The 2023 Cadillac Escalade V Is a Fast, Huge $150,000 Luxury SUV

[@nothere572]

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.

[@Ultimarium]

Bingo, same issue with gasoline prices currently imo. This is their last chance before everything moves to electric and gasoline is going to be dirt cheap again due to low demand. Now is their chance to price gouge and they're definitely taking it.

[@conman1395]

Or they planned to make these during the years Trump was in office while gas prices were low. It's not a coincidence that gas guzzlers were popular in the early 2000s before gas prices got high between 2008-2010 and popular again when Trump was in office.

[@carlossony4064]

Tyres are the new pollutants

[@Inflator82]

You seriously cannot believe that any electrical grid on any country will be ready to support mass EV market.

[@nashgover2095]

@@Inflator82 You seriously cannot be ignorant enough to say what you just said

[@TheChismillionaire]

I love that GM brings out the best stuff at the exact moment the economy/market collapses. Every....time.

[@bwofficial1776]

And they kill things off as soon as they finally get it right.

[@CJmk3supra]

@@bwofficial1776 Hey, GM tradition lmao

[@jamesfarwell6793]

As is tradition

[@teribrod4017]

You're missing their point. It will sell regardless in a slow economy. Beast mode!!

[@TheChismillionaire]

@@teribrod4017 Haha nope.

[@countenanceblog]

I estimate the overall fuel economy for the Escalade V at about 15. 15 gallons per mile.

[@2amchef16]

You’re off by 5-7 miles. It’ll get about 8-10 mpg.

[@MuddyTubMedia]

@@2amchef16 reread his post lol

[@diegonunezgarcia6701]

It would be something like 16 or 17

[@noahkillingsworth3665]

They seem to be missing your joke

[@MarloSoBalJr]

That's more enough fuel for Karen to move those flower pots to the other side of the yard without lifting a finger

[@loganpeterson2265]

Doug is going to single-handedly convince every Auto Manufacturer to install high quality turn signal, and windshield wiper stocks. One by one, Doug will get it done.

[@MayankLongiany]

I can't be the only one who misses Doug's in-depth DougScore analysis, which he used to do in the past. A big chunk of what I have learnt from his videos came from that segment alone!

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

I miss it too but I believe he has said he got rid of it to get to the point faster or something and I think because so many ppl complained about the Doug Score unfortunately

[@r1master]

@@megatronusorionpax4900 Damned if you do, damned if you don't...

[@comeberza]

me too but he has also said that some people skip the explanation and complain about it

[@MayankLongiany]

@@comeberza Those people don't deserve to watch Doug.

[@jamesyeager483]

Me too man

[@AlexGfromsocal]

Honestly I totally agree here 5:25. It doesn't matter if they don't have the brand name of MB. People who want an Escalade and can afford it will buy it simply because of that name, Cadillac Escalade. That's been the staple of American boss level luxury.

[@petermgruhn]

I thought it was a weird comment. "They don't have the brand name of Mercedes..." Yeah, the have the brand name of Escalade. The MB just looks like a fat wagon. This looks like a (frickin') Escalade.

[@AB-xe6ci]

I see way more escalades than gls. Escalades are every 5th car where I live or so it seems like

[@ricercr44]

The 73 year old on their fifth wife that owns a local GM dealers in your area drives one of these.

[@jlennon784]

“And can afford it” does not describe the typical Escalade owner.

[@UCmbcOzJtKHxMdL71j19JVDA]

It goes the other way, too. Anyone shopping for an MB isn’t going to consider a Cadillac. Money can’t buy class.

[@everett703]

I’d need a second job just to pay for the gas

[@witness1013]

I'd need a 3rd :(

[@bingo8789]

Why. This is a weekend car. What 🤡 is driving this as a daily driver.

[@MJT-DA]

@@bingo8789 Lawyer, Drug dealer, and Real estate agent.

[@marcoadamberger4456]

Bro your gas price is cheap. In europe even a 2.0 l engine is a gas guzzler.

[@timkinley1779]

Get a better 1st job.

[@formula19]

What makes Doug so special, is that he makes me feel like I'm actually inside the car experiencing it for myself, as I would in person. He is a phenomenal character.

[@CastorRabbit]

I miss the Doug is the kind of guy jokes

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

@@CastorRabbit Doug the type of guy to miss Doug the type of guy jokes

[@aaron-fauth]

@@jackj5368 ?

[@guilhermericco631]

@@jackj5368 ?

[@straightchad8059]

@@jackj5368 ?

[@mahimmustakim6859]

0:01 intro 2:16 engine 4:17 exterior and price 8:16 sound 8:17 Interior 19:56 rear seat 21:30 3rd row 23:09 bootspace 26:09 driving 30:41 conclusion

[@levilangley8744]

This is getting old and it’s unoriginal 😭

[@chrisd3379]

thanks

[@dtay8913]

The hero we deserve...

[@richgenix]

Dude how u watch the video already

[@mattmekhaeil]

@@richgenix I guess he just skips through it to find the time stamps

[@hent1438]

I'm glad GM decided to make a V version of the Escalade. It just sucks that it's being launched during a time of historically high gas prices. Then again, it probably won't matter as much to the folks who can afford this.

[@JohnSmith-bt4lf]

yep gas prices have been this high in other markets for ages and it hasn't stopped the wealthy from driving cars with V8 and V12 engines. Gas expenses are pocket change to someone who can afford a car that costs 6 figures.

[@alpaljl]

If you drive this, you are not concerned about the price of gasoline.

[@hent1438]

@@JohnSmith-bt4lf You're not wrong.

[@houseofno]

From the same people who thought it would be a great idea to tart up a Chevrolet Cavalier, pad the sticker a few thousand dollars and call it a Cimarron. "Nah, buyers won't know the difference. This will crush the Corolla and Civic once and for all..."

[@alexklein455]

@@houseofno that's not even remotely the same thing lmao wtf

[@notaspy3751]

Cadillac has really changed in the last few years, I can't believe the _escalade_ is now the most powerful thing in their lineup!

[@drippgxd]

GM came a long way too. I love the C8 corvette. I’m a Ford guy but in my honest opinion, GM doesn’t deserve hate. Yeah I’d honestly would rather buy a Mustang over Camaro NOT to crash into a crowd (overrated joke lmao) but the fact that it looks better then a Camaro.

[@blmlozz1]

Ever since Audi man took over the brand is in the drain IMO. I owned 2 gen 2 CTS-V's and an ATS , I don't think I would consider another car from them in the current lineup

[@stinkycheese804]

Not at all. The Escalade always had a huge engine stuffed in it. They've just gone to great lengths to wring more power out of them because they don't want it to keep running long past the warranty. Heh, they should use marketing like, every time you drive one of these, you kill a baby penguin. For those who think I'm kidding, they are effected a lot more than I am by global warming.

[@popupheadlights]

@@drippgxd god man the LT/LS engines though, I’m a ford man I love me a coyote but Chevy Really does good v8s

[@EndeavorsDnB]

@@drippgxd Cadillac is GM, GM is Cadillac

[@SwegMastah]

this is like the full package of a car, 3 rows with enough legroom for adults, a cargo area the size of a house, enough power to move said house, rather quickly too

[@CalvinHikes]

And the price of a house

[@ChadWilson]

Given the sheer size of this beast, it seems odd to compare to any other SUV from Europe.

[@marcosandrade22-o9v]

Range Rover has more legroom in the Second row.

[@ChadWilson]

@@marcosandrade22-o9v, 126" vs 212". You almost fit the RR in the Esc V without inconveniencing the driver.

[@marciliojunior4919]

You are right the escalade long wheel base is almost limo long, is basically if the suburban wore a suit

[@raymonds7492]

The Escalade’s only competitor is the Navigator.

[@RemixerUltimate]

@@raymonds7492 I guess the Grand Wagoneer L now too.

[@MakeItMakeSensemims]

I drive a Escalade and it’s 130 bucks to fill up, I can’t imagine how much the V gas guzzles. But I want one lol

[@zeroturn7091]

That’s not bad, my 04 Tahoe takes $119.00 Regular at $4.59/gallon.

[@toyotagazooracer4455]

@@zeroturn7091 I'm so glad I don't drive a full-size SUV where I live.

[@Joshua-uq9zw]

Dude, come to Europe. I pay 100 bucks to fill up my VW up! 😂 You guys have it so good, or maybe less bad 😅

[@Rasheed17]

my escalade took $160 yesterday haha and same I want a V now.

[@senoow4215]

@@Joshua-uq9zw fr and the tank last 1 week max 😆😆

[@1975lap]

I read doom and gloom on gas prices, wars, inflation, economy, then I come to see what Doug is reviewing.... LOL There is a mismatch in what I am seeing with what Doug is reviewing and the rest of the world. Keep on doing your thing Doug, it brings me joy.

[@youtubeaccount9058]

I mean he did he review a $3M Bugatti Chiron too. A $150K Caddy is exactly 5% of that.

[@tomuschrysos]

People who are buying these expensive cars have gas at the bottom of their budgets.

[@1975lap]

@@youtubeaccount9058 I guess my point is that a Bugatti was never ever designed to be a grocery getter and this Suburban is. I mean it is right in the name of the vehicle. Not saying anything about people who buy this just an observation of the world we live in.

[@1975lap]

@@tomuschrysos Gas at the bottom of their worries, but at the top of the list of their complaints.

[@minipandora22]

SHAME ON DEMOCRATS

[@adammontoya8329]

I really wish ventilated rear seats would become more standard. It's crazy that they're in a 45k palisade and not in this.

[@brandonwilliam2618]

Love my moms palisade for that reason.

[@mat61286]

I drove behind one of these on my commute to work the other day. It had a manufacturer plate. Either the one I drove behind had an experimental exhaust, or your review doesn't do it justice. The thing sounded absolutely bonkers. It was loud as hell, and popping on deceleration. So cool.. I've never even seen a CTS V or corvette that sounds like that. I was totally sold on it.

[@cristianr8349]

V and ESV. The pinnacle of massive American SUV excess. I love it!

[@MyAlexWest]

= Escalade V ------ V (and Z ) are prohibited in some E .Europe countries because of Russia is using V(Z) as army letter abbreviation i kid you not.

[@georgefotiadis3787]

@IMOES. SEXYY any time you want honey

[@1atm1]

@@MyAlexWest ah yes, the V-series is *definitely* related to the Russian military.

[@MrPland1992]

@@MyAlexWest that’s funny considering the news reporters are all rolling around in black Escalades out there. Gangster af, couldn’t believe my eyes seeing black on black Escalades in ukraine.

[@neubauerjoseph]

also its the only go fast SUV that has a real truck frame on it aka body on frame. I love the fact there is one coming out maybe Infiniti will have a version of this soon with there QX80.

[@lucasrand4998]

Imagine having sport seats in a Escalade like all 3 rows with carbon fiber sport seats😂 that would be insane

[@quincyelie8477]

Tryna imagine a suburban family of 7 in that😭😭

[@Deadbass_]

I would undoubtedly buy a Suburban SS solely for that experience 😂

[@FrequencyORD]

It’s gutted with a quick disconnect steering wheel 😂

[@acethayersr1586]

But the transmission will last up to 4300 miles though 🤢🤣

[@spencerloop284]

Idk imagine if they did an Escalade v blackwing….

[@farhangtabrizi6232]

Ive watched several reviews of this model recently and frankly speaking when I saw this one I didnt want to watch another one. But thank you Doug! Your video was much much more informative. I watched and heard many things that were new and never told.

[@mased-v2j]

It's impressive how just revving the engine in park is enough to make this massive yacht sway back and forth a little. That's some serious power.

[@ToutengHawj]

Just 4x4 boat suspension. It would not if it have sport rigid suspension.

[@DrewLSsix]

Thays not how that works lol, the engine isn't making much power or torque being revved in neutral.

[@morpheus_9]

@@DrewLSsix it is..

[@GreenAppelPie]

most cars used to be like that

[@alexklein455]

@@ToutengHawj my Mercedes SLS AMG does it too. And it's basically a supercar. So you don't know shit about cars.

[@GunnerDrives]

I remember when Doug wasn’t even at a million subs, so happy he’s doing well. He definitely works hard and earned his fame and deserves it

[@ghhhp]

@@jackj5368 isn’t it hard for autistic people to focus?

[@MantisTshag]

When you type in car review he’s the first person that comes up now

[@elrictraver8275]

As an Escalade owner, I agree with the sentiment of wanting the performance, and also the nice seats. This is the suv all of us Escalade owners want. Also being 6'7" is a deciding factor lmao.

[@xJohnny_Ax]

Broo being tall is expensive! Im 6’6 and it’s impossible to squeeze into anything smaller than a truck or full size SUV. And of fucking course those are the pricey vehicles

[@elrictraver8275]

@@xJohnny_Ax I mean yeah, I drive an 03 ser spec-v sentra too lol, I dunno how I do it, but I get er.

[@xJohnny_Ax]

@@elrictraver8275 idk how you do it lol whenever I drive my girlfriend’s Jetta my head slams against the ceiling whenever I hit a pothole haha

[@gardaanstad]

@@xJohnny_Ax 6'5 and drive a Model 3 and Model Y comfortably

[@DanDan-tt6gv]

My son just turned 13 last month, and he is already 6’4”. I cannot (I don’t want) to imagine when he reaches full height, and what we will have to go through.

[@robcape]

I like watching the back window noticeably drop down any time Doug hits the gas

[@lennox47]

It always amazes me how passionate Doug is about signal and wiper stalks

[@TodorKatsarski]

Actually it makes sense - those are one of the things a driver touches most after the steering wheel of course.

[@WonboShim]

@@TodorKatsarski BMW drivers have entered the chat

[@mrpibbsdotcom]

Doug pretty much admits that he has OCD.

[@TodorKatsarski]

@@WonboShim The funny thing is I am one and yes - I do use my blinkers. I swear!

[@TodorKatsarski]

@@mrpibbsdotcom For $150k I'd also be annoyed if my turn signal is made of cheap plastic.

[@DerekFletcher1]

I think you're absolutely correct on the subtle environment of the interior. I'm a huge GM fan and this is a crazy cool vehicle.

[@raydanieliv3195]

GM is trash

[@jamess1732]

It's crazy how much these large SUVs are getting in price. Wagoneer, this Cadillac past 100k I remember when it was like 60k 70k for fully loaded escalade

[@erics9754]

Yes, greed is sickening making a vehicle that the hard-working middle class could buy. Now they make it unattainable. People should send a message of F u and not buy them force them to stop being so greedy.

[@FredroStarr12]

@@erics9754 this car is not aimed for the middle class, they have tiered system of Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon then the cream of the crop Escalade.

[@Fony_turgeson]

it aint back in the day no more man $10 doesnt buy nothing anymore

[@Beastlife50]

You can get a brand new 3 row Tahoe for about $73k

[@superhawk20002]

I have only owned 1 Cadillac -> an Escalade. Bought it when it was 2 yrs old, but got the Cadillac full etc warranty. The customer service I got for the next 4 yrs was UNBELIEVABLY INSANELY AWESOME. Hands down without anything ever even close, even buying more expensive brand new flagship model stuff from other manufacturers. The customer service was so good I still feel guilty buying another brand of vehicle. We sold the Escalade the first time fuel prices went insanely high 10 yrs ago. I don't know if it was the dealer we went through or if Cadillac just does more, but they made everything so easy with warranty and any sort of service. They brought a car to our house and picked up the Escalade (via flatbed tow truck) for warranty work (vehicle rear axle somehow broke) when my wife was pregnant and I was out of state. I have never been treated so ... perfectly ... with anything else.

[@coolomino]

I really like how GM is trying to improve Cadillac’s image. Maybe Ford should try to sell high-performance / sportier Lincolns but really Lincoln is primarily focused on fancy. The Lincoln LS is pretty “close” to a sports sedan however. BTW great review Doug!!

[@travisdahms5870]

I mean if you look into it a bit the new Lincoln’s aren’t sport focused but they also aren’t slow vehicles. Actually before the Escalade-V the regular Navigator was a bit faster than the Escalade.

[@brittonbernhard5674]

Lincoln already threw the Raptor engine in the Navigator and the next generation will probably be electric so throwing the Vodoo engine from the GT500 and Raptor R just wouldn’t unfortunately make since given their imagine but it would make sense in the Expedition

[@Bredddi]

Lincoln is focused on geriatrics. Ford has the SVT trim for many of their models. Don’t need a separate brand

[@jakeh8366]

I wish they would but Lincoln is purposely staying out of the performance brand. Not only with not having a dedicated performance line, but in general not building to that niche. So many luxury makers are all fighting over the sporty segment. Lincoln's brand pillar is "Quiet Flight". They aren't in this market and don't want to be.

[@coolomino]

GM as a whole will most likely not succeed their plan being the largest seller of EVs if not the largest in the US.

[@detonater1348]

AKG is a dope sound system. My S9 came with it back in 2018 and still works flawlessly. The bass is clear and never distorted no matter the volume. Its made in Austria.

[@cristianchavira8591]

S9?

[@detonater1348]

@@cristianchavira8591 Samsung

[@d.felixphoto2260]

I'm watching this video on my s9+ using the AKG headphones. Lol. Damn I've had this since 2018. Lol. I need a new phone one day.

[@detonater1348]

@@d.felixphoto2260 ive changed my phone to s20, but still use my AKG on other devices

[@jimmysgarage9068]

They should make a Tahoe SS, or Yukon SS variant of this. I'll take base options, but give me that POWER BABY!

[@drippgxd]

GMC doesn’t have an SS… only Chevy does

[@jimmysgarage9068]

@@drippgxd You get what I’m talking about though.

[@RJenkins6586]

A Tahoe SS would make a lot of sense.

[@fhatuwaniglentonnetshivhul9202]

Yes. Honestly in my opinion, All these trucks that share the platform with the Escalade should get the Sports treatment.

[@mayhemmike1789]

Well it'd be a Yukon GT & Tahoe SS, but I could see GM making it happen😏

[@V8dadmartin]

I’ve been in an Escalade V, the first “sports” vehicle I’ve ever driven that made me want to drive calm and quietly everywhere I went 😂

[@moflow99]

Cadillac went ALL IN on one thing for sure. A GIANT profit margin!

[@acethayersr1586]

Plus a transmission will last up to 4300 miles

[@krane15]

Which differs from other manufactures how?

[@moflow99]

@@krane15 Just meant for this particular vehicle. There's NO WAY this is worth 152k

[@krane15]

@@moflow99 Is a pickup truck worth 90 grand plus? People said the same thing about them; and I could say the same thing about a dozen other cars on the road. For example, I don't think the Tesla is worth what they charge either. The interior looks like an economy car. At least the Cadillac does have true luxury feel and heritage. Even if it does include some flimsy plastic parts.

[@mybro727]

All the people talking about profit here. They gotta be Ford fans, I’ve never heard anyone talk about the profit of a Lincoln Navigator with a V6 engine.

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

This is PEAK Cadillac excess at it's finest. Fast and Big. My new favorite modern Cadillac.

[@senoow4215]

If emissions were a non issue i would love to own this one 👀😤😤

[@aheat3036]

@@senoow4215 It’s pretty low per capita & emissions is not an issue!

[@joe6096]

@@senoow4215 Emissions???? Are you kidding? This 2023 Escalade V probably puts out 1/4 of the emissions even a 1974 Honda Civic with the CVCC carburetor put out. If you want one just buy it for Gods sake!

[@senoow4215]

@@joe6096 def not true lmfaoo, it just has more hp for the same amount of emissions

[@K_FI_L_Y_P_S_O]

I'm sure this is the last hoorah before Cadillac goes completely electric. I gotta commend them for this to go out with a bang.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

Maybe one more. Cadillac gonna find a way to keep one model with the V badge in the lineup. As long as the majority of sales are EVs, the iCEs would still be in production

[@littlejackalo5326]

10 years later... "THiS iS tHe LaAaSt oNe bEfOrE eLecTriC."

[@ileutur6863]

What is there to hurrah here? Luxury vehicles are arguably the ones least affected by the switch to electric

[@K_FI_L_Y_P_S_O]

@@ileutur6863 I meant for that glorious supercharged V8. That's the last hoorah. I should have put that in my original comment as you're right. The Escalade will transition easily to all electric.

[@drippgxd]

Have you ever spend $100 at the gas station. Imagine if you bought this thing the Escalade v and having to spend over $200 on gas. Yeah car guys are ignoring the rising gas prices once again they are always act like idiots

[@oladeleayoola]

I was expecting a higher towing capacity with that kind of power and those brakes, especially with the new Sequoia being rated at 9500lbs

[@zn-n]

You need reliable torque to tow good, extreme power doesn’t mean extreme towing capacity

[@oladeleayoola]

@@zn-n exactly, the Escalade V has more torque than the sequoia, Durango hellcat, and Grand Wagoneer but has the lowest towing capacity of them

[@zn-n]

@@oladeleayoola right but I meant low end torque, this is a high rpm performance v8 engine which has its power kick in past 6k rpms, Diesel engines have extreme low end torque which is why they tow so good

[@rrnonya5472]

Making an HD version with high towing capacity would be better suited in the Suburban/GMC lineup than Cadillac. This is a vanity purchase not a utility purchase, since it's in the Cadillac lineup.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

This luxury SUV vehicle is insane and has a nice interior with a lot of tech. Great Review Doug!

[@Emil-yd1ge]

This vehicle seems excessive in many aspects, but somehow I have more respect for it than I have for many other SUVs, because of its size. As opposed to compact SUVs, which are just heavy, but don't offer much space, this is actually a really spacious van and thus fulfills a clear purpose.

[@raymonds7492]

And it'll be a better tow vehicle

[@senoow4215]

Yeah like u need nothing more if u have a family and/or need a towing car

[@lyricofwise6894]

Full size suv much more expensive than compact

[@blackdeath1493]

I seen this on the road yesterday and oh man The owner did a launch at a stop light and this thing is a beast, It's super fast and amazing looking Great review!!

[@RBCCM_YT]

Amazing looking? lol no

[@blackdeath1493]

@@RBCCM_YT wdym

[@RBCCM_YT]

@@blackdeath1493 I mean that it looks like a hideous fridge.

[@blackdeath1493]

@@RBCCM_YT bruh lol

[@MegaDoug1979]

@@RBCCM_YT well unless this person lives in Palm Springs, it's pretty unlikely they even saw one. Not on sale until late summer.

[@msmith8141]

I love that there's a Beartooth song playing on the radio. Love the toof!!!

[@gedaman]

Cadillac had considered making this over 15 years ago according to GM interviews with Car & Driver. I suppose GM wanted to squeeze as much profit out of their ICE vehicles as possible before the inevitable EV takeover within the next 5 years. I’m glad that this exists even if I would never own it.

[@mybro727]

Squeeze the most profit? How did you come to _that_ random conclusion? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@gedaman]

@@mybro727 The Cadillac Escalade is already a very profitable vehicle for GM. It’s basically a fluffed up Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban which sells for 50% more. What more needs to be said?

[@mybro727]

@@gedaman The Cadillac Escalade being “profitable for GM” literally means nothing. You stated they planned this vehicle 15 years ago but waited just to “squeeze out the most profit” out of it, could you explain that? Because it sounds like you’re just speculating.

[@gedaman]

@@mybro727 I’m no bean counter at GM, but I’m guessing the profit margins are higher than ever on this new Escalade-V.

[@jspeed5373]

I agree. Kinda hoping they go wild with Silverado next.

[@Miguel69Sandoval]

Hennessy is going to have a blast making this crank out over 1000 horsepower

[@Anorak1795]

This is the answer to what exactly? Idk but I fuckin love it! Good on whoever gave the project the go ahead and big props to the team who built these! Do it for Dale brothers! That’s the energy I get from a V series caddy suv

[@neoleo593]

The answer to the question "what will we do with all this extra gas" that was asked during the pandemic

[@Anorak1795]

@@neoleo593thank you friend, you’ve answered my question

[@drippgxd]

@@neoleo593 W comment

[@MaliciousAction100]

I've always been a fan of Escalade but my assumption had been that, in the past (early 2000s), you were really paying for the name. Fast forward to 2023 and you can see the ingenuity that has gone into the brand's vehicles to some-what justify the price point. Although headed in the right direction, as Doug mentioned, the interior is set back by its "mass-produced" feel. But you can see much of the craftsmanship was focused on the exterior. It really shines with the rear brake and front signal lighting. Their modern elongated and minimal design act as a statement, almost like racing stripes without the tackiness of actual racing stripes.

[@Jupa]

I got Lamborghini doors in my Escalade

[@kubi0461]

Quite honestly, that's a very impressive vehicle. Nearly perfectly designed for it's market/buyers. And if I could afford a 150k vehicle, I could afford the gas for it. I wish that nightvision feature had been adopted by more vehicles/brands by now. I'd love that for all of the rural driving I do where deer everywhere.

[@camshaft4007]

Thank goodness the economy is at a record high. I never saw so much prosperity in America. 150k is not that bad. Economy is so good most people will be able to buy one or two of these.

[@bwofficial1776]

I'm going to use all the money I'm saving at the pump and the grocery store to buy a vanity plate FJB LGB. Everyone is saying that, so it must be good.

[@rhephokrits]

Hey Doug. I saw you yesterday afternoon walking your dog with your partner by the beach. I didn't want to approach to say hi and ruin a chill stroll by the beach on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Anyways, love your content and I almost yelled "quirks and features" when I saw you.

[@markspence3750]

That thing needs a 2 inch lift, and 35inch KO2s. Put a tent on top. Maybe a mini trailer.

[@jacobs.9797]

Ahhhh so THAT'S how you open the tailgate. My boss got an Escalade and I've been opening the trunk via the key every time. Really good to know! Edit: Worth noting also the Escalade has soft close doors which are cool to use.

[@kaiknehans7022]

I agree with the quality issues but it’s pretty a-typical for GM we all know that even if they charge 150k for a car, but something I wanted to mention is that something I would have liked to see at the price point was ventilated seats in the second row as well as a center console with controls maybe even message I’m thinking 150k here, and maybe even heated seats in the third row now that would be something

[@deneilwilliams4380]

They might do it & not give you credit for it 🤔

[@RLT124]

I was thinking exactly the same thing as you, the X7 has 5 climate zones, heated third row. Meanwhile the Escalade V just has three climate zones and heated back seats. In terms of equipment, it feels like a nicer Suburban, until you press the accelerator hahahaha.

[@DylanTMG]

20:51 Doug Is the type of guy to put countertop kitchen appliances inside the rear seats of vehicles

[@joseh9021]

Wow that is very nice! Hopefully in 15 years when it’s a complete bucket I can afford it and admire it for what it was.

[@jacobyo99]

All of its “competitors” are crossovers. This is truly a class of its own

[@marciliojunior4919]

True, the escalade makes all the europeans look small

[@littlejackalo5326]

The only crossover he mentioned was the model x. Derp.

[@marciliojunior4919]

@@littlejackalo5326 the escalade is more than a foot longer than the gls

[@neubauerjoseph]

@@marciliojunior4919 plus its the only "fast" Body on frame SUV.

[@HEMi1995]

The Durango isn’t a crossover

[@zellodavis8453]

I put two 7 ft tall apple trees in my Suburban yesterday. This can do that and go 0-60 in 4 seconds, which is why it’s more than the Tesla. Doug, tip on that button to fold the 2nd row seats, push it a second time, after the seat is folded and they will flip up on their own. My kids showed me this.

[@Automatic313]

@@slowery43 Tesla is for poor people. This escelade is for rich.

[@mattko6179]

The Escalade can be its own brand and probably succeed. The escalade nameplate is so strong it may even be more recognized than the Cadillac brand itself.

[@beesafesweetheart8738]

They should bring back the pick up truck

[@kalstonii]

It already is, really. Nobody buys the cars anymore 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@CalvinHikes]

I don't think you're wrong.

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Finally a car big enough to almost block off Doug in the thumbnail

[@JasonSerota]

Man, this car makes even Doug look like a tiny person.

[@CR71243]

Except for his finger.

[@millionairemobydick4489]

Suv*

[@xWolfykins]

Really wish Doug would go back to the full Dougscore read out. I really liked hearing the little summary and score of each area of a car.

[@JamEZ87]

And now we'll wait on the Chrysler Pacifica SRT Demon Red Eye. With optional Recaro car seats.

[@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980]

I'd port the blower and keep it lowered and put 26 x 10" wheels with summer tires on it. Keep the factory wheels for the winter and put snow tires on it. Everything else is a homerun.

[@mrmann5039]

If a car has a soft limiter for reving while in park just put it in neutral then rev it. It will turn off the limiter and then you can rev it to your hearts content!

[@snakeeyes9246]

Not always. Some prevent you from doing that in neutral too. Take the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT for example.

[@donteadoss]

Although a cool variant, it seems to be yet another missed opportunity by GM after the comeback of the Blazer nameplate before the Bronco’s return (*really* looking forward to your Bronco Raptor review). Hopefully GM will fix this “mistake” by placing that power plant in the Silverado to compete with the TRX and Raptor R. - Great review as always! 🔥

[@drippgxd]

I’m a Ford guy for life but in my opinion GM doesn’t deserve hate. Yes I’d rather drive a Mustang GT over a Camaro SS or a Shelby GT500 over a ZL1 but tbh I really really really love the C8 corvette. Saw one in person a few times, and it looks really better in person then on the pictures. My dream C8 is a Z06 because of that exhaust sound alone. Corvette has been the only good GM car in my opinion

[@mrbrown89]

And its the same platform! same engine compartment, you can swap this pretty easy, GM can do it. And its not only the same platform mechanically, also electrically

[@AspireGMD]

@@drippgxd Exactly, GM is so grossly overhated over the dumbest things, GM's interiors have always looked better than BMW interiors (not even lying when I say the 2013 chevy suburban looks better inside than most BMW and Mercedes I've been in) and obviously not to mention is more reliable statistically than BMW and all of those other beloved luxury brands.

[@nuggetsnfries]

the Escalade ESV is easily one of my favorite GM cars right now. Its the perfect example of American luxury, theres something about a vehicle that looks like a train that will not stop for anything. Giving it 600HP simply just reinforces this idea

[@aljaberhk]

what about the GMC suburban denali

[@mattaungst8154]

So American luxury is a gas guzzling waste of space ya about right.

[@nuggetsnfries]

@@mattaungst8154 It's just a better version of something like the range rover defender, so yeah, that's about right lol.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

This SUV is beast to drive!! Nice job Doug.

[@andrewhurstcars]

Cars are getting so high now that Doug will soon be hidden standing behind the hood.

[@abechavez1876]

The poor fellas yuge wide arm span cant even spread across this land yacht escalader

[@williamfischer3990]

I love how GM makes a 1000 HP electric Hummer and now a 680 HP polar bear killing Supercharged Cadillac.

[@senoow4215]

I still think they will sell more of the cadillac v8 lol ..

[@hustla10188]

Balancing their carbon footprint 👣 Lol

[@timothygaynor5130]

Chaotic Neutral

[@flyingphoenix113]

The Cadi is the one that people want though. Dealers are being absolutely swarmed with people trying to get build slots.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

@@senoow4215 True that. The Hummer is far too overpriced for what it's lacking. Plus, Escalades and/or Suburbans get a majority of their sales from fleet operations, so that is one category GMC's Hummer will never eclipse

[@tx4runner459]

Let’s be real, when your “short wheel base” is the same size as a long wheel base from 2001 you don’t necessarily need a long wheel base Escalade…

[@MrSmith1984]

I believe that the current Cadillac Escalade ESV is around the same size as a Ford Expedition. Which shows how big it's become.

[@느낌표-t1l]

@@MrSmith1984 you mean Excursion?

[@MrSmith1984]

@@느낌표-t1l Yep, that's what I meant (it was an autocorrect error).

[@tune.1387]

The excursion and current esv are around the same size The excursion is about 226.7in Long And the ESV is about 227.8in Long

[@MrSmith1984]

@@tune.1387 The Escalate is also slightly wider than the Excursion as well. Thus, it's clear that the Excursion was ahead of its time on the size front.

[@mysteryman447]

12:12 doug sets off an earthquake with a single finger

[@tt_huracan]

A supercharger in a Escalade that’s sick

[@marciliojunior4919]

The sound is fantastic

[@AudiRSAvant]

Yes, yes it is

[@Bigpimpin9393]

Imagine buying a Chevy suburban for $70k and putting a tuxedo on it and calling it $150k

[@Fony_turgeson]

Sure bro. whatever makes u feel better.

[@hiyoutube8013]

$150k is a lot but people pay 250k for a hummer and 100k for a ram why wouldn’t they pay 150k for an Escalade V also I feel like a lot of celebes would want to be in one

[@kswiftie1989]

the buttons and the lever for indicators/windshield wipers are still cool, also can't forget about the window switches

[@clintonquinnette3146]

The one thing that has disappointed me for several years about GM products. They make 90 percent nice then cheap out on a couple items. In this case the knobs and gear selector. Some might also say the interior trim

[@jamescameron3522]

Then go get a Kia you cheapskate.

[@7.3gss]

@@jamescameron3522 American cars don't have the highest quality interior s lol

[@sam.shock924]

I wonder how this will look if GM hops on the new CarPlay setup slated for '23-24. Also curious on your opinion on that, Doug!

[@joe6096]

I am not an SUV guy, I don't need or want one. But if I hit the lottery I would absolutely order one of these exactly like this one. Same color, trim, ESV, everything. So yes, people will pay that money without question for an Escalade V

[@vernonpaigejr.1517]

Man I never thought I would see so many damn new Escalades living here in Milwaukee, WI. So I know in places down south where there is plenty of room. They will be buying them.

[@catinthehat5140]

I'd get an s class

[@Aldairion]

I'm really glad they offered a more luxury oriented interior for the V model. It's tiring to see more and more sport models offered with nothing more than black leather with red stitching and carbon fiber trim.

[@mofosoto]

Bout time for sure! You can tell Doug is really into smoothies right now to suggest plugging in a blender for the back seat. Probably recently discovered the big bag of frozen fruit at Costco. This rig could use some front fender side vents for the engine bay.

[@_Justnoble__]

I love this car, what GM needed to be doing since they came out with the LT4. The stereo, I must say looks amazing but the best stereo I have ever heard is the Fender system in my old GLI. Can’t wait to hear this one.

[@macbook802]

Maybe the most powerful production Cadillac of all time. 1000hp cts-v's are everywhere

[@drippgxd]

1000hp CTSV are just aftermarket mods. They didn’t come like that from the factory

[@jonlosito2004]

Really?? I’ve seen more dodge and more Chrysler hellcats than Cadillac V’s where I live…

[@Klarpimier]

I feel less safe knowing this car exists

[@Xx_Draxxo_xX]

“It’s nice and it’s luxurious… and it feels nice and luxurious” - Doug 2022

[@bonzobonanza]

Doug moment

[@stuartatkins5425]

Back in the day my '88 Oldsmobile got 10 mpg when moving or standing still. One would think 35 yrs later GM could do a little better in the fuel economy department.

[@CJmk3supra]

Well it didn’t have over 680 hp and weighed over 5-6,000+ lbs

[@MT-xy7fw]

if it's standstill means zero miles per gallon.

[@irishuwould5185]

You don’t know how engines work do you. Your 88 didn’t have almost 700 horsepower. Modern engines with similar power as your 88 will get in the 30s to 40s mpg

[@marcoi99495]

If Cadillac wanted to they could make a Escalade with 30 mpg at expense of performance, their target audience however doesn't care about this so its ignored.

[@joshjenkins3815]

They finally did a thing that was long overdue. way to go Cadillac! :D

[@YoutubeChanneI]

This thing is worth more than every house in Detroit combined lol

[@jamesengland7461]

I'd love to randomly remote- start this with the exhaust set in sport

[@forgottenautos8461]

People sleeping on that GM 10 speed. I know the 6MT is "the one to get" in the sedans, but the 10 speed is an absolute gem.

[@StormC9101]

I have a lot of respect for Cadillac for stepping it up over the years, but for me personally, they’re WAY too over the top 🤯🤯🤯

[@MrApple-qf3qo]

That navigation screen is like you're playing a video game so freaking cool

[@alverayan4032]

Big ups for the metric conversions man, don't think they're not appreciated🙏

[@NUMMEHARBEN]

I am eagerly waiting for USA and Great Britain to totally use the metric system.

[@Mega.Luke87]

I like it.as always aerodynamics of a fridge.🥰

[@nybotor1]

I'm so happy that automakers are doing insane things like this before big, inefficient engines become extinct.

[@jcoats5529]

Except they serve no purpose

[@nybotor1]

@@jcoats5529 Who cares?

[@xjmg007]

@@nybotor1 a lot of people think a world where function is the sole reason to create would be a good thing. That would be a depressing, sterile, and soul crushing world. We need beauty and frivolity. If these people took a moment to look at there own lives and excluded everything that didn't "serve a purpose" they would quickly realize this. "Put usefulness first, and you lose it. Put beauty first, and what you do will be useful forever. It turns out, nothing is more useful than the useless.” -sir Roger Scruton

[@krane15]

Not anytime soon. The good news is that almost anybody will be able to provide them: schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, etc. Nevertheless, the infrastructure for electric vehicles is a long way off. That means ICE cars aren't going away anytime soon. I suspect you will be able to buy ICE cars and trade in twice before electric becomes practical.

[@hamstirrer6882]

Meh, would be ok if they went for enthusiast cars instead of a disgusting bloated SUV, but at the end of the day its what sells. BMW stopped catering to enthusiasts when they realised they could just shove computers, a massive grill and horrible paint jobs on their M cars and people would still buy them all day long, despite people moaning about lack of manual boxes etc

[@giantslug6969]

Neat, you went by my old neighborhood in this vid

[@JohnDoeDoeJohn69]

I don’t care, this is the coolest SUV around. Love my German brands and Tesla. But this is something I have been hoping they would do for years. Not a fan of Caddy, but V is bad ass.

[@howtorawk]

This is so impractical lol. Right in time for $6 gas

[@bpwj7642]

19:47 "You're competing against Bentley, Mercedes Benz, top models". But remember, like you said at the beginning of the video, apparently Cadillac shoppers don't cross-shop anything. They don't care about Cadillac having cheap switch-gear or that Bentleys and Mercedes have nicer switch-gear. They haven't bothered to compare.

[@Swat_Dennis]

As a European, I would never understand how you need such a big massive beast. I daily an Hyundai I10 and it can do everything I need to do. With a kid included

[@vitaly6312]

Can you tow a boat? Can you tow a trailer? Can you drive 29 hours in comfort with a full vehicle? All of these things are relatively normal. I mean, I get it, I agree it’s a lot. But Americans do a lot of things Europeans don’t do often. For example, when’s the last time you do a 6 hour drive? I do one a month. DIY and home improvement, gardening, hunting and fishing, camping are other activities that fit in the full sized suv and truck category.

[@ileutur6863]

@@vitaly6312 You don't realistically need to do half of the things you listed. American excess is cringe.

[@bwofficial1776]

@@ileutur6863 Good thing you're not the decider of need. America is exceptional and that's how we like it. We stopped caring what Europe thought in 1776.

[@adamfernandez5435]

@@ileutur6863 all that stuff is for fun 😭. How is that excess?

[@Koogz406]

@@vitaly6312 I drive 9 hours once a month to visit my mom and dad. No stops and my pickup gets 15 mpg....merica!

[@lucasread1743]

THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST CAR OF ALL TIME!!!

[@80srenaissance67]

For anyone who forgets what car Doug is reviewing just rewind or fast forward 5 seconds

[@CR71243]

Underrated comment; the next step is for Doug - during the drive - to do a close up of his face so as to completely block out the vehicle.

[@zacharygardner6776]

Really glad you got the car world's attention to review new cars. It's about time they recognize your value. I miss the obscure cars you used to find and show us.

[@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517]

Happy to know there’s “lots of room for head” in the back of the new Escalade! Indeed, I always find it very convenient when going on a date if the girl has an SUV with a large backseat. Thank you Doug for your professionalism and pointing this out for me :)

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Sounds like a Less Doug YTP edit, 🤣

[@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517]

@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 yes lmao 🤣

[@tannerbarry6525]

You are great at these reviews, Everytime I want the car ur reviewing and u explain it really well.. and humorously