RIP HELLCAT, AMG & ALPINA! The $180,000 2023 Cadillac Escalade V Review

2023 Cadillac Escalade V review by The Straight Pipes. The Escalade V is putting down 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque from a 6.2L Supercharged V8. At $177,698 CAD, would you take it over the Alpina Xb7, Durango Hellcat or Maybach GLS?
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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@YuriTereshyn]

Wow amazing. These guys are the new top gear does anyone else agree 😉 (buy continental tires)

[@MyAlexWest]

what they say : leopard never changes its spots it is still just ugly American car!!!

[@MyAlexWest]

climate change . be damned

[@jordanhughes1245]

@@MyAlexWest it looks terrible.

[@LG123ABC]

@@jordanhughes1245 Don't buy one then. After all, someone needs to keep buying the Prius!

[@TZ281]

I love how Cadillac has been able to step away from being a grandpa car with the V brand.

[@DJ_BROBOT]

Yeah, I like how they give us cars rest don't make a real impression on anyone too

[@Austin_Wingfield]

I have a 2012 cts v and I 100% agree. I need one of these

[@mattk8810]

Yes and they plan on going all electric.

[@dzello]

I don't think the V brand changed anything. This is an Escalade and they have never been considered grandpa cars, V brand or not. It's the old Cadillac sedans that are considered grandpa cars. The reason Cadillac is moving away from this image is because their bigger cars (like the Escalade) are taking a bigger place in their line up and SUVs are not considered grandpa cars as a whole.

[@Alextillom]

@@DJ_BROBOT “us” lmao. You ain’t buying that broke ass

[@austingutierrez2709]

Seeing an Escalade move that fast is terrifying 😂

[@TheStraightPipes]

Lol yes

[@revolutionday1]

My sentiments, exactly.

[@paintup46]

Coolest thing ever

[@Chubbza5]

The transmission repair bills will be terrifying if it's anything like every other GM

[@extraordinarilybasic3250]

Can confirm, hauling dick in an SRT Jeep never felt like it was inspiring confidence, but hey, part of the fun right.

[@djsthemetereman]

Wow never heard an escalade sound like this, this thing is unbelievable

[@geoffrey6000]

sounds like shit imo, 600 hp at least make it sound less like a lawn mower.

[@MrGreenelight]

True, I sounds better than the traditional American V8 Muscle cars, Dodge Chargers, Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang Imagine that.

[@TheStraightPipes]

When I said I would talk about how the Escalade V engine is better than the CT5-V Blackwing engine later in the video....I forgot. Basically it has a bigger supercharger. Sorry - Jakub

[@YuriTereshyn]

You’re banned from talking about stuff later

[@randomcrashingfacility31]

Forgor💀

[@MyAlexWest]

what they say : leopard never changes its spots it is still just ugly American car!!!

[@christian-go4hu]

he forgor💀

[@LG123ABC]

@@MyAlexWest Don't buy one then. We'll just have to struggle on without you. Enjoy your Prius.

[@harryfp1494]

I love how everyone has been asking for a Tahoe like this for years and years but instead gm makes it an unattainable 180k caddy

[@jamusmorrison3073]

Supercharge it!

[@mmartinez3578]

the RST Tahoe pretty much the Tahoe SS which isnt bad at all

[@danielmanly4793]

Install legally required mufflers and perhaps it will be street legal

[@msk3905]

Agree guessing it comes to the financials but why not make SS versions of others like this engine in a Tahoe and Traverse or a twin turbo V6 in Blazer? These models would made me consider them as optioned they weren’t a consideration.

[@rogert.winemiller40]

An halfway affordable Tahoe like this would sell like hotcakes

[@andrewYashua7490]

People never expect a escalade to sound like that 🤣 definitely a head turner

[@coreyjohnson3712]

I did a muffler delete and sounds just as good ....LOL

[@mattmitchell5320]

This is the happiest, most giggling I have seen you guys in a review in a while. Must be a fantastic, hilarious car!!!

[@RyanRKJ]

I like that GM is taking the opportunity for “one last hurrah” with this beast. I wonder how many of these they will make / sell.

[@orbitaljunkie]

Coming to every Bucees or HEB parking lot near you.

[@ytsux9259]

2. They'll sell 2.

[@pickynicky2112]

Woah 😳

[@mybro727]

They’ll sell every single one they build.

[@zachschiavone6118]

@@mybro727 Agreed

[@nickw7619]

I'm watching this a second time and it is still really impressive what Cadillac did here... that's a lot of weight moving for

[@atlascormac6273]

I sold Cadillacs in the late 2000s as a 20 year old and was always so nervous. The people buying these Escalades are stroking a check for $75k and I drove an S10. Another salesman told me "who cares if they can afford it and you can't. They don't know that. Also, if the ask about the fuel economy move on because they cannot afford it." Dude was 100% correct. Never saw a customer buy an Escalade who asked about fuel economy in two years.

[@TheStraightPipes]

👆👆

[@Boytigastt]

Cool story bro

[@pistonburner6448]

I don't understand. Why were you nervous about working as a car salesman? Why was your financial situation/income or the vehicle you drove relevant to selling cars?

[@alp.9672]

@@pistonburner6448 Yea his story made NO sense at all.

[@Frisky_Panda]

@@pistonburner6448 because he was 20.. and couldn't afford a 100k car so he felt like he wasn't validated to sell it. Are you dumb? I know a good special Ed tutor

[@jessepriest9532]

Please keep making v8s like this I can’t wait to buy one in 50 years

[@panisimo77]

By then itll cost you around 20 grand. Ill wait beside you buddy

[@jamesgizasson]

Same... I'll buy a totalled one and fix it up! X3

[@nathanmathews2148]

It will depreciate like other GM products, you can afford one in like 5 years

[@KidiZCkraCk]

itll be 70k in 3 years

[@cornliusbiwott6188]

You will be dead

[@tomboy1875]

Torque management is killing that thing. You can hear it from a launch. A little tuning in stock form and she’ll be a monster

[@9aqua_man282]

I can’t afford one but I am so happy companies like dodge and Cadillac are putting out cars like this. So badass

[@Freakishd]

It's a shame nobody's gonna buy it

[@colechapman6976]

Badass. Until you take it on a road trip and have to constantly find gas stations every few hours. That would get really annoying for me. Even if I could afford it

[@michaelmaas5544]

@@Freakishd lol they’ll sell as many as they can build 😂

[@sae4071]

@@colechapman6976 most people wouldn't even take a regular escalade because of gas mileage. I doubt anyone would do it in a V

[@cristianhernandez8176]

@@sae4071 i see the new escalade everywhere.

[@wearethehaunted3831]

Love that it's only $180 G!! Makes it much more affordable.

[@thatotherguy4245]

Lol, underrated comment

[@rahimi4762]

It’s about exclusivity. It is a luxury brand. It makes it desirable.

[@gregcarterfineart]

Don't ruin it for me.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

@@rahimi4762 look up, that’s the joke sailing over your head.

[@mybro727]

@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again You seem to be a hater. You will not find the total package of what a Cadillac Escalade V offers anywhere else. The joke is on _you._ It is a luxury automaker after all and it is an exclusive vehicle.

[@ThePulpitOfPoop]

That thing is a boat in every sense. Squats like a boat on take off, sounds like a boat, and floats like a boat. I absolutely adore this thing despite some flaws. Seeing something that big moving that fast is hilarious.

[@stillwaters4097]

This is so ridiculous and I love it. Makes no sense for a big boat like this to have this engine but im here for it. 8 miles per gallon. LOL

[@nickm2294]

8 MPG? Maybe 4.

[@olmec2012]

How many miles to the tank, 120 mile range

[@Niggocs]

I have a 6.2 v8 but it is a 2008 I get 12.8 mpg but 385 miles per tank

[@adenmontes8837]

Smiles per gallon.. just imagine this thing on a family road trip… if it has the screens to watch movies then this is car of the year💀

[@grunt11b70]

Lol RAM TRX would smoke this

[@NehalNabilShehata]

Can’t believe how it actually elevates when you speed up as if it’s getting ready to fly! Then it goes down when you slow down as if it’s touching ground again.. Amazing feeling!

[@christopherramirez6086]

Shitty soft suspension

[@MisterMachete]

You know all cars and trucks actually do that especially rwd lol it’s just more noticeable with more power

[@MisterMachete]

You know all cars and trucks actually do that especially rwd lol it’s just more noticeable with more power

[@TomSMcCann]

Range rovers do it too

[@NehalNabilShehata]

@@MisterMachete Really?! I didn’t notice it on my vehicle even though it’s an Escalade too! Maybe cause I’m always driving it so never knew this is how it looks like from outside 😁

[@txterbug]

The launch doesn’t even look real it’s so insane. This car cost more than half my house. On another note - first time seeing your channel. Love the dynamic. Guy on the left is so chill. Guy on the right is geeked.

[@grocerygrip]

I remember back in the day environmentalist folks were bashing the Excursion and the H2 Hummer for its gas mileage. In 2022 there are more vehicles than EVER that get worse gas mileage, and for some reason, i LOVE it! Cuz car companies are doing sent offs, by the pound, before the EV invasion

[@snakeeyes9246]

Invasion? More like revolution.

[@mountaindont34ify]

Crazy these 600+++++ hp vehicles continue to be produced and pass emissions in spite of emissions regulations getting more and more strict

[@coolslc]

What’s going to be even funnier is when the government passes laws that will make these cars illegal to drive… 😂😂😂 u know it’s coming! Hate that they’re pushing the EV agenda and our grid still shit! 😂

[@swully-ol4lx]

Exactly 💯

[@alp.9672]

@@mountaindont34ify advancements in engineering technology duh

[@jebediahestabob3646]

How well did it brake? I know the brakes are brembos but I wonder if that near 7000lb suv stops well😂

[@TheStraightPipes]

Good

[@jebediahestabob3646]

@@TheStraightPipes thanks for a detailed response🤣 great video as always boys

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

@@TheStraightPipes you probably mean "relatively good". Nothing this heavy will ever brake good.

[@robb5828]

@@jebediahestabob3646 A wall will probably have a hard time stopping this boat so the brakes alone.....won't do much

[@rangerover06sc]

@@DeuceDeuceBravo It's got the about same braking distance as a VW Arteon. Big SUVs brake a lot better than most people think. Because tire grip matters a lot more then weight. And SUVs typically have much larger tires

[@WbrookS-jm2bj]

I liked this video. Always like the cars that just make you giggle like a child. Hellcats, turbo s 911, trackhawk etc. Friends dad had a linginfelter supercharged Denali back in 2005 or so. They finally built a factory version.

[@jamesboone14]

All I have to say is "very good!" Generally... the sound of exhaust notes from accelerations don't translate very well into youtube audio which makes it difficult to analyze engine tuning, but this Escalade's acceleration exhaust note sounds very good from a "stock from the manufacturer" vehicle. I'm not really crazy about the crackling during decelerations though...... to me it gives off the "not quite finely tuned" vibe. Now the price tag of over $150,000 USD .... is frickin insane! All due respect...if you are gonna do it the "American way" ... this is America all day! Well done!

[@S8ER]

It's an interesting "feature" to have that exhaust...Lamborghini tunes to get noises like that so I suspect they are just after a specific type of customer here with this. Since it's not exactly fast I feel they targeted the "experience" which for the right customer I think they nailed here.

[@bhr788]

The crackle is WONDERFUL

[@cadronagaming]

well the pricing is fair, its a huge luxury SUV afterall, and is also cheaper than most of its competition.

[@uppernoth]

@@S8ER 4ish second 0-60 for any suv is fast af. On top of that, this is a fucking huge full size suv

[@S8ER]

@@uppernoth we have SUVs clicking off 2.8-3.2 range now so while it’s quick it’s far from turning any heads. That’s what I meant here

[@luxuryhub1323]

It seems like a bunch of automakers are now making these insane, V8, gas guzzling, cars because they probably know regulations soon won’t allow them to anymore.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yup. Buy them all so we can enjoy them as used cars later. Can't wait to own a hellcat with 200k on it 🤣

[@LG123ABC]

One last hurrah before the fun police put a stop to everything.

[@eternallogic6394]

@@LG123ABC they're called liberals, Democrats, Marxist, socialist etc..

[@ruachpneuma5638]

Bingo

[@reggieroyalrice6656]

Money grab.

[@kaleseinen5777]

Not my favourite, Trackhawk or Durango would be a win for me over this one. But the luxury mixed with the supercharged v8 motor is a beautiful combination

[@colechapman6976]

Can imagine the Head Cadillac man saying "It's the right car at the right time!"

[@nathsoccernl20]

Loved how you guys just seemed like two buds out for a drive talking about this cool car instead of a “review”.. keep up the good content

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks. Watch the jailbreak review later this week

[@princecuddle]

I will just say... the cold starts in that thing will never get old.

[@kenlaw04]

This is the best sounding video of the Escalade v. It sounds amazing. I wish my Escalade sounded like that. It looked so good going around the corners. I want one 😩

[@heartless604]

Nowhere near the hellcat!

[@rsavran]

For the rich, it matters more how often you should show up at the gas station, not the actual gas price. So mpg actually matters in conjunction with the tank volume. So Miles per full tank is more important.

[@craigsteeves4295]

I will guess about 450 km/tank. Likely another 100 kms. if you travel on cruise.

[@waynemangan9925]

yeah, it mean this just wouldnt be the SUV you drive across the country. But now that I think of it, I loved driving the ecoboost Excursion for a rental on an 400 mile round trip business trip. That thing was punchy and responsive, downright powerful for a bus. THe mileage was probably no where near as bad, but IDK

[@sesh3508]

That’s exactly how I look at it

[@thetraviss]

Miles per tank is exactly it. I've got a CT5-V Blackwing. I'm lucky to get 200 miles on a tank. The MPG is mostly irrelevant, a larger tank would have been nice.

[@waynemangan9925]

@@thetraviss 🍻🍻

[@medellinmatt6391]

Go to the gas station, get more gas and get more Mileage. Hilarious 😂

[@anthonyxo]

My family owns multiple gas stations and I have a pretty cool car, I never ever think about gas. All my brothers drive ridiculous suvs, Gwagons, H2, and lx570’s. Never have we ever complained about gas mileage. My car gets 12.4 mpg the way I drive lol. Beyond blessed and thankful

[@fredwilliams7893]

That's awesome! My challenger scat pack is 485 h.p. and has horrible gas mileage but driving it makes the gas bill worth it 👍

[@anthonyxo]

@@fredwilliams7893 Scats are fun! Definitely gas guzzlers lol

[@jlspunn]

I have to acknowledge that Steve Meade has a super bad ass Escalade, but this thing here, this thing here is beyond nice, I absolutely love it. I heard a few people tell me that they were coming out with the V series of these, Cadillac has always impressed me. I still miss my 09 CTS

[@m_dudeplays3145]

9:42 this is my favorite part of the video

[@therealcdnuser]

I would expect this to come with its own refueling jet.

[@thestylishman2536]

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[@thestylishman2536]

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[@thestylishman2536]

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[@masteredmeals6710]

It's not ignorance but unprofessional broker in the market

[@Marina_lam]

I'm a newbie

[@MonroeCrawford]

@Sienna Fernandez contact him with the details below

[@CadiMusic]

im Cadi for a reason ive owned them all... i want this V!!! BRB going to get 1... black on red. all red interior

[@robsmall6466]

The car we didn't know we needed but we all deserve 🙂. What an engine 👍

[@mikemaslanka3786]

I was laughing along with you as it was clear that both of you were having a blast. I guess you guys have a love affair with those hand built Cadillac supercharged V8’s!

[@cbotten106]

I think Jacob's imagining of sitting in the tailgate event seating watching your vineyard grow captures the essence of this vehicle.

[@Shaqshaq_pov]

I need to see a drag race Cadillac Escalade V dodge Durango hellcat and track hawk and Tesla model X plaid just for fun

[@S197_Team]

The fact that this is a factory exhaust is bad ass man

[@jameswebster8544]

That gets about the same mileage as my 2021 Charger RedEye wide body! Although the RedEye gets 12-13l/100kms highway at 160kmh average - which is totally acceptable. I consider it smiles per gallon 😊

[@sparkplugbarrens]

That 3D-Animation of the car with the wheels not turning cracked me up xD

[@TheStraightPipes]

lol ya it’s jokes

[@richardnavratil9661]

"Gas mileage - yes." I'm not rich, but lucky enough to have a 2019 Bullitt as a daily and the joy of driving overshadows the pain at the pump (although I get 28mpg on highway). Love these cars!

[@1sacii]

that’s actually pretty impressive

[@richardnavratil9661]

@@1sacii It's a fantastic cruiser, highway trips at 28mpg (even saw 29mpg on smaller winter tires) is great. Even though that's what the screen said (not manually calculated), so it could be tad lower. If I don't step on it too much, surprisingly the 8 cylinders don't drink too much on the highway. My long term average hovers around 20mpg with some highway and a lot of town driving with occasional rip on the backroad.

[@trailrunnah8886]

That's a borderline economy car, haha.

[@05r6]

had the choice to buy a sports or a family car. I’m proving to my wife I am not selfish and super family oriented by buying a 2023 ESV V. Picking up this week. I have matured so much.

[@mfamcalebs5124]

i would buy it just to piss people off hahaha, absolutely love it!

[@josequinones2251]

If I was rich I'd have this and a red blackwing in my driveway

[@HITthegymwithjkhman]

So American 🇺🇸

[@jhershy1381]

Thats so nice. We rented a denali yukon xl with the big v8 in miami and was impressive how easily i could stay with the high speeds of the friday night highways. And the handling. I cant imagine this beast

[@bryanbaldassarri3248]

the front is so nice, love how bold it is, id still take a track hawk tho

[@a.ortega4505]

Yup 90k vs 180k .. track hawk all day ...

[@luketrochinski3954]

Bingo! And dude in the video, it's an SUV NOT A "CAR"

[@E.Fleming9PS]

I love these two, even though I will never buy a Cadillac, I love watching these guys!

[@BlongTreyLo]

My dad says he doesn't realy care much about mpg as long as it can run atleast 350+ miles per tank. We own a 2022 esv and my family are one of the many lucky people who won big on scratchcard lotto, a total of almost $5m after tax on two separate wins ($7m & $2m before tax). They currently make about almost 200k passive income annually with an expense of under $80k for everything. Basically we have enough extra each year that he doesn't really care if mpg is a problem as long as it can drive far before a refill lol. Currently driving on a 2020 rav4 prime and definitely drives further than my dad's suv. Me I like good mileage because that way I don't have to stand double the time it takes to fill my dad's suv when he tags along with me to places.

[@Rascofresco11]

On the external shots It’s like I hear the exhaust but my eyes can’t believe it’s an Escalade.

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

To be fair the price is on par of not lower than the competition, the competition like the gls amg and alpine x7 can easily go over 200k CAD,

[@donmillican510]

I don't think so over 200k never seen one

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

@@donmillican510 Alpina x7 and a gls 63amg with options easily go over 200k, base modes will Be around the same price as the Escalade v

[@donmillican510]

@@adilsagadiyev5090 Those SUVs start at 130 to 140k.. even more reason cars are becoming overpriced!

[@l.j.r.8448]

Nonsense. A fully optioned XB7 is under $180,000.

[@guywebster8018]

It literally looks like my dog when hes got the zooms. Tail tucked butt, chin up, Go! Go! Go!

[@SteveKemper]

Most hilariously obscene crackles & pops I've ever heard. Well played, Cadillac.

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

Car of the year for sure. Nothing can stand next to it. These new Cadillac Escalades are on another level. God blessed America. I personally would love to own the Sport Platinum version of this. I don’t like the V badge on the side.

[@Nebula1701]

De-badging is always an option. lol

[@thatguykai479]

A lot of rappers or high class groups of people move in Escalades I could so see these getting very popular maybe not for 180 but couple miles prices drop💯imo

[@JaguarRVP]

I don't even care that it can't handle.. I just want it for the engine and exhaust 😲

[@GhostRyderFPV]

If this is the selection of cars available during the '21 Gas Crisis, where are all the hot rods from 1974 that went counter-intuitively against that gas crises?

[@JoseAngelFilms]

Now this one I need for sure, I need it equipped with the camera crane and camera rig ready to film some crazy fast chasing scenes!!!

[@TheJrschaefer]

Great review as always boys, but no way this beats a hellcat Durango or trackhawk

[@lisayasminwarren1310]

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[@piglet7943]

Absolutely no way it’s beating A HC Durango or TH.

[@quikagc5]

I got one two weeks ago and it is an amazingly fun, ridiculous SUV. Definitely a fireworks send off for obnoxiously fun ICE performance luxury SUV. Bravo Cadillac/GM!

[@jacobmanalang8162]

wish i could come along for a ride!

[@Legend-lc9bv]

Dude how rich are you

[@Legend-lc9bv]

Answer me

[@tpndgo2061]

What ?

[@_eddie710]

@@Legend-lc9bv dudes cappin. Don't believe everything you see

[@dmitrychoglo4782]

This is insane for me because this thing is massive in person, like huuuuge. So the fact that it’s that fast is just… 😅

[@8speedhellcat889]

This exhaust is absolutely amazing

[@eliazarperez3585]

Hell yeah bringing back the 2000s with that edit. Pimp my ride style 😎

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

As a kid I was very into Knight Rider. I would love for there to be a movie where they use a Cadillac. Maybe a 2 door, then pursuit mode would be an insane looking winged up craziness, then beast mode can be this Cadillac Escalade

[@StevenRoil]

Is this going to prompt a Grand Wagoneer Track Hawk? Let’s hope!

[@asdf51501]

Jeep Grand Wagoneer SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Super Stock!

[@justmy2cents_]

Still think it needs a wider stance hence fender flares to differentiate it from the other models plus no sport designed seats with aggressive bolstering & stitching,also steering wheel should be sport inspired & finally the interior trim needs racy bits not overly exaggerated though, but good job & thinking for actually producing such a beast! Kudos Cadillac 👍

[@aa-gz6kw]

I guess they wanted a sleeper look

[@AmericanCock]

With the gas prices now those exhaust fire cracker pops is the sound of my wallet burning

[@B-5102]

Cadillac stepping it up big time

[@strykerman7888]

In the year 2022 the second most powerful street car GM has ever come out with is an Escalade.

[@foxwithshades7080]

lol Hummer EV 1000hp Hummer EV 830hp C7 ZR1 755hp Escalade V 682hp C8 Z06 670hp CT5 Blackwing 669hp Silverado EV 664hp C7 Z06 + 6th gen ZL1 650hp CTS V 640hp C6 ZR1 638hp Hummer EV 625hp 5th gen ZL1 556hp CT6 V 550hp Silverado EV 510hp 5th Z28 505hp CT6 Premium 500hp everything else under 500hp

[@twinturbo1995]

@@foxwithshades7080 "in the year 2022"

[@alecwhatshisname5170]

@@twinturbo1995 “has ever”

[@LG123ABC]

"In the year 2525, if man is still alive If woman can survive, they may find..."

[@samiamjam111]

I was considering the Hellcat Durango until I watched this. I absolutely love the Escalade V!

[@lazie445]

I want one too man but it costs like 2 hellcats though

[@patrickpoore610]

Get the HellCat Redeye

[@LG123ABC]

I think this vehicle would look best in a Dark Blue with a tan interior. But that's just me.

[@minaghobrial1243]

I drive a 2019 Platinum ESV and it's impressive. I can only imagine how absolutely insane this new V is. Thank you for a great episode.

[@mahall75]

I have always said - "There is more to life than gas mileage." Smiles per gallon! If you are going to drive, drive something fun and awesome.

[@apexace2002]

FYI, as stated in the video, that Escalade is 181k CDN. Which converts to about 140k common freedom bucks.

[@witticisms]

True. But in the US the MSRP is set at $150k.

[@apexace2002]

Curious to see where the 10k difference is..

[@benaflac5793]

This thing is a BEAST!

[@tangomantactical]

I have a 08 GMC Yukon Denali. 6.2 AWD 385hp when new. It has 140,000 on it and for its age and miles also bone stock it wil surprise you. I absolutely love the new designs of the Tahoe, Denali and Escalade. I'd take an Escalade blacked out. This Escalade sounds wicked. I've been in love with it since it came out. Given the choice I would choose this over a new Vette. The Escalade would definitely have to be lowered 4" around. Killer!!!

[@theshowmaster3836]

This thing might be a big mom- mobile, but it certainly sounds sick. And has the speed to boot.

[@Kojo961]

Love you guys! I enjoy the brotherhood and friendship And I enjoy how you two do your takes on each car

[@pacoblp4780]

I'm going to buy one of those escalades when the price hit under 10000 in few years if I'm still alive

[@johnWick-in2gk]

Lol never

[@pacoblp4780]

@@johnWick-in2gk never say never maybe in about 20 years

[@johnWick-in2gk]

@@pacoblp4780 lol sorry i didn’t know a few Meant 20 😂

[@pacoblp4780]

@@johnWick-in2gk time flies

[@NextGenDrivetrainInc]

I’m considering one of these as a family car and can assure you I’m not concerned about fuel economy.

[@eternallogic6394]

Stop it. You can't afford this.

[@NextGenDrivetrainInc]

@@eternallogic6394 lol

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

14:17 Wow, I thought you were testing the long wheelbase ESV version the whole time. The ESV-V is gonna be ridiculous.

[@isaacklaue9050]

about time caddillac got some recognition i drove my moms srx and fell in love with them

[@JMacGyver1]

This latest round of GM full sized SUV’s, especially the Caddy version, looks like GM used Yuri’s photoshopping to make the grill look taller, which then raised up the entire belt line, throwing off the proportions and even with the big wheels, it looks under-wheeled.

[@The.Consultant.]

Damn ....... I would absolutely take this over ANY other production SUV built. All it needs is a lift kit, tires and wheels and a low key front and rear bumper with concealed winches and this beast is ready for the ballroom or the hunting camp/ boathouse.

[@bronxborn70]

No wonder my friend was saying he wanted to get one of these! I was like "A 2023 Escalade?"

[@mauricep6924]

I am GM to the bone and I absolutely love the leaps and bounds GM is taking in every category of the car industry whether it be Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, even the EV lineup is Awesome; however is it just me or do the new GM Trucks have an disproportionate look to them. I cant put my finger on it because of course I'm not a professional car designer but it just seems like the proportions aren't right. For instance my Mom has a 2017 Cadillac Escalade and that puppy looks good from all angles. This new escalade looks like its too high. There is something about the outside panel ratios that is just off and its been shared with all of the newer GM Trucks/SUV's. I wish there was a car designer that could validate what I'm seeing and interpret it more eloquently in car design lingo.

[@eaglewarrior8707]

But how does that even look like a Cadillac. It looks like it's about to fall apart when it takes a corner.

[@gaddyify]

Everything is being produced by engineers, not the the old bean counters back in the day.

[@anniewilkes6011]

I definitely see disproportion too, Maurice

[@arisbonyadirodriguez]

The car is designed with the front , hood and sides are designed for crash safety ratings now not looks . New cars have very high side skirts now . even a car looks like a cuv or suv now

[@markm0000]

It’s not just you. I think these new models look very strange.

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

The hellcat Durango still has more power and less weight though. The jeep trackhawk does as well. I feel like those two will still walk this tank of an suv. The g63 amg and alpina, on the other hand, should be getting stomped by this.

[@cristianhernandez8176]

This thing about the Durango is that it's not at the same level. It's not luxury and super comfortable like the Escalade so for the prise you get so many more things.

[@davoncross7349]

@@cristianhernandez8176 It was made to compete with it though and it doesn’t, it’s a second faster

[@raycash3283]

Hands down, nothing competing with this Caddy. It's bigger than the rest. And you have luxury, power, style and speed. They was on one this time..

[@DurtyBuhks]

Yes but this has luxury.

[@ryanowens1414]

There’s no comparison at all between the Durango and This Escalade, Durango goes fast in a straight line, it’s got that. This thing has style, sound, comfort, speed, class.. GM did their thing with this one.

[@carlosmcmahon623]

I absolutely love the Escalade-V. It looks great, it sounds Great, the interior is great, did I tell you the Escalade-V is GREAT!!! I only purchase American vehicles, and GM, is my favorite car company, and this is KING of SUVs, and did I tell you it is all around "GREAT"!!!

[@infadelakainf]

I drive an Escalade and the gas mileage hurts my heart. But…..if I could I would get the V with no hesitation

[@MrRedsi]

If someone can afford this caddy gas mileage is not a factor

[@KarrasBastomi]

Its not mileage, its smileage.

[@infadelakainf]

@@MrRedsi yup that’s why it hurts my heart. 180k is nearly a house where I live

[@infadelakainf]

@@KarrasBastomi I see what you did there😂

[@MrRedsi]

@@infadelakainf I feel you but In reality this V isn’t practical at all when it comes to actual family use. Idk about you but I don’t think I’d let my kids in it haha. I see this more as a collectors car only meant to be driven to shows. I have a Platinum explorer and I still cringe every time my kids have to eat in it lol

[@verinox]

This makes me respect Cadillac for the first time in my life.

[@michaelmaas5544]

The Blackwing doesn’t impress you?

[@strykerman7888]

The Hellcat is getting killed my emissions regulations..... meanwhile Cadillac comes out with the Escalade V. 😐

[@foxwithshades7080]

GM LT engines are better then Hemi engines for emissions regulations. Why do you think gm left the LS engines behind?

[@bubblelex5051]

@@foxwithshades7080 what do u mean ?? The LS engines got great mpg. The corvettes were getting 28 mpg on the highway!

[@foxwithshades7080]

​@@bubblelex5051 yes the do. But air emissions is the problem. Because the harder you make your air pollutant controls the harder it is for your engine to make better MPG.

[@Robbo123]

This is my favourite review you have ever done guys! 🔥👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

🙏

[@roberttarimo4956]

I realize I need this Cadillac Escalade V but I don’t have money. Cadillac life

[@khalilhenderson4082]

I can only imagine when Hennessy Performance gets this. I’m seeing 1200hp why idk 🤷🏾‍♂️ but knowing those guys. They’ll go all out

[@jamescox1806]

This is basically the Hellcat of suvs, because it's not meant to be a handler... but a straight line demon! Kudos to Cadillac for creating such a niche vehicle!

[@jamescox1806]

Can you guys imagine how beefed up the drivetrain on this massive tank has to be in order to handle this much horsepower and weight? LOL

[@LG123ABC]

Wouldn't the Durango Hellcat be the Hellcat of SUVs?

[@waydephilpot3749]

@@LG123ABC and its coming back this year

[@jamescox1806]

@@LG123ABC not at the caddy is faster? LOL

[@franktank9573]

@@jamescox1806 caddy is slower, dodge says 3.5 0-60 I hit 3.2 on a regular basis with a top speed of 180

[@NOOBNOOB007]

Gmc had the Upgraded version my grandfather had a ls7 gmc Yukon denali it was white. Had 505 horsepower at the crank stock! Almost 500 to the tires. I loved it he has a car lot I'm sure that why he got it

[@orangez1986]

Rich enough for a regular Escalade. 15mpg. Can't imagine the V lol.

[@joshua.harazin]

2:49 shows "best fuel economy" at 10.9. Oof.