2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium
New Tires, Navigation GPS Nav, Moonroof / Sunroof, Leather Interior, Heated Seats, Adaptive Cruise Control, Convenience Package, DVD Entertainment System, Driver Confidence Package, 4WD.
The 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV, particularly in the Premium Luxury and Platinum trims, was highly regarded for its performance, luxury, and towing capability. Key accolades and rankings for the 2018 model year include:
Top 3 Luxury SUV: Ranked as one of the top 3 best luxury full-size SUVs of 2018 by Kelley Blue Book (KBB).
Best-in-Class Towing: Recognized for having one of the best trailer-towing ratings in its class, with a capacity of up to 8,300 lbs.
Premium Luxury Recommended: The Premium Luxury trim was specifically recommended by Edmunds for offering the best balance of features, including standard adaptive cruise control and a rear entertainment system.
High Performance Engine: Praised by MotorTrend as having the best, quickest acceleration in its test of large premium SUVs (0-60 mph in 5.96.1 seconds).
Interior Quality: Received high accolades for its quiet, luxurious cabin featuring high-end materials like leather, wood trim, and Alcantara suede.
Safety Features: Recognized for offering advanced active safety features on higher trims, such as rear cross-traffic alert and automatic parking.
Award Winning Highlights
MotorTrend Test: The Escalade Platinum was the overall winner in a "Big Test" comparison of six large premium SUVs.
KBB User Ratings: Earned a 4.4/5 rating for styling and high marks for comfort.