Cadillac has been known for its smooth-as-silk ride quality and automotive innovations that make cars more appealing. Cadillac introduced the first headlights on a car that got power from electricity.
These lights appeared on the Cadillac in 1912, around the same time the company offered the electric starter. The brand also won an award in 1908 for offering interchangeable parts for vehicles. The company even went to the Royal Automotive Club and let its members dissemble 3 Cadillacs to prove the claim.
It's little wonder that many famous people have owned the car. The famous gangster Al Capone had a Cadillac before he went to prison. His vehicle had a bulletproof exterior. Rumor has it that the same Cadillac then was bought by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The Cadillac brand is meant to appeal to VIP buyers, and here are 15 reasons why we love the upcoming 2021 Cadillac Escalade.
15 6.2-Liter V8 Gas Engine
As standard, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade will get a new 6.2L V8 gasoline engine. We can expect 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The new car is making a technological leap beyond the current Escalade. It's roomier inside and larger outside.
14 Huge OLED Display
Cadillac promised us a huge display atop the dashboard, and the new Escalade delivered. It's the first car that incorporates a curved OLED, and it is over 38-inches large. It has twice the pixel density of a 4K display. It combines 3 screens: a 14.2-inch cluster display, a 7.2-inch touch control panel and a 16.9-inch infotainment screen.
13 Super Cruise
Super Cruise is the first truly hands-free driver assistance feature for use on compatible highways. This technology communicates with services like precision LiDAR mapping, OnStar, radar sensors, in-vehicle cameras, and GPS to detect every curve and make long drives more convenient. You can engage and disengage the system by pressing the button.
12 Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control speeds up and slows down automatically to keep pace with cars in front of you. You can set the maximum speed, and then a radar sensor will watch for traffic ahead, locks on to the car in a lane and more. This system works together with Super Cruise.
11 AKG Audio Technology
The upcoming 2021 Cadillac Escalade combines great design with AKG's award-winning audio technology. The available sound system provides 36 speakers integrated seamlessly in the cabin at different locations and height levels. The company promises an immersive 360-degree listening experience. This sound setup is exclusive to Cadillac and new to the industry.
10 5 Distinctive Trims
You can choose from 5 trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sports Platinum. The Sport trim gets a unique styling with body molding and gloss-black grille. Premium Luxury owners will get a panoramic roof and Driver Awareness systems. The Premium Luxury Platinum gets leather-wrapped interior trim with a new instrument cluster.
9 Air Ride Adaptive Suspension
Cadillac, one of the top innovators in the industry, offers a more sophisticated version of suspension. The air ride adaptive suspension features dampers that are filled with what the company calls "air springs." These springs can be adjusted easily from the dashboard to be firmer or softer, depending on your preferences.
8 8 Different Interior Colors
You can choose between 8 different interior colors, including the new Gideon Whisper Beige option. There are new piping on the door panels and stainless-steel speaker grilles. Ambient lighting offers even more color choices. Soft-close doors are optional. Heated first and second-row seats are standard, as is a hands-free tailgate.
7 Augmented Reality-Enabled Navigation
Augmented reality-enabled navigation allows supplementing real-world objects with different tips that appear on the screen. These tips can include comments about routes and buildings, information on where the car is going or where a certain shop or restaurant is located. There are plenty of things that this innovative navigation can offer.
6 Trailering Integration Package
We already know that the new Cadillac will be able to tow your stuff. To aid in this the company is offering an optional Trailering Integration Package. It provides 9 different camera views, a new trailer brake controller and a futuristic trailering app. You will also get an extended side blind zone alert.
5 Optional Diesel Engine
New and optional is a 6-cylinder inline turbodiesel. This engine produces 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. In addition to its towing capability, this engine is known for its fuel economy. It's rated up to 33mph in the Silverado. The engine is available in both the rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive models.
4 Independent Rear Suspension
The Cadillac Escalade offers a multilink independent rear suspension. That is a big change from the current live-axle option. While the car is still a rugged SUV, the new suspension should provide more comfortable manners. The chief competitor of the Escalade, the Lincoln Navigator, has already made the transition to a new suspension.
3 Automatic Emergency Braking
An automatic emergency braking system detects a possible forward crash with another car and tries to avoid the collision. It first alerts you to take corrective actions to avoid the crash. If you don't respond in time, the system will automatically apply the brakes to prevent or reduce the severity of the collision.
2 Magnetic Ride Control
Magnetic Ride Control is an electronically controlled adaptive damping system that automatically adjusts to the road. Without magnetic energy applied to the system parts, the liquid is flowing with a thin viscosity. However, when magnetized particles are exposed to a current, the strength of the bonds between the particles increases. The result is a stiffer suspension.
1 Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
An electronic limited-slip differential is a system that ensures that every wheel receives enough torque. It works in conjunction with an electronic control unit. The system monitors input from sensors and, if it detects slippage, transfers torque to the wheel with the most traction. You can set your own settings for the system.