Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade Executive the BEST new full size luxury SUV to BUY?
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- FIRST LOOK: The Escalade is getting some BIG updates from Cadillac for 2025. On the outside you will discover all new LED lighting, grill, front fascia and 24in wheels. On the inside there is a new leather interior, 55in of OLED screen, and Executive Package option for the mid-row. Under the hood there is a 6.2L V8 that produces 420HP & mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Cadillac Escalade Executive the BEST new full size luxury SUV to BUY?
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The self opening doors are so Rolls Royce and grandiose. This interior looks like a jewelry store on a luxury yacht, the wood is so beautiful and i don’t even care for gloss woods. This is absolutely gorgeous, Cadillac has outdone themselves with the refreshed Escalade.
Correct!!
I’m glad that you are digging one
@@Polo22546this is true
I thought the 2021 Cadillac Escalade was the new hot girl summer truck?
You’re just spewing bullshit. This is the fugliest Escalade to ever come out with 2021 coming close. Literally got the Silverado treatment with the headlights and fascia. Escalades stopped looking good after 2020. 4th generation was peak design.
Glad to see a tried and true v8 still under the hood. No turbo bs
I’m right there with you!
Along with the tried and true failing lifters lol
@@AnythingWheeleddon’t forget how it likes to throw rods too
Agree !
Bro turbo is better 😂😂😂😂than
Finally!! The Escalade gets second row power reclining, ventilation, massage, and Dual-Zone AC!! Now this is how it should be done for its class!!
You’re totally right😊
Would be cool if they did 3rd row as well that would be awesome
@@DiaperSNiFFER It would, but with the limited space, all that could be done imo is seat heating, ventilation, possible screens, and power reclining.
@@l.seventh7954 ah I see 🙁
I had all that on 17 Toyota highlander for 50k msrp without the massage. Now it's coming on a 25 escalade at more than 2x the price? 💀
Please NEVER skip the third row in your videos. Showing it fully and of course you being seated in the passenger side of the third row and the camera recording from the driver side part of the third row. I ALWAYS need to see the space and hear the descriptions about the third row. For me is the most important row because I want ALL my passengers to be as comfortable as if they were in the first and second row. Thanks Raiti’s for everything. ❤
I think that he didn't show the third row because its just a pre-sale model and cadillac restricts the reviewers access to some elementa as some electronics don't work at all.
You wrote this like you buy many trucks a year and different brands, I wonder how many SUV’s you buy a year that you so interested to see on every video every thing! Or you still thinking which one to buy in your dreams?
It’s so easy, I just go by the dealer and look out several brands and the one convenient I buy
. You must be bored.
I knew it, Joe. Good thing Caddy didn't give up on the ICE Escalade. 👍. Now, I can't wait for the final refresh, the 2025 GMC Yukon.
YES I don't want a EV
Agreed 100% @@rashaanlemell7974
You know I’ll have it coming soon!
@@rashaanlemell7974neither do i
@@RaitisRides Can't wait 👌
I don’t know if it’s just me, but I’m not a big fan of all these screens in newer vehicles these days.
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yeah i'm not either. it's just lazy design tbh.
Agreed
It’s not just tou
it's an attempt to make the car look technologically advanced while cutting down development & manufacturing costs, yet it often makes the cars less ergonomic, such as putting basic comfort features (climate controls) & important driving functions (changing gears), into the center screen, while still charging more for them.
screens should NOT be used for basic comfort features & driving related functions!
The interior is flawlessly designed, crafted and executed, the screens are perfectly done and positioned and the beautiful wood on the dashboard is strong, quality - Cadillac.
Strong quality huh😂😂 you must not know gm very well 😂
they aint giving it to u for free boss
i am a owner of a 2008 Escalade its now 16 years old still running strong as ever
Your ‘08 outlast this
@@invisisense5464 lol It probably will.
Thank u sir .. for that info 2007 is when the body style changed right? Would you recommend the 07 or the 08?
@@marcoroman3242 probably the same since same generation but I’d always recommend buy at least 3 years in that particular generation to avoid any issues that might have popped up in early production.
@@marcoroman3242 at the same time look into 2018-2020. Amazing looking and great transmissions. Looks better than the 2025 too.
Excellent ride. Escalade is just better than other luxury full size SUVs, more spacious than Range Rover. More reliable too.
range over is top quality sorry to say this but its true. british have top quality brands, rolls royce, bentley, aston martin, range rover . theres no comparance
@@vicentiu67 really? Quality of materials, but not long term reliability, which is also a part of quality. Besides, I checked out every Land Rover-Range Rover - almost all of them are tiny up front. Are they targeting Asian market or female audience? I just don’t fit well up front. New Escalade may have cheaper materials, but it is roomy, it is relatively cheap, it has great ergonomics and perfected GM infotainment that does not freeze or glitch like the one in Range Rover
You know you're doing well in life when you're driving the Apostle to the Luxury SUV's the Escalade.
This is so very true Luis
@@RaitisRides Thank you Joe
Didn’t he ride a donkey,…….. that talked?
Never thought i'd say this about an escalade, but it is stunning! Heading out to buy a lottery ticket now!
I love the look of the refreshed 2025 Escalade. Really nice looking in white!!
They finally made an escalade interior that's as good as people imagine an escalade to be
Was the last Escalade not ?
@slappylover9318 no (in my opinion of course). The jeep grand wagoneer and Lincoln navigator both had better interiors
@@slappylover9318 No it was not, the current one, has a lot of cheap terrible plastics, now after Lyriq, Cadillac somewhat is getting to nice interiors. Current one also has a much worse performing engine and is a lot slower, they decided to add a trim called V, that adds 50k to the price and matches performance of a 2014 standard model.
I love new interior, but NAvigatior for me, especially with the facelift coming next months
What do you mean "Matches the 2014 model" @@Brian-jv8iy
@Brian-jv8iy The current engine is just fine. It's the same 420hp 6.2L engine they've used in all their trucks which means there's a ton of aftermarket support for it.
I gotta admit for a ridiculously big screen, Cadillac did it right. The pillar to pillar screen looks like an intended design feature and not an aftermarket add on.
I agree... That 2024 mustang screen is so bleh.
@beesafesweetheart8738 Yea, and the screen in the new Audi A5 looks weird to me as well. It awkwardly big and out of place.
Finally Caddy put the right options in the 25 to compete with the Lux market and the executive package addition will be a top seller. GR8 review.
Thanks Dave for letting me bring it to you
The Escalade is the Bench mark for big body luxury SUV's. Absolutely love it!!
As snug as a bug in a luxury rug had me rolling 😂😂😂
Joe you expertly deliver all the time and that's why you're my no1 car reviewer on the planet, and everyone knows I am not alone on this...
That means the world! Thank your for letting me share it all with you!
@@MubbyMM I second that
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Your reviews are so much better when they come off serious and informative and not doing all that you can fit 12 soft tacos BS in there. EXCELENT review!!!
I agree. I just don't understand why someone would want to hear about snacks and junk food while trying to watch a car review. 😂
I'm convinced you're actually a set of triplets. There's no way you're in as many different places as you are in such a tight timeframe. What a work ethic.
I’m calling it, The King of Car Reviews!
Joe, I think soon enough these vehicles' whole dashboards are just going to be one screen, and you're going to have to option what size dashboard you want. 😆 🤣 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think you may be right
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ESCALADE 💎
Aaaaaaand STILL!!
THE ULTIMATE SUV
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Thanks for letting me share it with you Bentley
True , 21 years and running. Top selling large luxury SUV...........still.
Still King of SUV bling
25 QX80 is knocking on the door
@@vm2003 not at all the QX80 is hideous
@@inchlorIentztJiIu Have you been inside the new QX80 side by side with Cadillac. Tell me you are a hater without telling me you are a hater. 💀
Kudos to Cadillac not removing all the chrome jewelry like it's some sort of kryptonite. Who the heck deemed all black trim the norm?.... probably bean counters. ❤️🇺🇲👍
NGL , the executive package second-row seating WITH still a third-row seating if DEFINITELY a game changer !!
But I dont understand how you get into the third row with the exec package. Without theres space you walk between the second row seats. but the seats are right there and theres by the door and no space between now...
That front looks like the Cadillac Escalade and The Hyundai Palisade had a baby.
Well Hyundai and Kia should find their own identities and leave Cadillac’s design language to *gm.* 🤷🏽♂️
It is shocking how Hyundai/KIA have been copying the signature Cadillac waterfall headlights.
Instantly thought of the Palisade
Yea I hate it
@@G-Ratedwhat are u talking about the Hyundai palisade has had the split headlight design since 2019 so if anyone copied anyone it would be Cadillac
A naturally aspirated V8. Excellent choice!
I like the way that you think!
lame they got rid of the duramax option for the escalade
@BrianNC81 25 Suburban Z71 diesel is the top 25 full size to get. 😊
@@vm2003 or GMC if you want luxury
@hajjdawood Z71 diesel suburban is better. It got same mechanical platform of gmc, adequate luxury, same technology and off road capable with lockers which gmc doesn't get. And cheaper 🙃
I have to admit, the new Escalade is definitely a new contender and just raised the bar... The refresh looks amazing, especially the 24" wheels, full size 55" front-screen and all new lighting... Cheers to Cadillac...!
The only thing I would recommend Cadillac to do is to the replace “600” with “6.2”
“600” looks more sophisticated imo.
@@G-Rated You do have a point. That is what they suppose to be all about. Would you say the same for the “350T”?
I like the way you think
Or 620
YES! 2nd row luxury! This looks to be everything and I mean everything I have been saying for years that they needed to do! You may never have to redesign again!! Perfect!!
Escalade, Urus, Hummer EV are the best looking SUVs of all time
Nah
@@matw1x best looking outside? I don’t know why people care about outside looks. You get to ride inside. If you are trying to impress strangers, you are too young and too naive.
40 speakers!!!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU DRIVE THIS MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY JOE.
All new 2025 Navigator vs 2025 facelifted escalade will be some big competition
The Escalade it's from 2021 so it's not old anyway, the Navigator came out in 2017, it was the Navigator the older actually. So Cadillac with this redesign it's just fine.
2025 Infiniti QX80 too
@@D753e Yeah we're waiting to the 2025 new design and hope it's more challenging to the escalade design, but isn't it strange that lincoln hasn't revealed the new navigator design yet 🤔 , i mean there's only 5 months until the new year ?!
I own an 2014 Escalade ESV with 32000 miles love it, maybe someday, beautiful.
Looks good. This and the new Escalade V that was leaked got my attention
FINALLY!!! The interior looks like a luxury car and not an outdated tahoe. Also, I'm super happy they got rid of the black grills and rims. Looks so much more polished now! The downside is that there is simply too much tech to be practical. That stuff is going to break constantly, and you'll need a computer science major to repair it. Otherwise, it's absolutely gorgeous and if i could afford it, I'd lease one for a couple years.
I'm looking at it and it's a Cadillac, and that white looks good on it.
The white looks very good as long as it's new. Can you imagine how the white carpet will look after a while? With muddy shoes or after a snow storm...
@@samdovels1234 You just take good care of it regularly.
Wow! I’ve never been impressed with a Escalade before. This is one impressive machine. Good job Cadillac.
I want to see the 2025 Yukon
Stay tuned because I will have that coming
Not me
I love the the new Escalade but the styling around the headlight assembly is giving me Mitsubishi outlander vibes
You are not the first to say that Will!
Nic job guys..🎉 2025 Escalade is o n e heck of a dream car.
$100K Big SUV is a big time decision time now. Escalade, QX80, GLS, X7, upcoming Navigator.
I have made up my mind and go for Elantra N. Change my mind.
GLS is poorly-built trash anyways, great choice!
@@CarGeek360 it also needs a redesign or new gen.
Elantra N or GR86 for me
@@FacuGonz3 a new gen with good build quality, something that is heavily lacking in the GLS rn
@@tempestsquall5882 lol they’re both amazing
The front end and headlight assembly are 🔥
I totally agree with you David
Front end ugly, better previous version
You’re blind. It’s hideous. 😂😂
@@davidp2888 my replies for calling out these stupid comments are getting deleted. No, they most definitely are not 🔥. They look like Hyundais.
No, they are not, it’s the ugliest update of them all. The headlights are way too tiny, asian inspired looking.
Takes Big Daddy Lac to a new level. Beautiful!
Looks like the front of the new Mitsubishi Outlanders
Cadillac is an American brand that stands out. I love it and I wish I could have one at some point.
It’s nice but all I see is the maintenance repair bill when computer models start breaking and unless you have the dealer software and proper obd tool to diagnose and reprogram//relearn the modules then you are looking at a very complicated and heavy brick…. Best to have a spare vehicle on hand
I’ve never once had to pay a bill for a computer going bad. That’s usually on the manufacturer.
@@richmediaincorporated6162 😂 but you have had a module fail???????? Better keep making your monthly payments and sell the vehicle before the warranty expires
That kid that didn’t let you borrow the colors comment was Gold 😂
I love it all except for the front of it and the trunk door I wish they would keep the front and trunk door like the 2021-24
Everything besides the the headlight redesign is absolutely drop dead stunning. I wish they kept the 2024 Escalade front end but updated the interior and wheels
new trend of who has the best screen interior continues with these luxury suvs..... passenger must have a screen to keep them entertained 🙄
It's like car companies ignore the fact everybody has smartphones and tablets.
That’s why ppl drive and don’t pay attention already
@@tigerhoods7927 Enjoy these screens while they last, in 5 years regulation is going to f them lol because of a huge spike in car accidents. Although, considering new cars practically drive themselves these days, maybe not. new audi s5/a5 has joined the big screen trend and a passenger screen.
@@tigerhoods7927fact fact fact
The front end looks weird. How do you get to the 3rd row or did I miss it?
For the price those are going to cost, there should be zero gloss black anywhere
This ride is LUX!!!! Perfect in everyway!!!!!!!❤❤❤
The executive package should have the Goddess logo
That’s a great idea
@@RaitisRides I don’t mess around my friend.
Wow, that is all I can say. Cadillac has hit another home run.
I cannot say more as the new Escalade was self-evident.
Those huge lights on the front end and those goofy big speakers on the dash are fugly....No wonder the Wagoneer is beating it in sales this year....Looks more like a weird Tahoe than anything....Previous escalade was so much nicer
Thanks Philip for more of you great insight.
I would hope that it's safe to assume that there's a setting that will allow you to deactivate automatically opening up the hatch when you approach the rear? 20:33 Correct?
⛔️ There is a manufacturing error in the design of the front facade. If any accident occurs from the front to the lights under the front bumper, it will make you change all the main lights of the car, I think for an amount exceeding 7,000 US dollars.
Caddy has returned to the vertical front headlights. No Zonk for no physical buttons?
Wow, joe the Cadillac escalade true American luxury.😅😅😅.
Old school Americans say true classical American luxury is offered by Ford (Lincoln Navigator)
I enjoyed the new 2025 Cadillac😊 escalade! very much
Not a fan of the pencil thin headlights. It doesnt fit the massive front end imo. The current headlight design fits it better
Props to GM/Cadillac for keeping it real with the 6.2.They know what their customer want.
Welp, so much for the Infiniti QX80... It is a "Hold my beer" moment!
QX80 still looks better and still offers more 2nd and 3 row amenities
Well the Qx80 is brand new.. this is a mere refresh. It likely won't sway that many ppl to or from it
@@chezzyperson3339 looks better where and what are those “additional amenities” Infiniti is offering?
@@G-Rated the looks of the infiniti, the interior looks better, flush powered door handles, towing capacity, biometric cooling, more powerful engine, unless you get the Cadillac V then obviously the V has more power, third row heated, and power seats,
@@G-Rated and reliability
The #1 RUclipsr when it comes to Car Review 🔥🔥🔥
I thought Cadillac was about to do only electric Escalade, did I miss something?
Yep. You did, their goal is to offer a fully electric lineup by 2030. They’ll still make gas cars just will be no _new_ gas cars after 2030.
They're planning an EV Escalade based on the Hummer platform, but they'll still do ICE versions.
I remember my grandmother buying a new 1999 Escalade brand new. She was like the 4th person to get one from Don Massey Cadillac in Plymouth,MI. She picked me up from school in it. I was the most popular kid in school after that 😂😂😂😂
7:18 I do not like the C-Pillar on this vehicle. It looks wobbly and out of place, like they tied to retrofit a suburban and make it a Cadillac, which is exactly what happened, but it doesn’t go with the sharp angular design of the Escalade. They should’ve just made them straight lines and it would’ve fit the design so much better!
Another great video of your amazing progress!.. It's just beyond words! M
Current gen looks way better. Not a fan of these designs & trends of headlights being put on the lower end of the bumper.
Looks like hyundai or Mitsubishi
I agree. Plus 30mpg diesel option gone which is paramount for limo companies
All I can say is I'm In loveeee with the Escalade and the video period 💞💞💞 ! Great job sir
Thank you for letting me bring it to you
I'm not yet sure how I feel about the front end changes. The lights look great, but I'll have to get a better look at the front fascia in person.
Why would they get rid of the Duramax engine? Was the perfect powertrain
omg cant wait ....need the doors on my ESV asap !! will they still have the current luxury grill? I don't like the Platinum grill 🙃
Mind blowing 🤯
My only critique for all reviewers - is they hate on other brands HKM, Dodge, Jeep, Etc. for doing climate control with no physical knobs but now all of a sudden, piano finish, and no physical knobs are suddenly okay and “luxury”. It doesn’t make sense. Physical keys for climate should always be physical but I see I biased POV when it comes to luxury on-site reviews. Otherwise, super descriptive and attention oriented details that are only delivered by the man himself. Great review!
MSRP: $2 Million
...with markups.
msrp; your not fucking getting it, well rather send ourselves outta business.
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Well the most expensive one is 161k.
😂😂😂
And how do you get into the back seats with that middle column in the way?
Im gonna give it a zoink for less buttons
Sorry but you should have zonked the HVAC screen and no physical buttons for the electric doors. You're just regurging a press release
Forever Lyriq
You might be right, will wait to see one at the dealership, but honestly i own a 2024 escalade black sports platinum , No complaints, love it. Looks badass. looking at the seats of this one, it seems the seats are the same. Only the seat and just the seats in the lincoln are alot more comfortable, have you sat in the 2024 range rover , wow so comfortable.
I love the new exterior but cannot handle that dashboard and center tablet with not a single button. Although smaller, overall I personally prefer the Maybach anyday!
maybach fits 4/5 people escalade fits 7/8
This is absolutely stunning. The exterior and interior are exquisite. The side profile, front fascia, and rear end are nice, clean, and on point. This is definitely a boss move/executive upgrade for sure.
the perfection of the Cadillac
Another Steller Review Bro. I love watching your videos, you are by far the best person out there doing vehicle reviews. Killed it!!! I can't wait to trade my current Escalade in on 1 of these in a few years.
Looks like it should be 4 rows 😂
Ever seen a Jeep Grand Wagoneer L? 😂
Joe Raiti is the GOAT!, and so is the Refreshed 2025 Cadillac Escalade. Beyond a such beauty with the smoothest drive and millions of sexiest touches of the design overall exterior and interior, and amount of features it has:).🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💯 Just nice and how it looks for 2025-2029.
Thanks for having my back!
@@RaitisRides I mean GM has done a great job for the 2025 Escalade.🙌🏻🤞🏼
I guess after the release of the new Infiniti QX80, Cadillac said they had to step up their game with the Escalade. I see they also took some interior styling Q's from Infiniti as well.
You are such a delusional Infiniti fanatic. The redesigned Infiniti is literally a watered down Japanese Cadillac Escalade without the presence and design. *gm* doesn’t even benchmark the QX80 when developing the Escalade, let alone take styling cues from any Nissan models.
Beautiful interior, but, after owning a Tesla for 2 years, I can say that not having any physical controls gets old real fast. Not to mention how dangerous it is. It "looks" fancy, but putting in those touchscreens is actually the cheaper option from a manufacturing standpoint. So the more luxurious option to me would be one with the screens AND all the knobs and buttons.
JOE - just in time for my birthday, you can go ahead & place a pre-order, heck I'll gladly enjoy the white as seen in your video upload - thanks for the awesome gift, you my buddy. tony stewart
You got it Tony! Happy birthday!
The Cadillac Escalade is the best luxury SUV on the market and the only true three-row option. The Escalade V is my favorite.
Old one is better 👍🏽
They are still available which is good
Nice video., but you didn’t show the third seat ., been waiting for the third seat to recline , like the toyota highlander . Doubt it.
This is some Knight Rider shit right here.
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Love this update so much! Especially the platinum grille update
The 2024 outside looks better sorry.
The Escalade IQ style interior is so good! Finally the tech the Escalade needed
I’d rather drive a paid off 2018 Yukon than go into debt for this Escalade. Cheers!
I love it!! I have always loved the screens when Ford and Lincoln started the full dash screens and this is a major upgrade for the Escalade
I wouldn't have another GM even if it was pennies on the dollar.
No one really cares....They will continue to sell without you...🙄