The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Is The Ultimate Extra Large Battery Electric SUV

The #ElectricEscalade has arrived and for 2025, the #Cadillac #EscaladeIQ is the largest electric SUV that GM has ever produced. It uses the same #Ultium platform that also underpins the #GMCHummerSUV, the #CadillacEscaladeIQ will offer up to 450 miles of range and 750 HP from its dual electric motors. The inside will sport next generation tech with a pillar-to-pillar 55" curved LCD display on the dash. It should go on sale late next year for at least $130,000.
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[@jayee88]

BMW, take notes! This is how you design a bold modern SUV without taking a dump all over your heritage. The XM is blasphemous.

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

I’m shocked at how ugly the XM is

[@Natethegreat200c]

The front end of this is not attractive. It looks like someone cut a big black hole on the Face.

[@metathinkking]

It has a snout that looks like an ugly pig nose

[@MaticTheProto]

This? Shit visibility, weight, size…. Nah the ix is unironically better you m*ron

[@doomsday9973]

The XM is ugly but this truck is a gawdy piece of trash as well. Yuck

[@sinn9649]

Man.. a ~9000 pound suv on the streets is just what we need.

[@ShellymanStudios]

I can lift that up with ease.

[@chemicalhap]

You do know people would say that about our current compacts when compared to cars even 10 years ago. So...whats your point?

[@joshuathomas512]

Imagine getting hit by that, it won't feel a thing and u won't either

[@futurefunk88eddins96]

​@@joshuathomas512😂😂

[@G-Rated]

Why do y’all keep posting these types of stupid comments like there aren’t already 9,000 lb vehicles sharing the roads with Corollas?? Is this some anti-EV antic?? 🤡

[@icculus]

I’ve never been a huge ‘traditional’ Escalade fan, but I’m really digging this design. It adopts the Caddy EV design language really well, it’s just bold enough without being over the top, and I like the rear end design. The interior looks far better than MB’s hyper screen; middle finger deserved.

[@KyleHubb]

That’s because it takes after the Range Rover in silhouette.

[@G-Rated]

@@KyleHubb You mean Range Rover took after the Escalade. They even ditched their signature square taillights for a more Cadillac esque aesthetic recently with thin *vertically* integrated strip OLED taillights just like the gas powered Escalade. Kia is doing the same thing in copying Cadillac design language. It’s hilarious how people pretend not to see this brand’s influence across the industry but it’s right before your eyes folks.

[@eddieg6436]

I really like that it looks DIFFERENT from the regular Escalade……..MORE upscale!! Very nice!! It’ll sell LIKE CRAZY in L.A.!!!

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Miami too!!!

[@tm850r]

This is the first electric car I am excited about 450 range is improving things

[@adamkrauss303]

Yes, like others have remarked, I never really liked the hulking angular designs of the gas powered Escalades, but this thing is a whole new ball game. I’m very impressed inside and out.

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

Omg this is insane. It looks so futuristic and beautiful but I still prefer the current Sport Platinum look🤷‍♂️

[@icecold8974]

I usually don’t care for EV’s, but GM went to work on this thing. I personally love everything about it.

[@MercOne]

Isn't it stunning!

[@phatgringo2.0]

Rap videos

[@icecold8974]

@@MercOne definitely

[@youradoptedlol7691]

GM made this thing fucking heavy lol. But i still like this car

[@JTBizzle]

@@phatgringo2.0video hoe?

[@WSOJ3]

This looks so much better than the current Escalade.

[@franboy1357]

Agreed. It's more futuristic

[@wazgoodjj]

Looks are subjective. This looks like the new KIA EV9. Nothing about this screams Escalade

[@ttamcc.4674]

I disagree

[@ttamcc.4674]

Idk whut y’all see

[@G-Rated]

@@wazgoodjj that’s funny, considering the Kia EV9 is clearly inspired by the Cadillac Escalade

[@jpnphom5470]

the rear is really nice and make this Escalade look more modern/sporting look and less boxy 👍👍👍

[@frankiexv4533]

The lower tail lights look a little strange but everything else looks gorgeous. They will sell.

[@OneManOnFire]

While I agree with you I think I'll just get use to it

[@G-Rated]

It will grow on you, as did the Celestiq and Lyriq’s exterior styling. It already looks great here, but these designs truly come alive in person.

[@JusCallMeEuro]

I couldn't have put this any better. Word for word.

[@joshuaaguilera6864]

it looks strange but cool in a weird way.

[@fredjansen2659]

will sell only in american, mexico, canada, and prob the middleeast, nowhere else. new type of landyacht, with that price, wont sell much.. steamlining... its a brick, not very efficient.

[@EseJandro]

The new Escalade has a FRUNK. got it!

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Yes, but here in the Hamptons, where we vote for illegals but don’t actually want them around OUR HOMES, we don’t use the word “frunk “… it’s so… well… common!

[@nicholassmith7048]

That huge d-pillar treatment really helps visually shorten the vehicle and in profile I'm getting Audi Q8 vibes.

[@mikeharris7261]

Damn GM is making a lot of big ass EVs

[@G-Rated]

That’s exactly what the market lacks. If you’ve been paying attention *gm* also sells the most full-size SUVs/pickup trucks than any other manufacturer. It makes sense they’re the first to perfect larger fully electric vehicles as well. The rest of the industry will follow them as Americans still want space, even in their EVs.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Thanks to emissions and restrictions being easier on bigger cars compared to smaller cars.

[@krane15]

I think you mean heavy. Its shorter than the current car.

[@jjgaraba3690]

i think the host is only 3ft tall though :)

[@boyguapito1]

This is the Escalade to get. Beautiful and very impressive.

[@GCarnell]

Beautiful SUV. Lots of great tech. Looking forward to a full-access review of this behemoth (+9k lbs.), Escalade-ish truck.

[@KrazyDetroit039]

it'll sell like crazy here in detroit. it's awesome. so beautiful

[@Coopmatt]

The rumour is that this Cadillac will be coming to Australia. So excited!!

[@Jaysa11]

8:35 how is this even legal :) You can't touch your phone while driving but can have a 55inch screen in front of you

[@Langelmaki]

Yep, absolute bull

[@rgisantos]

Super Drive, that’s why. Nice system to have in a car.

[@cesarcataldi]

"Beautiful , Beautiful , Beautiful , Exciting , with all that alert bearing and that wide smile in a super elegant desire , who would not want a car like this one !!

[@AutomotiveWoman]

The 55" screen is impressive!

[@krane15]

It is now. But what of 5 years from today?

[@digitalkov]

The Aztek designer came back and said, I'll take care of the back end..

[@A_J_M]

I am still waiting for this channel to reach the 1 million subs.

[@theredline]

Us too! Hoping it happens this year!!

[@charlesmccullough7892]

I don’t like EVs but there’s always an exception

[@nike5246]

It actually looks like a Range Rover Velour. They did a great job designing it and the screen is crazy awesome!

[@nomo3o]

No it doesn’t. It looks like a cadillac

[@deoxysx1657]

@@nomo3oit does have some Velar elements to it, you’re either blind or just a contrarian

[@nomo3o]

@@deoxysx1657 then every car carries “velar elements”

[@naveenthemachine]

The interior is world class Anyone who tries to shrug it off and say it’s still a cheap GM product deserves to be publicly shamed. Because this is not a cheap GM product when they produce high quality cars like this

[@thomas735]

It’s not high quality, just flashy

[@naveenthemachine]

@@thomas735 flashy and quality are what they want leather doesn’t mean cheap quality

[@thomas735]

@@naveenthemachine GM won’t survive the electric transition dude.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@thomas735 yet the bolt is selling very well for them. And the new blazer ev is coming So they’ll be fine

[@thomas735]

@@naveenthemachine they aren’t making money on those though. That’s the problem.

[@stadionbotosani5425]

God damnn...this is a beautiful beast .!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@joshuathomas512]

Imagine getting hit by that, it won't feel a thing and u won't either

[@G-Rated]

Or just simply imagine getting “hit” by a Ram TRX, Ford Raptor R, Jeep Trackhawk, etc.

[@chibbyylol]

@@G-Rated This thing is almost twice the weight of those vehicles and is just as fast; whoever is on the receiving end of being hit by one of these is going to look like a crumpled soda can lol

[@La-yt1wr]

This is beyond impressive

[@rozzi574]

Why dont any EVs have a button to cover the roof glass with shade? Sometimes ppl dont want sun beaming on them as they drive. Really disappointing... otherwise i love it... please put in a power roof shade

[@RT-nh4hl]

If it’s anything like my Lyriq, it has a power sunshade

[@rozzi574]

@@RT-nh4hl oh ok great, that's good to know! Thank you!

[@phil9711]

Look at Cadillac trying to make a comeback!! This is an electric car I can get behind. Looks great!

[@G-Rated]

Trying? They just served Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and Tesla up on a platter - and _welldone._

[@thomas735]

Can you get behind the thousands of animals and humans hurt by making this battery?

[@00_UU]

@@thomas735 how many animals get hurt making ICE cars?

[@G-Rated]

⁠@@00_UUoh they don’t care about _those_ animals or any animals in actuality. They have one goal and it’s to create as much controversy and HATE for electric vehicles as possible. Lol 😂

[@thomas735]

@@00_UU less

[@jasonsantelli6588]

nice enough looking, but just what the current market and person doesn't need is another over 100K vehicle option... smh..

[@hellkitty1014]

Interestingly, it resembles what 2024 Chevy Traverse may look like as an EV.

[@faheemabbas3965]

It’s just an EV traverse with a big front.

[@fasttime823]

This thing looks expensive!! And gives off Range Rover Vibes!!

[@hellkitty1014]

@@fasttime823 yes it does. I didn't mean to debase it as I really love the new Traverse. GM is on a roll! So odd seeing anything with an Escalade badge that is not boxy. They killed it on this thing for sure.

[@gradyneal]

It is definitely one of the most beautiful SUV's there is electric or gas powered. Cadillac has really upped it's game when it comes to styling.

[@normanli7085]

The rear looks like a rolls Royce and the quarter window area look like it's inspired from the current Kia Sorento. The front looks like it's a bigger Lincoln aviator

[@ryanjohnson8960]

The front is too busy but it really has so much potential. I think future refreshes will be great

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Agree that the refresh might look better. But currently it looks terrible

[@RagingDork]

Yea I think this is the case with the Lyric too. Just go with a black grille with the logo like the way they went with the Bolt.

[@EverythingEvo]

Too busy? LOL

[@emeryrushmo]

With TECH, the front end is changeable and not only that, technologialbe. That's not a word yet...!!!!! LOL!!!!!

[@G-Rated]

I think this is the “Sport” grille.

[@enriquemercedes9519]

Those hyper screens will turn into a movie theater media when driverless cars become a thing.

[@yeedbottomtext7563]

Why do you want that? Do you need to be fixated on a screen at all times?

[@John.Christopher]

​@@yeedbottomtext7563agreed. A sad future to come

[@mustasheolll2020]

It’s nice but I’d connect the taillights in one piece and make them larger.

[@kevij371]

Ev9 looks like cadillac whereas escaladeiq looks like kia

[@williamerazo3921]

You are right 😂

[@ARRehman802]

The shape looks exactly like the new Sorento

[@doggyppants9846]

That hood is so long and obstructs the driver's view of pedestrians and small vehicles, it better have all kinds of front sensors and assist features for safety. But I am sure it will. It looks great!

[@markkrispin6944]

"I can't touch the trunk as it will break and fall apart"..typical GM.

[@theredline]

It’s a hand-built prototype and Cadillac probably only has one in the world and they need to bring it to other locations. We don’t blame them for not wanting to let media or anyone else touch it.

[@north5103]

You're stuck in the 90s get with the times. GM hasn't had major quality issues since the restructuring

[@MrAngel455]

Can’t Wait For Chevy Suburban EV

[@AroundMeUSAvlog]

Right

[@ayanbanerjee7479]

Car are now not for driving they are become larger and largest TV😂I miss those beautiful classic design without unnecessary screens.

[@G-Rated]

You miss them? You can still go purchase a gas powered 2018-2020 Cadillac Escalade with the 8-inch touchscreen that most complains is too small for a luxury truck. Not sure why instead y’all rather criticize the newer models and hinder the future of the brand solely because you don’t care for larger screens.

[@ayanbanerjee7479]

@@G-Rated If 8 inch was small they can give 16 inch but not a damn 50 inch screen. Physical, Nobs, button looks good on suvs. We are already surrounded by screens which is not good for us. Previous version was was much better. Car companies now focus on bigger screen rather than design elements, Quality or uniqueness.

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@ayanbanerjee7479because buttons are more expensive to make than screens. It’s sadly the future of the automobile industry…

[@pva527]

Looks cool ! Thats an SUV !

[@nerdbikes3841]

Only problem is that dealers are going to mark this up $100k over sticker. I’m not joking.

[@leond5907]

Thanks for the great video. I appreciate how you talk about charging from home and not just level 3 charging.

[@444thunderstr0ke]

Cadillac has been killin' it lately with these new EV designs. I hope these cars are compatible with Tesla Superchargers. That would make life much easier.

[@marcusvision]

Yikes...the future of cars are about to get a lot more expensive because of thicker sheet metals. If you ever seen a crash demo with a modern car versus one from the 50s you'll understand what im talking about.

[@limitedreach4446]

This thing is as gorgeous as it is big. I’d hate to get in a collision with it. I overall like it!

[@G-Rated]

Wouldn’t you hate to be in a collision with _any_ SUV or truck? Also, wouldn’t a *luxury SUV* with this level of technology be much less likely to collide with anything considering the standard safety tech all Escalade _IQ_ will be delivered with?

[@limitedreach4446]

@@G-Rated As in I’d hate to be the car it hits… Also, you should look into how many new cars are at the salvage yard totaled due to collisions.

[@clutch7366]

@@G-Rated EVs typically weigh substantially more than their internal-combustion counterparts. More mass translates to more inertia, and it would absolutely *pancake* a typical sedan or crossover. For instance, this Escalade iq weighs 30% more than the non-EV Escalade, and 97% more than my Mazda cx-50.

[@G-Rated]

@@clutch7366 what is your point you moron? Nobody in their right minds would want to be plowed into by a gasoline Cadillac Escalade traveling full speed either. You’re trying to make the EV appear as a danger when it is no more dangerous than anything else on the road that’s large, heavy, and fast.

[@CorporaciondeInversionAlcista]

I hope Ford is taking notes for the next Lincoln Navigator 😂

[@southkiddJ]

If the Kia EV9 and Lincoln Corsair had a baby

[@lanebailey6941]

If they just connected the taillights so they were two vertical bars like the gas model I would say they nailed the exterior

[@foam27]

Nice Traverse EV with a caddy grill.

[@brentmaxey20100]

It’s HUGE!!! I’ve driven the new Hummer quit a bit & if it’s anything like than I’m going to be going to this🎉. And $130k for all this tech & luxury isn’t really that bad for all you’re getting & electric+rebates=100%

[@krane15]

Especially when compared to its European competition. Which can approach double the price.

[@Zbecker13]

130k starting* 170k fully loaded

[@youradoptedlol7691]

@@Zbecker13i thought it was 175k

[@ChoChoSanNY]

Wow this is one vehicle that Secret Service would use to drive President around ❤Nice vehicle design with powerful battery mileage

[@joew4540]

This is the ev I’ve been waiting for, finally a beauty suv from a real brand

[@jasonknowledge8824]

I absolutely love it! For at least the past 20 plus years I've dragged Cadillac and GM as a whole for putting out lackluster products. This is beyond impressive! Only bad thing is that it is among the 1st to the market so my hope is that this design ages well. But as it stands I love the design. While it's no Lexus or Mercedes it's really not too far off! Finally!

[@G-Rated]

Lexus doesn’t hold a candle to this and neither does Mercedes for the same money.

[@jordanplays-transitandgame1690]

What lol Lexus is nowhere near as good as this and to get better than this you need a Maybach which is 2-3x the price

[@jasonknowledge8824]

@@jordanplays-transitandgame1690 that's a cute opinion, but the legendary toyota land bruiser/LX GX but it's all relative to what type of interior fit and finish attention to detail and overall quality of product that a consumer preferred.

[@confusedscreaming2335]

Can't wait to own one of these in 20 years once it's depreciated quite a bit.

[@HarryKuloh]

And the batteries are degrade?

[@illustriousmonster]

be quiet broke boy

[@faheemabbas3965]

I don’t think this future ghetto whip will be cheap to fix in the future, especially when it’s battery replacement time.

[@profewiase]

Useless because the battery won't last even 24 miles

[@Jason-zc9on]

I'm normally not a fan of the Escalade (more of a Range Rover or GLS guy), but I would consider this for sure. 224 inches is a lot longer than I'd prefer though, curious to see how it handles. I would have to imagine 4 wheel steering (unless I missed it)

[@g1981c]

the hood is comically large considering there is no engine underneath it ...

[@brq44]

electric motors and transmissions still exist

[@seaneppel7465]

Ok GM - looking good! Now where is the Traverse and Tahoe EV?

[@OneManOnFire]

Most likely the Buick version of the traverse will be EV next. Now that we saw this Escalade IQ it's only a matter of time before the Tahoe comes out.

[@DontEatCream]

It's ironic they call this the IQ cause I doubt its owners will have any

[@brq44]

LOL

[@doomsday9973]

That’s for sure, anyone who will pay 130k for that yikes

[@spencerkooiman1542]

It's a great looking suv. The styling makes it look a lot smaller than it actually is on camera. It would be very interesting to see how it looks in person

[@krane15]

It looks nothing like an Escalade though.

[@mattnorman5241]

you have no taste

[@pwisc2115]

Daaaaaaaaaamn!!! 450 range and 24” rims. 😨

[@Mateo12485]

GM made a Lincoln Navigator

[@bionicwolf3342]

another EV the masses cannot afford. Gonna be $200,000

[@G-Rated]

Not sure why you people think manufacturers aren’t supposed to build luxury vehicles anymore unless they make it so that everyone under the sun can afford it. Y’all’s logic, *or lack thereof,* is so annoyingly asinine and would surely run a cooperation straight into the ground. Smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@00_UU]

The masses cannot really afford a regular Escalade either. This SUV is for those people that can afford it.

[@bionicwolf3342]

@@G-Rated with the government mandates on emissions and EVs, we need affordable vehicles. Not 6 figure behemoths.

[@markho9653]

I like it.....BEAUTIFUL truck

[@heavenlykid57]

i think im gonna sit playing call of duty on the screen all day

[@dnshable]

Thats one hell of a unit.

[@thndr_5468]

Man that is a BIG car

[@bbbt8090]

Dang 400 miles is good

[@luisvaldez611]

450 highest model

[@bbbt8090]

@luisvaldez611 After normal use of the AC and heat. Its going to be 400

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

@@bbbt8090400 is still good

[@jgriffin7218]

Good reviews, now how can I get a Red line T-shirt.

[@adamthorn1628]

"They asked me to not call it a frunk" well that is what it is lol

[@paceauto5382]

That’s a monster on the streets‼️💯#NoCapp

[@adamleininger1387]

My god the screens. Shit's getting so out of hand. Hard no.

[@luisvaldez611]

😭😭😭 I’m with you

[@everydayfun9531]

Same man its like having to stare at screen's every F Time you drive which is bad for your godamm eyes.

[@Mtman6912]

Just got a EV lease for 3 years. Hopefully someone will come out with a SUV EV that has a range of 600 miles! In 3 years when the lease is up!!

[@claudio_wrx]

Imagine, GM can’t get their electrical system right, imagine an EV 👀👀

[@CR-forReal]

Another attention-starved village idiot attempting to spread misinformation about GM and its EV capabilities. Meanwhile claudio supports Subaru (note the icon) who are recalling its 2023 Impreza vehicles due to its brake light switch possibly being improperly adjusted, which turns on the brake lights without stepping on the brake pedal. A mechanical and electrical issue, imagine that claudio.

[@B-H76]

LETS GO GENERAL!!💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@GeorgeMariusCracu]

What the hell is with all the screens in the front, is this a car or a home cinema on the roads?

[@williambailey5405]

Finally an American challenger to Lexus in the " UGLY Grill Contest".

[@darriontunstall3708]

I really like it! It’s very nice and amazing

[@arelaththewhitewolf230]

Coming from an AMG Mercedes.. this looks nice inside and out..

[@thomas735]

It’s a lot of things, but being good for the environment is not one of them.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Environmentally friendly EVs are a globalist scam to make money off of customers more.

[@genmgr9323]

Looks great except what happened to the flush door handles that they promised us?

[@brq44]

those are worse

[@AroundMeUSAvlog]

We need 8 seats capable, 500 miles in 1 charge

[@theredline]

Speak for yourself 🤐

[@goranhikl5723]

I am going to get two of those as soon as they get out. 😂😂

[@emeryrushmo]

The fact that Cadillac is getting response, being an ol cat, is very promising to me!

[@ShellymanStudios]

I lvoe love the design of this SUV.

[@ARMYVETT]

I NEED ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AntonioDiaz]

So beautiful! Anyone know how much this will be?!

[@WithGodWeNeverLose]

Your reviews are amazing god bless!

[@scottboyd8892]

I think the design is nice and most if not all of the Cadillac vehicles look great. Fit and finish has some issue, but overall nice. On the other hand, GM will be the next victim of bankruptcy or going out of business due to the government push for EV. People are not going to buy something that is failing and failing fast and horribly. Charging will be an issue even more in the future when State asking people not to charge their vehicles at times. EV is nothing more than to make money by people in our Government. The previous CEO of Toyota was forced to step down because he voiced his knowledge and said EV was not the future. The companies like Toyota that are seeking other sources like Hydrogen are going to make it in the future. At this time GM isn't that one. I only hope that we the people don't save them again due to the piss poor decisions people running the company are making. But then again, that is due to our Government making them also. SAD!

[@mustasheolll2020]

GM is not trying

[@jmjfanss]

Wait until the strike happens.

[@scottboyd8892]

@@jmjfanss you have a thought there. That is a huge possibility. Most of these vehicles are being made else where and not here in the US.

[@jordanplays-transitandgame1690]

Toyota is also $187 billion in debt because of their failed hydrogen ambitions. The shareholders want their profits and EVs are the way to future survival for Toyota and the shareholders know this so they voted out the CEO.

[@scottboyd8892]

@@jordanplays-transitandgame1690 odd that the next CEO of Toyota said the exact same thing. As we can see EVs are a failure and will be in the future. It had nothing to do with Hydrogen, all to do with fines by the US. Just like VW making a Diesel engine that was better and failed emissions by a minimum amount that was unable to be obtained without DEF fluid, which also is a lie by the Government. Odd that no other Country is using that fluid and doesn’t make it cleaner. Other Countries also use the Sulfur still in the diesel and we have pockets getting bigger. Maybe even the Big Guy selling America out.

[@Mr.CEO888]

Didn’t they tell him not to touch the car? Why is he steady touching the seat?

[@Tkdanso]

Oh my god I need plenty money. Time is running out cars are getting better and better

[@franzvanjulio5523]

I think it looks great. It looks huge and has a great deal of presence. The rear lights are reminiscent of earlier Cadillac rear ends. I think this will do well and the designers have succeeded.

[@doomsday9973]

130k starting 😂😂😂😂😂

[@G-Rated]

@@doomsday9973 your broke ass is the only one here concerned with the price. That means you’re not the target buyer, nor do you currently own an Escalade. No one needed to know that you only drive Accords.

[@InvestBetter.]

One year later, this is 750 HP, 0-60 in under 5 seconds, 460 miles of range, estimated, and $130-160k

[@hastensavoir7782]

Can we put SCREENS on the Arm rest?

[@norvellharris1792]

I just have one question, who is making the battery pack? Cause the Bolt is still a colossal failure....

[@theredline]

The Bolt has a different battery pack…

[@00_UU]

LG Chem is contracted with GM newest Ultium batteries, google is your friend

[@puzzledobserver7644]

Who else thinks the seats look like E.T.? 😂

[@Paulog1990]

This thing looks much smaller than it actually is. Did not think those were 24 inch wheels. Look like 20’s.