2023 Cadillac Escalade V Review // Status Symbol Showdown + DRAG RACE
The new 2023 Cadillac Escalade V ($178,898 in Canada, $149,990 in the US) is the biggest, baddest and loudest SUV from GM, and it’s the first to wear a V-Series badge. An already beefy 6.2 L V8 has been made even beefier for the V, thanks to a supercharger that’s bigger than the one in the mighty CT5-V Blackwing. To handle the 682 horsepower through its full-time AWD system, the Escalade V has seen numerous improvements, such as: a forged steel crankshaft, forged aluminum pistons, and an adaptive air ride suspension system that has been designed and tuned for the V model.
Thomas and James are eager to see how the new Escalade V performs on the road and against its competitors in a drag race. Does it truly deserve to wear a V-Series badge? Watch to find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE!
A huge thank you to Idris and the team at Land Rover MetroWest www.landrovermetrowest.ca for lending us their 2023 Range Rover, and to Charles Mac @Iamthemac for bringing out his G63!
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"Why?" "Yes." You guys are so excellent at what you do!!
- I don't understand - Exactly
Gave me a yummy little chuckle
LOL at the fit n finish/fitment on that caddy @ 09:13, check out the screen...
@@ko7305 good eye. I worked at a Cadillac dealership when the new Escalade came out and it had panel gaps and some weren't flush with each other.
@@theepicricemaker6611 give me koko krunch.
That Escalade makes the G wagon sound like an electric car that’s insane.
G has tiny 4 liter engine with two fans stuck in it's exhaust. Escalade has a decent sized 6.2 liter engine with free exhaust.
And the Escalade exhaust is stock, not bad at all.
@@nodo7575 decent sized 6.2 😭
@@nodo7575 cope🧐
That’s not the full sound, it’s muffled and soft limited. The jailbreak amg doesn’t sound like that
The escalade sound is glorious! It's the first sport SUV that I've been excited about since the Trackhawk.
"sport suv" there is no such thing kek
I think the ten speed in the Escalade V really helps it move all that weight. im a big believer in the modern ten speeds. they are excellent.
Definitely agree!
No doubt it makes it faster, but the old 6L80 is the best. Not consistently shifting
@@christopherclark4774 disagree, only cuz I have a 20’ SS 10spd and I raced 21’ SS 6spd and I took 4/5 races so🤷🏽♂️
@@JT-gh9hi no doubt it's faster it's just complex and imo durability is still to be proven. Not to say the 6l80 is bulletproof. But what do I know... I'm neither engineer or mechanic.
i wanted the 10 speed which is amazing at the 500-800hp range but 1000plus you have to stay around 6-8... at 1400hp you definitely want 8 speed or less. kzhead.info/sun/gtiShdiSsGhprY0/bejne.html
There are some excellent high quality car review youtube channels out there. Everyday Driver, Savage Geese, anything Chris Harris does, but I honestly think that you guys, with the mix of real reviews, humor, and high quality production are among the best. Please keep up the excellent work!
Here, here!!! 👏🏾
Agreed. Best car review channel on KZhead!
How dare you not mention Hagerty.
Savage geese hard to beat
Carwow is also serious and humorous. Very informative and entertaining.
I'm working in Germany close to the Ramstein Airbase and American Muscle Cars are pretty common here. But when I first saw a Cadillac SUV almost sounding like this, I first thought that its either tuned or driving without any exhaust. But after watching this video, I understand why this beast was in my review-mirror at almost 230 Kilometers per hour.
Where did you pick up your review mirror? JK - that is pretty awesome! You see any other fun cars out there?
@@VersanGetryx Lots of American Soldiers are driving new Supras, Mustangs and Camaros. Mostly Turbo or Supercharger Tuned.
I wonder if it was a Hennessy tuned Escalade?
Jeez a escalade V in Germany must cost $300k when everything all said and done
@@thanosianthemadtitanic And 500 € gas bill every month :D
You guys keep improving your videos on really incredible levels, this is just amazing (not only for the Escalade). Actually my favorite channel in general, keep getting cooler!!!
I am still in awe that a car as aerodynamic as a square box can be that fast
This intro & Thomas’ past intro of the AMG/RS/M explanation are both the spot-on personification of the entire world’s attempt at comprehending manufacturers’ wild nomenclature. Well done, gents. 😂
The Range Rover is actually real quick for what it is. The G63 is insane.
LOL at the fit n finish/fitment on that caddy @ 09:13, check out the screen...
@@ko7305 who needs quality control when you have BIG AMERICAN V8 POWAA🇺🇸💪
and it isnt even the svr
@@ko7305 I have an escalade, it's just an escalade symbol ligting in the back of the screen that's why it looks like that.
@@ibrahimriaz248 Look at the gap between the screen and the dash...
Of the Escalade line I've always felt it's too glitzy, this V version in this exact trim is the first I could go for ever, it's large but very beautiful. The performance is the cream on top. Thanks guys for another fun intro and excellent review.
I’m waiting for someone to do a weight reduction version lol or a Hennessy 👀
@@crazyfrank3866there is a Hennessy version. It has 1000 hp lol
The Escalade stayed pointed upwards the whole run. You guys are very entertaining, keep up the great work!
Actually really loved the intro. Laughed out loud legit 🤣
Gave me such an original top gear vibe
That monster sound ripping and gurgling through that quad exhaust coming from that mean supercharged engine is astonishing ….Beauty and the Beast
imagine that caddy gutted with a 100 shot of nitrous and a turbo as well🤤
@@devilishirv bro !! Even just gutted would be insaneee
😂
@@devilishirv yes, Wait till Hennessy gets a hold of this Woolly Mammoth.
real reviews, quality filming, good humor, and just a love for cars makes you guys the best
Thank you so much for your video I really appreciate it. Escalade V is the coolest car on the street along with the rest of the V series. Go Cadillac !
The wheelie it does looks amazing honestly, really makes it look powerful
What wheelie?
@@anthonyatuhaire he’s talking about the massive squat on launch
That’s because it is really powerful. Now tcp drivers can get their clients to the airport faster haha
@@mattbrew11 true that, I see cab on those big semi-trucks do the same thing on the road when they get those 80,000 lbs loads moving. The cab rises a few inches when that massive torque is applied. It reminds me back in the 70's when I was a kid; I had to warm the family Buick up in the morning during the New York Winter season. That V8 had so much torque that while in park, I would give it gas and I would move vertically. The engine torque would actually be twisting the frame and make the seat move upward.
That intro lol! “Why” … “YES”
Yup!
Hey guys!! Back at this video just to tell y’all I absolutely LOVE the new logo how is it that you guys make such a simple thing awesome!! Keep up the good work I love everything y’all are putting out I literally giggled like a school kid and had my wife watch your 400z video with me!
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That Escalade V is like a 7-seater Camaro or Corvette, and I think that's what they were going for. It's very very expensive, but it does all these tasks you could ask of it, and with seating for 7. It's videos like this, that make me wish your channel existed when Ford was still building the Flex, because I think you guys would actually like it quite a bit, especially an AWD EcoBoost one (which my family has owned 2 of). I think exposure from media platforms like this would have helped sell more of them. Awesome work as per usual guys, keep it going!
And the Escalade V ESV has even MORE cargo room. I think the ideal scenario for the ESV, honestly, is with the third row removed completely. You can haul four VERY large adults and enough gear for a month-long road trip in this car and probably do a Cannonball Run across the US while you're at it.
The Straight Pipes get straight piped with every video you guys upload 🙂
Lmao don't rub it in dude, they're already bitter about it
@@kamikazi5144 lol why? I stopped watching them awhile ago. Is there drama or something?
@@syr72 Yeah the straight pipes don't like to talk about it but they were salty about similar thumbnails being used or something of that sort. They're also both 2 guys from Canada so maybe it adds to the tension
@@kamikazi5144 fukkk those cringe guys honestly
LOL at the fit n finish/fitment on that caddy @ 09:13, check out the screen...
That thing sounds like thunder and launches like lightning. Well done GM 👏🏾
And smells like teen spirit.
I agree. What a beast. Gotta love it. Well done gm.
I would venture to say that the acceleration squat on the Escalade was intentional based upon how composed you seem to say it is in the every other direction. It also looks pretty impressive looking from the side view and down right intimidating from the front view.
Intentional squat at linear acceleration I THOUGHT THE SAME THING!! I mean that was very pronounced given that the magnaride suspension does control pitches like that, magnaride makes big cars feel small, as I have driven a few of them, defy physics
I love that sound from that supercharge V8 engine and I love that pops and bangs that come from the exhaust pipes.
That was a fun video you guys! The Escalade V really is a ridiculous performance luxury three row SUV! What a wonderful piece of work GM has created!
With all the engine variants GM has why is it so hard to get a Trailblazer SS replacement?
@@dochaze1 I don’t know tbh lol. Cadillac just wanted to stick true to their V badge with their performance focused Escalade
The X7M50 would’ve destroyed it
@@dochaze1 the Tahoe RST would be a great candidate . Detune the Escalade power train and AWD with magnetic ride control and boom there it is
Favorite car KZhead channel! Neva miss! I like y’all as much as much as I like movie trailers, and that says a lot!! 😎
Although I still like the previous older version of the Escalade better. The Escalade still remains the undisputed "King of SUV Bling" since its induction. And is still the status symbol of Luxury SUV's. Everybody....I mean everbody knows what an Escalade is. Some people may know what a GLS, G wagon or X7, etc,is. Piggy-backing off what the host stated, if you see a few GLs or G wagons in a row going down the street, one would think there is a party at the local night club; But, If you see a few Escalades in a row, one turns to the local news station; because something significant and /or of great importance has happened or is happening.
Led me to think
Yeah older version looked better outside
Totally agree, the last 2 versions are much better looking. To me they ruined the front end. Still King of the Bling as you say. The other rival, the Lincoln Navigator looks too much like an Expedition.
Status symbol of luxury? LOL...its a huge pig of a vehicle. Completely non functional given its girth and weight
@@thegamersgalaxy2855 it's essentially the same size and weight of a Yukon and a Tahoe. A Lincoln Navigator is 280 pounds more than an Escalade. So if you are throwing mud...
I really enjoyed this review.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Thank you guys. Keep up the good work👍🏽👍🏽
This Escalade has so much engine and exhaust noise on the inside, I love it. As a petrol head I would leave the stereo/radio off all the time in purpose
Awesome review guys, love the channel and the energy you guys bring to them. Love the humor and the intros as much as the review. That SUV is just ridiculous!
Love the quality and the honesty of these vids
I love when you guys get it right and you really got it right and i truly enjoyed that
Should have added the Durango hellcat to the race. Must be sketchy driving 6k+ lbs at those speeds 😂
Would be a good race but the Durango isnt in the same category as these luxury SUVs. Take luxury out of the equation and it would be a really good comparison though. What they need to do is put the hellcat engine in the grand wagoneer. That would make it a good comparison.
@@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix dude i never understood why they didn’t launch with a hellcat trim
@@kndli67 right!
The durango hellcat has no 3rd rows space and not body on frame, therefore it’s irreverent
Durango is a good bit faster than the escalade v, but also a good bit smaller. Fairly comparable though for doing stuff, both tow a ton, both have plenty of space for a family, both have virtually no cargo room with the 3rd row up, and both sound mental, in a good way. Gotta admit, i'm partial to the Durango and.its less opulent take.on it. The headrest speakers and weird pattern on the seats and all the displays... kinda too much for me. The Durango is a bit more reasonable to me as a family vehicle, despite being faster and harder edged. I'd hate to see what happens to a curved OLED display when a kiddo launches a toy at it full speed. I'd hate paying to replace it even more.
You guys look like you're having so much fun. Thank you for the great content this morning.
you guys r my favorite, single handedly (or double if u count james) got me into cars and wanting to learn more ab them :)
You guys have the best chemistry! Love you guys channel!
I'm very glad to see that in a world where even the F Type R was muted, we can get this beast to sound amazing.
I watch practically all car review videos (it’s in my DNA) and your combination of humor knowledge and always funny antics give me the thrill of anticipating your next video like being 8 years old again and waiting for next months Car and Driver! Thanks guys!!
Honestly, wow!!! Escalade is like a human being longer than the other two, comes with so much luxury, space, presence, and it was pretty quick wow ❤❤❤❤
You guys are hilarious! Plus you have abundant amount of relevant Automotive information. Great Channel, watch it all the time. Cheers!
As much as I love massive, oversized, powerful SUV's, and as awesome as that Escalade is, can we talk about that G 63?? That thing is stupid quick.
I would not have been surprised it in a second dig it would keep up with the Escalade. And i would have been interested in a brake test of these 3. (although my guess would be the Range would win that, but the AMG G does some serious braking too)
What's really surprising to me about it is the same.motor in the gle and gls 63 isn't nearly as absurdly fast. I have no explanation.
who cares about the g63
@@nomo3o Well, clearly I do.
@@nomo3o i do care too lmao
Mornin' Thomas and James, time for another banger. I've gotten obsessed with learning about cars ever since I discovered your channel, so thank you. Can't wait till I buy a Manual GR86 and supercharge it
You buy vowels, s is a consonant…
@@SR3TG119 lmaoo why'd my message get cutoff I was saying "and supercharge it"
@@kamikazi5144 In that case then yes you will have to pay dearly
Great review and comparisons!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾
First time stumbling on this channel and I absolutely loved it. I quickly subbed right after the intro. Funny af 🤣🤣
I love the drag race portion of these videos. Keep it coming!
“I almost had you!” “You never had your car!” Funny, getting wife through all the Fast and Furious movies this week for F9. 6 and 7 down. This Caddy!
She must really love you.
I am glad you pick up on that line from the real FF movie
MONICAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
21 yrs ago! A whole generation ago.
Great video guys !! LOL sooo hard at the little cadillac sketch at the beginning !
I have been waiting for you guys to review the escalade-v. Well Done! I was cracking up from the humor and enjoyed every minute of this video. Please use the escalade v in another video. My new favorite car overall hands down.
Thomas understood the assignment I gave him say blackwing a few times. By the way he’s the only person who can say it in that way from now on for me. have awesome hair lol 😂 and his iconic rich laughter 🅰️ plus. Love you bud. I’m so happy
I like how the speedo stays at 63 km/h at full throttle 😂
one of my dream jobs is def reviewing new cars that come out in depth i love these videos and performance cars alike
Another stellar review proving once again that Throttle House is the best! Also, the Escalade V...🤯
The current gen Cayenne Turbo sounds equally insane when optioned with the Sport Exhaust option. Highly recommend.
Cayenne Turbo GT 🫶🏼👌🏻
They are equal on the exhaust note and that’s about it. It’s pointless to put them on a race against the Escalade
Nah it’s like half as loud as the Escalade v
Nah I don’t think it’s louder than the V
HELLCAT DURANGO VS. CADILLAC ESCALADE V VS. TRACKHAWK NEEDS TO HAPPEN LIKE TOMORROW!!!!!! 😐🔥🔥🔥
Great works. Keep up🙏🏿
That Escalade V (BlackWing) is a Monster of a SUV the sounds it makes are..... Unbelievable!! I wish I could afford one because it will be the last of its kind and the end of an era!!! Great Review by the way! Good on you guys!! Keep the content coming!
Makes me feel like we’re living in 2003 again with this 2023 Cadillac. All I can think of is spinning rims and Ludacris lol.
A bit salty aren't u ?
@@wileycoyote3853 You got a bad vibe reading this? I read it like he was just reminiscing on a nostalgic time.
@@antisocialsocialite3575 U could be right
It’s blacked out, a far departure from its plasti-chrome beginnings. While rappers may have advertised it suburban moms have always been the main consumer.
I think when you guys had the biggest smiles every!! That says alot about the cadillac. Pls keep having fun really enjoy watching.
That Intro was EPIC! You guys are awesome! I'm so jealous of what you get to do!!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Gawd, I f**king love yalls videos, I'm so glad I discovered you guys last year
That butterfly still moving after being rammed with an escalade was pretty brutal
i am pretty sure it is just the wind in the wings
It's the wind beneath its wings.
@@toiletthinker8693 yeah
Dayum! Falling in love with the Escalade V. It not just the fastest baddest biggest but also looks so striking with unparalleled road presence. Kudos to GM. First the Chevy Corvette z06 and now this
i love your reviews keep it up
Best review channel hands down. The intros always make me laugh so hard 😂
11:12 “ I almost had you“ -“ you never had your car”. Love the FF reference guys 😆
The Cadillac Escalade V one of best biggest sports suv ever made
If you can live with 10 mpg, it’s a no brainer. Especially when its competition costs more.
Just watching this video I have the biggest smile on my face. Because this is the type of stuff they say is impossible and they made it possible I love it 😁
OMG.... Those shots of it blasting across the intersection, nose up in the air and this decidedly AMG/Nascar bellow emanating from it made my spit out of my coffee. Absolutely unreal!!!
The Escalde has so much more presence than the other two could ever dream of.
We both know that ain’t true😂😂
@@magick8288 most people won't even recognize the other vehicles if seen on the street, even 5 year old girls will recognize an Escalade.
Aa Really brought home how bad the situation is when the guy at the end expressed gratitude for simply having enough space to stand up inside his shared apartments.
Good
I feel like a king 🤴 now in 600 sqf apartment, I could never live in Hong Kong under those conditions 😐. Poor people, the government should change their policies.
yes, agreed
These is,nt good in the sense that it ends up affecting civilians financially in different angles of life
We see complains here and there on social media ,from different people in different parts all around the world
i love these guys intros😂😂
You guys and Doug Demuro are up there as the best car reviewers 👏🏽👏🏽
I don’t think I’ve seen Thomas have that much fun since he was in the Blackwing the first time.
Would there be a 3-row SUV comparison? Like Escalade V vs Durango Hellcat 🤩
You guys are so apot on... big props... you guys know car comedy! 👍👍
THAT INTRO WAS FIIIIIIIIIIIIREE!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
When the 3 of them were revved up, the Caddy sounded amazing. G Wagon put me to sleep. The drag race was a riot to watch but if presence in the form of sound matters, the Caddy thunders. Great fun review.
You're deaf
The g 63 had soft limiter, they don’t sound like that commonly
When he hit the throttle and the nose lifted it reminded me of the tuned rs6. Way up in the air. Kinda wish you could’ve put it up against a Durango hellcat. Man what a stupid and amazing truck. Bueno.
I love you guys. Best car reviews on youtube!
That V is a BEAST! I need this in the garage next to my TRX!
That G63, tho… 😳 What a beautiful beast!
The Escalade V kills everything... even butterflies
This is by far the best canuck car channel. It's just so damn fun to watch.
The intro was amazingly hilarious!
That caddy can swallow that G wagon or you add the G wagon to that Range Rover and you get the space of a Caddy. Joke is on the side that Escalade is huge, especially the XL version. For big families its the way to go.
I mean, the noise of the Escalade is just biblical, especially in that race. I'm gettin' the last, proper 6.2 AMG V8 vibes from that snarl. The Cerberus has arrived ladies and gentlemen, and at this price point he's here to f up everyone at the country club.
Just the video whiteboard intro had me loving these guys!!! 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻
The snaps on the upshifts 🔥🔥🔥
Aww I was hoping to see this put against the Durango Hellcat... for the Lawlz
The G wagen is amazing motor and has amazing machine despite the box shape and 100 HP less than Escalade but it take it over easily , I love the German engineering
German engineering is trash.
It's lighter than both as well
Bro these guys never fail to make me laugh 😂
Excellent intro, it is exactly what I have been telling anyone that will listen. What really gets me is, Cadillac will not put any kind Blackwing badging on the Blackwing cars. Why not? You don't buy a ZL1 or Z06 without badges and a clear distinction between it and lower models.
Love the Escalade but I’d prefer the G a liiiiiittle more 😍
Yes, But the Escalade has been and maintained the "King of SUV Bling" status since its introduction. Although the Lincoln Navigator pioneered this segment ( Luxury SUV), after Ford started the SUV trend with the Ford Explorer back in the early 90's. Everyone else is just following the leader, even Porsche, which is almost embarrassing But as the saying goes, imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
@@MrGreenelight No, not really i wouldn't call the Escalade the "King of SUV Bling" that's more the G-Class or the Defender. And the Navigator did not really pioneered the Luxus SUV segment that was more the Range Rover i would say. But yes the Explorer defnitly helped starting the trend for SUV but don't forget cars like the Mercedes-Benz M-Class or the Toyota RAV4. And where did Porsche follow the "leader" only because cars like SUV's are more and more wanted that's called Supply and demand. And btw the company that produces the most SUV's is Toyota not Cadillac nor Ford.
@@qirx5904 Porsche was strictly a "sports car" manufacture, until the SUV trend started in the 90's with the FORD EXPLORER.. since then, almost every automotive manufacturer has jumped on the band wagon, Don't forget, GM has been making SUV for the longest. In fact the Chevy Suburban and the Chevy Corvette ( sports car) are the longest continuously running current models in automotive history.
Too jealous to even watch this video. I'll supercharge my Tahoe one day to get 700hp. With forged internals, intake, Whipple SC and everything...
No u won’t
@@Sadslantyface yes I will. I've already made SC H2 with 650hp and Escalade (900 model) with 550hp. The only thing that stops me from supercharging my 6.2 Tahoe (L86, 8L90) is that compression ratio is already 11.5:1 in stock, so I need new pistons, rods and everything with c/r something like 10.25:1 to be able to use supercharger with good boost. And also get some stuff from LT4 to balance everything
@@Ride-Drive any reason for not going turbocharged?
@@B1SQ1T low end power and torque. With a supercharger I get good torque from 1200-2500rpm and instant response simply because I don't have to wait for the system to run some air. Supercharger gets and pushes air instantly
the intro had me absolutely dying LMAO this is why i *love* this channel
You guys are so darn funny. I mean... if this were just a comedy channel, that by itself would be worth watching. Add to that the car reviews, and the awesome dynamic that you have... mind blown!!!
Speaking of the G63, they JUST re launched in Australia today, limited to about 50 to 60 units only, with a driveway price tag of over $400k! Which is up from $270k. Ridiculous. Not that anyone could ACTUALLY buy one thanks to system crashes
I saw some douche with plates "IM MAFIA" on their G Wagon in QLD 🤦♂️
I didn’t even realise they re-released. I think for its original MSRP it is a bargain and it was such a good car for the price…however a brand new one for $404,000 (which is impossible(I kid you not, not even MB VIP customers can get ahold of them)) it’s starting to raise my eyebrows. For an extra $20,000 you could get a new Bentayga V8 or a new DBX. Only an extra $75,000 can get you into an Urus (if you can get a new G Wagon brand new…). There is currently a G63 with 22,000 km on Carsales for $650,000…one with 22 km is $599,999. For that money, I would save that $100,000 and get an Urus. The G Wagon market is insane and I just don’t see the value….A Lamborghini URUS is cheaper than a Mercedes, and what would you rather say you drive, a Lamborghini or a Mercedes.
@@LucaJC for another 100k you can get the 2023 rose Royce ghost black badge
@@LucaJC it's ridiculous. I work at Merc, and we tried all day today to try and actually sell the G wagons to our customers who had the money. But we weren't able too. Let's just say, many of our VIP customers were not happy at all
Why was is stopped in the first place?
The ultimate flex is still the “lambo truck”. The urus shouldve been included in this
Until the turbo gt pulls up
The urus is a Lamborghini its engendered to to be fast the cadillac is a luxury full size extra large sum that happens to be fast
Urus would have drug this thing really bad.
no, dude, it is not
True that would of been a good run. But I don't think they could of got an urus because of lamborghini wouldn't want their car to look bad.
Had to see this one..some beast rides but the Cadillac for sure..u could see the lean back from the power in the video. Crazy that these rides are available🤯to the world
That sound. I want this like yesterday.