2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Model Review - Glendale, AZ

What's New for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ?

The 2026 Escalade IQ blends style, pizzazz, and everyday practicality more seamlessly than ever. Still crowned by Cadillac's sweeping 55-inch curved LED display and Super Cruise® hands-free driving assistance, it now rides on GM's latest Ultium electric architecture with dual motors delivering up to 750 hp and an EPA-estimated range of up to 465 miles. Cadillac keeps its four unique trim names-Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, and Premium Sport-intact for 2026. While Luxury and Sport models roll on 22-inch wheels, the Premium Luxury and Premium Sport and above now come standard on 24-inch wheels straight from the factory.

What Are the 2026 Escalade IQ Trims & Features?

Cadillac structures the Escalade IQ lineup in four distinct levels to suit every driver's taste. The entry-level Luxury sets the stage with the full-width LED display, panoramic glass roof, adaptive air suspension with Magnetic Ride Control and Four-Wheel Steer, heated and ventilated front seats (plus heated second-row seats), a heated steering wheel, five-zone climate control, a 19-speaker AKG® audio system, and the complete suite of driver-assist tech. Stepping up to Sport adds a more aggressive stance and feel, with an option for 24-inch wheels, obsidian-chrome exterior accents, sport-tuned suspension calibration, and unique interior stitching details. Premium Luxury turns the luxury dial higher still, with a 19.2 kW onboard charger for quicker Level 2 fills, a Night-Vision Imaging System, massaging front seats in upgraded synthetic leather, a 38-speaker AKG® Studio Reference system with Dolby Atmos®, and Cadillac's Smart Trailering Package. At the top, Premium Sport features exclusive styling cues and opens up the Executive Second-Row Seating Package-with reclining ottomans and a 42-speaker AKG® setup-so everyone on board rides like a VIP.

How Much Horsepower Does the 2026 Escalade IQ Have?

Thanks to its dual-motor Ultium powertrain, the Escalade IQ unleashes up to 750 hp, rocketing from 0-60 mph in under five seconds while maintaining Cadillac's serene, whisper-quiet cabin ambiance.

What Safety Features Does the 2026 Escalade IQ Include?

Safety is baked in from the ground up: forward-collision alert, blind-spot intervention, front cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, automated parking, and even hands-free Super Cruise® come standard, backed by a three-year OnStar® plan.