2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review
Price Range:Â $61,713 - $119,999





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2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- New high-performance V-Series trim debuts
- Front and rear cameras can now record and save video
- Upper trims get leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Part of the fifth Escalade generation introduced for 2021
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Florida.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
$288/mo  for Escalade ESV Luxury
Escalade ESV Luxury
vs
$218/mo
Avg. Large SUV
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
2.5 out of 5 stars2.5/5Average
#15 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Cadillac Escalade ESV from 2008-2022.$851/yr
vs. $735/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).1.65x/yr
vs. 1.83x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).24.4%
vs. 16.5%
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Cadillac Escalade ESV Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(43%)
4(29%)
3(14%)
2(0%)
1(14%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsTony B, 10/06/2021
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
Waited six months for my ESV Platinum and it doesn't disappoint!!! Ride luxury power looks size and tech. This vehicle has it all!!! Cadillac is back to making Cadillacs! Lincoln and it's V-6 Navigator cannot come close to Cadillac Luxury and it's V-8 power.
Great Car! Needs Some Minor Refinements
4 out of 5 starsRyan, 12/20/2022
2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
I have driven my Sport ESV 4WD around for about 2000 miles now, since purchasing new. The car has been great! Aside from the obviously fantastic looking interior and exterior, here are my only gripes at the current moment about the car:
• Front seat length - Another inch would be great.
• Headrests are kind of stiff with the integral speakers.
• CarPlay works intermittently and the … wireless charger is a little slow.
• Stock AKG Stereo - Bass is fantastic and tight, however I recommend tweeters in the pillars on future models. The stock tweeters in the dash kill the crispy highs, as I believe they reflect off of the windshield.
• Interior cabin lighting could be a little brighter.
• My steering wheel wood trim color does not match the rest of the car. Most definitely a supply chain constraint, and it does not bother me much, but would absolutely drive some folks crazy!
• Non-laminated glass on rear doors. For a car of this price, acoustic glass at rear seats should be standard.
• 22" wheels - Love they way the look, but they can be unforgiving on this car in regard to road chatter. I had "upgraded" the tires to both LTXs and Scorpion AS3s, and it only got worse over the stock Alenzas (which have been pretty good!). I will downsize to 20"s for an even softer ride at some point.
Overall, I love my new Escalade! She drives so nice, shifts smooth and has plenty of smooth power. Other than the minor gripes above, I am more than thrilled with the car! Highly recommended!
Not worth
1 out of 5 starsBaba , 01/18/2023
2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
I bought 2022 Cadillac Escalade esv sports less than 7k miles break got fail twice and customer service want me to wait if get again than we put in new so that’s mean they want take risk for my family involved in accidents I don’t trust Cadillac no more I own high hand vehicles non got any issues only Cadillac
2023 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum
3 out of 5 starsRandy Brimner, 12/27/2024
2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A)
Do not let Cadillac charge you for the AKG stereo package. The sound system is garbage. I’ve had now 2 Escalades with the same issue. 2021 amp failure the bass would cut out and now my 2023 the amp cuts out and the rear door tweeters crackle but the dealer states that there is nothing wrong. If you buy state that you will not pay for the AKG sound system, it is not worth the amount they … are charging. Other than the garbage sound system you will have to deal with the crooked rear entertainment screens that Cadillac will not fix because they state Cadillac goes thru a rigours review process and everything examined has a so many inch tolerance.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV, so we've included reviews for other years of the Escalade ESV since its last redesign.
2023 Escalade ESV Highlights
SUV
Luxury
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $82,295 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $288/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 41.5 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Escalade ESV models:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Maintains a driver-set distance between the Escalade and the car in front.
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle.
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot.
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