2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ

Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ a Good SUV?

"Wow! The electrified Escalade is trying to blow the roof off this segment with its mondo range potential and formidable acceleration. Speaking of formidable, let's talk dimensions: the Escalade IQ is an entire foot longer than the regular Escalade and within a few inches of the extended-length Escalade ESV, a.k.a. the Cadillac Suburban. For further context, it's two feet longer than the Rivian R1S, which is not a small vehicle. So you better think about whether you actually have room to park this thing. But if you do, there's an argument to be made that it's the ultimate three-row electric SUV."—Ranked #3 out of 11 Large 3-Row Electric SUVs

"Folks have various reasons for considering the regular Escalade, and so it goes with the Escalade IQ. You've got the family-oriented demographic, certainly, with an interest in EVs and a genuine need for three seating rows. But there are also those who simply love the visual impact of this design. If that sounds like you, we predict you'll be blown away by the IQ's capabilities, too, from its 400-plus-mile range to its sub-5-second sprint to 60 mph. GM has also raised its cabin-tech game considerably in recent years, closing the gap with Rivian and the rest. Is this the ultimate electric SUV for 2025? There's certainly a case to be made."—Ranked #3 out of 7 Premium Luxury Electric SUVs