That v8 growl is so beautiful!!! I wish ford would do that with their expedition, lincoln with their navigator. Of course, a special trim just like this!
Nice review on the Escalade. In August of 2020, I purchased a brand new leftover 2019 CT6-V at a discount. I should have realized what I was getting myself into when the sales manager started it in the showroom. Same thing-LOUD cold start that you can’t adjust or turn off. It was embarrassing to start in the early AM. I’m sure my neighbors were not pleased with me. But, it WAS quiet on the road except when you put your right foot into it, just like the Escalade. I’ve since sold it but it sure was fun to show off that 4.2TT hand built and signed V-8 engine at the shows.
I've been restoring my 2002 black escalade 6.0 AWD, i always loved the 2nd gen escalades, its the true SUV that saved Cadillac back then, at current spec its getting the black out treatment, and currently as it sits looks like a under cover CIA or DEA enforcement support rig and its loud the way trucks were meant to be. and yes it rocks the original 12 mpg that Caddy back in 2002 was soo "proud" to stand behind. lol I love trucks and now the older gen escalades are at the precipice of market value albeit its in good running form and no accident history which mine is holding a strong candle to at the moment. I may move up yo the V when its my time to. =)
One thing Tom didn't mention is, every time the Escalade-V is started the sound system plays the theme song from the movie Team America: World Police. Every time. Totally not kidding.
"It's the Cadillac of mini-vans". Excellent review. Sometimes I wonder if that exhaust note so many folks delight in isn't the poor engine gasping for air. These will be remembered as the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
LOL, I was going to ask about the Costco toilet paper connection. You must have some connections there where they know you so you can wheel out a flat of product and bring it back.
True story- When I first started this, the warehouse suggested I call corporate. I explained what I wanted to do to the receptionist and she transferred me to what I thought was the PR department. The guy I ended up talking to thought it was a great idea and said go for it. When I asked if I needed some sort of letter, he just said "tell him Jim said it's OK". Turns out I was talking to Jim Senegal, who started Costco.
I just love it when people complain about gas mileage in a full-size 7 passenger truck based SUV that can also tow 8000 pounds. What do you people expect, Toyota Prius mileage? Obviously some people don't think, before they start typing.
What a fun review Tom! Oh my, finally a vehicle other than Audi or BMW with navigation on the MID! Tom, do you know of any other vehicles with a moving map on the MID? Preferably on a mainstream vehicle? I love this feature, but I'm afraid this vehicle is not on my list (I'm replacing an old Suburban so I'm used to the poor mileage, but would like to improve it in whatever I buy next. Thanks again Tom! Oh, and I loved your "it has a drinking problem" remark in the Red Light Green Light section.
One of the best reviews I've seen on this version. Seems like to me they'd add more anti-squat to the rear suspension to tame that dramatic front end lift on acceleration. As nice as it is, the interior needs more refinement to truly be worthy of the price asked here. How about a bigger wheel option too.
Is one of the best Suv than ever because is very comfortable and powerfull. Range Rover, Q7 and XC90 need improve better in size comfortable for passengers. H. Pilot do better than the 3 last. Thanks a lot for share!
Tom, you’re dwarfed standing next to that behemoth. Vehicles this size are out of all proportion, and pose a significant threat to everyone outside the vehicle.
Looks nice. Waiting for the underpinnings of the upcoming electric Silverado to be slipped under this Escalade. All those seats make it the mini-van of Cadillacs.
Tom, note when you open the top glass in the tailgate there is a metal piece of the latch hanging down. (see 13:36) For those of us who are vertically endowed that is a horrible, horrible thing to bang the top of your head on. I am 6'7" and my Expedition had a similar arrangement. I cursed the Ford designers who could not do a better job on that glass hatch. I bled many times from the top of my head after banging into that. At least it is a bit more rounded on the Escalade, not a sharp protrusion like it was on the Expedition... Best.
I have a friend your height and do try to keep those things in mind. In this case I didn't see it as much of a threat considering the sharp edge of the glass. If that can be avoided (and you'd want to), the latch shouldn't be an issue since it's recessed. Either way, stay safe!
The V has a 300 mile driving range in the City and 450 miles on the Highway thanks to a 28.3 gallon fuel tank size. I wouldn't need to stop at the gas station very often.
Saw a vid Steve Lehto did about the Escalade V. if you buy one of these things you have to sign an agreement not to sell it within like 12 months...if you do GM cancels the warranty. Apparently a guy who bought one refinanced it, took it in for service, and GM considered the refi a "change of ownership" and canceled the warranty. Eventually they corrected the mistake, but still...GM 😉
Good golly, even if I had that kind of money, I'd probably poop my pants in the finance office while writing out the check for the down payment. Crazy times, indeed.
The only red light is the fuel consumption, but if you can afford it, that shouldn’t be a problem, IMHO, it’s better than GLS AMG63 and the only really close rival is Alpine X7, though that is smaller, long live American full size SUV on steroids❤
Its a family vehicle Jeeves. If you have a spouse and 3-4 kids I guarantee nobody in your family will think its too big. Especially when taking on a cross country vacation.
Great review!!! It’s a laughable!!! How many American would buy this for $150k if this was non-American brand car. Only world class about this tank is 11 MPG Pit Bull with lipstick. No thanks
150k???????? You gotta love this rig to pay that price for it. When I think of all the great cars I could have in my garage for the price of one of these, it just makes no sense to me at all. But then again, I am not the demographic that would buy one of these in the first place. I guess this is just one more dinosaur-unicorn-car ready for extinction and plenty of people will stand in line to buy anything with a growling V-8 (or V-12) while they are still available, cost be damned. As a brand, I think Cadillac never quite got the respect (and sales) it deserved (especially the sedans), but perhaps that will all change as the EVs hit the road. The new one is stunning.
These reviews are always engaging and well-produced. However this vehicle in particular is absolutely wretched, 11/mpg is abysmal. I don't understand how anyone could drive around in this thing in this day and age when we see graphic evidence of the damage from climate change day in and day out. If you really need acceleration go find an electric alternative. Dinosaurs like this that damage the planet should be regulated out of existence!
@@bryanherr1093 LOL no problem but you know it's true LOL.... You'd be surprised how many people would love to have a six-ton lunch box with leather and a supercharged V8 in it 🤣🤣🤷🏾♂️
There really is nothing else like it. Best large SUV in the world period end of sentence. Brilliant.
That v8 growl is so beautiful!!! I wish ford would do that with their expedition, lincoln with their navigator. Of course, a special trim just like this!
Nice review on the Escalade. In August of 2020, I purchased a brand new leftover 2019 CT6-V at a discount. I should have realized what I was getting myself into when the sales manager started it in the showroom. Same thing-LOUD cold start that you can’t adjust or turn off. It was embarrassing to start in the early AM. I’m sure my neighbors were not pleased with me. But, it WAS quiet on the road except when you put your right foot into it, just like the Escalade. I’ve since sold it but it sure was fun to show off that 4.2TT hand built and signed V-8 engine at the shows.
Love Mr. Campbell's response at the end! The Escalade sure has come a long way since its debut.
I've been restoring my 2002 black escalade 6.0 AWD, i always loved the 2nd gen escalades, its the true SUV that saved Cadillac back then, at current spec its getting the black out treatment, and currently as it sits looks like a under cover CIA or DEA enforcement support rig and its loud the way trucks were meant to be. and yes it rocks the original 12 mpg that Caddy back in 2002 was soo "proud" to stand behind. lol I love trucks and now the older gen escalades are at the precipice of market value albeit its in good running form and no accident history which mine is holding a strong candle to at the moment. I may move up yo the V when its my time to. =)
I love the toilet paper section for visualizing the space!!!!
One thing Tom didn't mention is, every time the Escalade-V is started the sound system plays the theme song from the movie Team America: World Police.
Every time. Totally not kidding.
Great pre presentation, always love your reviews, wish you all the best
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"It's the Cadillac of mini-vans". Excellent review. Sometimes I wonder if that exhaust note so many folks delight in isn't the poor engine gasping for air. These will be remembered as the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth.
Oh stars, great "Get Shorty" reference! 😂 😁 🍿
…or is the Escalade the mini-van of Cadillacs?
I have really been looking forward to this review after you teased it earlier. What a crazy machine; great review!
Man! Away from the amazing car, I luv ur videos.
Keep going 🔥
The Escalade is the best SUV money can buy period.
Love the dark Auburn
LOL, I was going to ask about the Costco toilet paper connection. You must have some connections there where they know you so you can wheel out a flat of product and bring it back.
True story- When I first started this, the warehouse suggested I call corporate. I explained what I wanted to do to the receptionist and she transferred me to what I thought was the PR department. The guy I ended up talking to thought it was a great idea and said go for it. When I asked if I needed some sort of letter, he just said "tell him Jim said it's OK". Turns out I was talking to Jim Senegal, who started Costco.
As always, great review Mr. Voelk.
Thank you kindly
What a great review and amazing vehicle!
Fun review as always. Maybe you can clip the section on TP trunk test as a TH-cam short and refer to it whenever someone asks:)
Read my mind (though Shorts are best when shot vertically). Might make it a stand alone video to send people to.
Great Detailed Succinct Review!
I just love it when people complain about gas mileage in a full-size 7 passenger truck based SUV that can also tow 8000 pounds. What do you people expect, Toyota Prius mileage? Obviously some people don't think, before they start typing.
watched the premier and the 20 minutes flew by just like the Escalade-V
What a fun review Tom! Oh my, finally a vehicle other than Audi or BMW with navigation on the MID! Tom, do you know of any other vehicles with a moving map on the MID? Preferably on a mainstream vehicle? I love this feature, but I'm afraid this vehicle is not on my list (I'm replacing an old Suburban so I'm used to the poor mileage, but would like to improve it in whatever I buy next. Thanks again Tom! Oh, and I loved your "it has a drinking problem" remark in the Red Light Green Light section.
Amazing work Tom,
Saudi Arabia jumping for joy
One of the best reviews I've seen on this version. Seems like to me they'd add more anti-squat to the rear suspension to tame that dramatic front end lift on acceleration. As nice as it is, the interior needs more refinement to truly be worthy of the price asked here. How about a bigger wheel option too.
Is one of the best Suv than ever because is very comfortable and powerfull. Range Rover, Q7 and XC90 need improve better in size comfortable for passengers. H. Pilot do better than the 3 last.
Thanks a lot for share!
Excellent review of a car I cannot afford or willing to pay for.
Tom, you’re dwarfed standing next to that behemoth. Vehicles this size are out of all proportion, and pose a significant threat to everyone outside the vehicle.
Good review, fun and practical
Austentatious! It would be fun to borrow for a weekend - as long as I had gas money.
There really is nothing else like it.
Looks nice. Waiting for the underpinnings of the upcoming electric Silverado to be slipped under this Escalade. All those seats make it the mini-van of Cadillacs.
You should have 10x the subscribers.
How quiet is the diesel motor option??
Tom, note when you open the top glass in the tailgate there is a metal piece of the latch hanging down. (see 13:36) For those of us who are vertically endowed that is a horrible, horrible thing to bang the top of your head on. I am 6'7" and my Expedition had a similar arrangement. I cursed the Ford designers who could not do a better job on that glass hatch. I bled many times from the top of my head after banging into that. At least it is a bit more rounded on the Escalade, not a sharp protrusion like it was on the Expedition... Best.
I have a friend your height and do try to keep those things in mind. In this case I didn't see it as much of a threat considering the sharp edge of the glass. If that can be avoided (and you'd want to), the latch shouldn't be an issue since it's recessed. Either way, stay safe!
WOW!!!🤩
Back from Costco..did watch…need to change the name to the 😅OPULADE..review👍👍
Great review like usual. Can't wait to dodge soccer moms on their phones in these monsters
Was that 4 bounces after the hard braking??? special mag ride should have fixed that! thx
Emergency braking and it was unladen.
Tom, in this video you should have had the Evil Twin & His Date And his date along, enough room for everyone! HaHa😂
Great review, although I could never ever afford it.
Nice video I think it's dandy.
While completely unnecessary I'd say its better than an Urus or any of the other coming $300k suvs.
What Kias have heated third-row seats?
Telluride. Also Hyundai Palisade.
@10:05 what you know about "church girl" Tom?? 😂😂😂
Beyonce speaks the truth there.
The V has a 300 mile driving range in the City and 450 miles on the Highway thanks to a 28.3 gallon fuel tank size. I wouldn't need to stop at the gas station very often.
That 450 range is as far as I want to be behind the wheel in a cross country. Its good to know the car's single tank range can outlast me.
In Seattle, the regular Escalade is going for $40K over window sticker according to a Cadillac salesperson friend.
Saw a vid Steve Lehto did about the Escalade V. if you buy one of these things you have to sign an agreement not to sell it within like 12 months...if you do GM cancels the warranty. Apparently a guy who bought one refinanced it, took it in for service, and GM considered the refi a "change of ownership" and canceled the warranty. Eventually they corrected the mistake, but still...GM 😉
I get it. Too many people flipping things. As long as it all worked out.
I always thought you were buying the TP for a homeless facility, or other public use. Suggestion?
At $22 a pack that's a donation that could get a bit spendy. My wife and I give back in other ways.
Hey Tom, I don't believe Hyundai's and Kias have heated and cooled seats in the third row. Great review nonetheless!
I didn't say cooled.
Funny, that a truck should be the first to have ventilated second row seats.
It's funny Body on Frame is still a thing. The burbles are not my thing, never have been.
Mine either. But as long as you can mute it, I have no issues. To me, quiet is the sound of a well made car.
I just saw 10.6 MPG 😮 that’s so insanely bad
Great review as usual. But why? Oversized overpowered.
Maybe it's me getting old.
Not just you...this rig is pretty obscene
Good golly, even if I had that kind of money, I'd probably poop my pants in the finance office while writing out the check for the down payment. Crazy times, indeed.
The only red light is the fuel consumption, but if you can afford it, that shouldn’t be a problem, IMHO, it’s better than GLS AMG63 and the only really close rival is Alpine X7, though that is smaller, long live American full size SUV on steroids❤
Its 7 passenger truck based luxury SUV. If fuel consumption is your concern, you missed the point.
bringing in the brand’s youngest and wealthiest buyers.
that was a warning shot
In the age of performance EVs, all that engine and exhaust noise just sounds like the vehicle is struggling now.
Great review but too big for me...
Its a family vehicle Jeeves. If you have a spouse and 3-4 kids I guarantee nobody in your family will think its too big. Especially when taking on a cross country vacation.
Last big V8 supercharged before Cadillac goes all electric
EV is not ready for prime time and won't be for some time.
It would be even better if they put Pirelli tires because those Bridgestone Alenza are trash
I rather just have a Tahoe SS to be honest for 80k🤷🏾♂️
this would be the american equivalent for german expensive luxury that only lasts 4 years...
over $150,000? um ok i guess people who can afford this have money to flush down the toilet.
Soccer mom scared to drive them I bet
Not at all. Women are behind the wheel more often than not.
Really using that primo Costco return policy
Then there's the free ad. Benefit: Costco.
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Great review!!!
It’s a laughable!!! How many American would buy this for $150k if this was non-American brand car.
Only world class about this tank is 11 MPG
Pit Bull with lipstick. No thanks
It would be interesting to know the demographics of those who buy this truck.
This vehicle is atrocious.
150k???????? You gotta love this rig to pay that price for it. When I think of all the great cars I could have in my garage for the price of one of these, it just makes no sense to me at all. But then again, I am not the demographic that would buy one of these in the first place. I guess this is just one more dinosaur-unicorn-car ready for extinction and plenty of people will stand in line to buy anything with a growling V-8 (or V-12) while they are still available, cost be damned. As a brand, I think Cadillac never quite got the respect (and sales) it deserved (especially the sedans), but perhaps that will all change as the EVs hit the road. The new one is stunning.
They are overpriced big boats it should be sold the price of a regular GMC 25000 truck...my opinion only....😏😏
Which you are entitled to...
Thanks for the heads up…will go to Costco and not watch🤔
These reviews are always engaging and well-produced. However this vehicle in particular is absolutely wretched, 11/mpg is abysmal. I don't understand how anyone could drive around in this thing in this day and age when we see graphic evidence of the damage from climate change day in and day out. If you really need acceleration go find an electric alternative. Dinosaurs like this that damage the planet should be regulated out of existence!
Why build and why bother to review this monstrosity?
Because they know people will buy it
@@jermainec2462 haha. Thanks buddy!
@@bryanherr1093 LOL no problem but you know it's true LOL.... You'd be surprised how many people would love to have a six-ton lunch box with leather and a supercharged V8 in it 🤣🤣🤷🏾♂️
Carmigo OUR CRAP!
Carmigo HOW MUCH DID THEY PAY YOU