2023 Cadillac Escalade-V is Loud, Proud, Surprisingly Nimble and Unsurprisingly Thirsty

Published: March 27, 2023, 1 p.m.

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Escalade is Cadillac\\u2019s halo vehicle bringing in the brand\\u2019s youngest and wealthiest buyers. For the first time ever it\\u2019s getting the V treatment, which means it goes faster and handles better. Can a 6,200 pound body-on-frame SUV be enjoyable to drive? Yes. And if you can\\u2019t stand your neighbors and leave home early in the morning, the exhaust note is sure send the message, loud and clear. Tom Voelk drives the Escalade-V hard and goes through copious amounts of premium gasoline. As tested, in optional Argent Silver Metallic paint and Super Cruise, you\\u2019re looking at $154,765.

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