Power and Luxury in the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V

December 21st, 2023 by Emily Murray

The Escalade-V has one of the most powerful engines ever in a full-size luxury performance SUV, garnering uncompromised speed, acceleration, and strength. This engine was added to the V-Series variant of the Escalade in 2023, and 2024 marks the twentieth anniversary of the V-Series, making this version of the Escalade-V particularly impressive.

If you want to see the difference the V makes to the 2024 Escalade, you ought to come by LaFontaine Cadillac, your dedicated Cadillac dealer in Highland Township. If you're fortunate enough to live in this community, then you likely enjoy the finer things in life and have chosen this brand explicitly for what it gets you—and with the Escalade-V, you'll get the pinnacle of luxury and performance in a full-size SUV.

Better Performance Than Any Other Full-Size SUV

The key to the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V is its potent powertrain, centered around a 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 gas engine; this is a more powerful version of the 6.2-liter V8 on the original Escalade, with the key addition being a 2.3-liter positive-displacement supercharger. This engine is hand-built with cast aluminum and uses variable valve timing and direct fuel injection to improve efficiency during high performance.

This engine's supercharger boosts output to an astounding 682 hp at 6500 RPM and 653 lb-ft of torque at 3600 RPM. In contrast, the original 6.2-liter V8 produces 420 hp at 5600 RPM and 460 lb-ft of torque at 4100 RPM; while these are solid numbers, they just can't compare to those of the Escalade-V. Both V8s are paired with Cadillac's Hydra-Matic ten-speed automatic transmission, which gives you exceptional responsiveness as you accelerate.

The results are impressive, as the 2024 Escalade-V can go from zero to sixty in a blistering 4.4 seconds; this is a race-ready level of performance in a full-size SUV—a feat not too recently thought impossible. Such speed and agility will help you merge easily onto any highway. The Escalade-V has a top speed of 125 mph, too, so you can sprint past any obstacles in your path.

The 20th Anniversary of the Escalade-V

The 2024 Escalade-V marks the twentieth year of the V-Series, and Cadillac has made a number of exterior and interior improvements to mark the occasion. The Escalade-V has a new front grille graphic that's unique to this model, and there are special V-Series badges on the front and rear fascias. The puddle lamps project an exclusive logo at the feet of approaching occupants, and the interior touchscreen features a comparable logo in its start-up splash screen.

The Escalade-V rides on a set of 22-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in all-season tires. Your passengers are sure to enjoy the ride thanks to standard Magnetic Ride Control and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension. The former adjusts the Escalade-V's shock absorbers up to 200 times per second, smoothing out all the bumps in the road, while the latter allows you to raise and lower your Escalade-V to an optimum height for your driving conditions. For example, raising it when off-road will give you better ground clearance to cover obstacles, while lowering it on the highway will reduce air resistance, affording you better acceleration and fuel economy.

Bountiful Cabin and Cargo Space

Cadillac has given the 2024 Escalade-V one of the roomiest interiors of any full-size luxury SUV on the market. With 168.4 cu.ft. of space, front-row passengers get 44.5 inches of legroom, those in the second row enjoy 41.7 inches, and those in the third row won't feel cramped with 34.9 inches to stretch their legs. All seats boast leather upholstery, so not only does it look great, but your passengers will enjoy incredible comfort.

The trunk on the Escalade-V opens to provide 25.5 cu.ft. of space, and this can be expanded to 121.0 cu.ft. by simply folding down the rear two rows. Even just folding down the third row boosts the cargo area exceptionally to 72.9 cu.ft. This vast interior space combines with the powerful engine and sturdy frame and suspension to allow the Escalade-V to carry a payload of 1,330 lbs. In other words, the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V puts the “utility” in “sport utility vehicle.”

A Vivid OLED Display System

The 2024 Escalade-V has an OLED display system composed of three different screens. The 7.2-inch Control Panel is to the right of the 14.2-inch Cluster Display, while the 16.9-inch infotainment screen is to the right of that. The Control Panel is a touchscreen that enables you to conduct the appearance and utility of the Cluster Display, which affords vital driver information like gauges, driver assistance features, built-in navigation, and exceptional tech tools. The built-in nav system employs augmented reality to overlay live directional details over a projection of your forward view, making finding your destination easier than ever.

The infotainment display is a touchscreen that also uses a rotary controller with jog functionality, so it's easier to locate the program or app you'd like to use. This screen allows you to connect your devices wirelessly via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enabling you to make hands-free calls and stream your favorite apps. You can leave your cables at home, especially since the Escalade-V has a wireless phone charging dock, so you and your passengers can stay charged anywhere on the road.

If you prioritize your on-the-road entertainment, then the 2024 Escalade-V is the one to choose. It comes with an AKG Studio Reference audio system standard, with 36 speakers strategically placed throughout the cabin. Also standard is the Rear Seat Entertainment System, which allows passengers in the back to choose the programming they would like to watch, with display screens in the backs of the front seats' headrests and special headphones so as not to disturb other occupants.

Cadillac Super Cruise

Cadillac has made its Super Cruise standard on the 2024 Escalade-V. This ingenious, futuristic feature affords you hands-free driving on hundreds of thousands of roads across North America. When you engage Super Cruise, your vehicle will not just regulate its speed but its steering; however, you will still have to pay attention to the road, as this feature is semi-autonomous and not a replacement for sensible driving.

Super Cruise is part of the Cadillac Smart System of standard driver assistance features. This suite also includes HD Surround Vision, wherein a bank of cameras grants you a full view around your Escalade-V. The standard Surround Vision Recorder can capture these images, which can come in handy if you're involved in an accident. In all, you get over a dozen different driver assistance features that help increase awareness, improve response time, reduce the chances of a collision, and improve the safety of occupants in the unlikely event of an accident.

Achieve Excellence in the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V

It's hard to make a great vehicle even better, but Cadillac has achieved this with the 2024 Escalade-V. This model earns accolades as it celebrates its second decade as a unique performance variant of this popular full-size luxury SUV. If you are a Highland Township resident who wants to stand out from the crowd and drive a vehicle that's vogue, vigorous, and versatile, then come by LaFontaine Cadillac and secure the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V for yourself!