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2026 Cadillac Escalade Review
Full-size Cadillac SUV with 2026 EPA ~13–17 mpg combined (gas Escalade, not Escalade IQ). Axis scores pending.
2026 · James Calder · published 2026-10-07
2026 Cadillac Escalade
This page covers the gas Escalade — not Escalade IQ (separate DriveRevu entry). Escalade is Cadillac's full-size luxury SUV for buyers who want body-on-frame scale and Cadillac packaging. Trade-offs: mpg in the mid-teens; Escalade-V sits lower still.
What's confirmed (EPA 2026)
- Escalade 2WD 6.2L: 17 mpg combined (15/19)
- Escalade 4WD 6.2L: 16 mpg combined (14/18)
- Escalade-V AWD 6.2L: 13 mpg combined (11/17)
Premium gasoline on listed rows.
Practical notes
2WD is the efficiency peak among these rows. Cross-shop Navigator, Suburban/Tahoe high trims, and Escalade IQ if you want electric. Tow/payload: OEM config tables only.
Safety
Score pending pending IIHS/NHTSA 2026 gas Escalade matrix fetch.
Method
See [How we score](/method).
Sources
- EPA — Gas Mileage of 2026 Cadillac Escalade — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2026CadillacEscalade.shtml (fetched 2026-10-06)
- Cadillac — Escalade — https://www.cadillac.com/suvs/escalade (OEM; gas vs IQ)