too from 2800-5500rpm and if I could behave for a full tank pulled 31.5mpg as well

[@Brian.8272]

if that was a ESV id be buying it today, great price, my 2011 has 144 thousand miles

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow that is awesome miles!

[@bakheittabouk8432]

That's great

[@rosswalton4217]

Is there any way you can review a CT6 -V

[@RaitisRides]

I will try to track one down for you Ross!

[@Inmyownlane89]

Bruh and his damn Twinkie’s 😂

[@stellantistom6881]

I bet that the newer Escalade is going to be better and more mean looking with that independent rear suspension.

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@CaptainDawg02]

Tom Tran - that’s exactly what I was thinking

[@jd39046]

Great review Joe. GM definitely has to start making some of their SUVs with a Z06 LT4. @flashisfreshtv

[@Fdeubcfhbbjhfd]

How much is this kit?

[@facundosaiegh447]

Hey Joe, just wanna say keep up with the great work. I know one day you'll surpass Doug Demuro;)

[@coreyspare9383]

Why cover speedometer?

[@lego4virgo]

SVE: We make the baddest supercharged Escalades, ever. Hennessey: Am I a joke to you? SVE: Hmm..let's find out. Meet ya at the strip...

[@Brian.8272]

how many miles on it, may have some scratches sitting on the lot all this time

[@RaitisRides]

That's why they dropped the price!

[@taalboss]

You can't zonk a standard running board, folding running boards are cool but costly to replace. Overall its a sweet Caddy👍🏾

[@PAPABEAR_OMG]

Yesssss the whine is what completes it

[@bashirdahir88]

Please try the 2020 rav 4

[@diesel379x]

0-60 in 4.3. That's impressive for a 5400 lbs tank. Great review Joe. They knew they would never get 117k for that. That's insane

[@diesel379x]

@Stonewall Jackson If you can cough up 87k I dont think you would be worried about gas.

[@Fony_turgeson]

You gotta admit how comfortable and it eats bumps. You barely moved the camera

[@hhvxsueus9771]

Can you please make a video on a land cruiser

[@venomking3602]

If I had a use one I'd put a v6 j seires swap with a supercharger and straight pipe exhaust

[@jonathanwhitehead7378]

Love the blocked out speedo lol

[@RaitisRides]

Need to know basis! ;-)

[@Cgee3]

I’d lower it a few inches, swap those 22’s for 26’s and get rid of all the brightwork for a nice monochromatic look. That’d be a perfect luxo-cruise misile for moi.

[@silenciummortum2193]

Superchargers are for men... I am a man... I like it... I want it... I need it... I LOVE IT!

[@xertyz9038]

You Should Show The LED day lights in your videos, but like the videos either way

[@RaitisRides]

I will start to add that man! Thanks for the feedback!

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

They tend to look like they're flashing on camera though

[@RaitisRides]

@@MidwestDankAlumni This is true!

[@hypersonic6649]

@@MidwestDankAlumni I've always wondered why they flash on camera 🤔

[@jcrobinson37]

Joe said 7 spokes twice. That’s a ZONK! Joe there are 6 spokes, Lol. Great review as always! Love your work.

[@RaitisRides]

It happens LOL

[@utmost-F16]

Best SUV in the world for many many years still the best number 1

[@MrEfoozz]

@14:00 hey Joe your not a kid get back to the driver seat😂😂😂. 🤨Not enough wine,sure does look like it "on throttle 😂😂😂💥"

[@hds8182]

That 575 hp sticker is a super mega zonk

[@joshuapinthiere4751]

my boy is loaded with jokes 😂😂😂

[@HEYSERG]

4.3 0-60 with that weight? Granted it has the supercharger that’s insane

[@dynasty3174]

The back sit can be used for kid I guess 🤔

[@mrwick4875]

Sry joe fell asleep so only 5 zonks wow we were close. Do like it but Holly molly 118000 k on sale for 88k not to bad but should have a bit more. 625 hp ish would be awesome

[@cesincuri5870]

Perfect car, lets add a new road!!!!

[@leastvieweverreally]

The Dimmitt group sure loves their performance cars

[@unklecorky2181]

I'd rather have a base cayenne or RR sport than this piece of shit.

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it! Great organization!

[@RaitisRides]

@@unklecorky2181 I guess it is nice to have options.

[@unklecorky2181]

@@RaitisRides I agree Raiti, I agree.

[@donaldoc]

Homemade, "V" Series... Are you Watching Cadillac! 😬😀 🏁🏁

[@RaitisRides]

Very good point Donald!

[@donaldoc]

@@RaitisRides Imagine, Cadillac building a V Series Escalade, to go up against DCJ Boys, and their SRT, or Hellcat Grand Cherokee! 😵

[@RaitisRides]

Donald M. Gawron I like the way you think!

[@blairbrown4812]

6.2 liter supercharged small-block V8. Yeah, GM's watching....

[@eddox94]

A dream suv for sure. Maybe a little supercharger noise would be nice, but considering it’s a luxury vehicle it doesn’t bug me as much.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

[@eddox94]

Raiti's Rides thank you for uploading these great videos Joe!

[@toddwatkins9666]

Super charger wine...ALL DAY!!!!!! That’s why I LOVE Hellcats!!

[@ParasiteQueen1]

So, will you edit out you getting pulled over? Hahahahaha!

[@derpman-up2rr]

Is it just me or is the camera looking smoother

[@willierolon3735]

What a machine! Nice review Joe and Tom!

[@melvin3r512]

this thing must drink premium gas like water....why would the average person want a 575hp full size SUV as a daily driver?

[@johnlukach4091]

Did you not see the 2021 Escalade? Much better interior