Cadillac Escalade GMTK2UL
Fourth generation · 2015–2020 · 6 model years · 28 trims
Photo: Parked Cadillac Escalade SUV angle front by Ominae, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Cadillac Escalade Zurich by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Cadillac Escalade GMTK2UL Black Raven (25) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Parked Cadillac Escalade SUV angle rear by Ominae, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Parked Cadillac Escalade SUV angle front by Ominae, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Escalade Zurich by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Escalade GMTK2UL Black Raven (25) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Parked Cadillac Escalade SUV angle rear by Ominae, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||||||
| Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $75,195 |
| ESV Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/21 | $78,195 |
| Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $78,195 |
| Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $80,795 |
| ESV Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $81,195 |
| ESV Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/21 | $83,795 |
| Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $83,795 |
| Premium Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $85,195 |
| ESV Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $86,795 |
| ESV Premium Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/21 | $88,195 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $88,195 |
| ESV Premium Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $91,195 |
| Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $92,295 |
| ESV Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/21 | $95,295 |
| Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $95,295 |
| ESV Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $98,295 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $75,195 |
| ESV Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $78,195 |
| Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $78,195 |
| Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $80,795 |
| ESV Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $81,195 |
| ESV Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $83,795 |
| Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $83,795 |
| Premium Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $85,195 |
| ESV Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $86,795 |
| ESV Premium Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $88,195 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $88,195 |
| ESV Premium Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $91,195 |
| Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $94,295 |
| ESV Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | RWD | 14/23 | $97,295 |
| Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $97,295 |
| ESV Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L OHV V-8 VVT, direct injection with Active Fuel Management; cast aluminum block and heads | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic | 4WD | 14/21 | $100,295 |
| 2018 | |||||||
| Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | RWD | 14/23 (17) | $74,695 |
| ESV Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | RWD | 14/23 (17) | $77,695 |
| Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (17) | $77,695 |
| Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | RWD | 14/23 (17) | $80,295 |
| ESV Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (17) | $80,695 |
| ESV Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | RWD | 14/23 (17) | $83,295 |
| Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (17) | $83,295 |
| Premium Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | RWD | 14/23 (17) | $84,695 |
| ESV Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (17) | $86,295 |
| ESV Premium Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | RWD | 14/23 (17) | $87,695 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (17) | $87,695 |
| ESV Premium Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (17) | $90,695 |
| Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | RWD | 14/23 (17) | $93,795 |
| ESV Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | RWD | 14/23 (17) | $96,795 |
| Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (17) | $96,795 |
| ESV Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 10-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (17) | $99,795 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $73,395 |
| ESV Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $76,395 |
| Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $76,395 |
| Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $78,395 |
| ESV Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $79,395 |
| ESV Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $81,395 |
| Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $81,395 |
| Premium Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $82,895 |
| ESV Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $84,395 |
| ESV Premium Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $85,895 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $85,895 |
| ESV Premium Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $88,895 |
| Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $92,195 |
| ESV Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $95,195 |
| Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $95,195 |
| ESV Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $98,195 |
| 2016 | |||||||
| Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $72,970 |
| Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/21 (17) | $75,570 |
| ESV Standard 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $75,970 |
| Luxury Collection 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $77,045 |
| ESV Standard 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/21 (17) | $78,570 |
| Luxury Collection 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/21 (17) | $79,645 |
| ESV Luxury Collection 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $80,045 |
| Premium Collection 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $81,545 |
| ESV Luxury Collection 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/21 (17) | $82,645 |
| Premium Collection 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/21 (17) | $84,145 |
| ESV Premium Collection 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $84,545 |
| ESV Premium Collection 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/21 (17) | $87,145 |
| Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $89,350 |
| Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/21 (17) | $91,950 |
| ESV Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | RWD | 15/22 (17) | $92,350 |
| ESV Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 8-speed | 4WD | 15/21 (17) | $94,950 |
| 2015 | |||||||
| Base 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 6-speed | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $72,970 |
| Base 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 6-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (16) | $75,570 |
| Luxury 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 6-speed | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $76,970 |
| Luxury 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 6-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (16) | $79,570 |
| Premium 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 6-speed | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $81,470 |
| Premium 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 6-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (16) | $84,070 |
| Platinum 2WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 6-speed | RWD | 15/21 (17) | $89,275 |
| Platinum 4WD · SUV | 6.2L EcoTec3 OHV V8, direct injection | 420 | 460 lb-ft | Automatic 6-speed | 4WD | 14/21 (16) | $91,875 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2019 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2018 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2017 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2016 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2015 | 9 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.