I've test driven a Mercedes GL, a Lexus LX and this Escalade and I have to say the Escalade impressed me the most. I've never liked Escalades until I test drove this one.

@silva0227

9 жыл бұрын

Are you serious? No really, I have driven all the SUV's you just mentioned and to me the GL450 is by far the best looking and overall the best of them all, a fully loaded Escalade is over $90k, that's ridiculous when it doesn't even have an independent rear suspension, it does offer the most room of the SUV's in that class but it lacks the refinement that $90k SUV should offer, and the new design is just ugly specially the tail lights, does not look classy at all IMO, looks more like one riced out SUV

@silva0227

9 жыл бұрын

Btw , the Lexus LX570 is just one big boring SUV, idc how much luxury it offers It's heavy as hell w lazy acceleration

@salmapr

9 жыл бұрын

I agree that the Mercedes GL class is a very nice looking car and it would probably be my #1 pick but the Escalade really impressed me.

The Escalade has really become an iconic automobile

Craig is one of the best ''Word Play'' auto editors. This is one of his best. ''Cadillac'' especially Escallade's association to the Hip-Hop music genre (Videos, Songs etc.) over the last 20 - 25yrs was clever... by mentioning the artists. That music genre made Cadillac cool to the 25 - 45yr old buyers. At a time when other GM products are not highly regarded.

The 2015 esv is jawdropping and absolutely stunning. It draws stares and compliments everywhere, whether it's in the driveway, or at shopping centers, wherever....

Pretty soon the Escalade is going to be just one big grille with wheels.

@fewcarsgarage

10 жыл бұрын

gallya but the lexus's can pull it off, this car can not.

@F41Driver

10 жыл бұрын

hmmm Sure.

@andrewgreene2475

10 жыл бұрын

hmmm haha this is probably the best looking SUV i've seen, the range rover is just a land rover with a different name plate and a lot more non sense, all the mercedes look the same, and lexus in my opinion, has no competition at all because anything japanese is almost as unreliable as a range rover.

@fewcarsgarage

10 жыл бұрын

Andrew Sommers Yeah sure because Lexus IS and ES look better. But that is just a matter of opinion and I'm not going to argue about it.

@andrewgreene2475

10 жыл бұрын

Lol

Cadillac has stepped up it's *Game* It's *Big Pimpin'* It's *Notorious*(ly) *B.I.G.* It's no *Young Buck* It will cost more than *50 Cent*(s) But the pricing is far from *Ludacris* (ludicrous)

"Its BIG pimpin'!" *Serious face*

LMAOOOO WHEN HE SAID ITS BIG PIMPIN I ALMOST CRIED 😂😂😂😂😂😂

this is an awesome reviewer.

whats with the rappers lol

Craig's witty banter never ceases to amuse me

Excellent review, great details, and a hilarious ending!

The Cadillac Escalade is one sexy vehicle both inside and out!

In 2022 with my 2015 Escalade Premium and it still drives amazing.

Nunca nos decepcionas amigo very good!!...

This guy is a fucking good reviewer. AutoGuide.com you a new follower.

I can't see spending $80,000 and over $90,000 for a Cadillac...

@jrgb9945

5 жыл бұрын

Javon C All new cars are staggering price wise.

that caddy is gorgeous.

My experience is Escalades get way better gas mileage than anything else. The Best there IS!!!

@snooplikesbacon

8 жыл бұрын

+Cadillac Fan The Cadillac Escalade Boy! maybe because it only gets the 5.3?

Great review!

This guy rocks! He needs to do more videos.

A Cadillac Escalade V maybe? GL63 AMG vs Escalade V. This car is great! I love the styling.

Its Big ... I mean BIG !!

You look and sound like the principle from the Cleveland show

His quip about the rappers at the end is the most clever thing that's ever came out of an automotive journalist's mouth

Nice review

This guy has personality! Love it hahaha!

This guy make car reviews fun to watch. He had me with the Big Pimpin lol.

what is that song that was playing at the beginning showing the different pictures of the car

LOOKS AWESOME!

Great review

love this guy

I like the Escalade, it's like cadillac's throwback to their massive boat cars, never been a huge fan of the looks, but the new one looks solid, and the interior looks comfortable as fuck

the interior is already great I wonder what they will do with the platinum version?

@chevyford1400

10 жыл бұрын

Way better shit seen it

Nice review is it possible to show the platium edition. Or does anyone have.

I would love to get the regular 4wd model and add the henessey package on it to make a beast. And it I have some extra cash, add armoured bumpers (front and rear) to make it easier to park in crowded in parking lots.

Twin turbo that mother of nature. Great review.

@jrgb9945

5 жыл бұрын

J Lemus Na. Just more to go wrong and more expense as the years roll by. Plenty of power as is.

Those rapper references are very punny. LOL

I don't know why anyone would care if the 0-60 was more than 8 seconds. When you buy this vehicle, I would think the emphasis would be luxury ride, safety style. If you want better 0-60, get a damn corvette.

I loved this guys personality "it's big pimpin" I loved it and taking shots at vegans lol omg your a funny guy! Great work! Thumbs up! O great car 2 djenvy just bought one for his girl!

@neicebug

9 жыл бұрын

I agree Dre 2600! He is funny!

this car is a beauty. The only that bothers me is that why would they put an old platform transmission. 6 speed transmissions were big on luxury cars 10 years ago. They should make an 8 or 9 speed transmission to improve fuel economy and to smooth out the ride even more.

Nice SUV, however they should have put at least 520hp with 490 torque for such a heavy vehicle...Bad move Cadillac Lolzzz, "Are those rappers, im not entirely clear", oh man that was hilarious..

Awe my gosh! Very clever. LOL. Good Job. Great review.

If you watched MTV in the early part of last decade you would understand why the Escalade is what it is today. Back then having 20 inch wheels was a big deal and the Cadillac badge alone sold the thing even when the interior was exactly the same as the Tahoe/Yukon.

I like the interior to this particular Escalade. it is the exact color scheme (on the interior) that I'd want. Exterior, I'd either one a red, white, or black one. Those Volvo station wagon taillights are an acquired taste though.

nice looking car

His comments during the specs of the vehicle less than 2 minutes in earned a thumbs up. Ha!!

And I quote "It's Big pimpin!" Lol Love it

whats the name of the song in the beginning?? (0:30)

this guy is awesome

I sat in one!!!!!!! SOOOO MUCH MORE COMFRATABLE THAN A RANGE ROVER!!!

been waiting for review for a while . great one

@RealtimeReviews613

10 жыл бұрын

YA I LOVE WHITE CARS

@TheDiscrazy

10 жыл бұрын

Mahmod Mokhtar Firstly, I'm American so wouldn't I know whether or not I am racist. Most people I know (Americans) don't hate anyone because of where they come from or what race they are. I know because I have first hand experience with AMERICANS! Secondly, I couldn't care less if people come or leave the United States. Its a land for everyone. Thirdly, I am not European I am American because I was born and raised in America. Fourthly, EVERY country has a past and have done things that they are not proud of. I don't even know anyone who's grandparents grandparents lived when all that happened so you cannot associate them with me whatsoever. You sir, are the racist.

@0slavsan0

10 жыл бұрын

Mahmod Mokhtar shut the fuck up, no one cares about the worthless shit you're sayin', don't waste your time , just wise up once for all, for fuck's sake.

Beautiful truck!

looool great review mr pimpin

Notoriously BIG....took a second watch to catch that. lol

What is the song at 0.37?

Besides exterior styling and an upgrade in speakers, I don't see why one wouldn't just get a yukon denali. They share pretty much and same engine and transmission; and the yukon lacks CUE which is awesome.

Love the sarcasm!

He says Whoa to a 6 speed transmission, my grand Cherokee has an 8- speed for almost half the price

@F41Driver

10 жыл бұрын

The Cherokee has a 9-speed for $23K. Who cares? The Escalade is much larger than your GC, is faster and gets the same fuel economy despite it's antique transmission.

The back looks like an old volvo station wagon with these huge vertical lightbars.

Good assessment of the vehicle. Quite a shame that the reviewer is still an associate. Time for a promotion.

they should make a Hybrid version of this!

Personally the car is pleasant to me, than LX 570 and GL 500. Cadillac Escalade gangster car.Thanks for the review.

Cadillac and Hummer is BEAST

Im going to see a shit ton of these in my area like there cheap I dont know where they're getting the money

In the states do you call a big SUV or as we say 4x4 a truck?

Young Buck & 50 and "Big Pimpin" I love this guy and his lame ass jokes LOL

EXCELLENT video. Clear, concise, great humor (not trying too hard), not too long, covered all the bases. The only issue I can see is the fact that it's a positive review on a highly over-priced GM car that is destined to be an incomplete, unreliable, gas-guzzling, OPEC-supporting, MASSIVE POS.

@F41Driver

10 жыл бұрын

You're a MASSIVE POS. It's got the best fuel economy in it's class, but no, let's keep touting how economical the Japanese and Europeans are. As for reliability, have you ever owned a European car out of warranty? I've got tons of experience with GM SUVs and that's why I continue to own them to this day, they are solid and reliable. Quit regurgitating old stereotypes.

@MooperSC

10 жыл бұрын

I have owned multiple European cars that were out of warranty... The cost will kill you, thats why I learned to lease them. That way you always have a nice car when you leave the showroom, and you have warranty and superior customer service throughout your entire ownership experience. Ever take a Chevy in for service?? Worst experience imaginable.

@MooperSC

10 жыл бұрын

For the record, I just returned a 2012 Chevy Volt that I forced GM to repurchase. It was a huge piece of shit. I'm so glad it's gone. I hated that thing. Great idea, appallingly poor execution.

@F41Driver

10 жыл бұрын

Nima Ataei Yes, I've taken my two new Chevrolets and two new GMCs in for service, but not often. When I did they helped me with my issue and I was happy. My last new Chevrolet, a 2012 Sonic, was damn near flawless the two plus years I owned it. The only time I took it in was at about week three when it became apparent there was a misaligned climate control door that they promptly fixed. Every Volt owner I've talked to loves their car. I'm going to lease a second generation Volt when they come out.

@MooperSC

10 жыл бұрын

I've (had) two Volts. One just got repurchased from GM. The other one is buggy, but not as bad as the first one. In any case, I've taken them both to a handful of GM service centers in multiple states, and they all are subpar at best. The facilities are old, ugly, run down, service advisors are generally incompetent and unaware of common issues, I am always forced to be transferred to and from Enterprise for my loaner car, adding at least 40 mins to the service experience (minimum). To top things off, GM requires that all rental cars issued through Enterprise be a GM product, even if they have to make you wait an hour while they transfer a POS GM product from another Enterprise branch. AND it was usually a major piece of garbage that was an excessively large, gas guzzling, blind-spot-ridden, car and was usually more expensive to rent then a Fiat, but I still had to take it because it was a GM. GM doesn't know the first thing about customer service. I (reluctantly) gave them a (two) chance(s), both of which they let me down on. My relationship with the company will be permanently severed once the second Volt's lease ends in July, and I will once again enjoy driving cars. I've never had better justification to pay a premium for German cars. But let's be real, the Japanese make the ultimate vehicle.

Why no diesel and panoramic roof?

Did that narrator just say Big Pimpin" . . . Lololol

push rods in a 6.2L v8? does it have drum brakes too?

This guys is funny, he make the video better.

GO GENERAL MOTOR YOU ROCK!!!!!

Why oh why does GM keep insisting on column shifters for their top of the line vehicles?!

@F41Driver

10 жыл бұрын

Because they are easy to use and out of the way. Floor shifters are overrated.

What size were those wheels????

Only can pull 8100 pounds with four wheel drive? That sucks compared to a 2002 Escalade four wheel drive towing capacity of 8500 pounds.

great truck, but i'm not much of a fan of the style of the rear end as opposed to its tahoe and GMC siblings

it's big bullshit, i like the l older one better

I like the looks quite a bit actually. Better than the 13/14 models. Those with their oval-ish headlamps looked ugly to me. For everyone that are saying cadillac sucks and to buy a european/japanese alternative instead, remember the target group. I can't help but say despite those cars being very reliable and cost effective(especially japanese ones) you simply don't get the 'Swag' that you get with the Escalade. And that is a big deal for the target group as it seems.

Now that s a car

Those puns though

funny guy, especially at the end lol

"it's big pimpin"

The rear reminds me of a hearse.

@lryoung17

10 жыл бұрын

***** Lol. Actually the Lincoln MKT takes the cake for that! xD

@silva0227

9 жыл бұрын

Agree, lol, Specially at night, perfect SUV to drive on Halloween night n scare the neighbors , I wonder if it was designed to b ugly..

Limo companies gonna buy a lot of these . 😐😐

Still has a column shifter...

@F41Driver

10 жыл бұрын

Good. I hate floor shifters that do nothing but get in the way.

thinking about trading in my f50 m5 for this

LOL all the rapper puns

Escalades are not 4wd. They are full time awd.

@KIngTCannon808

10 жыл бұрын

This a 2015 model. It's 4wd. You can select 2wd, 4High, and Auto now. Look it up.

@christy3286

10 жыл бұрын

btw 4wd n awd are the exact same thing dumbass

@liljay300000

10 жыл бұрын

Christy Cortinas Your calling him an dumbass and you don't even know what awd is. your the fucking dumbass.

the guy talking shit about prius and look at how he look

sick car, but what's up with the back

lol, pouring on those puns......the official automobile for the rappers and nfl players alike

GM come on give people what they want... Supercharged Black on black no wood just beutiful black carbon fiber, Floor shifter and please no sunroof

They should put the LSA motor in it instead

Big Pimpin. Nigga had me rollin.

If you have the money Bentley are going to be bringing out a SUV, best wait for that.

This generation is really square. It is a full size SUV, so it doesn't look bad though.

Forgot the most popular on the planet LandCruiser

Bang bang

Would personally get a Yukon XL Denali, looks better to me. Superb interior in the Cadi tho. Navigator is dead.

@baileal

10 жыл бұрын

The interior in the Yukon XL is no joke either. I priced a nicely loaded XL Denali and it came to $78,000 I don't know if the Cadi is $20,000 dollars better than the Denali. The one thing that I don't know if I like yet is the QUE system in the Caddy I have tried several and I have mixed feeling about it. They are offering a 4g onstar system on the 2015 GMC and some Caddys and that looks promising. I don't think you can go wrong with either but think I would go for the Denali also.