The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V” is the most expensive, largest, and most powerful Cadillac yet. I’d like to refer to it as a luxury performance-oriented Escalade. There’s nothing confusing about the new 2023 Escalade-V, with the V lineup now split between tamer V-badged models and full-on V Blackwing high-performance variants like the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing. Its goal is to wield power and prestige.

The main distinction between the Escalade-V and other Escalades can be found under the hood. Instead of a 6.2-liter V-8 with 420hp, the V has a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8. It’s a version of the engine that produces 668hp in the CT5-V Blackwing, but it’s been upgraded to handle the additional size and weight of a full-size body-on-frame SUV. The main difference is a 2.65-liter supercharger instead of the 1.7-liter found in the Blackwing. The larger supercharger, which generates 10psi of boost, is responsible for the increased power to 682hp. Torque peaks at 653 lb-ft, with 80 percent available at 2,000 rpm, combining with standard all-wheel drive to ensure hard launches. The end result is an engine capable of propelling a full-size SUV weighing 6,217 pounds from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with launch control and a sports car-rivaling quarter-mile of 12.74 seconds.

Cadillac has also modified the suspension and braking systems of the Escalade for V duty. Air spring and adaptive damper adjustments reduce this massive SUV’s body motions while preserving ride quality. And six-piston Brembo front brake calipers give the V a firmer, more responsive brake pedal, though its initial bite is a little too grabby for our liking.

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