Guys, I am in EU and I found imported Durango SRT and I bought it! It brought me a ton of happiness and it looks so loud and ra in European cities and roads! Love it!
The Durango R/T are sold by authorized dealers in Europe and Scandinavia, FCA approved DODGE, RAM and some high end JEEP models in November 2017 for sale in the entire European market.
kenny kennysson thank you man! I found it in Belgium and next to it was a Ram 2500 and a Charger SRT, all imported. And I know that for Americans these cars are basic and maybe boring, but I find them exotic and cool
@@thegangstagentle Everyone is waiting for a supercharged 6.2 Durango SRT hellcat.... There is one thing I hate about some of the FCA Dodge vehicles, it's front dash just looks like a rental vehicle and FCA needs to improve that ugly dash. Look for savagegeese he has reviewed the SRT Durango!!
kenny kennysson SRT Hellcat Durango? The one with 707 hp?!! Why I got the normal SRT! Yes, the dashboard and the front are not that good, but for me it works because my daily car is a Mercedes, my wife’s car is Audi, so the Durango for weekends and travelling for pleasure is something really really cool at least for me. When I hear the noise of the engine and the exhaust!!!
I hope in the future you can actually park 2 competing vehicles side by side to review them. I think your reviews are first class and understand the time constraints. Very well done as always.
The 22 inch wheels and thin tires probably contribute to the ride quality too. I rode in a yukon denali xl which had the standard 20 inch wheels and same adaptive suspension as this escalade and found the ride to be very good over rough roads.
You say "dated", I say "classic"! When designers go over the top, it will look ultra dated tomorrow. Excellent blend of modern, classic, and functional! Keep it classy, Cadillac!
They have no choice but to rush a new series, Ford will catch up I'm sales because its something new. GM owns %70 of the large SUV segment they are not about to loose that money.
Major upgrades to interior quality and major space gains due to the addition of the independent rear suspension. They’re really nice now. They ride and handle much better. Probably the best large SUVs on the planet.
I was ready to watch a totally different genre of RUclips videos.. and then you upload. Your charming soft speaking knowledge just lures me back in.. and I can't afford half of these cars!! And you're easy on the eyes too!! The whole package!!
I’ve been going German the past few cars, but I’ve always like Cadillac. I would love to see them get back to their former glory when they defined luxury. Don’t know if they’ll ever get there, but this isn’t a bad attempt. I don’t think I’ll ever buy anything in this segment and I couldn’t imagine driving something this large in the city, but looks like a nice exurban vehicle.
Excellent and professionally made video. Your demeanor and persona are enjoyable to watch. Glad you don’t yell and scream during your video or have loud blazing music.
How did u know I needed this video??! Why doesn’t a recent Escalade review exist???!!! ...but u fixed the universe. Maybe a little late Taking delivery in two weeks. (Non esv version however)
Congrats, took delivery of my Plat ESV 1 week ago. I'm in love. All doubts and fear of regrets I had are all gone. I don't care if they release a new one in 2020 or 2021 it has everything I need and I don't like to buy first years of new gens. I feel like a beta tester.
Buy one of these if you're in the market for a luxury full-body-on-frame vehicle. GM has 75% of this market for a reason -- reliability, utility, and if parts are ever needed you won't get ripped off like the German and Japanese luxury makes.
current gen sierra denali has an interior straight out of a god damn tahoe. The escealade is like 9000x better in terms of quality. Its a shame too because I was hoping for an entry level caddy interior in the denali for 2019, but its just just an slt with denali branding
Yeah, that's a lot of glossy plastic on the center stack and steering wheel, for the price they're asking. That stuff gets scratched up very easily and has to be wiped down every day to get rid of the fingerprint smudges.
@guy proulx alfa romeo just passed honda in reliability. Im not in dissagreement that older gm, ford and chrysler vehicles have shit reliability (grand caravans chewed through transmissions) but newer vehicles have really brought their standards up due to the rise of Japanese car companies. The reason we still see the hemis and the ecotechs/vortecs is because they have just been sorting out bugs and faults and improving them for 10+ years. Thats why new powertrains in most vehicles just aren't a thing.
Adrian Bailey well it does already have real trimming in it. Like the wood. Aluminum, and brushed aluminum as the chrome strips in the car. With genuine leather. And caddy’s don’t have the standard GM plastics.
The Escalade was the car that got me into cars. To me, this is the best looking SUV. Navigator is classy but this is bold and imposing which is exactly what a large SUV should be. I’m just worried about reliability and durability
@@ethanhess246 So?! I'd take a heavily-upgraded upscale Expedition, over an outdated Tahoe, any day now. You seen that updated Expedition? In order for GM to bring the Escalade outside hiphop and the suburbs, it most bring it closer or somewhere in between a Range and a Cullinan. Otherwise, it'll be the same piece of junk GM's been putting out since 2009.
Yo Mimito that has nothing to do with what I said. It was the first vehicle that caught my eye. Objectively, yes I like the Navigator more, but the Escalade is special to me
Great review. For me - even though it is at the end of its life - I would take the Escalade. I actually prefer the interior styling over the garish Navigator. I can’t wait to see what the next generation looks like. With the new Independent rear suspension and the expected Blackwing in the platinum model - it will be the one to beat in its class.
IMO, still the best looking SUV on the market. Period. It's says "I won. You lost. And that's life!" Exactly what you want you full-size luxury SUV to say about you, if you're a boss! The interior needs a lot of work to keep up, in2019, but at least they nailed the look. Still sells on looks alone.
The entire limo (livery) service has moved over to the Escalade and its cousin the Chevrolet Suburban. If you go to New York City you will not see any traditional limousines anymore. It's all Suburbans, Escalades, and a few GMC Yukon XLs. The GM big SUVs dominate the field because they are rock-solid reliable and designed well. GM has something like 75% of the big SUV market. Regarding the ride quality, the reason for the not-so-plush ride is that GM uses a solid rear axle in back which is able to take the constant pounding these vehicle get, especially in places like New York City. However, I suspect the next generation of the Escalade might change over to independent rear suspension to keep up with the new Lincoln Navigator.
I took a few ubers in suburbans/yukons in NYC and had no complants about ride quality. I think unless people really go out and test drive every vehicle in this class, they wont be able to tell that this rides slightly harsh. Compared to the majority of other vehicles on the road, the GM trio has a very comfortable ride.
Because GM has distinct truck engines and performance/mainstream engines. Unlike FCA or Ford, GM will never put their performance engines in a truck. Or vice versa. I mean technically this 6.2L SC V8 is slightly modified truck engine, but that's GM logic behind that.
@@james2042 Yeah I've heard and just like everyone else I hope GM does put that glorious engine in the new Escalade, but there were articles put out about the dealers seeing the new Escalade and they were saying that the New Escalade still had the same 6.2. I hope that they are wrong, or even better Cadillac puts it in after the Escalade goes to market. carbuzz.com/news/2020-cadillac-escalade-will-the-upcoming-redesign-still-bring-the-bling
Very sad for the Navigator when the interior material quality is not higher than a 6 to 5 year old vehicle. not to mention it basically gets best fuel economy in class and it's just as fast as the Navigator with far less power. I can see everyone crying in the comment section all triggered that despite being so old in the luxury segment Escalade is still one of the best. The Escalade is literally in its final year and companies like Lincoln and infinity still are having a hard time competing.
A $100,000 SUV and no panoramic sunroof almost feels like a rip-off What's the point of being able to drive around in my 3rd smoking parlor if it can't also be my Four Seasons Room? Gosh, the nerve...
The Escalade is one of those marque names in the automotive industry. When this model came came out, the front looked amazing, very bold. However, it's time for a refresh and no better time than in today's crazed SUV market.
@@naveenthemachine GM won't give you a Rover-like air suspension or permanent AWD, unless you pay close to $200k. They build the Escalade with suburban soccer moms in mind, and that's it.
Currently, it has. But its product cycle is just a couple years staggered from the GM. The GM product might come out and be the class leader for a few years, until Ford updates. Regardless, GM REALLY needs to move to an IRS. I've driven all the products in this class, because I need an 8-passenger SUV that can tow a large trailer. IRS makes a huge difference, in my opinion.
I live in San Jose. My area is less than 10 mins from Milpitas and I think about 10 mins from where he works, because he works off Lundy ave and trade zone blvd. I believe that he is driving on Calaveras road. Haven’t driven on that road for a long time.
Michael Schneider I’ve been there once when I was young. Sometimes when i drive on piedmont rd I pass the incline on Calaveras road that goes to the park
Probably never will, IIHS has stated in the past they don't rate certain incredibly large/expensive SUVs due to cost and because their weight advantages over other cars gives them a general leg up. Best way to figure it out is take a loot at the Silverado platform test that corresponds to the generation you want. First time roof strength seemed to be decent in these or the pickups (based on real world accidents and IIHS testing of the pick up) was with the start of this generation in 2015. 2014 and previous was still fairly pathetic.
Off course time passes by new one comes out and you feel like this is old which is never ending game. But at the cost of 100k thats a lot of money. Think about back in 2016 that was about half of decent home. I am looking for one like this esv.
ESV is the way to go. Next gen will be awesome. The tester in this video was 2WD. 4WD mileage is lower, MSRP is higher. Cadillac says they are not developing any more hybrids, only gas and electric. Escalade will be gas for a long time.
Here's what I don't get about a vehicle like the Escalade: With all of the available trim levels and options, why in the Hell can't they offer a brake package upgrade to give this beast some serious stopping power; something in the 110 ft. range? At this price point, I don't see how a five or six thousand dollar Brembo package would be out of line. I'm not talking about ceramic discs or track packages; just some four (or six) piston calipers and some larger, premium quality discs and pads. A 20 ft reduction in stopping distance is a really big deal, especially when you're spending close to $100,000 for a luxo-boat like this.
I definitely don't see the interior or exterior looking "dated." I think the interior especially looks terrific. The only cheesy/dated looking area is the center stack. The screen and glossy panel with touch buttons below it just looks bad.
Another great video like usual Alex! Although I must say if you can afford the navigator or the Escalade I don’t think you’re going to get the vehicle that you don’t really want just to save $10,000. On another note i’ve been wondering for a few videos now what is that black thing on the wall over your left shoulder it looks like a giant toilet bowl tank float? LOL
GM really needs to move to an IRS. I've driven all the products in this class, because I need an 8-passenger SUV that can tow a large trailer. IRS makes a huge difference, in my opinion. BTW - Where did you find the Nixie tube clock?
iSlandeRon Has nothing to do with quality. It’s intentional. I believe this will be changed in the next generation. Its been changed in the newest version on GM’s full size trucks.
I'm excited to see the new Escalade. Hopefully, it won't be as boring both inside and out like the new XT6. Also, I'm always so baffled that they still have a column gear selector? Like, what? I know Mercedes uses something similar but it serves more functionality and it isn't a complete throwback.
These comments are ridiculous. I like Ford and GMC and would get either but let's not act like the Ford expedition and Lincoln navigator are not overpriced either.
Although my engine blew up at 20k miles(on my channel) due to the cylinder deactivation, I would highly recommend the Escalade to anyone looking for a full size SUV
So this Escalade is not relevant but Telluride is ... Have you guys lost your minds ... what is this with the import admiration?!!! ... This dash is awesome ... No glued tablet on anywhere.
Alex keeps comparing these large luxury SUV to the Mercedes Benz GLS, but I can't find a review of it on his channel. He has reviews of all the other Mercedes SUV's, but not the GLS. I wonder why?
From what I see, these aren't family SUVs but useful in the Black Car market or basically executive-level limos. One or two passengers, backed out side windows, really good reading lights and a driver who knows where his passengers live without having to give them directions. These cars are what has replaced the Lincoln Town Car for executive travel.
I can't believe I'm going to say this but I would choose the Lincoln due to its interior design it's just so beautiful. Cadilac needs to do better if they want to keep up
We understand ride quality is different in a body on frame vehicle , this is a truck remember , and therefore you should be complimenting it , not nagging about it the 10 or 12 times through your video . The comparisons to crossover suv are null and void in my opinion as they cannot tow or haul NEAR as much or as well as this one does. It’s like saying a Ferrari is fast , but we were unhappy with the off-road capability .
I’ve sat in both the navigator an Escalade recently at the New York auto show. And the navigator is much much classier especially interior those buttons on the steering wheel and the center consul of the Cadillac were terrible and cheap to me.
I will still say even after almost five model years the Escalade still looks good, honestly a lot better than I thought it would.
Even the previous Gen GMT-900 looks attractive on the Escalade still, those LED taillights will give it an always futuristic look.
@@MrThegreatest97 agreed
Just got one. 39,000 miles. Absolutely love it. Feels like home after driving a Yukon for the last 7 years
Guys, I am in EU and I found imported Durango SRT and I bought it! It brought me a ton of happiness and it looks so loud and ra in European cities and roads! Love it!
The Durango R/T are sold by authorized dealers in Europe and Scandinavia, FCA approved DODGE, RAM and some high end JEEP models in November 2017 for sale in the entire European market.
kenny kennysson thank you man! I found it in Belgium and next to it was a Ram 2500 and a Charger SRT, all imported. And I know that for Americans these cars are basic and maybe boring, but I find them exotic and cool
@@thegangstagentle Everyone is waiting for a supercharged 6.2 Durango SRT hellcat....
There is one thing I hate about some of the FCA Dodge vehicles, it's front dash just looks like a rental vehicle and FCA needs to improve that ugly dash.
Look for savagegeese he has reviewed the SRT Durango!!
kenny kennysson SRT Hellcat Durango? The one with 707 hp?!! Why I got the normal SRT! Yes, the dashboard and the front are not that good, but for me it works because my daily car is a Mercedes, my wife’s car is Audi, so the Durango for weekends and travelling for pleasure is something really really cool at least for me. When I hear the noise of the engine and the exhaust!!!
@@thegangstagentle Did you check out the savagegeese channel..??
I like that vertical profile chiselled look too. Not only is it classy, it's unique.
If you think that the interior design looks dated wait until the next generation comes out and it looks exactly the same.
They're gonna say the reinvented the wierd controls but they're just gonna relocate them as seen on their others.
American vehicles are a joke for the rest of the world
Hey fancy seeing you here . I like this channel too.
@Bruce Solomon _ If it functions well, why should it be different? What are your complaints about the looks of the current interior design?
@@clumsy124 Tesla disagree with this statement.
My very first Cadillac SUV! Good job Alex.
I hope in the future you can actually park 2 competing vehicles side by side to review them. I think your reviews are first class and understand the time constraints. Very well done as always.
The 22 inch wheels and thin tires probably contribute to the ride quality too. I rode in a yukon denali xl which had the standard 20 inch wheels and same adaptive suspension as this escalade and found the ride to be very good over rough roads.
You say "dated", I say "classic"! When designers go over the top, it will look ultra dated tomorrow. Excellent blend of modern, classic, and functional! Keep it classy, Cadillac!
I'm really curious about the new generation escalade, Yukon and suburban.
Same thing!
I think gm suvs are on an 8 year redesign cycle. Last gen was 2007 - 2015. So wouldnt count on one for a few years
They have no choice but to rush a new series, Ford will catch up I'm sales because its something new. GM owns %70 of the large SUV segment they are not about to loose that money.
Probably will be 2021.
Major upgrades to interior quality and major space gains due to the addition of the independent rear suspension. They’re really nice now. They ride and handle much better. Probably the best large SUVs on the planet.
I was ready to watch a totally different genre of RUclips videos.. and then you upload. Your charming soft speaking knowledge just lures me back in.. and I can't afford half of these cars!! And you're easy on the eyes too!! The whole package!!
Alex has groupies!!!
@@ericspeltier LOL!! You betcha!!
I’ve been going German the past few cars, but I’ve always like Cadillac. I would love to see them get back to their former glory when they defined luxury. Don’t know if they’ll ever get there, but this isn’t a bad attempt. I don’t think I’ll ever buy anything in this segment and I couldn’t imagine driving something this large in the city, but looks like a nice exurban vehicle.
Excellent and professionally made video. Your demeanor and persona are enjoyable to watch. Glad you don’t yell and scream during your video or have loud blazing music.
Thanks for the thorough review - can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it.
How did u know I needed this video??! Why doesn’t a recent Escalade review exist???!!! ...but u fixed the universe. Maybe a little late Taking delivery in two weeks. (Non esv version however)
Congrats, took delivery of my Plat ESV 1 week ago. I'm in love. All doubts and fear of regrets I had are all gone. I don't care if they release a new one in 2020 or 2021 it has everything I need and I don't like to buy first years of new gens. I feel like a beta tester.
Buy one of these if you're in the market for a luxury full-body-on-frame vehicle. GM has 75% of this market for a reason -- reliability, utility, and if parts are ever needed you won't get ripped off like the German and Japanese luxury makes.
This interior should actually be in the current GMC Sierra Denali and the next gen Escalade’s interior should be 3 times nicer than this for $100k.
current gen sierra denali has an interior straight out of a god damn tahoe. The escealade is like 9000x better in terms of quality. Its a shame too because I was hoping for an entry level caddy interior in the denali for 2019, but its just just an slt with denali branding
Yeah, that's a lot of glossy plastic on the center stack and steering wheel, for the price they're asking. That stuff gets scratched up very easily and has to be wiped down every day to get rid of the fingerprint smudges.
@guy proulx alfa romeo just passed honda in reliability. Im not in dissagreement that older gm, ford and chrysler vehicles have shit reliability (grand caravans chewed through transmissions) but newer vehicles have really brought their standards up due to the rise of Japanese car companies. The reason we still see the hemis and the ecotechs/vortecs is because they have just been sorting out bugs and faults and improving them for 10+ years. Thats why new powertrains in most vehicles just aren't a thing.
Adrian Bailey well it does already have real trimming in it. Like the wood. Aluminum, and brushed aluminum as the chrome strips in the car. With genuine leather. And caddy’s don’t have the standard GM plastics.
@@james2042 that steering wheel is from right out of a Chevy
The Escalade was the car that got me into cars. To me, this is the best looking SUV. Navigator is classy but this is bold and imposing which is exactly what a large SUV should be. I’m just worried about reliability and durability
Navigator was made from the ground up. This one's changes?! The grill logo, couple of extra speeds and options like self-parking... AND THAT'S IT!!
Yo Mimito Incorrect, the Navigator is a Ford Expedition just like the Escalade is a Chevy Tahoe. Every car company does rebadges their cars.
@@ethanhess246
So?! I'd take a heavily-upgraded upscale Expedition, over an outdated Tahoe, any day now. You seen that updated Expedition? In order for GM to bring the Escalade outside hiphop and the suburbs, it most bring it closer or somewhere in between a Range and a Cullinan. Otherwise, it'll be the same piece of junk GM's been putting out since 2009.
Yo Mimito that has nothing to do with what I said. It was the first vehicle that caught my eye. Objectively, yes I like the Navigator more, but the Escalade is special to me
Great review. For me - even though it is at the end of its life - I would take the Escalade. I actually prefer the interior styling over the garish Navigator. I can’t wait to see what the next generation looks like. With the new Independent rear suspension and the expected Blackwing in the platinum model - it will be the one to beat in its class.
You named your phone "Big Al's Smax"? Brilliant!
IMO, still the best looking SUV on the market. Period.
It's says "I won. You lost. And that's life!"
Exactly what you want you full-size luxury SUV to say about you, if you're a boss!
The interior needs a lot of work to keep up, in2019, but at least they nailed the look. Still sells on looks alone.
I'd get the Navigator
@꧁Wesley꧂ it won't change mine the only GM vehicle I would even consider is the Regal with AWD
Yup
The entire limo (livery) service has moved over to the Escalade and its cousin the Chevrolet Suburban. If you go to New York City you will not see any traditional limousines anymore. It's all Suburbans, Escalades, and a few GMC Yukon XLs. The GM big SUVs dominate the field because they are rock-solid reliable and designed well. GM has something like 75% of the big SUV market.
Regarding the ride quality, the reason for the not-so-plush ride is that GM uses a solid rear axle in back which is able to take the constant pounding these vehicle get, especially in places like New York City. However, I suspect the next generation of the Escalade might change over to independent rear suspension to keep up with the new Lincoln Navigator.
I took a few ubers in suburbans/yukons in NYC and had no complants about ride quality. I think unless people really go out and test drive every vehicle in this class, they wont be able to tell that this rides slightly harsh. Compared to the majority of other vehicles on the road, the GM trio has a very comfortable ride.
You were right. It did. Interesting to see how it tows and takes punishment
Why they don't offer the supercharged version of the 6.2 in the Escalade is beyond me.
Because GM has distinct truck engines and performance/mainstream engines. Unlike FCA or Ford, GM will never put their performance engines in a truck. Or vice versa. I mean technically this 6.2L SC V8 is slightly modified truck engine, but that's GM logic behind that.
@@junaki3430 its heavily rumored that the black wing engine will make it in the 2020 Escalade.
@@james2042 Yeah I've heard and just like everyone else I hope GM does put that glorious engine in the new Escalade, but there were articles put out about the dealers seeing the new Escalade and they were saying that the New Escalade still had the same 6.2. I hope that they are wrong, or even better Cadillac puts it in after the Escalade goes to market.
carbuzz.com/news/2020-cadillac-escalade-will-the-upcoming-redesign-still-bring-the-bling
@@junaki3430 well in theory the 2.7 turbo will be the new base engine for the Yukon
I love the song references on each episode.
Love Carrie Underwood btw
Very sad for the Navigator when the interior material quality is not higher than a 6 to 5 year old vehicle. not to mention it basically gets best fuel economy in class and it's just as fast as the Navigator with far less power. I can see everyone crying in the comment section all triggered that despite being so old in the luxury segment Escalade is still one of the best. The Escalade is literally in its final year and companies like Lincoln and infinity still are having a hard time competing.
The Cadillac Escalade has a lot of GMC Sierra Denali in its roots especially the same interior buttons, plastics, and engines.
A $100,000 SUV and no panoramic sunroof almost feels like a rip-off
What's the point of being able to drive around in my 3rd smoking parlor if it can't also be my Four Seasons Room?
Gosh, the nerve...
J.D. Summers Name a full size, body on frame SUV with a panoramic roof before the New Navigator? M-B, BMW Range Rover and Lexus are not large SUV’s
@@emery2310 Sounds like something a Poor™ would say
Thank you for doing this review. I've been waiting for this one! Looking to buy one, this helped. Excellent Alex!
The Escalade is one of those marque names in the automotive industry. When this model came came out, the front looked amazing, very bold. However, it's time for a refresh and no better time than in today's crazed SUV market.
Halogen turn signals at the front??
The 2021 Escalade is soooooooooo nice
I much prefer the Navigator.
This vehicle is quite unusual where I live; hardly ever see one. Didn't realize it was so HUGE...
Ride quality “B” on this kind of car is a fail. If this doesn’t have an A+ ride then the engineers didn’t do their job.
if you listened to his explination, it makes sense why it rides rougher than say crossovers
It needs an air suspension to have a cushy ride.
@@naveenthemachine
GM won't give you a Rover-like air suspension or permanent AWD, unless you pay close to $200k. They build the Escalade with suburban soccer moms in mind, and that's it.
I think most people will find the ride quality to be excellent. It might not be the best in class, but it is better than 99% of vehicles on the road.
Jake Stoler what about the Lexus lx or Mercedes gls. Dont they both have an air suspension?
ENDLESS MONEY PITS!
Sorry, wrong channel
ArthropodSpidey lol
This will be a lease and if you own a business you can write off 1/3 of the cost 😂
Revvvvvvvvv up your engines
I’ve had my 2017 Escalade for 2.5 yrs now an what has annoyed me is the front turn signals halogen bulbs! Paid 97k an I got halogen bulbs! Smh
@Skyisthe Limit _ Are they functioning properly and without breaking down?
Well done as usual Alex, I really appreciate your reviews! I will be donating to your Patreon once I am able.
Very similar to my 05 Denali XL, with obviously upgrades to what was available in 05, but generally very close.
Sorry folks, Lincoln Navagator has overwhelmed the Escalade.
Currently, it has. But its product cycle is just a couple years staggered from the GM. The GM product might come out and be the class leader for a few years, until Ford updates. Regardless, GM REALLY needs to move to an IRS. I've driven all the products in this class, because I need an 8-passenger SUV that can tow a large trailer. IRS makes a huge difference, in my opinion.
@@ericspeltier super exciting for me because Lincoln has really stepped up and Cadillac is kind hanging in. the who new Lincoln line up is stunning.
no way
Navigator looks like it was designed to convince your wife over the Escalade.
Awesome job
Navigator is my choice!
I knew you were driving in Milpitas, my hometown.
I live in San Jose. My area is less than 10 mins from Milpitas and I think about 10 mins from where he works, because he works off Lundy ave and trade zone blvd.
I believe that he is driving on Calaveras road. Haven’t driven on that road for a long time.
@@naveenthemachine Yeah he passed ed levin park(south), i used to go there as a kid.
Michael Schneider I’ve been there once when I was young. Sometimes when i drive on piedmont rd I pass the incline on Calaveras road that goes to the park
@@naveenthemachine i used to live off temple in our first house.
You can get 90% of the content plus a Miata if you go Chevy Suburban instead
Screw the miata, how about a Harley!
Phil O another option of open air fun.
Looks Sharp
Two Black Cadillacs.
Hopefully the next gen roof strength will get tested.
Probably never will, IIHS has stated in the past they don't rate certain incredibly large/expensive SUVs due to cost and because their weight advantages over other cars gives them a general leg up. Best way to figure it out is take a loot at the Silverado platform test that corresponds to the generation you want. First time roof strength seemed to be decent in these or the pickups (based on real world accidents and IIHS testing of the pick up) was with the start of this generation in 2015. 2014 and previous was still fairly pathetic.
@@FantomLightningI hope you are wrong.. they even test crash the new g wagon cmon!
It’s really just the 3rd row and the cargo packaging
So dated just like Yukon
I don't luxury buyers won't compromise on price -- I would choose the newer Lincoln Navigator.
How does it feel compared to a GLS? Interior quality, room, ride and feel?
Shitty!
But hey, German cars are communist.
Off course time passes by new one comes out and you feel like this is old which is never ending game. But at the cost of 100k thats a lot of money. Think about back in 2016 that was about half of decent home. I am looking for one like this esv.
ESV is the way to go. Next gen will be awesome. The tester in this video was 2WD. 4WD mileage is lower, MSRP is higher. Cadillac says they are not developing any more hybrids, only gas and electric. Escalade will be gas for a long time.
Here's what I don't get about a vehicle like the Escalade:
With all of the available trim levels and options, why in the Hell can't they offer a brake package upgrade to give this beast some serious stopping power; something in the 110 ft. range?
At this price point, I don't see how a five or six thousand dollar Brembo package would be out of line. I'm not talking about ceramic discs or track packages; just some four (or six) piston calipers and some larger, premium quality discs and pads. A 20 ft reduction in stopping distance is a really big deal, especially when you're spending close to $100,000 for a luxo-boat like this.
THIS!!! Like seriously why haven't they done this lol
Two Black Cadillacs yass carrie underwood
Given the choice I think I'd go with "a small yacht." :)
I definitely don't see the interior or exterior looking "dated." I think the interior especially looks terrific. The only cheesy/dated looking area is the center stack. The screen and glossy panel with touch buttons below it just looks bad.
Another great video like usual Alex! Although I must say if you can afford the navigator or the Escalade I don’t think you’re going to get the vehicle that you don’t really want just to save $10,000. On another note i’ve been wondering for a few videos now what is that black thing on the wall over your left shoulder it looks like a giant toilet bowl tank float? LOL
Cadillac is 👑
This is not a Cadillac this is a Chevy dress as a Cadillac
I think I might enjoy Uber-ing in this sometime soon
the escalade started to fail after 2004 or 2005. after that new model came out it was never the same
Candace Chanel after the 07-14
@@decoriumjohnson2085 ehh interior wise sure but i was not a fan of the exterior
GM really needs to move to an IRS. I've driven all the products in this class, because I need an 8-passenger SUV that can tow a large trailer. IRS makes a huge difference, in my opinion. BTW - Where did you find the Nixie tube clock?
Steering wheel not aligned with the seat? Why would they do that?
Alas, it is not uncommon. Drives me crazy, though.
Cause GM's lack of quality.
iSlandeRon Has nothing to do with quality. It’s intentional. I believe this will be changed in the next generation. Its been changed in the newest version on GM’s full size trucks.
I'm excited to see the new Escalade. Hopefully, it won't be as boring both inside and out like the new XT6. Also, I'm always so baffled that they still have a column gear selector? Like, what? I know Mercedes uses something similar but it serves more functionality and it isn't a complete throwback.
These comments are ridiculous. I like Ford and GMC and would get either but let's not act like the Ford expedition and Lincoln navigator are not overpriced either.
Although my engine blew up at 20k miles(on my channel) due to the cylinder deactivation, I would highly recommend the Escalade to anyone looking for a full size SUV
Wow. That's something. What did you love about the Escalade ?
Insane over 100k. No thanks
Easily competes with the best large SUVS from the Germans. Sweet.
How would you compare this 3rd row to the telluride? Height wise, does the seat sit lower in the telluride? Equally comfortable?
Plastic and composite glue. Take my money right now.
Your video introduction music needs an update just like this Escalade!
So this Escalade is not relevant but Telluride is ... Have you guys lost your minds ... what is this with the import admiration?!!! ... This dash is awesome ... No glued tablet on anywhere.
Alex keeps comparing these large luxury SUV to the Mercedes Benz GLS, but I can't find a review of it on his channel. He has reviews of all the other Mercedes SUV's, but not the GLS. I wonder why?
In the navigator video you had said it scored 68dB for cabin noise.
Hey Alex, how about reviewing the GM full size van with the 2.8L diesel engine. I've only seen one review on it .
8 people? Are we strapping mothers-in-law to the roof now? I mean, no complaints, but only saw 7 in this one. Yes I know it has an optional bench.
Ryan Slemmer sounds like a good option to me. Lol
From what I see, these aren't family SUVs but useful in the Black Car market or basically executive-level limos. One or two passengers, backed out side windows, really good reading lights and a driver who knows where his passengers live without having to give them directions. These cars are what has replaced the Lincoln Town Car for executive travel.
Dude please change the intro music....sounds like an old grandma playing an organ at church.
It definetly looks outdated, but I have no doubt GM will update it for 2020
In 17 minutes, 17 utterances of actually...
Big Al's Smax 😁😅👍🏾 10.08
I take it this video was done before the reveal of the new GLS
100k suv and there’s halogen turn signals in the front
first choice Navigator
second GLS
I can't believe I'm going to say this but I would choose the Lincoln due to its interior design it's just so beautiful. Cadilac needs to do better if they want to keep up
The navigators leg room doesn’t need improvement
Escalade ESV all the way
This ain't nothing but a luxury Chevy suburban 4 Tahoe ain't nothing special about it this is not a Cadillac
@@godofdestructiondiecast6756 yea yea yea i don't care
@@christianstylezinc9224 to each his own I'm not paying for a high price Chevy
I thought you were supposed to put milk in the center console, not cans of soda!?!
We understand ride quality is different in a body on frame vehicle , this is a truck remember , and therefore you should be complimenting it , not nagging about it the 10 or 12 times through your video . The comparisons to crossover suv are null and void in my opinion as they cannot tow or haul NEAR as much or as well as this one does. It’s like saying a Ferrari is fast , but we were unhappy with the off-road capability .
I've heard out west you're looking at close to 16k off invoice for these trucks.
I’ve sat in both the navigator an Escalade recently at the New York auto show. And the navigator is much much classier especially interior those buttons on the steering wheel and the center consul of the Cadillac were terrible and cheap to me.
That interior sure hasn’t....
I’d get a Navigator
I like the design, but i agree that the interior is dated and feels cheap. Thats to be expected from GM honestly.
yup, ugly shit controls and small ass screen and missing most of the high end luxury features you can get in a $50k bmw or Tesla
My Toyota Highlander also has a glass trunk so how does it makes the Cadillac special
They don't compete in the same segment.
Banned Egg the name Cadillac you said
I love GM SUV’s, but their headrests are hard as steel. Seats are also pretty hard. In a 60+ thousand dollar car that’s unacceptable.
once the navigator came out the escalade looked dated.
"Looks" or IT'S BEEN DATED, a minute already?!
I’ll take the Riven SUV. 😜
2020 gls
GM is lost, dazed and confused.
Hi Alex！