Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V a supercharged luxury performance SUV worth it?

FIRST LOOK: The Escalade-V is going to continue in Cadillac's lineup for 2025 and is getting some major updated. On the outside you will be greeted by a new V-series grill, LED lighting, front fascia and 21in wheels. On the inside you will be welcomed by an updated jet black leather interior, 55in OLED screen and new steering wheel. Under the hood is a 6.2L supercharged V8 that pumps out 682HP! Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V a supercharged luxury performance SUV worth it?
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[@trevorsutherland5263]

$2,900 a month.....exactly the same as the mortgage, taxes, and insurance payment on my 3700 s.f. house with pool in the 'burbs. That's America, baby! I love it!

[@dnice362]

Dang you must leave in the south or out a lot of money down to have all that for 2900 a month or I just live in an expensive area

[@Elpacto16]

lol im in canada if this thing would be 2900 Id actually think about buying one... here its going to easily be 4500 a month maybe 5k

[@johnparsons1466]

Rule #1 - Never finance a depreciating asset 😐

[@nukezat]

People who own this car, at least own a house thats over 1M. People who finance this car drive it for 90days until it gets repo'ed

[@johnparsons1466]

@@nukezat 😂

[@joebrito2066]

If I win the lottery I’ll get on these. I can’t afford an extra mortgage payment 😂😂😂 Great video Joe!

[@user-tw7vi3qf8t]

Just wait 5 years, it will be 35k

[@marger9713]

​@@user-tw7vi3qf8t who says you'll wake up tomorrow

[@ryanlopez7755]

More like 15 years it’ll be 35k 🤣

[@vln987]

You can sleep in a car but you can't drive a house.

[@user-tw7vi3qf8t]

@@ryanlopez7755 if you paying 35k for a 15 year old Escalade you a 🤡

[@tomdrummy4984]

That is one crazy vehicle to be that big and quick

[@RaitisRides]

It really defies the laws of physics Tom!

[@seeniedk]

99% of ppl can't even park it

[@surfertsunami9355]

@@seeniedkWhich is why it has Park Assist😊

[@seeniedk]

@@surfertsunami9355 4 corners still be scratched 😂

[@Stol3nXDrive]

@@seeniedkas a former Escalade owner I can confirm 💀 Still a great suv tho

[@velboone6041]

Cadillac did a beautiful job...The refresh is so modern....I love it...They're design language is impeccable...

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad you are loving this new Escalade

[@davidp2888]

The design is so crisp, clean and elegant.

[@RaitisRides]

Plus you get the supercharged power!

[@thelastninja4825]

lol, elegant?

[@RaitisRides]

@@thelastninja4825that’s a good descrptive word

[@Fony_turgeson]

Those headlights are so slim. A lil extreme

[@MacNasty81UP]

@@RaitisRides the rims are they 24’?

[@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980]

With this upgrade, Cadillac surpassed the GLS 63 AMG and the BMW Alpina XB7. Maybe even Range Rover. Salute!

[@Stol3nXDrive]

As an X7 owner I totally agree with you! Not sure if it surpasses… but it’s definitely gonna put up a good fight against the GLS and X7!

[@G82Watts]

I think the bmw renegade XM outclasses them all. From looks to interior

[@Stol3nXDrive]

@@G82Watts Interior yes But it looks disgusting

[@G-Rated]

The only place any of them exceeded the Escalade was the rear seat amenities, Cadillac _been_ surpassed Range Rover’s front seat passenger experience.

[@G82Watts]

@@Stol3nXDrive look up the renegade XM bro. That thing is a tank and looks manly compared to the Karen mobile caddy. As a man I'd take that anyday.

[@OnTheJob0728]

To the door panel 🤣 I wait on that every time and on Throttle

[@OnTheJob0728]

And oh what’s a complete Zonk 😉

[@isaiaheshun5951]

Same here. Makes me smile all of the time

[@trevorsutherland5263]

I won't lie, as a red-blooded American I'd LOVE to have one of these, but once the high wears off and you look at the auto market financials, even a 7th grade dropout would see DISASTER on the horizon. 17% of consumers paying car debt their payment is $1000+ / month. Average *negative equity* on trade-in is $6300-----for the math-challenged, that means people are *paying* six thousand dollars extra just to get out of the loan they are currently in. That's like paying $27K for a Versa, just so you don't have to continue to pay for the Velar. Unless you make $500K a year (and don't fake, maybe only ONE of the 317 comments on here are by a person making that much), do NOT buy this."

[@davegriffith6409]

a true big boy ride, 55 inches of screen wow

[@RaitisRides]

Things are getting serious with Cadillac!

[@TheRoyJames]

I'm tired of the screen wars personally.

[@davegriffith6409]

@@TheRoyJames no way

[@williamvaught7651]

The new styling inside and out fits the Escalade-V perfectly!!! And of course an excellent review ! 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾😊

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks William for tuning in

[@onterrioredmon5711]

My dream suv

[@RaitisRides]

Dream big!

[@Novilicious]

Damn that red Cady’s sharp AF ❤

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@akonramos2921]

Glad to see gm keep the supercharged v8 🔥

[@user-dx1oy7ff9c]

Yep

[@youarerightboss]

The perfect combination of speed and luxury

[@dejonbuick6070]

Wow Joe this is one of my favorite SUVs, I want to own one someday, thanks for reviewing the king of SUVS.😊😊😊.

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you are loving it Dejon

[@shamako4ever718]

Alright Joe this looks like a nice ride

[@RaitisRides]

I’m ready if you’re reafy

[@LuisUrbieta]

Viva Cadillac!

[@RaitisRides]

You got that right Luis!

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@RaitisRides Gracias

[@jivangill]

They made it better let’s go

[@lesley643]

Beautiful red colour. Love front end restyle. It’s a good looking brick now. Tech is great and so comfortable. I’m sure the price will reflect that it’s a performance Cadillac.

[@roycestandard6153]

Hey Raiti', we need you to do a 2025 Yukon Denali video. Then been hiding that vehicle forever. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bstewnyc]

Hubba bubba what a truck. GM killing it since model year 2023.

[@RaitisRides]

You got that right!

[@jefforing]

You’re the best vehicle reviewer I’ve ever seen! Energy + Knowledge + Professional Delivery! Keep it up, man!

[@davealmer3803]

A Gearhead's ultimate organism. GR8 review.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! I agree with you Dave!

[@bernardstyles7608]

Thats my brand! Dare Greatly!

[@chudson4500]

I love how Cadillac is doubling down on the v Escalade. Nobody else in the market is going to be able to touch what this can do

[@flubberlane8437]

That red on that Escalade. Love it ! ❤

[@peopleschamp585]

The spy shots did not do this facelift justice. It looks so much better than in the pictures

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that

[@AbdussalamMisbahudeen]

Looks the same to me which is a good thing because I already liked how it looked in the spy shots

[@ant208]

Front styling similar as new QX80

[@Stol3nXDrive]

@@ant208Yeah I did notice all body on frame SUVs getting refreshed The navigator will soon get a new look too

[@raymondj.2351]

Agreed!

[@omarcortes5754]

This Cadillac is insane. Loved it.

[@RaitisRides]

You have great taste Omar!

[@Drzking9229]

Love this! A bit too much screen on the interior for my liking but man if I could afford it I’d be rushing to the dealer as soon as it gets in

[@tristanbey5892]

Cadillac definitely hit the mark with this refresh, it’s truly amazing.

[@frankstanks]

That’s friggin awesome lookin!

[@leir2005]

The front end design on the outgoing model looks better. Just my opinion

[@RaitisRides]

Good news is they are still available

[@devinlwoods]

Glad you do what you do... finally subscribed. I have less than 10 people I subscribe to and I've had my youtube account for well over a decade. Thanks for bringing it!

[@mr402denzell]

This thing is sick

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you are liking it!

[@user-uo3gx5nk9m]

The description of the car, the explanation is beautiful and the news of the continuation of the production of the engine 8 cylinder supercharger

[@mikeb3023]

Very cool. However I Could probably buy three double wide trailers for 3 different families for the price of this thing.

[@SurprisedCentaur-xh5cp]

Speakers in the seats looks like an electric chair from a nut house

[@RaitisRides]

You are hilarious

[@markpuffer9615]

The extra speakers are great if you're an audiophile. Just wish they'd add sound to only the driver when on the phone or navigation through the headrest like the Q80 will have.

[@stephencooper3583]

Not sure why, but the new design looks much better on this version than the white one in the previous video. Less chrome, I guess. Whatever... it looks better here. And awww... look, it's smiles at you. 😁

[@waynewallace2061]

That's a bad mamma jamma!

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@beesafesweetheart8738]

Omg get your paper up fellas! More motivation that I needed!

[@monogee]

C'MON POWER-BALL / MEGA MILLIONS!!! DADDY NEEDS A NEW CADDY!!! LOL

[@BrianNC81]

Beautiful ride and congratulations to anyone that can comfortably afford to buy one. Target buyer for these is probably 400k+ income with net worth in the 3-5 million+ range.

[@Lonewolf66669]

as always you give the best review and it is always a pleasure to listen . very nice cadillac !

[@RaitisRides]

That means the world! Thank you!

[@aliseed3740]

This is the the king. of the fleet. Ground. cady Thanks jo

[@dta2599]

Beastly🔥 The steering wheel tilt/telescopic button made me laugh, though. At least bedazzle it or something 😂

[@zekesalinas473]

These suit up Chevy's are dominating the world, so glad to see the LT4 still kicking ass! Great job Joe as always, but I need to see you test drive it

[@elliehenseler]

Love the new tech and style of the lights! In a class of its own 😮!! What size are the tires on the V?? Are they the same as the other 24”??

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

They look very very tall

[@elliehenseler]

@@DiaperSNiFFER definitely!!! I’m guessing at least 23”!!!!

[@Onlyyambition-vt1mw]

✨yes trulyy caught my attention! Very detailed you did amazing , keep it up👏🏼✨

[@RaitisRides]

You got it my friend!

[@Novilicious]

The new 2025 qx80 or this? That is the question 🙋‍♂️

[@supremeetnel7707]

Ive always liked the escalade

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad I could bring this new one to you!

[@javy.airlines]

I ❤️ Cadillac Escalades🚙💨!

[@advilshenk]

Well done cadillac. Love everything about it. Would love to have. Great review.

[@C-Crystal2002]

Wow, My dream car was 2015 but 2021! And there will be new one in 2025 😮

[@crazedxfighter]

Damn this is the one. 200k I'm guessing

[@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980]

$160 -$180k I'm assuming.

[@Jack.Smith80]

Oh my god, You brought "Moveable Palace" ,Joe. ❤❤❤🙏

[@RaitisRides]

That’s definitely one way to look at it Jack

[@navidd2473]

GM knocked it out of the park with the 2025 Escalade. Lucky to be a Cadillac sales consultant, but the mark up will be insane.

[@NicoleSuggs]

I'm sorry, this big ass Caddy is far superior to any Hellcat/SRT Mopar 😅 Facts 💯 🎉❤

[@shenettehiggs8621]

I am so ready for it 😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@skylermchale6462]

If that were in my price range it would be my top pick

[@OperationValhalla]

Just my luck, I just accepted delivery of my 24 Escalade V in Black Raven w/o a cool box about three weeks ago after a year of waiting. I dig that new screen, my biggest pet peeve with my version is apple carplay only uses a small portion of the screen and it bugs the shit out of me. Great review as always Joe!

[@BCWYAF]

Wonder if they would give msrp if you were to trade it in.

[@OperationValhalla]

@@BCWYAF My understanding is that the “out the door” price before tax is going to sit around $168,000. And given the new model year doesn’t have CarPlay or android auto, no power train improvements - I can’t justify the upgrade for a screen upgrade. When to be honest I rarely pay attention to it. I also got a freaking killer deal on my V due to delays the dealer sold it below MSRP at around $144,000; so yet another reason to hang on to it!

[@ConnorRangatira]

100%, I have a 2021 Escalade and I like how the screen has a sleek look but it makes Carplay borderline unusable because it's so small, the screen just needs to be much taller but it doesn't look like they fixed it much on the 2025, still not tall enough.

[@OperationValhalla]

@@ConnorRangatira Yup, the 35’ swooping screen does amazing when it’s using the native GPS and other features. Once you go to the CarPlay screen it’s only using 60% of the screen area.

[@JeremyMcCant]

Joe, you are absolutely KILLING IT!!! Keep up the awesome work!🔥🔥🔥

[@SubhanRoblox]

I have a good question do they have the black color too for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V?

[@RaitisRides]

Not yet but stay tuned!

[@SubhanRoblox]

Alright

[@bobbyjones2112]

That thing is so ridiculous! I would love to have one of those. It’s a little out of my budget I think…lol😂

[@NismoFanatic]

The small headlights remind me of an asian lmao

[@bd7944]

Not headlights. Those are turn signals.

[@darozah]

Destroying all competition with this!

[@amaryahu1980]

These cars are beautiful! And that 2025 CT6 is CRAZY! Too bad it isn't here in the United States to join the fam!

[@etxkevin7452]

I like it, just too big. I wish they'd come out with a "sport" model that's a 5 seater and a bit smaller. Same look etc.

[@RaitisRides]

Now we are taking! Like an XT5-V

[@fablima87]

Very happy to see the kept the V for 2025 with very nice upgraded features like that screen across the front and nice steering wheel with V button on the steering wheel. I wish you could special order the V with a full second row bench.

[@MH-xy3ii]

Love the larger screen. Cadillac is upping their game.

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true!

[@philpernice4722]

My 24 platnium doesnt have power 2nd row seats controls hopefully the 25 does .At this price point it should

[@user-pp1ww6if1h]

에어조던을 보는듯하는 환상의 검은색 빨간색 조합이다.

[@RaitisRides]

That’s a good analogy! I like that

[@mattmekhaeil]

I dont like the refreshed front end. Looks ugly in my opinion. Headlights dont flow well with the front end. Another thing im not a fan of its screen frenzy. Im all for technology but they took over way too much. Other than that refresh is great. Interior is another level. Good job there Cadillac

[@hawk2328]

Hey joe do you think the gmc sierra 1500 will get a redesign this year??

[@jonathanrodriguez6376]

The 2025 Escalade V is more crisp of its performance SUV. And just how great of how sharp it has for the V.🤞🏼💯🙌🏻

[@thekoz5158]

Clean design but it chasing the Lincoln Nautilus on the screen game.

[@RaitisRides]

We will see how it goes

[@dougcargill6730]

Gotta love that you were the only KZbinr in the secret location in Detroit. Props to Joe! Are the wheels and tires 22s, 23s, or 24s on the V?

[@xlrators5378]

So, you basically have to be a millionaire to buy a Cadillac in the upcoming years.

[@weirdshibainu]

Exactly. What does that tell you about contemporary America?

[@bluntsandburnouts]

Or dumb like me lol

[@nobunaga-oda]

​@bluntsandburnouts why you calling yourself a dumb

[@Stol3nXDrive]

Or make bad financial decisions like me 👍

[@davonne225]

good looking luxury performance SUV. Escalade V is in a class all its own.

[@islanddon865]

Somebody PLEEEZE, bring back the "crab claw" lights. These bleeding eyeball head lamps coming down a dirt road in a dark forest...😮

[@RaitisRides]

I think those may be long gone.

[@islanddon865]

@@RaitisRides Prius borrowed them for a while

[@RaitisRides]

@@islanddon865that is true

[@lashlori9287]

😂😂bleeding eyeballs

[@dennwilliams3342]

That screen is crazy

[@TheLastRide88]

One of my favorite SUVs…too bad that price is ridiculous lol.

[@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980]

Price is in line with other comparable models from the competitors. This isn't he 80s or 90s

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

Cadillac is king these days. You need to get with the times. The current Escalade has shut every luxury brand regardless whether it is a Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes, BMW Range Rover or Lexus.

[@moraiwilliamball9974]

My dream car actually ❤

[@DaliborSRB86]

Tail lights are ugly. It would've been better if they never went all the way up .

[@LetMiDrive]

Looks really amazing 👏🏽 ❤✨️

[@MCJ-jt7hq]

My dream car. I would go with the ESV.

[@enam100]

When is ESV coming out? Awesome review, thank you so much.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@RaitisRides]

You are the best!

[@Polo22546]

Joe, you are on one helluva roll this year!

[@kervensferdinand669]

Joe you are right, I was actually wrong about they probably won’t bring the Escalade back for the 2025 model year im so glad that I was wrong. Joe I would love to see you buy one of these.

[@RaitisRides]

It would be amazing fit sure!

[@avaneeshkrishnaniyer1001]

It's literally a flawless car 🔥🔥

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are loving this Cadillac!

[@user-jf6pz5jx8g]

I never thought I would say this, But i would buy this high end Ecalade. In the past I loved the Linclon Navagator. But the Cadillac brand has really changed this year and props out to the company. I always liked Cadillac's but there interior design just did not do it for me, but now forget Linclon.

[@stevens1041]

Thing is bigger than some bulldozers. Looks refined though. Cadillac deserves more respect, although to be fair, GM needs to have more patience with some models.

[@RaitisRides]

I can wait to share the drive with tiu

[@kervensferdinand669]

Joe do you know when are they starting heading to dealership?

[@jeromegriffiths4462]

That’s Cadillac Escalade V Car looking good

[@JRPGGUY]

I want one but my wallet is empty

[@cars182009]

I personally like my 2024 Escalade V more. Not the biggest fan of front headlight.

[@opred3394]

Can’t wait till these go on sale

[@user-os5vw6nb7e]

bonjour magnifique présentation rapide cette nouvelle version de escalade v 2025 ces véhicule sont toujours aussi impressionnante en thermes de qualités confort et sécurité ce qui est plus impressionnant c'est ce nouveau écran de 55 pouces qui occupe tout le tableau bords votre travail vidéo est toujours d'une aussi grande qualité et les infos toujours aussi intéressantes merci de partage vidéo cordialement. c'est un véhicule que j'achèterais bien si j'avais la place chez moi

[@mikeisaacs2314]

That grill and the lighting is sic

[@RaitisRides]

They did a fantastic job with it!

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Amazing vehicle for affluent folks....heck if Diddy wasn't in the slammer he'd be all over this V....LOL....great video as usual....thanks Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Mike! Thank you for letting me share it with you!