Cadillac Escalade: generations and engines

The Cadillac Escalade has been built since 1998 in 6 generations, with 25 engine versions in our catalog (SUV, station wagon, pickup). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years1998–present

Generations6

Engine versions25

Power258–420 hp

Body stylesSUV, Station wagon, Pickup

FuelGasoline, Diesel

Timeline

Cadillac Escalade generations

1998–2002
Cadillac Escalade I
- SUV
- Gasoline
1 engine version 258 hp
Engines below
2002–2006
Cadillac Escalade II
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
6 engine versions 288–409 hp
Generation specs
2002–2014
Cadillac Escalade Pick Up
- Pickup
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 349–409 hp
Engines below
2007–2014
Cadillac Escalade III
- SUV
- Gasoline
2 engine versions 337–409 hp
Engines below
2014–2020
Cadillac Escalade IV
- SUV
- Gasoline
10 engine versions 420 hp
Engines below
2020–present
Cadillac Escalade V
- SUV
- Diesel
- Gasoline
4 engine versions 277–420 hp
Engines below

Specs

Cadillac Escalade engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Cadillac Escalade I1998–2002 · 1 engine version

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
5.7 V8 (258 hp) Automatic	1998–2002	Gasoline	258 hp (190 kW)	330 lb-ft (447 Nm)	10 s	110 mph (177 km/h)

Cadillac Escalade Pick Up2002–2014 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
6.0 i V8 AWD EXT (349 hp)	2002–2006	Gasoline	349 hp (257 kW)	380 lb-ft (515 Nm)	8.4 s	108 mph (174 km/h)
6.2 i V8 AWD EXT (409 hp)	2007–2014	Gasoline	409 hp (301 kW)	417 lb-ft (565 Nm)		107 mph (172 km/h)

Cadillac Escalade III2007–2014 · 2 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
6.2 V8 VORETEC (409 hp) AWD Automatic	2007–2014	Gasoline	409 hp (301 kW)	417 lb-ft (565 Nm)	6.8 s	106 mph (170 km/h)
6.0 Vortec V8 (337 hp) Hybrid 4WD Automatic	2009–2013	Gasoline	337 hp (248 kW)	365 lb-ft (495 Nm)	8.4 s	106 mph (170 km/h)

Cadillac Escalade IV2014–2020 · 10 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
6.2 V8 (420 hp) AWD Automatic	2014–2015	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	450 lb-ft (610 Nm)	6.7 s	112 mph (180 km/h)
ESV 6.2 V8 (420 hp) AWD Automatic	2014–2015	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	450 lb-ft (610 Nm)	6.9 s	112 mph (180 km/h)
6.2 V8 (420 hp) 8 Automatic	2016–2017	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	460 lb-ft (623 Nm)		112 mph (180 km/h, Electronically limited)
6.2 V8 (420 hp) AWD 8 Automatic	2016–2017	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	460 lb-ft (623 Nm)		112 mph (180 km/h, Electronically limited)
ESV 6.2 V8 (420 hp) 8 Automatic	2016–2017	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	460 lb-ft (623 Nm)		112 mph (180 km/h, Electronically limited)
ESV 6.2 V8 (420 hp) AWD 8 Automatic	2016–2017	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	460 lb-ft (623 Nm)	6.9 s	112 mph (180 km/h, Electronically limited)
6.2 V8 (420 hp) 4WD Automatic	2018–2020	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	458 lb-ft (621 Nm)
6.2 V8 (420 hp) Automatic	2018–2020	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	458 lb-ft (621 Nm)
ESV 6.2 V8 (420 hp) 4WD Automatic	2018–2020	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	458 lb-ft (621 Nm)
ESV 6.2 V8 (420 hp) Automatic	2018–2020	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	458 lb-ft (621 Nm)

Cadillac Escalade V2020–present · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque
3.0 Duramax (277 hp) Automatic	2020–present	Diesel	277 hp (204 kW)	460 lb-ft (623 Nm)
6.2 V8 (420 hp) Automatic	2020–present	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	460 lb-ft (623 Nm)
ESV 3.0 Duramax (277 hp) Automatic	2020–present	Diesel	277 hp (204 kW)	460 lb-ft (623 Nm)
ESV 6.2 V8 (420 hp) Automatic	2020–present	Gasoline	420 hp (309 kW)	460 lb-ft (623 Nm)

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