2026 Cadillac Escalade V-Series | Specs, Interior, Engine

2026 Cadillac Escalade V-Serie

The Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs are the final bastion of no-compromise, pure internal-combustion fury. Hear the supercharger scream as you go from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, feel the eight cylinders rumble along the way, and enjoy a massive, luxurious, and stylish interior that can fit the whole family. The Escalade V-Series is a monster and a masterpiece, and you can find yours today at Quantrell Cadillac.

See the incredible Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs and more by reading the guide below. Once you're familiar with the model, contact our team to set up a tour and test drive of any available inventory; we're certain you'll fall in love with this high-performance luxury SUV icon the moment you fire up its engine.

Embrace the Fury: The Cadillac Escalade V-Series Engine

The crown jewel of the Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs is the engine that awaits your command. There are no hybrid shortcuts or simulated gear-shifts here; the Escalade V-Series was designed to satisfy enthusiasts who know that nothing can replace hundreds of explosions per second, and indeed, it stops at nothing in its quest for classic character with jaw-dropping modern specs.

This engine is a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, and it's a work of art. Cadillac masters build it by hand, with a signature plaque showing you who's responsible for making such a monster.

The Cadillac Escalade V-Series horsepower rating comes in at 682 horsepower. More importantly, the supercharged high-displacement nature of the Escalade V-Series engine means that all of them immediately gallop at full steam even from a dead stop, aided by a tidal wave in the form of 653 pound-feet of torque. Six drive modes let you dial in the power to the conditions at hand. One of these modes is the exclusive V-Mode, which is like Sport Mode on steroids.

Embrace the Fury: The Cadillac Escalade V-Series Engine

Go Fast, Tow a Lot: Cadillac Escalade V-Series Performance Specs and Features

As a result of all the aforementioned engineering, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs are the epitome of traditional American muscle and luxury SUV excellence. This all begins with a special AWD system sending the power to all four wheels with precision, letting the SUV post a rapid 4.4-second 0-60 mph time. Massive Brembo® brakes with 16.1-inch front rotors are standard, because with such speed, stopping power is as important as horsepower.

The Escalade is a large SUV; to make it more maneuverable and stable, handling performance features like a limited-slip differential, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, and Magnetic Ride Control come standard. Adding to this, the Cadillac Escalade V-Series transmission is a 10-speed automatic, letting you get optimized power output at almost any speed.

The powerful Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs are also quite practical, as the Cadillac Escalade V-Series towing capacity is 7,200 pounds.1 Meanwhile, choosing the extended-wheelbase Escalade ESV V-Series nets you a 7,000-pound towing capacity.1 Towing features, such as Trailering Assist Guidelines, Hitch Guidance, Hitch View, an In-Vehicle Trailering App, and more, are standard equipment to make things even easier.

Go Fast, Tow a Lot: Cadillac Escalade V-Series Performance Specs and Features

Furious and Luxurious: The Cadillac Escalade V-Series Interior

The Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs are the most powerful in the Escalade lineup, and since the V-Series is also a top trim for the model, it offers all of the nameplate's best luxury features as standard equipment in its cabin. All seats are tailored with semi-aniline leather upholstery; while there's simply too much to list, here's a quick roundup of our favorite standard Escalade V-Series features:

  • 55-inch Horizon Display
  • 38-speaker AKG® Studio Reference sound system
  • Console Refrigerator with Freezer Mode
  • Dual-pane Power SkyGlass roof
  • 16-Way Power Front Seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions
  • 126-Color Radiance Lighting
  • Augmented Reality system
  • Rear-seat entertainment system
  • Conversation Enhancement
  • Full-Color Head-Up Display
  • Power open-and-close doors

All of this can get even better, still. As just one of many examples, an optional Executive Second-Row Seating Package turns the second-row seats into massaging seats with 14-way power adjustability and adds a multi-device wireless charging pad in between them. If you add this package, the 38-speaker AKG® sound system will be upgraded to have 42 speakers.

Powerful Protection: The Cadillac Escalade V-Series Safety Rating and Features

Fast? Yes. Safe? Also yes; the Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs are all backed by a five-star NHTSA Overall Safety Rating,2 letting you have confidence in its ability to protect in the worst case. The Escalade V-Series also includes a long list of preventive safety features, such as:

  • Blind Zone Steering Assist
  • Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
  • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
  • Reverse Automatic Braking
  • Side Bicyclist Alert
  • Safety Alert Seat
  • HD Surround Vision
  • Night Vision
  • Teen Driver Mode

On top of all that, Super Cruise™ Hands-Free Driver Assistance Technology3 comes standard in the Escalade V-Series, making your highway commutes and road trips safer and easier. The Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs bring you luxury, performance, and safety in one excellent package.

As Spacious as It Is Powerful: Cadillac Escalade V-Series Cargo Space and Passenger Room

The Escalade is already a popular choice for our new vehicle specials; all of the power, luxury, safety, and style are responsible for that, and so is an incredible amount of interior passenger and cargo room. For starters, the Cadillac Escalade V-Series seating capacity is seven passengers, regardless of whether you choose the standard-length or ESV version.

To give you a sense of just how spacious the Escalade is, here are the legroom dimensions for the Escalade V-Series:

  • Front-seat legroom: 44.5 inches
  • Second-row legroom: 41.7 inches
  • Third-row legroom: 34.9 inches

And as for cargo room, the Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs offer you immense amounts of space:

  • Behind third-row seats: 120.5 cubic feet
  • Behind second-row seats: 72.9 cubic feet
  • Behind front seats: 25.5 cubic feet

In the Escalade ESV V-Series, you'll find an extra 1.8 inches of third-row legroom and 16 more cubic feet of cargo space behind those third-row seats, totaling 36.7 inches and 41.5 cubic feet, respectively. The Escalade ESV V-Series also offers 94.1 cubic feet of cargo room behind its second-row seats, leading to a grand total of 142.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats.

The Epitome of Modern Elegance: The Cadillac Escalade V-Series Colors

To conclude our look at the Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs, we must mention how the SUV's design is both elegant and aggressive, bursting forth with unmistakable style. And to build on that stylish bodywork, there are the five available exterior colors:

  • Aegean Stone
  • Argent Silver Metallic
  • Black Raven
  • Radiant Red Tintcoat
  • Vibrant White Tricoat

For the interior, choose between these two color schemes:

  • Jet Black
  • Sheer Gray with Jet Black accents

Both of these colors combine with quilted semi-aniline leather seat upholstery to create an immaculate and luxurious atmosphere. One variance, though, is that the Jet Black option has ultra-modern Mondrian (a rectangular pattern) quilting, while the Sheer Gray interior instead has more traditional diamond-shaped faceted quilting.

Want to climb inside and feel this leather upholstery for yourself? Contact us to set up a tour and test drive at Quantrell Cadillac, and prepare for a thrilling world of luxury.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much horsepower does a 2026 Cadillac Escalade-V have?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade-V has 682 horsepower, courtesy of a hand-built 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine. This engine also makes 653 pound-feet of torque, letting the Escalade V-Series accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. This high-performance SUV is also capable of towing up to 7,200 pounds.1

What is the 0-60 time for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade-V?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade-V has a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, which is extremely rapid for a full-size three-row SUV. The Cadillac Escalade V-Series specs are made possible by a monstrous supercharged V-8 engine with 682 horsepower and a specialized AWD system that effectively puts this power to the ground.

What is a Cadillac Escalade V-Series?

The Cadillac Escalade V-Series is the ultimate Escalade. This is true for both luxury and power, as it serves as the top trim level with exclusive performance features and interior comforts. A hand-built 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine is the star of the show, making a whopping 682 horsepower and 653 pound-feet of torque without any assistance from electrification.

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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.

2Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2026/CADILLAC/ESCALADE

3Turn 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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