2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ Awards

The Cadillac ESCALADE has been an award-winning model since its inception. The ESCALADE IQ continues that tradition with numerous awards to its credit. The 2026 model adds two more to the list, giving buyers more reasons to choose this luxury SUV.

Two New Awards

The 2026 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ was garnered the title of Best Luxury Car of 2026 from Cars.com. Editors praised the SUV for its combination of style and substance, providing luxury and refinement. This model is loaded with comfort and convenience features that enhance the driving experience.

The second award came from NOBLEMAN, a lifestyle magazine based in Southern California. The magazine named the model as its SUV of the Year. Editors claimed that nothing came close to the ESCALADE IQ and recommended it with no hesitation. These two awards follow on the heels of two other honors given by MotorTrend, which include SUV of the Year.

Expansion of a Brand

The Cadillac ESCALADE is a long-running full-size sport utility vehicle that has been popular with buyers for many years. The ESCALADE IQ was introduced for the 2025 model year as an electric variant. This Cadillac SUV is loaded with technology, including a 55-inch LED display that spans from pillar to pillar. You get four-wheel steering and available Super Cruise driver assistance with a range of up to 465 miles.

The ESCALADE models aren’t the only Cadillac vehicles to take home awards. Both the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing were on the Car and Driver 2026 10Best list. The CT5-V Blackwing was named Best Performance Car by TheDrive.com along with Best Car Overall for 2026. The LYRIQ-V was named US SUV of the Year by TopGear.com. The Elevated Velocity was named Best Concept of 2026 with an EyesOn Design award. Six Cadillac models received Editors Choice with Car and Driver.

A Closer Look at the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ

The ESCALADE IQ is a full-size, three-row SUV with room for seven. This model stands out because of design, performance, luxury, and convenience. With the longest range of any full-size SUV, you can travel further without stopping. This model also goes from zero to 60 in a very respectable 4.7 seconds, which is impressive for a vehicle that size. Enjoy a smooth ride on 24-inch wheels, which are the largest offered on this model.

Enjoy your favorite technology, such as Google built-in with the large display that makes it easy to read settings and information within your line of sight. Available Night Vision keeps you safe as you travel on long trips. Thermal imaging highlights animals and people in your path during the day and at night.

Passengers in the second row are sure to revel in the luxury of captains’ chairs with dual infotainment screens and heating, which can be upgraded to include ventilation and massage. Feel safe on the road with numerous safety features, such as Automatic Lane Change, which operates with Super Cruise. Super Cruise is standard on the IQ to allow you to relax on long drives. Adaptive Cruise Control is also included when Super Cruise is activated.

Learn more about the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ and other models in our new inventory at Premier Cadillac of Carlsbad. Stop by to test drive one of these models or shop online and check out our Cadillac showroom. Get pre-qualified or speak to one of our sales team today if you live in Temecula, Escondido, or Encinitas.