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Escalade-V 2023: The brand's famous luxury SUV now boasts performance

Last January, Cadillac offered an interesting advance on its new monster on wheels that it had been working on. The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V was a reality. A huge SUV that boasts luxury and, above all, performance. A demonstration of what the iconic American brand is capable of and to make it clear that it is in a position to rival the BMW M and Mercedes-AMG if need be.

Cadillac had kept most of the information on the new Escalade-V, data that it has just officially revealed. Design, technological equipment and engine. All keys became discovered. Let's go into detail and review the main features of what is already the most powerful full-size SUV in history. In addition, the first SUV to be part of Cadillac's V-Series model family.

It is a quickly recognizable model. It is dressed in a body kit designed especially for the occasion and which seeks to bring out all the character that this model hides, which is characterized by its size and the elegance it exudes. Just take a quick look at the images to discover these differentiating traits.

On the front there is a Sport Mesh grille finished in black and which is combined with stylized optical groups where LED technology is the protagonist. Nor should we lose sight of the front bumper and air intakes. The side view, in addition to highlighting its SUV essence, allows you to discover the new 22-inch light-alloy wheels, which reveal the brakes signed by Brembo.

Ending our tour of the exterior at the rear, in addition to the taillights, we must highlight the sports exhaust system with four perfectly integrated outlets and a marked diffuser. It also equips a roof spoiler.

Regarding the interior of the new Cadillac Escalade-V, we are quickly enveloped by an atmosphere where luxury and sportiness are both breathed. The driving position is digital and connected, where a 16.9-inch touchscreen is combined to manage the infotainment system and a 14.2-inch instrument panel, respectively.

Cadillac chose to maintain a certain level of practicality and proof of this is that in the cabin there are still three rows of seats. The design of the front seats, the upholstery and materials used in the trims seek to enhance this sporty aspect.

One of the main keys of the sporty version of the Escalade is found under the hood. It is a powerful 6.2 liter V8 turbocharged petrol engine that develops an output of 691 hp (682 hp) and 885 Nm of maximum torque. A block that appears exclusively coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.

Cadillac reports that the engine is designed to withstand the high performance and higher cylinder pressures that come with forced induction, including a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods, as well as forged aluminum pistons. Titanium was even used. The transmission is tuned to maximize the engine's capabilities and send power to both axles via a permanent active four-wheel drive system.

It is capable of accelerating from 0 to 96 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the quarter mile is completed in 12.74 seconds. It can reach a maximum speed of 177 km/h. Considering that we are dealing with a crossover whose length reaches 5.3 meters and weighs 2,800 kilos, it is undoubtedly a fantastic performance.

As for its arrival on the market, the commercial launch of the new Cadillac Escalade-V will take place this year. More specifically in the summer in the United States. The exit price will be $149,990.

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