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Cadillac today announced Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ, extending the brand’s low volume concierge-led experience to its all-electric flagship SUV. The Curated by Cadillac package for the ESCALADE IQ is $54,995. This MSRP does not include the vehicle MSRP, tax, title, license and dealer fees. Dealer sets final price.*
“Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ gives clients the chance to create a vehicle that reflects their individual taste by working alongside expert Cadillac designers,” said Kristian Aquilina, vice president, Global Cadillac. “We’re extending the hand-built CelestIQ experience to deliver true customization capabilities for a select number of Escalade IQ clients.”
A New Standard in Customized Luxury?
With millions of available design combinations, the art of vehicle customization is brought to a new level for clients seeking a more personal expression of Cadillac luxury.
- Personal concierge support: A dedicated design concierge will work with clients and their dealer to guide the customization process.
- Expansive exterior color & finish choices: More than 160 available premium exterior colors and finishes, including solids, metallics, tri-coats, frosts and mattes, enabling clients to choose an exterior expression as unique as they are.
- Expressive interior customization: Select from an expanded palette of up to 44 colors to create combinations on all three rows of seating, center console and floor mats.
- Craftsmanship and exclusivity: Each vehicle is hand-painted to Cadillac elevated appearance and quality standards, hand-built by artisans, marked with a unique VIN, exclusive serialized builder’s badge and offered in ultra-low volume.
- A Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ concept will be on display at The Quail, a motorsports gathering in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California on 14 August 2026.
Performance and Technology
- Bold performance: Escalade IQ delivers the power and performance owners expect, with a Cadillac-estimated 465 miles of range [see Footnote 1], up to 750 horsepower and 785 lb.-ft. of torque with Velocity Max2, and zero-to-60 mph in 4.7 seconds [see Footnote 2].
- Integrated technology: A 55-inch Horizon display [see Footnote 3] and Super Cruise driver assistance technology[see Footnote 4], backed by a three year OnStar Super Cruise plan [see Footnote 5] keeps drivers connected and in control, while charging options, including vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging with compatible GM Energy products [see Footnote 6], make every day charging effortless.
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- On a full charge based on development testing and/or analytical projection consistent with SAE J1634 revision 2017 – MCT. EPA estimate not yet available. Range subject to change prior to production. Actual range may vary based on several factors, including ambient temperature, terrain, battery age and condition, loading, and how you use and maintain your vehicle.
- On a closed course.
- Measured diagonally
- Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit com/supercruise for compatible roads and full details.
- After initial 3-year period, an eligible OnStar Super Cruise plan must be purchased. Services vary by vehicle and model and require active service plan, working electrical system, cell reception and GPS signal. Does not include safety services. Super Cruise vehicles are connected to emergency services. See com for details and limitations.
- Anticipated V2H-capable GM EVs listed here. Some eligible 24MY EVs will require a dealership or over-the-air update to enable V2H capability.V2H capability will vary by vehicle and is dependent on factors such as hardware specifications, operating system versions, and software updates. Select GM EVs are V2H capable (2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2024 GMC Sierra EV, 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2025 GMC Sierra EV, 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV, 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ, 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ, 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ, anticipated 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ, anticipated 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V, anticipated 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, anticipated 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQL).
- Assembled with US and globally sourced parts.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
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Cadillac today announced Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ, extending the brand’s low volume concierge-led experience to its all-electric flagship SUV. The Curated by Cadillac package for the ESCALADE IQ is $54,995. This MSRP does not include the vehicle MSRP, tax, title, license and dealer fees. Dealer sets final price.*
“Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ gives clients the chance to create a vehicle that reflects their individual taste by working alongside expert Cadillac designers,” said Kristian Aquilina, vice president, Global Cadillac. “We’re extending the hand-built CelestIQ experience to deliver true customization capabilities for a select number of Escalade IQ clients.”
A New Standard in Customized Luxury?
With millions of available design combinations, the art of vehicle customization is brought to a new level for clients seeking a more personal expression of Cadillac luxury.
Performance and Technology
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.