Caddy's flagship Escalade gets a flagship worthy refresh this year and between the massive 55" display, ginormous 24" wheels, and potent 682 HP supercharged V8 under the hood, everything about the latest Escalade just scream American Luxury done right.
Can you review the refreshed CT5 V blackwing (mostly the tech, because that’s all that’s really changed) and hopefully they’ll give the CT4 V bw the corvette V8 495np up from 472 with the B6 and keep the manual with modern tec and similar they will sell a lot more per year
The engine isn’t known as the Blackwing engine it’s a SuperCharged LT4. The only Blackwing engine is in the CT6V which is a 4.2tt. Interesting enough the CT6V isn’t called a Blackwing at all
Lol😂 I guess! How much larger can it be though? They should just go ahead and make a school bus size version and get it over with. It's getting ridiculous.
The reoccurring theme is Lincoln is coming back with actually good vehicles and keeps Cadillac on its toes. Competition really is the best thing for innovation.
@toyota420xp so then go back to watching high school kids borrow cars from dealerships. Or better yet, a salesperson talking about a car on their dealership floor that they don't know much about.
@@MercOne Keep this same energy for all luxury marques. Mercedes doesn’t put the same effort into the A-class that they do in their flagship GLS580. Lincoln doesn’t put the same amount of effort into the Corsair that they do the Navigator Black Label, and I could go on. I’m wondering why this is expected of _Cadillac._ I’ve always felt people hold *gm* to a much higher standard than every other manufacturer known to man and your comment is literally proof of that.
@@G-Rated Wrong. As usual you can't grasp even the most basic points. The point is that you strive to build the best vehicle you can relative to the segment you're competing in. Cadillac clearly gets this in the Escalade segment, but when it comes to vehicles like the entire XT lineup they clearly couldn't care less. Half-assed, uncompetitive junk that only sells due to discounts and to the GM Lifer mindset. No one expects an entry level vehicle to match a top of the line vehicle in every way, only to be competitive in it's segment. See if you can grasp this.
@ Let’s see if you can grasp the fact that if the XT4, XT5, and XT6 “weren’t competitive” when they went on sale they wouldn’t have sold as well as they did neither would they have stuck around. What’s half-assed about the 2025 XT4, 2025 CT5, Optiq, Lyriq, or VISTIQ? I’m sorry but you’re disingenuous and simply delusional.
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It shouldn't be. The advantage with electronic is that nothing is fixed rather, replaced. As typical, however, the most expensive part will likely be the labor cost.
If the center console in that second-row upgrade package includes refrigeration, this thing is definitely next level. You could put a lot of Grey Poupon in there.
Assuming that Cadillac just lifted review embargos for their 2025 Cadillac Escalade V, I’m surprised this is the only review on UA-cam, even after being uploaded 14 hours ago. 🤷🏾♂️ BTW…great review, like always!
The screens are too excessive. The design would look a lot better without a passenger display. I miss when dashboards had actual styling and different materials in luxury cars. Maybe there should be an option to replace that passenger screen piece with wood or aluminum or something else nice.
@@JustinAdamsMD bro what adopt me I'll charge you less than the executive seating option to adopt me and I'll sit in the second row and won't complain that you didn't get it 😂😂🤣
My 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT has a powerful Supercharger as well. It’s the Whipple Twin Screw Supercharger!! I have Blown the doors off Porsche Turbos with this car!! The Whipple gives me instant power while the Porsche Turbos suffer tremendously from Turbo Lag and just cannot get any boost.!! Cadillacs absolutely ROCK THE HOUSE BABY‼️🤔
I’ve got a 2024 Escalade V and CT5-V Blackwing…they are both OBNOXIOUS awesome!! No regrets on either one. I find myself driving the Escalade V more, it’s just so amazing…it’s puts a stupid school boy smile on my face everyday!! The cold start exhaust… oh my!!! The new 2025….looks really nice!! The white interior….looks GREAT but I couldn’t do it. The coast to coast screen….wow! I will say that there is so much TECH / gadgets in my 2024 that it’s hard to keep up with it all z as nd now the 2025 with all it’s got….just wow! Yeah, overwhelming! The new front end? Nice, not enough to make me want to trade mine though. The new steering wheel is interesting. The price. It’s what, $50k over the top of the line non V? Hard to justify but once I drove it….yep! The brakes….oh my!!
I agree with you on the 2025 I honestly feel like the screen ruins the dash. I really like the way the dash looks on the current pre refresh Escalades this just kinda looks cheesy and like it won’t age well at all. That’s just me tho.
There's something oddly likeable about this car - somehow I could even see my Prius-driving dad responding to this - at some point being big and powerful and expensive is intrinsically likable, even for people who don't like big, powerful, or expensive cars. That side view on the big 24's - really beautiful proportions. GM's A-game. Makes me proud to be an American, truly. This can legitimately go toe-to-toe with a G63 - different cars, but similar in intent - and this one proves American engineers are right up there with the best.
Named after Me V the key fob is red ❤my fav color 😊Insane Extra Large Luxury Candy 🍎 Beautiful My Dream Car 🚘 Escalade V is Beautiful Love ❤️ it!!! Can’t wait to purchase this Suv for my family.Can see my kids glamkid in the back 😮
@@krane15Not if Kia can help it, them people will bite off anyone’s design language and Cadillac seems to be their latest victim. Of course they don’t have the budgets to execute their designs to this caliber of attention to detail but the same aesthetic is there from afar.
@@anmolatwal the vertical LED elements it may share with those brands now but the way Cadillac executed the details like the illusion of the massive LED blade going through the body colored piece are _very_ distinctive. Cadillac is willing to spend the extra money distancing themselves from everyone else and are likely flattered by Kia and Hyundai.
If you still have this. There’s also a new(they brought it back) a secret compartment for secret storage. You can find it in the screen. Also when you lock or just walk away thr door closed & does a nice light dance.
Beautiful car, is the American Cullinan, and the big friend for a competition with the other 💎 of the comfortable SUV Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Thanks for share 🙏🏼
This updated front end is very aggressive and so cool - much better than the outgoing model! OK, so when you're done reviewing my vehicle please ship it back to me!!!! 🏁🏁
Retractable side steps also have a more diffused light set up rather than the individual light diodes in previous models. Also V model gets V badging in the center of the steering wheel NOT the Cadillac crest as shown in the video.
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The Blackwing engine was the LTA, the engine they put in the CT6v. Only 1200 made. This engine is from the ct5 blackwing and the camaro zl1 and one of the corvettes.
The doors are probably not working correctly because of where you are standing. They have sensors on the automatic opening feature that won’t let them hit cars that are parked next to it and you were probably standing in that sensor zone.
some of the dealerships are adding $30-$40,000 of the MSRP bringing that truck to 200 K plus tax. It is a fantastic beast of a truck, but you have to see it in person to really see the differences in design detail.
Like the upgrades except the headlights, they're too thin for a vehicle this size. I think the pre update head lights were perfect size. The thin headlights look great on the updated CT5
Caddy's flagship Escalade gets a flagship worthy refresh this year and between the massive 55" display, ginormous 24" wheels, and potent 682 HP supercharged V8 under the hood, everything about the latest Escalade just scream American Luxury done right.
Can you review the refreshed CT5 V blackwing (mostly the tech, because that’s all that’s really changed) and hopefully they’ll give the CT4 V bw the corvette V8 495np up from 472 with the B6 and keep the manual with modern tec and similar they will sell a lot more per year
The engine isn’t known as the Blackwing engine it’s a SuperCharged LT4. The only Blackwing engine is in the CT6V which is a 4.2tt. Interesting enough the CT6V isn’t called a Blackwing at all
@@Hi-how-are-you-today.We are driving and filming that video today! Full review to post on 11/19 at 9am EST. Stay tuned!
@@theredline wow ok.
48 hours later...'' Stolen 2025 Cadillac Escalade V ESV by black man saw going 120 mph down the highway....DA dropped all charges''
More screens than any one needs. More horsepower than anyone needs. More space than anyone needs. The way a Cadillac supposed to be.
Lol😂 I guess! How much larger can it be though? They should just go ahead and make a school bus size version and get it over with. It's getting ridiculous.
Exactly
@@2thousand336 I want it to be ridiculous when the pricing is ridiculous lol
I feel bad for Rolls Royce 😔
Yeah, screw the planet. The hell with future generations!
The reoccurring theme is Lincoln is coming back with actually good vehicles and keeps Cadillac on its toes. Competition really is the best thing for innovation.
Both are killing it right now bringing that 🔥 to the Germans .....
lincoln keeps trying but , can't compete. Sales numbers says so.
Over the top, ridiculous, and I love it! Great job Cadillac Team!
I like that Cadillac is adding a light colored interior for the 2025 V model. Not everyone wants a dark interior.
Right, black leather with no two or tri tone is kinda ugly. Miss the CTSV with black and yellow leather suede combo
Most people don’t want grandpa beige/tan interiors on sporty vehicles
Thank you! I'm tired of all black interiors. No taste at all.
They should’ve offered a red/black interior!
@@alexandercura1523 wine red w/white or black inserts would go crazy
That interior is stunning.
Bro I swear i feel broke watching this video
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Yes, great work. And the 4K clarity!
I say the oposite
@toyota420xp so then go back to watching high school kids borrow cars from dealerships. Or better yet, a salesperson talking about a car on their dealership floor that they don't know much about.
Gotta say Cadillac really upped their game on their new vehicles.
I love how sofyan reviewed the last 2 v8 American super SUVs back to back.
More screens than any one needs)))
Lincoln’s gonna respond by having the infotainment screens cover the windshield 😂
Cadillac spent their entire budget on this truck sheesh🔥
This is the level of effort Cadillac should put into all their vehicles.
@@MercOne Keep this same energy for all luxury marques. Mercedes doesn’t put the same effort into the A-class that they do in their flagship GLS580. Lincoln doesn’t put the same amount of effort into the Corsair that they do the Navigator Black Label, and I could go on. I’m wondering why this is expected of _Cadillac._ I’ve always felt people hold *gm* to a much higher standard than every other manufacturer known to man and your comment is literally proof of that.
@@G-Rated Wrong. As usual you can't grasp even the most basic points. The point is that you strive to build the best vehicle you can relative to the segment you're competing in. Cadillac clearly gets this in the Escalade segment, but when it comes to vehicles like the entire XT lineup they clearly couldn't care less. Half-assed, uncompetitive junk that only sells due to discounts and to the GM Lifer mindset. No one expects an entry level vehicle to match a top of the line vehicle in every way, only to be competitive in it's segment. See if you can grasp this.
@ Let’s see if you can grasp the fact that if the XT4, XT5, and XT6 “weren’t competitive” when they went on sale they wouldn’t have sold as well as they did neither would they have stuck around. What’s half-assed about the 2025 XT4, 2025 CT5, Optiq, Lyriq, or VISTIQ? I’m sorry but you’re disingenuous and simply delusional.
@@MercOneI think he grasped it.
@@drakkarc558lol
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Man I’m glad he talked about the exterior styling on the outside, and not the exterior styling on the inside
I wish the HVAC and seat controls were standard buttons. It’s going to be really expensive to fix later on…
It shouldn't be. The advantage with electronic is that nothing is fixed rather, replaced. As typical, however, the most expensive part will likely be the labor cost.
Well it is an expensive car. So, expensive repairs are a requirement 🥲
Wow. One impressive machine. I’m not a Escalade buyer but this thing is sweet.
Limo companies love it. Silly as a family car, they tend to go more subdued with a Range Rover
$170k, almost as much as my first house😂
That’s ridiculous
Inflation is crazy. I remember back when the Dodge Viper was 80 K and I thought that was a lot of money.
Rich people don’t care
They’ll lease the pig and dump it in three years
For a GM, EASY pass!!!
That's more than my first and second house!
THAT much amount of space WİTH the 3rd row up is actually crazy
gonna be terrible to park
@@perfectgematriadecodesabc4259i valet park mine
There’s always things I don’t love on these cars, but I’m happy an American brand leads the way here.
Thank God they kept the V model with this engine
Make this Cadillac Escalade v for life. ❤❤😊😊🎉🎉.
Even though I'm more of a truck guy I really love the escalade V NGL about that like it's a different beast for it's size.
Wow. He actually came to Atlanta. I live here right next to the AMS. Hope you enjoy your stay!
YESSSS LETS GO BRO IVE BEEN WANTING TO SEE THIS! GLAD TO SEE YOU GOT A HOLD OF THIS BRO WELL DESERVED FOR YOU
How often will I have to put gas??
Engineers: Yes
Every day
Can't wait to buy this used for nearly a third of the price
If the center console in that second-row upgrade package includes refrigeration, this thing is definitely next level. You could put a lot of Grey Poupon in there.
You speak fast but very clear. Love all the details and observations you make and point when you describe a car. Thank for sharing all the information
Assuming that Cadillac just lifted review embargos for their 2025 Cadillac Escalade V, I’m surprised this is the only review on UA-cam, even after being uploaded 14 hours ago. 🤷🏾♂️
BTW…great review, like always!
The screens are too excessive. The design would look a lot better without a passenger display. I miss when dashboards had actual styling and different materials in luxury cars. Maybe there should be an option to replace that passenger screen piece with wood or aluminum or something else nice.
This is a Cadillac. It is supposed to be excessive.
I think the passenger display is optional.
@@krane15standard
@@bighosre10right.
@@austing4321 so because the screen is 55” it prevents you from experiencing all the different materials in this interior?? 🤨
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That thing looks beastly. Love it.
Glad he kept it real and used the word gimmick. That’s honestly what most luxury features are
Having this in the UK would be such a flex
The God damn piano black! If it wasnt for that it would be a 10/10
I agree - for a car this expensive - all that black should have been replaced with the carbon fiber - or black wood.
@frederickmiller5492 yeah a black matte wood would look amazing piano black is so cheap looking
@ISOCZAR
Yeah because pianos are cheap 🤦🏼
Already put my preorder in for one. I cannot wait!
@@JustinAdamsMD bro what adopt me I'll charge you less than the executive seating option to adopt me and I'll sit in the second row and won't complain that you didn't get it 😂😂🤣
@@SimonGonzalOS Me, too.
@@euphrates556 hey man don't inconvenience my dad
@@SimonGonzalOSlmao 😂😂
@@SimonGonzalOS lol
My 2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT has a powerful Supercharger as well. It’s the Whipple Twin Screw Supercharger!! I have Blown the doors off Porsche Turbos with this car!! The Whipple gives me instant power while the Porsche Turbos suffer tremendously from Turbo Lag and just cannot get any boost.!! Cadillacs absolutely ROCK THE HOUSE BABY‼️🤔
Loved the previous amber color signals. I know it is not a dealbreaker, but wished they kept them. Gives it more detail.
I’ve got a 2024 Escalade V and CT5-V Blackwing…they are both OBNOXIOUS awesome!! No regrets on either one. I find myself driving the Escalade V more, it’s just so amazing…it’s puts a stupid school boy smile on my face everyday!! The cold start exhaust… oh my!!! The new 2025….looks really nice!! The white interior….looks GREAT but I couldn’t do it. The coast to coast screen….wow! I will say that there is so much TECH / gadgets in my 2024 that it’s hard to keep up with it all z as nd now the 2025 with all it’s got….just wow! Yeah, overwhelming! The new front end? Nice, not enough to make me want to trade mine though. The new steering wheel is interesting. The price. It’s what, $50k over the top of the line non V? Hard to justify but once I drove it….yep! The brakes….oh my!!
I agree with you on the 2025 I honestly feel like the screen ruins the dash. I really like the way the dash looks on the current pre refresh Escalades this just kinda looks cheesy and like it won’t age well at all. That’s just me tho.
your 2024 V is it paid in full?
@@rodriguekal6759 who you asking?
@@yamahaguy1732 I thought you had one
@@rodriguekal6759 parents have a 23. I have a 22 ct4 blackwing
There's something oddly likeable about this car - somehow I could even see my Prius-driving dad responding to this - at some point being big and powerful and expensive is intrinsically likable, even for people who don't like big, powerful, or expensive cars. That side view on the big 24's - really beautiful proportions. GM's A-game. Makes me proud to be an American, truly. This can legitimately go toe-to-toe with a G63 - different cars, but similar in intent - and this one proves American engineers are right up there with the best.
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I absolutely love the front end of the new 2025 Escalade, it looks so grande!
This car has everything.
Rolling in style and elegance-Cadillac is the ultimate dream! 🚗✨ One day, it'll be mine! 💭
I would not and could not buy something this big and this expensive. But, credit is due here - great execution of super-sized extravagance.
Pre-refresh was just beautiful!!! I am not a fan of the headlights in the bumper design!
Funny, that's what makes the Escalade distinctive. You can tell its a Cadillac from mile away, day or night.
@@krane15Not if Kia can help it, them people will bite off anyone’s design language and Cadillac seems to be their latest victim. Of course they don’t have the budgets to execute their designs to this caliber of attention to detail but the same aesthetic is there from afar.
@G-Rated True..this design makes it look like every kia, or a Chevy or a hyundai or whatever. The pre refresh made it distinct and more recognizable.
@@anmolatwal the vertical LED elements it may share with those brands now but the way Cadillac executed the details like the illusion of the massive LED blade going through the body colored piece are _very_ distinctive. Cadillac is willing to spend the extra money distancing themselves from everyone else and are likely flattered by Kia and Hyundai.
Exactly i think of chevy traverse when i see the headlights
That was a nice review! I'm looking forward to seeing the new CT5-V Blackwing.
Product manager asks, “How wide is the actual car?” Interior designer, “mumbles something inaudible.” “Make the dash screen that wide.”
That new Cadillac black wing that rode by was clean as hell sheesh
I liked the screen setup and the front end on the old model better. The power doors are cool.
Wow, beautiful car!
Congratulations for the quality of the video❤
I look forward to seeing the CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ review.
From Italy👋
Nice. All electric Escalade will be nuts…👌
If you still have this. There’s also a new(they brought it back) a secret compartment for secret storage. You can find it in the screen. Also when you lock or just walk away thr door closed & does a nice light dance.
Nice video keep up the great work RedLine
This aerodynamic as efficiently as a brick
Bumper headlights as usual, the new trend.
Beautiful car, is the American Cullinan, and the big friend for a competition with the other 💎 of the comfortable SUV Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
Thanks for share 🙏🏼
That wheels look insane ❤❤
WOOOOW! BEAST! 🥶🥶🥶🥶
This updated front end is very aggressive and so cool - much better than the outgoing model! OK, so when you're done reviewing my vehicle please ship it back to me!!!! 🏁🏁
Retractable side steps also have a more diffused light set up rather than the individual light diodes in previous models. Also V model gets V badging in the center of the steering wheel NOT the Cadillac crest as shown in the video.
That's a beautiful POS!! Expensive and beautiful. They stopped making good trucks a long time ago.
There’s nothing better than box-shaped vehicle
It’s all about efficiency and saving the planet
20:10 I was waiting to hear you say “easily fit wider frame Americans” 🤣🤣🤣
41 speaker is wild
Wow, what an SUV. It is beautiful. Love to have one.
Wow that rumble in idle...is CRAZYY!!😮😮😮😅😅
There's no GM product that will ever be worth $165,000
Totally agree, badge engineering at its best
A poor man words.
corvette zr1
@@Mr.CEO888No, just rather spending it on a RR. Preferably the Uruq😍😍
@@kristians2704 that was my next comment. That will be close or over $200K
The Escalade is the nicest suv on the road imo
This is AWESOME !!!! Can't wait to get some BIG stock equity to sell for my future purchase of this in addition to my future purchases of a Ford F450 Superduty Dually, a Bronco Raptor, a Ranger Raptor, an F150 Raptor-R, a Tesla Plaid-S, a Tesla Cybertruck, a C8 Corvette ZR1, a Kawasaki Ninja 1100-R and a CanAm Defender 6-Track, a P51 Mustang fighter plane and a few other collectible automotive toys to try each day of the week!
V
YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS, awesome, amazing and incredible job 👍 👏
The screens in the vehicles today is out of control. It's to much.
I LOVE IT!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄
The Blackwing engine was the LTA, the engine they put in the CT6v. Only 1200 made. This engine is from the ct5 blackwing and the camaro zl1 and one of the corvettes.
Thank you! Everything he called this the blackwing engine I cringed...
The doors are probably not working correctly because of where you are standing. They have sensors on the automatic opening feature that won’t let them hit cars that are parked next to it and you were probably standing in that sensor zone.
That is true! Thank you for pointing that out.
Awesome review!!👍✌️
Making a big upgrade after 4 years like this is just killing the pre facelift version
Amazing 👏
6:07 Goddamn, that is a muscle truck. The ULTIMATE boss truck.
The screen is just ridiculous but I like the new interior. Now they are rolling with the big boys👍🏽
As are the 24"s. But they both look great nonetheless.
Agreed! 50 inches of screen is Insanity.
All key fobs are red like this one. Its to match the brake calipers. What a beast of a truck! Great review!
My DreamCar!
Its amazing there was no mention that Cadillac uses a Corvette engine made in the Corvette plant.
Amazing suv from Cadillac😊
some of the dealerships are adding $30-$40,000 of the MSRP bringing that truck to 200 K plus tax. It is a fantastic beast of a truck, but you have to see it in person to really see the differences in design detail.
See you at the shop soon !!
Indeed so!
My Dream Car 😩
That thing is beautiful!
I think the 3rd row should be captain chairs also for the top class version
Ok, as soon as you said that I have to use a screen to change the temperature, nope, I DONT WANT!!!!!!
In my opinion, it looks really good.
Gorgeous!
So much more improvements to come for the refresh Escalade for 2025.💯🔥‼️
It is a handsome car. Color is beautiful.
That engine is crammed in there
Like the upgrades except the headlights, they're too thin for a vehicle this size. I think the pre update head lights were perfect size. The thin headlights look great on the updated CT5
Badass vehicle. I thought they were going to let you on the track with it? Hate touch screens; prefer buttons, switches, and knobs.
They really love screens
Nice, but should have the trunk split on 2, like the new Lincoln 2025 navigator