The 2026 Cadillac Escalade gives Orchard Park drivers a full-size three-row luxury SUV with a 6.2L V8 producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, available 4WD, seating for up to eight passengers, up to 120.5 cubic feet of cargo space, and maximum towing capacity of 8,100 pounds when properly equipped. Cadillac also offers the Escalade ESV with an extended body and up to 142.2 cubic feet of cargo space. At Robert Basil Cadillac, we welcome drivers at 3475 Southwestern Blvd. in Orchard Park, NY.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Performance | The 6.2L V8 produces 420 hp and 460 lb-ft. |
| Transmission | A 10-speed automatic transmission manages power delivery. |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Escalade. |
| Available Drivetrain | 4WD is available on the standard Escalade. |
| Seating | The Escalade seats up to eight passengers. |
| Maximum Cargo Volume | Maximum cargo volume reaches 120.5 cu. ft. |
| ESV Cargo Volume | The Escalade ESV increases maximum cargo volume to 142.2 cu. ft. |
| Maximum Towing | Maximum towing reaches 8,100 pounds when properly equipped. |
The 2026 Escalade uses a 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management to produce 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission sends power through standard rear-wheel drive or available 4WD. The properly equipped Escalade can tow up to 8,100 pounds.
6.2L V8 engine
420 horsepower
460 lb-ft of torque
Dynamic Fuel Management
10-speed automatic transmission
Standard rear-wheel drive
Available 4WD
Up to 8,100 pounds of towing capacity
The Escalade seats up to eight passengers and provides 44.5 inches of front legroom and 41.8 inches of second-row legroom. The standard-length Escalade provides up to 120.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, while the extended Escalade ESV increases maximum cargo capacity to 142.2 cubic feet.
Three-row seating
Up to eight passengers
44.5 inches of front legroom
41.8 inches of second-row legroom
Up to 120.5 cu. ft. of cargo space
Up to 142.2 cu. ft. in the Escalade ESV
Available heated and ventilated seating
Available Executive Second Row seating
Available massaging front seats
Available console refrigerator
The 2026 Escalade uses Cadillac's 55-inch Horizon Display with front-passenger infotainment, while Google built-in compatibility, wireless phone charging, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance add connectivity and convenience. The Escalade also offers an AKG 21-speaker Studio Audio System, with higher-output audio configurations available.
55-inch Horizon Display
Front-passenger infotainment
Google built-in compatibility
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless phone charging
Standard Super Cruise
21-speaker AKG Studio Audio System
Available 36-speaker and 40-speaker AKG systems
Available Head-Up Display
Available Night Vision
Available Rear Camera Mirror
MotorTrend gives the 2026 Cadillac Escalade a 9.5/10 overall rating and highlights its distinctive styling, spacious interior, technology, and available Super Cruise system. MotorTrend also reports that the standard 6.2L V8 produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
"Lavish, capacious interior."
A CARFAX owner review dated July 18, 2026, highlights the 2026 Cadillac Escalade's technology, spacious interior, and highway comfort. The reviewer, identified as Rick, gave the Escalade a 5-star rating:
"Love the technology, spacious interior and comfort while driving down the highway."
For 2026, Cadillac offers the Escalade, Luxury, Platinum Luxury, Sport, Platinum Sport, and Escalade-V configurations.
6.2L V8, 55-inch-diagonal Horizon Display, 21-speaker AKG Studio Audio System, and available Super Cruise.
Adds leather seating surfaces and additional comfort and convenience features.
Adds premium interior features, including massaging front seats.
Adds sport-focused exterior styling and distinctive design elements.
Combines Sport styling with additional Platinum-level luxury features.
Supercharged 6.2L V8 producing 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque.
The standard 2026 Cadillac Escalade produces 420 horsepower from its 6.2L V8. The Escalade-V produces 682 horsepower from its supercharged 6.2L V8.
The standard 6.2L V8 produces 460 lb-ft of torque. The Escalade-V produces 653 lb-ft.
Yes. The 2026 Escalade is available with 4WD. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the standard Escalade, while the Escalade-V uses standard AWD.
The standard Escalade provides up to 120.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. The Escalade ESV increases maximum cargo capacity to 142.2 cubic feet.
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade can tow up to 8,100 pounds when properly equipped.
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade seats up to eight passengers, depending on configuration.
The 2026 lineup includes Escalade, Luxury, Platinum Luxury, Sport, Platinum Sport, and Escalade-V configurations.
The Escalade-V uses a supercharged 6.2L V8 producing 682 horsepower and 653 lb-ft of torque.
We welcome you to Robert Basil Cadillac at 3475 Southwestern Blvd. in Orchard Park, NY. Our team can help you explore Escalade models, available features, financing, trade-in options, service, parts, and current inventory.
At Robert Basil Cadillac, we help you choose the 2026 Escalade according to passenger space, V8 performance, towing capability, drivetrain, technology, comfort, and available luxury equipment. Our dealership is located at 3475 Southwestern Blvd. in Orchard Park, with convenient access from Southwestern Boulevard, NY-219, and NY-20A.
We can help you compare Escalade configurations, explore RWD and 4WD models, review available features, arrange a test drive, discuss financing and trade-in options, and provide Cadillac service and parts support.