2021 Cadillac Escalade First Drive
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- America's motto continues to be "Bigger Is Always Better" and by that logic, nothing could be better than the all-new and all-bigger Escalade. 2021 Brings us more of everything. More tech, more legroom, more cargo room, snazzier gadgets, more stitched leather, more wood, and of course: way more LCD.
All it needs is MOOOAAARRRRR POWWWARRRR. But don't worry, that seems to be coming soon...
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00:00 Intro
04:18 Engine and Drivetrain
06:17 Seats
09:09 Cargo Area
11:14 Interior
20:51 How Does It Drive - Авто та транспорт
Like a NY studio apartment with a steering wheel.
I live in NYC. And you're wrong. This is bigger
And still somehow less expensive
😂
NY penthouse with a rudder
lol hahahahahaha
Each time I consume one of your reviews I am reminded you stand head and shoulders above 95% of all reviewers. Informed. Objective. Comprehensive. Packed full of useful detail. Features dramatized helpfully. Dense level and sense of surrogacy for shoppers and those kicking the tires. In my view you earn a 10-out-of-10 in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, efficacy, and trust. Always delivered at the speed of communication. Well done. Thank you again. (I review some of your reviews more than once).
11:47 FASCINATING🤣🤣🤣!!!
I don't understand why you have to beg and wait to gets cars from GM, you have the most definitive and real world reviews out there. GM just doesn't get it. 🤦♂️
Car manufacturers don't owe reviewers anything. I love his vids and have been subscribed by a while but no one is entitled to get the vehicle for review. We just have to respect that. It's like when I see reviewers complain Apple or Samsung doesn't send them phones. Not because you have a youtube channel you're entitled🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
He doesn't mind,he eventually gets what he wants,he had a great side hustle...
Viewing numbers, Venom. It's that simple. Compare this channel to others and you'll quickly reach the same conclusion.
Just got one and it’s my fourth Escalade this one is a game changer !! Love it 👍
Been waiting for this beautiful beast, thanks Alex
6:05 You can actually tow 72 hundred dollars
I'm living for the Kirk/Spock moment! 🖖🏽
Good job by mentioning about that 36 speaker sound system. If I was spending over 80 Grand on a vehicle, you can bet I WANT A FANTASTIC SOUND SYSTEM.
Alex by far and away is the absolute best. NObody else provides such thorough, objective, and well-intentioned reviews.
Great review Alex. I look forward to the full details when you can get one back. With Super Cruise, space to fit five people *very* comfortably, and 40+ cubic feet of cargo space, the ESV is the best road trip car out there. I am sure the BMW and Mercedes are "better cars" but you can't get them with that amount of cargo space and Super Cruise is a game changer.
Great Review Alex.. I'm glad you highlighted the head space issue in the newer GM triplets WITH the pano-roof.
Glad to see they fixed the grill. That fabric trim is going to be a nightmare to keep clean.
Not really. Just pay someone else to clean it.
Just spray some scotchgard on it to protect and make it easier to clean.
This guy is a professional,so very detailed in his reviewing 👏🏾👌🏾
Excellent. Now I need Powerball numbers.
That thing is just beautiful
I have zero interest in luxury cars or big SUVs but for some reason I'm still watching this...
Sophie fatu piano
You got to test drive the fully loaded Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum model- my favorite! Love the spock response!
EXCELLENT JOB. VERY IMPRESSED.
Alex is really pushing the boundary of testing features. Genius!
with spicy chicken burger for sure
Terrific job with my 1st Cadillac SUV Alex.
I really LOVE that wood inside that interior
I love the Cadillac Escalade finally they came with 6 cylinder like V6
Solid review
Excellent presentation
It has a commanding appearance. Im not an SUV type of person, but the simpler more 'boxy' design really works. The interior is luxurious and fresh, quite suitable for a Cadillac.
Well done, Alex.
Lol Alex has to be the only non flight crew I have ever seen have a Strong bags Vortex. Good choice in suitcase.
Great Review
Fascinating.
The Escalade is the. KING OF THE ROAD
Lol @ Star Trek reference 😂
Seeing this car awakened an urge in me to listen to the song "White Iverson" and I don't even listen to hip-hop.
Not sure that’s hip hop.
Good review. You included some insights I haven't found in any of the other Escalade reviews. Well done. I do have a few questions for you, or other posters here, if you are able, specifically about the diesel option (I realize you were not driving the diesel in this review, but you did reference it, and I am hoping you might know or be able to find out some answers for me):
I was thinking about getting the 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 but that does not offer the diesel engine option. And if I am going to get the diesel, I might as well go for the much more luxurious Escalade instead of taking a smaller jump up to the Denali. There do seem to be a few trade-offs on the off-roadiness of the Escalade, and I do wish the Escalade offered an all season version of the AT4's 275/60R20 wheels with more rubber, higher sidewalls as an option, sadly it does not. But getting the higher 20/26 mpg city/highway of the 4WD diesel escalade, and in some ways more importantly the roughly 35% greater distance on a tank of gas, that is very compelling, and it is still an suv with some capability like that, especially if you add solid snow tires for the winter. So I am seriously considering the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum diesel, loaded, including the Heavy Duty Tow Package that adds back in the 4W Low option, white exterior, black or dark auburn interior.
If you have any thoughts on the other issues I've raised above, please feel free to share, but here are my questions specifically about the 3 liter inline 6 turbo diesel Escalade:
Do you have any idea the range of price/gallon diesel is over premium gasoline? Extreme differences and on average? Also, is it safe to assume that I will always find a diesel pump wherever I drive here in the US, or perhaps if I head up into Canada? I'd hate to need to refuel and not find a diesel pump?
(I ask because though generally people say, as you did here, that diesel costs more than premium gas, I've had people tell me in the Pacific northwest for instance that diesel is actually less than premium, while others in Colorado and back east have told me it runs maybe $.25 -$.30 per gallon more, sometimes more than that, and right here in Utah, at least as of this past week, the diesel and premium cost the same. I've also been told how much different it is can vary with the seasons or other factors. So it makes me wonder, what would be the more common extremes of how much more expensive diesel is than premium gas, as well as what it might be on average, do you have any idea?)
And lastly, I am wondering where I might notice the lower 277 horsepower of the diesel even though it does keep the much higher 460 torque which apparently kicks in at a lower 1500 rpm's? For example, if I am already going say 70mph up a steep highway hill such as is common in Colorado and Utah, if I go to pass another vehicle, will I be able to or will it struggle? That's really my biggest concern, where that lower hp shows up in spite of the higher torque. I've seen multiple reviews showing that the higher torque more than makes up for the lower hp off a start like at a light or at lower city speeds or entering a highway onramp. So I am wondering about higher speeds passing, especially going up hills. Though thinking this thru, apparently the new 10 speed transmission is so good, maybe if I try to pass going up hill while already at high speeds, maybe the transmission will just downshift further to access that torque and passing at speeds going up hills won't be an issue. I just don't know, so I put the question(s) out there.
Thanks again for a solid review, and please, if you are able, I hope you can share any input you have on the above.
Fascinating.!
9:30 XT6 cargo capacity is 12.6 ft³, 78.7 ft³ with seats folded and standard Escalade cargo is 25.5 ft³, 109.1 ft³ with seats folded, looks to me like a substantial difference considering the XT6 abysmal cargo capacity.
I love your videos
It’s funny to hear commentary like “sheer size” in reference to the 211inch long Escalade, when back in the 70s the Seville, the “baby Cadillac” was 214 inches long and the Fleetwood Brougham was 231.
Amazing!!!
I'm not into SUV's like that, but after I layed my eyes on this.... Shweeeeeeeet!
Escalades can seat 8 also, but only on certain versions and not with brown or burgundy leather trim.
7:28 you can get it with a 2nd row bench
Escalade vs grand Cherokee trackhawk w signature leather wrapped package or even a luxury Grand Wagoneer?
I like your JITB super cruise test (I'm more of a # 7 w/ curly fries person)
I love the bold styling of Cadillac.
They need to come out with the blackwing version asap... If ima drive a leather lined lunchbox, it needs that engine at least as a option...
Good first car
Something basic, get you A to B
I love the new Cadillacs especially the Escalade. They definitely stepped up their game and put the luxury full-size SUV competition on notice but the turn stocks and interior switchgear need to be changed, they definitely shouldn't have the same cheap ones shared across GM, it really cheapens Cadillac... Great review and perfect spec!. 👏🏾👌🏾👏🏾✊🏾
Since they are Oled displays, is there any concern about burn in?
Can you use adaptive cruise control without super cruise?
I've just turned 21 and as of writing this comment I just got home from picking up my $130,000 USD fully-loaded Escalade as a personal birthday gift and I love it, my Escalade is an ESV 4WD Premium Luxury Platinum In crystal white tri-coat paint with a jet black interior with a few extras too. I enjoy your review's, is this an ESV Escalade that your reviewing or the regular wheelbase.
edit, I went for the V8, I hate small engines that aren't powerful enough for me it has to have 400 to 600 HP average. Hell even 800 HP would be excellent.
Wow.. 😲 What type of expensive job you have at 21 years? 😅
Loving my '06 escalade☺️
Phantom inspired headlights
Alex - how long does the massage function last? I haven't heard or seen any stats on that from any auto reviewers. It would be really good to know if the massage lasts 10 or 20 or 30 minutes or is it something that can be set manually? No one has done a review of the massage features in vehicles that I've found - your site could offer that to make it even a better review site!
hey handsome ...this is great video
You can get a 60/40 split 2nd row bench seat!
Like the Star Trek part 😂😂
Alex, Are you going to buy this to replace the Durango as your next tow vehicle?
Great review Alex!!! Does the super cruz keep your speed to 50 on hwy 17 or are able to speed up?
I think it’s a little too expensive for him
My bet would be Alex would take one when/if the boosted V8 comes out.
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Alex: The April issue of MotorTrend really did a number on the Escalade. They said the ride, although sporty, was firm enough for one to grate on you "with little bounces, bumps and hops". They also said the V8 ran out of steam after the initial surge of torque off the line. Finally, they said there is a notable drop in materials quality when you look below your belt line saying "The luxury tends to extend to the front of the cabin, not the rear". This was in a comparison test the Lincoln Navigator won. Are these valid concerns? Which is the better option in your opinion?
a question, between Mercedes gls and Cadillac escalade which would you prefer, and which is objectively considered to be a better car?
The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and the Cadillac Escalade account for 50% of all large SUV sales in the US. GM makes 340,000 of them every year and exports about 80,000 to 31 countries. They’re made in GM’s plant in Arlington, Texas, which is said to be the most profitable assembly plant in the world. We estimate they generate $20 billion in revenue for GM and about $4 billion in profits. Autoline Daily.
Well motor trader said that navigator is King
Alex you can get a bench second seat in the2021 Escalade
I really wish Cadillac Escalade would have hybrid engines someday!!
What burgery place was Alex at? Don't think we have that where I'm at.
Looks awesome, without saying one is better or worst... with would you choose... Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln navigator
Mercedes GLS
Neither.
I am the owner of navigator but I like Escalade much more.
Navigator
I like the Escalade more, but the Navigator is extremely nice too
Cadillac website shows 8 seat Escalade as an option. Do you know something they haven’t announced yet
Modern talking that's an 80's band. Very retro!
Wow Alex is really obsessed with power...
Its really not that, this is a huge heavy barge. 420 HP in this vehicle is "adequate" the competition offers up to 600HP+.
@@Wised1000 then what’s w the MOOOAARRRRR POWWWARRR?
This is OBEID RODEN and I loved this one. I'm in Tanzania, how can I get this super car and at what cost CIF to Dar es Salaam pot? thanks a lot.
Pour un 4×4 paquebot de luxe comme ce lui là il est temps que les fenêtres arrières s'ouvrent électroniquement de haut en bas comme les autres fenêtres ?🤔
Nice suv but they going to have a Challenge from jeep especially the grand wagoneer and maybe the grand Cherokee L.
A friend of mine works on car lights and he hates to work on caddies. Their lights are a pain he said. Too complicated
Needs at least 80 to 120 extra horsepower. But that interior is very nice.
Mmm I think it doesn’t. It’s already plenty fast and a capable towing vehicle.
It doesn't need more power it's completely enough unless you're trying to be mcspeedster
You can't react fast enough if some one is going too hit you oneself drive and it better be sunny outside and not bad weather it will slide like any other vehicle
Hard to believe the horsepower and torque are still similar to my 2008 Escalade.
Closest thing to a yacht on wheels. Crazy.
I'm a big fan of the Escalante, unfortunately they barely fit on our German roads ;)
Corrections: navigator is only 1 inch shorter and you can option a second row bench
The videos on this channel has audio issues. The audio focus keeps switching between left and right channel. On this video, it happens only in the beginning.
The X7 and GLS are cute, but give me a body-on-frame true full size any day. The king is back!
Cute is the right word cause compared to the real boss's the truck based there small hell there barely the size of a telluride not bigger by much and they just don't have the presence of the Escalade navigator Denali q80 and Land cruiser and Lexus
@@telliesmith9825 exactly! The Germans are a half-step down in size from the Escalade, with only 85-90cu.ft of interior volume. The Escalade is 120+! Yes, they have twin-turbo V8s(shop queens), but a GM small-block will last forever. Plus those don't offer Level 3 autonomous driving, towing capability, space, nor diesel.
16 mpg is actually pretty good for vehicle this powerful and size.
Now, you made me crave spicy chicken sandwich and well sized fries...
good car, but if i had the money , im def picking the Navigator
Word on the street is the Blackwing V8 engine IS NOT coming to the Escalade
BUT a supercharged V-Series Escalade, with over 600HP, is coming in about 1 year
Cadillac said that there’s more Blackwing models coming, but not the Escalade.
@@justinsmith2598 That's what I said
@@InvestBetter. Lol, my bad, I didn’t see that, I only read the second paragraph.
A refrigerated cooler in the center console.....impressive. But, compare this model with the Tahoe.
You look at some GM models and wonder what were they think. Then you look at this and say WOW!
The lift gate height would be a deal breaker for me!
You adjust the lift gate higher though hydraulic
gut 👍👍👍👍
I have a suspicion Cadillac with either increase the 6.2 ltr's hp or have a new engine at the 2 year re-fresh. Doing an entire make-over but leaving the engine the same feels like penny pinching - especially when spending $100K.
I do not understand why GM has made the ambient lighting so simple with so few choices of colors. Why it does not let you use the automatic color changing while you drive??? Also why the ambient lighting is so feint. You can not even see it at all during the daylight. But you can see it in the Mercedes easily during the day. Why, why why????
They should make an Escalade-V.
Forget the fluff from an enthusiast perspective the most radical change is the fully independent suspension. Instead of driving like a barge its a reasonably close approximation to a "car". The mix of air and magnetorheological is unique to the segment and also excellent though not quite as advanced or multiuse as Mercedes e-active suspension, but close. The other big improvement is interior space in the short version. The only letdown is the engine, thirsty and not very powerful its an 8 that power-wise is similar to the Germans more efficient turbo in line sixes. All in all a very impressive update. The interior looks par for the competition, the wood looks fake despite being real. Maybe some day they'll finally make a unibody one and they be fully competitive with the German competition.......very doubtful.
Alex, why do your reviews never address range (unless it's an electric model)? To some of us, super MPG means little if the fuel tank is tiny. Don't get me wrong. Your reviews were sufficiently compelling to steer me into a Durango R/T. So, you are "the best". But (as someone without children, who likes to drive and drive and drive and not stop for gas) comparative "range" figures (even if only gross estimates) would enhance your review videos.
For example, you recently did a three-way comparison between crossovers. You had infographics for their respective MPG. But there was no mention of tank size or range. Even here, you display the Escalade's MPG. But does it have a 24 gallon tank? 33? What is the expected highway range?
Because it only takes 5min to fill up so ranch is not an issue with gas station on every corner
Thank you, Alex.
I find these things absolutely hideous, but lots of people love them.
Screens are impressive, yes, but the rest of the vehicle? It's missing a bunch of amenities you can get on a GLS, the GLS is more prestigious, faster, and more luxurious, and for the same amount of money (roughly)
The materials could look better in my opinion it still has that cheap GM look about it.
The blackwing V8 was supposed to be in the CT5 and XT6 as well since both of those were supposed to be made on the CT6 platform, but the CT6 was instead canned, the CT5 was moved to the CT4 platform and the XT6 was moved to the C1XX platform along with every other large GM crossover. That pretty much killed the blackwing v8 as it was buried with the CT6. Even the CT5 got the supercharged 6.2 instead which is likely what a high horsepower Escalade would get as well. Really sad because that 4.2 was dual overhead cams and realistically a much better performance engine wheras the 6.2 is a workhorse, even supercharged.
Personally the diesel is the best engine for all of these because the high torque low revving nature just makes the most sense in a giant SUV. This thing won't be tearing around a track it will be putting hundreds of miles in on highway.
That suspension is only available with the low profile tires and 22's unless you get a z71 or at4, which still come with 20s. I would definitely swap out the 22's for a better 20 or 18 with much thicker tires.
Great video. Great vehicle, especially on the inside (like you said). Yes I do think this is worth the price being offered, but NO I would NEVER buy one. Not interested is driving a big barge like that on the road.
I like everything about the 2021 Escalade except for the price.
I’m sure everybody wishes it would only cost 20,000 “dollars”
@@Playb0ymari Not really, $75k would be great. I can wish! Love the tech, dash, and infotainment.