The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
71
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Fair
62/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Average
80/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Average
80/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2016 Cadillac Escalade after 90-days of ownership.
Vehicle acceleration
Styling of gauges and instruments
The vehicle's voice recognition and bluetooth
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade during the first 90-days of ownership.
Rear visibility
Comfort of the 3rd row seats
Ease of loading/unloading trunk/hatch
Performance Specs
MPG City
15
MPG Hwy
21 - 22
Horsepower
420
Transmission
8 speed, Automatic
Engine
Gas V8
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2016 Cadillac Escalade Review
Overview
Introducing the next-generation 2016 Cadillac Escalade. A crown jewel of Cadillac cut and crafted to form. The Escalade is a personal empowerment zone with 420 Horse Power and 460 pound feet of torque. The 6.2 Liter V8 with direct injection variable valve timing and active fuel management has power and responsibility working side by side. Taking artistry to a whole new level. Sculpted lines and sophisticated materials set Escalade apart from all others. Even the second and third rows are first class. Its interior encases you in luxury. The center console puts control at your fingertips while generous seating lets you delight in the ride. With a safety cage constructed from ultra-high strength steel alloys and strategic crumple zones the Escalade offers a solid foundation to protect you and yours. And with a long list of features that work to support that foundation get used to more confident driving. The next-generation 2016 Cadillac Escalade. One huge diamond in the rough.
Technology
Escalade’s interior offers sophistication and innovation everywhere you look. Your comfort is at the forefront in the beautiful cut-and-sewn interior with heated first and second row seats There’s memory settings for the driver and passengers in the second row can lower and raise the rear seats in seconds at the touch of a button. State-of-the-art technology features meld class and convenience. Cadillac CUE’s large touchscreen connects you to a world of information and entertainment. Access apps music navigation and more. An available Head-Up Display keeps your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
Safety
Escalade’s interior offers sophistication and innovation everywhere you look. Your comfort is at the forefront in the beautiful cut-and-sewn interior with heated first and second row seats There’s memory settings for the driver and passengers in the second row can lower and raise the rear seats in seconds at the touch of a button. State-of-the-art technology features meld class and convenience. Cadillac CUE’s large touchscreen connects you to a world of information and entertainment. Access apps music navigation and more. An available Head-Up Display keeps your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
Performance
Escalade is beauty and brawn. The standard 6.2-liter V8 provides best-in-class 420-horsepower and an assertive 480 pound-feet of torque. The smooth 8-speed automatic transmission and Magnetic Ride Control Suspension transform power into a refined ride. Plus every model comes with a standard trailering package and a maximum towing capacity of 8 300 pounds. Hill Start-Assist is there to help avoid roll-back when you’re starting on an incline and the available 4-wheel drive gives you added traction and control when you need it.