Research Report · February 2026
Cadillac
Escalade
Gas V8 vs Electric IQ — The Complete Breakdown
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The Icon
⛽ The Gas Escalade
6.2L V8 · Up to 682 hp · From $93,695
Gas Escalade Specs
$93,695
Starting Price
420 hp
Standard V8
682 hp
V-Series
~6.1s
0-60 mph
8,100
Tow lbs
14-16
MPG
~$5K
Annual Gas
5,800
Weight lbs
Edmunds: 6.5/10 · ⚠️ Known V8 valve lifter issue · Super Cruise optional
The Future
⚡ The Escalade IQ
All-Electric · 750 hp · 460+ Miles · From $127,700
Escalade IQ Specs
$127,700
Starting Price
750 hp
Velocity Max
~4.5s
0-60 mph
460+
Miles Range
352 kW
Fast Charge
200
kWh Battery
7,500
Tow lbs
38
AKG Speakers
Standard on Every IQ
- Super Cruise — hands-free highway driving
- 4-Wheel Steering — "Crab Walk" mode
- 12 cu ft Frunk — front trunk storage
- Velocity Max — 750 hp at the press of a button
- 55" Curved Display — passenger streams YouTube/Hulu
- 38-Speaker AKG Audio — studio reference system
- Adaptive Air Ride — magnetic ride control
- Arrival Mode — vehicle greets you
📊 Head-to-Head
| Feature | ⛽ Gas | ⚡ IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $93,695 ✓ | $127,700 |
| Power | 420 hp (682 V) | 750 hp ✓ |
| 0-60 mph | ~6.1s | ~4.5s ✓ |
| Range | ~400 mi | 460+ mi ✓ |
| Towing | 8,100 lbs ✓ | 7,500 lbs |
| Annual Fuel | ~$5,000+ | ~$1,000 ✓ |
| Super Cruise | Optional | Standard ✓ |
| 5-Year Savings | — | ~$20K–$25K ✓ |
Visual Comparison
HorsepowerGas 682 · IQ 750
Range (miles)Gas ~400 · IQ 460+
TowingGas 8,100 · IQ 7,500
Annual Fuel (lower = better)Gas $5K · IQ $1K
Gas
IQ
🎬 Must-Watch Reviews
24 curated videos — click any to watch
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Straight Pipes — CRAB WALK
750hp, 4WS demo
TOP PICK
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MotorTrend — SF to LA
460-mile range test
TOP PICK
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Edmunds — 500 Mi Range
Their own range test
TOP PICK
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Edmunds — Track Test
Full performance testing
TOP PICK
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607 Miles at 60 MPH!
Astonishing range result
607 mi
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482 Miles at 70 MPH
Highway speed test
482 mi
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$160K Build Quality
Fit & finish critique
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Better Than Rolls?
Luxury comparison
🏢 Orange County Dealers
126 Escalade IQs across SoCal
Costa Mesa Cadillac ~43 IQs
📍 2600 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa
📞 (657) 210-0935
🕐 Mon–Fri 9am–9pm
🚗 Walk-in OK — just bring ID
Tustin Cadillac
📍 50 Auto Center Dr, Tustin
📞 (714) 795-2209
🕐 Mon–Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm
Cadillac of Laguna Niguel
📍 28332 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel
📞 (949) 485-4062
🚗 Test Drive Checklist
- Velocity Max — Red V button = 750hp. Floor it.
- Crab Walk — 4-wheel steer in tight spaces
- Super Cruise — Hands-free on the highway
- Tour vs Sport mode — Tour is the sweet spot
- Third row seating — Sit in it. Ask about IQL.
- 38-speaker AKG audio — Crank it up
- One-pedal driving — Try regen braking
- Park it — 360° camera + 4WS = easy
💡 Just bring a valid driver's license — no appointment needed at Costa Mesa
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The Verdict
IQ Sport 1 · ~$128–131K
Edmunds agrees: the Level 2 upgrades aren't worth $20K more. Sportier look, all core tech included.
💪 43+ IQs at Costa Mesa · 126+ in SoCal
You have leverage. Don't pay over MSRP.
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Ready to Drive?
Costa Mesa Cadillac · (657) 210-0935 · Walk in with ID
Built by Atlas 🌍 · February 2026