2026 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels

2026 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels

Luxury in three spacious rows is yours when you select one of the premium new Cadillac Escalade trim levels for your next vehicle upgrade. The 2026 lineup consists of six well-appointed editions of this sophisticated full-size SUV, each offering a unique take on the bold Cadillac style and upscale amenities the automaker is known to deliver. Quantrell Cadillac offers a closer look at the array of attractive Cadillac Escalade trims available through our full-service dealership. This guide will help SUV shoppers find the right edition of this iconic sport-ute to match their lifestyle and preferences.

An Introduction to the New 2026 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels

As you explore and shop all new Cadillac inventory models, we want to highlight some of the standout features of the new Cadillac Escalade trim levels. With six options to consider, drivers and families have plenty of choices when looking to trade up to this elegant SUV.

Every new Cadillac Escalade comes with roomy three-row seating, accommodating seven or eight occupants comfortably, depending on the configuration. It measures 211.9 inches in length, 76.7 inches in height, and 81.1 inches in width. It also offers up to 120.5 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seats folded. No matter which well-appointed version you choose, you and your passengers will have plenty of room inside the cabin to relax and store your belongings.

Now, let's cover each trim in detail below with our comparison of the Cadillac Escalade configurations.

An Introduction to the New 2026 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels

Cadillac Escalade Trim Comparison Chart

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2026 Cadillac Escalade 1SA 2026 Cadillac Escalade Luxury 2026 Cadillac Escalade Sport 2026 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury 2026 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport 2026 Cadillac Escalade V-Series
Engine 6.2L V-8 6.2L V-8 6.2L V-8 6.2L V-8 6.2L V-8 Supercharged 6.2L V-8
Horsepower 420 420 420 420 420 682
Torque 460 lb-ft 460 lb-ft 460 lb-ft 460 lb-ft 460 lb-ft 653 lb-ft
Drivetrain
  • Standard: RWD
  • Available: 4WD
  • Standard: RWD
  • Available: 4WD
  • Standard: RWD
  • Available: 4WD
  • Standard: RWD
  • Available: 4WD
  • Standard: RWD
  • Available: 4WD
AWD
Max Towing Capacity 8,100 lbs1 8,100 lbs1 8,100 lbs1 8,100 lbs1 8,100 lbs1 7,200 lbs1
Wheel Size 22 in 22 in 22 in 22 in 22 in 24 in
Key Features
  • Bright Galvano accents
  • Illuminated Cadillac crest
  • Google Built-In
  • Super Cruise™2
  • 55-in Curved Pillar-to-Pillar total diagonal display with front-passenger infotainment
  • AKG® 21-speaker Studio Audio System
  • 12-way power front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Power lumbar control for front seats
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Leather upholstery
  • 12-way power front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Panoramic sliding glass roof
  • Front seat lumbar control
  • Power retractable assist steps
  • Sport grille
  • Gloss Black accents
  • Front and second-row leather seats
  • 12-way power front seats w/ lumbar control
  • Panoramic sliding glass roof
  • Power retractable assist steps
  • Heated front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Illuminated grille surround and Galvano Silver finishes
  • 38-speaker AKG® Studio Reference Surround Audio System
  • Full Semi-Aniline leather front seats
  • 16-way power front seats
  • Touring Package
  • Night Vision
  • Rear Seat Entertainment system w/ 12.6-inch displays
  • 38-speaker AKG® Studio Reference Surround Audio System
  • Full Semi-Aniline front leather seats
  • Touring Package w/ front and rear soft-close doors
  • Rear Seat Entertainment system w/ 12.6-inch displays
  • Night Vision
  • Power open & close doors
  • Brembo® performance brakes
  • Sport grille with illuminated Cadillac crest
  • Single-speed transfer case
  • Console refrigerator with freezer mode
  • Unique front and rear fascias
  • Black quad exhaust tips
  • Steering wheel with V-Mode

Cadillac Escalade 1SA

The newly appointed entry-level model for 2026, the 1SA trim makes luxury even more accessible. It arrives standard with a 21-speaker AKG® audio system, Super Cruise™ advanced driver technology,2 and 22-inch wheels. It's an incredible pick for those who want a touch of premium features in their ride – and it only gets better from there.

Stay safe out on the road with advanced standard safety technology, thanks to Cadillac's commitment to driver and passenger security. The Escalade 1SA trim – and every other version of this new SUV – boasts extensive standard driver-assistance and safety features. Here are the drive-support technologies you'll find equipped in each model:

  • Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Safety Alert Seat
  • Rear Cross Traffic Braking
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • Reverse Automatic Braking
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Teen Driver
  • Brake Assist
  • Passenger Sensing System
  • HD Surround Vision
  • Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Blind Zone Steering Assist
  • Rear Pedestrian Alert
  • Side Bicyclist Alert
  • Buckle To Drive

Other amenities that come standard include a 55-inch curved pillar-to-pillar diagonal display, a no-hands power liftgate, heated front- and second-row outboard seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, and InteLuxe seating.

Cadillac Escalade 1SA Vibrant White Tricoat Cadillac Escalade 1SA Radiant Red Tintcoat Cadillac Escalade 1SA Deep Sea Metallic

Cadillac Escalade Luxury

Standard 22-inch alloy wheels with a Polished finish grace the new Cadillac Escalade Luxury. This premium Escalade trim features a standard 6.2-liter V-8 engine, generating a commanding 460 pound-feet of torque and 420 horsepower.

Safety is further enhanced at this level with Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering, an available Auxiliary Trailer Camera, and available Night Vision technologies.

Other additions to the Luxury trim include:

  • Panoramic power sunroof
  • Luxury grille with illuminated Cadillac crest
  • Leather seating
  • Power retractable assist steps
  • Front seat ventilation
Cadillac Escalade Luxury

Cadillac Escalade Sport

For a bolder look on this sophisticated new three-row SUV, see the Cadillac Escalade Sport trim. This version gains a distinctive style through the following design touches:

  • Sport grille with illuminated Cadillac crest
  • 22-inch wheels with Polished, Dark Android, and Low Gloss finishes
  • Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails
  • Gloss Black bodyside moldings
  • Body-colored door handles

The Escalade Sport backs up its eye-catching design with enhanced mechanical systems like an electronic limited-slip differential, Magnetic Ride Control, an integrated trailer brake controller, and an In-Vehicle Trailering App, all of which are also standard on the previous model.

Cadillac Escalade Sport

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury

Even more robust luxury is yours when you select the new Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury, an upscale edition of this full-size SUV boasting highlights like leather seats in all three rows.

Along with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, the Platinum Luxury trim brings the following enhancements:

  • 12-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats with massaging
  • AKG® Studio Reference 38-speaker audio system
  • Rear-seat entertainment system with dual independent 12.6-inch diagonal displays
  • Night Vision
  • Cadillac crested puddle lamp
  • Adaptive Air Ride suspension
  • Front and rear soft-close doors
  • Illuminating front and rear sill plates
  • 22-inch wheels
  • Power-retractable assist steps with LED perimeter lighting
Cadillac Escalade Platinum Luxury

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport

The Escalade Platinum Sport trim level blends what drivers love about the Sport and Platinum Luxury editions into one refined SUV. This includes features like available full semi-aniline leather seating, the AKG® Studio Reference 38-speaker sound system, the rear-seat entertainment system, and Gloss Black exterior accents, making this SUV stand out on the road inside and out.

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sport

Cadillac Escalade V-Series

For the ultimate Cadillac Escalade specs, you'll want to choose the new Cadillac Escalade V-Series. This high-performance model features an available 682-horsepower engine, a supercharged variant of the Escalade SUV's standard 6.2-liter V-8 engine.

This elite, well-rounded performance SUV also includes upgrades such as:

  • Brembo® front performance brakes with color-matched rear calipers
  • AWD with a single-speed transfer case
  • Front center console refrigerator with a freezer mode
  • Power open and close doors
  • Natural voice recognition
  • 24-inch wheels with Satin Graphite paint and full-face laser etching

Shop the new vehicles for sale at our full-service Cadillac dealer to find the right trim with the set of Cadillac Escalade features you desire most.

Cadillac Escalade V-Series

Test-Drive a New 2026 Cadillac Escalade Today at Quantrell Cadillac

When you're ready to test-drive a new 2026 Cadillac Escalade, come by Quantrell Cadillac. We also consistently run new Cadillac specials, so be sure to check out what may be available for your upscale SUV.

We offer Cadillac financing options to help you find the most competitive rates and terms for your new Cadillac Escalade SUV, too.

Do you want to try a lease instead? You can lease a Cadillac Escalade at our Quantrell Cadillac dealership.

Additionally, we can help you learn about models from previous years, like the Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury, Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum, or the Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum. These may even be in our pre-owned inventory when you visit.

If you have any questions about a particular Cadillac Escalade trim level or want to learn more about our financing or leasing process, we invite you to contact us today. We can also discuss how the Escalade vs. Escalade ESV compares.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the trim levels of the Cadillac Escalade?

The luxe new 2026 Cadillac Escalade full-size SUV for sale is available in an extensive array of trim levels that each offer a unique take on Cadillac opulence, style, tech, and performance.

The six 2026 Escalade trim levels include the following:

  • Escalade 1SA
  • Escalade Luxury
  • Escalade Sport
  • Escalade Platinum Luxury
  • Escalade Platinum Sport
  • Escalade V-Series

We invite you to visit our dealership for a test drive.

What is the difference between a Platinum Luxury and a Luxury Escalade?

The Escalade Luxury is the second-level version of this deluxe three-row SUV, while the Escalade Platinum Luxury is two trims above it. The Luxury trim offers amenities like heated front seats, available Super Cruise™ semi-autonomous driving technology,2 and a 21-speaker AKG® Studio audio system. The Platinum Luxury model adds leather seating, 12-way heated and ventilated front seats, and a panoramic power sunroof.

What is the difference between Platinum Luxury and Sport Cadillac Escalade?

The Escalade Platinum Luxury level is a higher-tier trim lineup, with the Sport directly preceding it. The main differences between these two trim levels are that the Escalade Sport adds a wide range of Gloss Black exterior accents and features upgrades, such as an available Onyx Package. Contact or visit Quantrell Cadillac to learn more about the 2026 Cadillac Escalade.

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1Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo, and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

2Turn Signal-Initiated Lane Change and Automatic Lane Change not available while trailering. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit cadillac.com/supercruise for compatible roads and full details.

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