New luxury electric SUV Cadillac Escalade IQ (19 photos)

Cadillac introduced a new version of the large SUV - Escalade I.Q. The car has become fully electric, has a length of 5.7 meters, a huge 55-inch screen, a power plant with a capacity of 760 horsepower, and the range on a single charge reaches 724 kilometers.





The Escalade IQ is 5697 millimeters long, 2389 millimeters wide and 1934 millimeters of height, and the distance between the axles is 3460 millimeters. The novelty is only 69 millimeters shorter than the elongated Escalade ESV, but surpasses it in wheelbase by 53 millimeters.

The electric car shows the motifs of gasoline Escalade, but The IQ version has a 15% lower drag coefficient. At machines flat bottom, active aerodynamic elements at the front, cast 24 inch discs with a swirl-minimizing pattern. At the panoramic roof does not have a classic curtain, for protecting the interior from heat a special film answers.

Headlights and lanterns - with the classic vertical design of the family Escalade. On the front, they are complemented by luminous sections on the "lattice radiator" and emblem. Behind the wide third looks unusual stop sign with a "wave" in the middle. Under the hood is a luggage compartment with a volume of 345 liters.

Of the interesting options, the electric drive of all five doors stands out. Moreover, the driver's can open automatically, feeling approach of the owner. The interior is trimmed in sports or respectable style. They assure that the quality of materials has risen to one level with representatives of the "big German three" of a similar class.

Like the flagship Celestiq electric liftback, the Escalade crossover IQ received a 55-inch display. It is curved, and its ends are built dynamics. Below is an 11-inch display responsible for climate control and car settings. There are a couple for rear passengers screens of 12.6 inches.

If you order separate VIP seats with heating, ventilation, massagers and individual position settings, to control all their functions will appear on the touchpad on the console between the seats. The top AKG audio system can have 36 or 40 speakers. IN in the latter case, an additional four speakers are placed in the rear headrests.

The Cadillac Escalade IQ has a three-row interior, there is a system semi-autonomous driving Super Cruise, surround view camera high clarity and many other options familiar from premium models. There is an air suspension with a body movement range of 75 millimeters. Handling and maneuverability are enhanced by the fully steerable chassis as well as "crab mode", in which the car drives diagonally.

The twin-engine power plant produces 760 horsepower per peak and 689 forces in normal mode. Acceleration to 60 mph (97 km/h) takes less than five seconds. The permissible gross weight of the trailer exceeds 3.6 tons. The developers promise a power reserve of up to 724 kilometers on a 200-kilowatt battery. Charging can be carried out with a current of up to 800 volts.

The start of sales is expected in the summer of 2024 with a starting price about $130,000. And here by this parameter Cadillac Escalade IQ is inferior to a related liftback Celestiq, which managed to rise in price before the start of deliveries. For him you need shell out at least $340,000.