2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
5 trims · 10 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$79,195 – $106,595
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★☆
4 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★☆☆
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on Luxury
Total price (Luxury MSRP)
$79,195
Typical monthly
$1,568/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Luxury RWD
- MSRP
- $79,195
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/20
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,900 lbs
Luxury 4WD
- MSRP
- $82,195
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/19
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,700 lbs
Premium Luxury RWD
- MSRP
- $86,195
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/20
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,900 lbs
Premium Luxury 4WD
- MSRP
- $89,195
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/19
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,700 lbs
Sport RWD
- MSRP
- $88,895
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/20
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,900 lbs
Sport 4WD
- MSRP
- $91,895
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/19
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,700 lbs
Premium Luxury Platinum RWD
- MSRP
- $103,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/20
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,900 lbs
Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD
- MSRP
- $106,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/19
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,700 lbs
Sport Platinum RWD
- MSRP
- $103,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/20
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,900 lbs
Sport Platinum 4WD
- MSRP
- $106,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/19
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 460 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 7
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 142.8
- Max towing
- 7,700 lbs
| Spec | Luxury RWD | Luxury 4WD | Premium Luxury RWD | Premium Luxury 4WD | Sport RWD | Sport 4WD | Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD | Sport Platinum RWD | Sport Platinum 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79,195 | $82,195 | $86,195 | $89,195 | $88,895 | $91,895 | $103,595 | $106,595 | $103,595 | $106,595 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 15/20 | 14/19 | 15/20 | 14/19 | 15/20 | 14/19 | 15/20 | 14/19 | 15/20 | 14/19 |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas | 6.2L V8 gas |
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD | RWD | 4WD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 142.8 | 142.8 | 142.8 | 142.8 | 142.8 | 142.8 | 142.8 | 142.8 | 142.8 | 142.8 |
| Max towing | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- Luxury RWDgasLuxury 4WDgasPremium Luxury RWDgasPremium Luxury 4WDgasSport RWDgasSport 4WDgasPremium Luxury Platinum RWDgasPremium Luxury Platinum 4WDgasSport Platinum RWDgasSport Platinum 4WDgas
- Fuel type
- Luxury RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Luxury 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)Premium Luxury RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Premium Luxury 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)Sport RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Sport 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)Premium Luxury Platinum RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Premium Luxury Platinum 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)Sport Platinum RWDpremium unleaded (recommended)Sport Platinum 4WDpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- Luxury RWDV8Luxury 4WDV8Premium Luxury RWDV8Premium Luxury 4WDV8Sport RWDV8Sport 4WDV8Premium Luxury Platinum RWDV8Premium Luxury Platinum 4WDV8Sport Platinum RWDV8Sport Platinum 4WDV8
- Displacement
- Luxury RWD6.2 LLuxury 4WD6.2 LPremium Luxury RWD6.2 LPremium Luxury 4WD6.2 LSport RWD6.2 LSport 4WD6.2 LPremium Luxury Platinum RWD6.2 LPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD6.2 LSport Platinum RWD6.2 LSport Platinum 4WD6.2 L
- Horsepower
- Luxury RWD420 hpLuxury 4WD420 hpPremium Luxury RWD420 hpPremium Luxury 4WD420 hpSport RWD420 hpSport 4WD420 hpPremium Luxury Platinum RWD420 hpPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD420 hpSport Platinum RWD420 hpSport Platinum 4WD420 hp
- Torque
- Luxury RWD460 lb-ftLuxury 4WD460 lb-ftPremium Luxury RWD460 lb-ftPremium Luxury 4WD460 lb-ftSport RWD460 lb-ftSport 4WD460 lb-ftPremium Luxury Platinum RWD460 lb-ftPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD460 lb-ftSport Platinum RWD460 lb-ftSport Platinum 4WD460 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Luxury RWD10-speed shiftable automaticLuxury 4WD10-speed shiftable automaticPremium Luxury RWD10-speed shiftable automaticPremium Luxury 4WD10-speed shiftable automaticSport RWD10-speed shiftable automaticSport 4WD10-speed shiftable automaticPremium Luxury Platinum RWD10-speed shiftable automaticPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD10-speed shiftable automaticSport Platinum RWD10-speed shiftable automaticSport Platinum 4WD10-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Luxury RWDrear wheel driveLuxury 4WDfour wheel drivePremium Luxury RWDrear wheel drivePremium Luxury 4WDfour wheel driveSport RWDrear wheel driveSport 4WDfour wheel drivePremium Luxury Platinum RWDrear wheel drivePremium Luxury Platinum 4WDfour wheel driveSport Platinum RWDrear wheel driveSport Platinum 4WDfour wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Luxury RWDSUVLuxury 4WDSUVPremium Luxury RWDSUVPremium Luxury 4WDSUVSport RWDSUVSport 4WDSUVPremium Luxury Platinum RWDSUVPremium Luxury Platinum 4WDSUVSport Platinum RWDSUVSport Platinum 4WDSUV
- Doors
- Luxury RWD5Luxury 4WD5Premium Luxury RWD5Premium Luxury 4WD5Sport RWD5Sport 4WD5Premium Luxury Platinum RWD5Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD5Sport Platinum RWD5Sport Platinum 4WD5
- Seating
- Luxury RWD7Luxury 4WD7Premium Luxury RWD7Premium Luxury 4WD7Sport RWD7Sport 4WD7Premium Luxury Platinum RWD7Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD7Sport Platinum RWD7Sport Platinum 4WD7
- Length
- Luxury RWD227 inLuxury 4WD227 inPremium Luxury RWD227 inPremium Luxury 4WD227 inSport RWD227 inSport 4WD227 inPremium Luxury Platinum RWD227 inPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD227 inSport Platinum RWD227 inSport Platinum 4WD227 in
- Width
- Luxury RWD81.1 inLuxury 4WD81.1 inPremium Luxury RWD81.1 inPremium Luxury 4WD81.1 inSport RWD81.1 inSport 4WD81.1 inPremium Luxury Platinum RWD81.1 inPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD81.1 inSport Platinum RWD81.1 inSport Platinum 4WD81.1 in
- Height
- Luxury RWD76.4 inLuxury 4WD76.4 inPremium Luxury RWD76.4 inPremium Luxury 4WD76.4 inSport RWD76.4 inSport 4WD76.4 inPremium Luxury Platinum RWD76.4 inPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD76.4 inSport Platinum RWD76.4 inSport Platinum 4WD76.4 in
- Wheelbase
- Luxury RWD134.1 inLuxury 4WD134.1 inPremium Luxury RWD134.1 inPremium Luxury 4WD134.1 inSport RWD134.1 inSport 4WD134.1 inPremium Luxury Platinum RWD134.1 inPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD134.1 inSport Platinum RWD134.1 inSport Platinum 4WD134.1 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Luxury RWD41.5 cu ftLuxury 4WD41.5 cu ftPremium Luxury RWD41.5 cu ftPremium Luxury 4WD41.5 cu ftSport RWD41.5 cu ftSport 4WD41.5 cu ftPremium Luxury Platinum RWD41.5 cu ftPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD41.5 cu ftSport Platinum RWD41.5 cu ftSport Platinum 4WD41.5 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Luxury RWD142.8 cu ftLuxury 4WD142.8 cu ftPremium Luxury RWD142.8 cu ftPremium Luxury 4WD142.8 cu ftSport RWD142.8 cu ftSport 4WD142.8 cu ftPremium Luxury Platinum RWD142.8 cu ftPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD142.8 cu ftSport Platinum RWD142.8 cu ftSport Platinum 4WD142.8 cu ft
- Max towing
- Luxury RWD7,900 lbsLuxury 4WD7,700 lbsPremium Luxury RWD7,900 lbsPremium Luxury 4WD7,700 lbsSport RWD7,900 lbsSport 4WD7,700 lbsPremium Luxury Platinum RWD7,900 lbsPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD7,700 lbsSport Platinum RWD7,900 lbsSport Platinum 4WD7,700 lbs
- Max payload
- Luxury RWD1,636 lbsLuxury 4WD1,548 lbsPremium Luxury RWD1,636 lbsPremium Luxury 4WD1,548 lbsSport RWD1,636 lbsSport 4WD1,548 lbsPremium Luxury Platinum RWD1,636 lbsPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD1,548 lbsSport Platinum RWD1,636 lbsSport Platinum 4WD1,548 lbs
- Curb weight
- Luxury RWD5,785 lbsLuxury 4WD5,993 lbsPremium Luxury RWD5,785 lbsPremium Luxury 4WD5,993 lbsSport RWD5,785 lbsSport 4WD5,993 lbsPremium Luxury Platinum RWD5,785 lbsPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD5,993 lbsSport Platinum RWD5,785 lbsSport Platinum 4WD5,993 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Luxury RWD28.3 galLuxury 4WD28.3 galPremium Luxury RWD28.3 galPremium Luxury 4WD28.3 galSport RWD28.3 galSport 4WD28.3 galPremium Luxury Platinum RWD28.3 galPremium Luxury Platinum 4WD28.3 galSport Platinum RWD28.3 galSport Platinum 4WD28.3 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Luxury RWD17Luxury 4WD16Premium Luxury RWD17Premium Luxury 4WD16Sport RWD17Sport 4WD16Premium Luxury Platinum RWD17Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD16Sport Platinum RWD17Sport Platinum 4WD16
- City MPG
- Luxury RWD15Luxury 4WD14Premium Luxury RWD15Premium Luxury 4WD14Sport RWD15Sport 4WD14Premium Luxury Platinum RWD15Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD14Sport Platinum RWD15Sport Platinum 4WD14
- Highway MPG
- Luxury RWD20Luxury 4WD19Premium Luxury RWD20Premium Luxury 4WD19Sport RWD20Sport 4WD19Premium Luxury Platinum RWD20Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD19Sport Platinum RWD20Sport Platinum 4WD19
| Spec | Luxury RWD | Luxury 4WD | Premium Luxury RWD | Premium Luxury 4WD | Sport RWD | Sport 4WD | Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD | Sport Platinum RWD | Sport Platinum 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 |
| Displacement | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 227 in | 227 in | 227 in | 227 in | 227 in | 227 in | 227 in | 227 in | 227 in | 227 in |
| Width | 81.1 in | 81.1 in | 81.1 in | 81.1 in | 81.1 in | 81.1 in | 81.1 in | 81.1 in | 81.1 in | 81.1 in |
| Height | 76.4 in | 76.4 in | 76.4 in | 76.4 in | 76.4 in | 76.4 in | 76.4 in | 76.4 in | 76.4 in | 76.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 134.1 in | 134.1 in | 134.1 in | 134.1 in | 134.1 in | 134.1 in | 134.1 in | 134.1 in | 134.1 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||||||
| Cargo capacity | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft | 142.8 cu ft |
| Max towing | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs | 7,900 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,636 lbs | 1,548 lbs | 1,636 lbs | 1,548 lbs | 1,636 lbs | 1,548 lbs | 1,636 lbs | 1,548 lbs | 1,636 lbs | 1,548 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,785 lbs | 5,993 lbs | 5,785 lbs | 5,993 lbs | 5,785 lbs | 5,993 lbs | 5,785 lbs | 5,993 lbs | 5,785 lbs | 5,993 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal | 28.3 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||||||
| Combined MPG | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| City MPG | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Highway MPG | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
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