2019 Cadillac Escalade | Aging Gracefully 

I will still say even after almost five model years the Escalade still looks good, honestly a lot better than I thought it would.

Guys, I am in EU and I found imported Durango SRT and I bought it! It brought me a ton of happiness and it looks so loud and ra in European cities and roads! Love it!

If you think that the interior design looks dated wait until the next generation comes out and it looks exactly the same.

Just got one. 39,000 miles. Absolutely love it. Feels like home after driving a Yukon for the last 7 years

I like that vertical profile chiselled look too. Not only is it classy, it's unique.

You say "dated", I say "classic"! When designers go over the top, it will look ultra dated tomorrow. Excellent blend of modern, classic, and functional! Keep it classy, Cadillac!

I hope in the future you can actually park 2 competing vehicles side by side to review them. I think your reviews are first class and understand the time constraints. Very well done as always.

My very first Cadillac SUV! Good job Alex.

The 22 inch wheels and thin tires probably contribute to the ride quality too. I rode in a yukon denali xl which had the standard 20 inch wheels and same adaptive suspension as this escalade and found the ride to be very good over rough roads.

Thanks for the thorough review - can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it.

I'm really curious about the new generation escalade, Yukon and suburban.

Thank you for doing this review. I've been waiting for this one! Looking to buy one, this helped. Excellent Alex!

I was ready to watch a totally different genre of RU-vid videos.. and then you upload. Your charming soft speaking knowledge just lures me back in.. and I can't afford half of these cars!! And you're easy on the eyes too!! The whole package!!

Halogen turn signals at the front??

How did u know I needed this video??! Why doesn’t a recent Escalade review exist???!!! ...but u fixed the universe. Maybe a little late Taking delivery in two weeks. (Non esv version however)

Excellent and professionally made video. Your demeanor and persona are enjoyable to watch. Glad you don’t yell and scream during your video or have loud blazing music.

Buy one of these if you're in the market for a luxury full-body-on-frame vehicle. GM has 75% of this market for a reason -- reliability, utility, and if parts are ever needed you won't get ripped off like the German and Japanese luxury makes.

You named your phone "Big Al's Smax"? Brilliant!

Awesome job

I’ve been going German the past few cars, but I’ve always like Cadillac. I would love to see them get back to their former glory when they defined luxury. Don’t know if they’ll ever get there, but this isn’t a bad attempt. I don’t think I’ll ever buy anything in this segment and I couldn’t imagine driving something this large in the city, but looks like a nice exurban vehicle.

The Escalade was the car that got me into cars. To me, this is the best looking SUV. Navigator is classy but this is bold and imposing which is exactly what a large SUV should be. I’m just worried about reliability and durability

Hey Alex, how about reviewing the GM full size van with the 2.8L diesel engine. I've only seen one review on it .

I’ve had my 2017 Escalade for 2.5 yrs now an what has annoyed me is the front turn signals halogen bulbs! Paid 97k an I got halogen bulbs! Smh

Another great video like usual Alex! Although I must say if you can afford the navigator or the Escalade I don’t think you’re going to get the vehicle that you don’t really want just to save $10,000. On another note i’ve been wondering for a few videos now what is that black thing on the wall over your left shoulder it looks like a giant toilet bowl tank float? LOL

Great review. For me - even though it is at the end of its life - I would take the Escalade. I actually prefer the interior styling over the garish Navigator. I can’t wait to see what the next generation looks like. With the new Independent rear suspension and the expected Blackwing in the platinum model - it will be the one to beat in its class.

Well done as usual Alex, I really appreciate your reviews! I will be donating to your Patreon once I am able.

This interior should actually be in the current GMC Sierra Denali and the next gen Escalade’s interior should be 3 times nicer than this for $100k.

I'd get the Navigator

In the navigator video you had said it scored 68dB for cabin noise.

How does it feel compared to a GLS? Interior quality, room, ride and feel?

Very similar to my 05 Denali XL, with obviously upgrades to what was available in 05, but generally very close.

Looks Sharp

Why they don't offer the supercharged version of the 6.2 in the Escalade is beyond me.

IMO, still the best looking SUV on the market. Period. It's says "I won. You lost. And that's life!" Exactly what you want you full-size luxury SUV to say about you, if you're a boss! The interior needs a lot of work to keep up, in2019, but at least they nailed the look. Still sells on looks alone.

The Cadillac Escalade has a lot of GMC Sierra Denali in its roots especially the same interior buttons, plastics, and engines.

I love the song references on each episode. Love Carrie Underwood btw

How would you compare this 3rd row to the telluride? Height wise, does the seat sit lower in the telluride? Equally comfortable?

I've heard out west you're looking at close to 16k off invoice for these trucks.

I much prefer the Navigator.

GM really needs to move to an IRS. I've driven all the products in this class, because I need an 8-passenger SUV that can tow a large trailer. IRS makes a huge difference, in my opinion. BTW - Where did you find the Nixie tube clock?

This vehicle is quite unusual where I live; hardly ever see one. Didn't realize it was so HUGE...

The entire limo (livery) service has moved over to the Escalade and its cousin the Chevrolet Suburban. If you go to New York City you will not see any traditional limousines anymore. It's all Suburbans, Escalades, and a few GMC Yukon XLs. The GM big SUVs dominate the field because they are rock-solid reliable and designed well. GM has something like 75% of the big SUV market. Regarding the ride quality, the reason for the not-so-plush ride is that GM uses a solid rear axle in back which is able to take the constant pounding these vehicle get, especially in places like New York City. However, I suspect the next generation of the Escalade might change over to independent rear suspension to keep up with the new Lincoln Navigator.

Very sad for the Navigator when the interior material quality is not higher than a 6 to 5 year old vehicle. not to mention it basically gets best fuel economy in class and it's just as fast as the Navigator with far less power. I can see everyone crying in the comment section all triggered that despite being so old in the luxury segment Escalade is still one of the best. The Escalade is literally in its final year and companies like Lincoln and infinity still are having a hard time competing.

Steering wheel not aligned with the seat? Why would they do that?

Alex keeps comparing these large luxury SUV to the Mercedes Benz GLS, but I can't find a review of it on his channel. He has reviews of all the other Mercedes SUV's, but not the GLS. I wonder why?

A $100,000 SUV and no panoramic sunroof almost feels like a rip-off What's the point of being able to drive around in my 3rd smoking parlor if it can't also be my Four Seasons Room? Gosh, the nerve...

I think I might enjoy Uber-ing in this sometime soon

I knew you were driving in Milpitas, my hometown.

Off course time passes by new one comes out and you feel like this is old which is never ending game. But at the cost of 100k thats a lot of money. Think about back in 2016 that was about half of decent home. I am looking for one like this esv.

How about this and the Range Rover?

Navigator is my choice!

The 2021 Escalade is soooooooooo nice

Hi Alex！

ENDLESS MONEY PITS! Sorry, wrong channel

You can get 90% of the content plus a Miata if you go Chevy Suburban instead

My Toyota Highlander also has a glass trunk so how does it makes the Cadillac special

Given the choice I think I'd go with "a small yacht." :)

It’s really just the 3rd row and the cargo packaging

Can i put a gallon of milk in the fridge?

2020 gls

Hopefully the next gen roof strength will get tested.

The Escalade is one of those marque names in the automotive industry. When this model came came out, the front looked amazing, very bold. However, it's time for a refresh and no better time than in today's crazed SUV market.

Cadillac is 👑

Here's what I don't get about a vehicle like the Escalade: With all of the available trim levels and options, why in the Hell can't they offer a brake package upgrade to give this beast some serious stopping power; something in the 110 ft. range? At this price point, I don't see how a five or six thousand dollar Brembo package would be out of line. I'm not talking about ceramic discs or track packages; just some four (or six) piston calipers and some larger, premium quality discs and pads. A 20 ft reduction in stopping distance is a really big deal, especially when you're spending close to $100,000 for a luxo-boat like this.

I don't luxury buyers won't compromise on price -- I would choose the newer Lincoln Navigator.

Two Black Cadillacs.

The navigators leg room doesn’t need improvement

100k suv and there’s halogen turn signals in the front

Sorry folks, Lincoln Navagator has overwhelmed the Escalade.

I’d get a Navigator

ESV is the way to go. Next gen will be awesome. The tester in this video was 2WD. 4WD mileage is lower, MSRP is higher. Cadillac says they are not developing any more hybrids, only gas and electric. Escalade will be gas for a long time.

Big Al's Smax 😁😅👍🏾 10.08

I take it this video was done before the reveal of the new GLS

Two Black Cadillacs yass carrie underwood

Insane over 100k. No thanks

It definetly looks outdated, but I have no doubt GM will update it for 2020

I'm excited to see the new Escalade. Hopefully, it won't be as boring both inside and out like the new XT6. Also, I'm always so baffled that they still have a column gear selector? Like, what? I know Mercedes uses something similar but it serves more functionality and it isn't a complete throwback.

I’ve sat in both the navigator an Escalade recently at the New York auto show. And the navigator is much much classier especially interior those buttons on the steering wheel and the center consul of the Cadillac were terrible and cheap to me.

the escalade started to fail after 2004 or 2005. after that new model came out it was never the same

I definitely don't see the interior or exterior looking "dated." I think the interior especially looks terrific. The only cheesy/dated looking area is the center stack. The screen and glossy panel with touch buttons below it just looks bad.

These comments are ridiculous. I like Ford and GMC and would get either but let's not act like the Ford expedition and Lincoln navigator are not overpriced either.

I thought you were supposed to put milk in the center console, not cans of soda!?!

We understand ride quality is different in a body on frame vehicle , this is a truck remember , and therefore you should be complimenting it , not nagging about it the 10 or 12 times through your video . The comparisons to crossover suv are null and void in my opinion as they cannot tow or haul NEAR as much or as well as this one does. It’s like saying a Ferrari is fast , but we were unhappy with the off-road capability .

Although my engine blew up at 20k miles(on my channel) due to the cylinder deactivation, I would highly recommend the Escalade to anyone looking for a full size SUV

So dated just like Yukon

Easily competes with the best large SUVS from the Germans. Sweet.

Plastic and composite glue. Take my money right now.

Ride quality “B” on this kind of car is a fail. If this doesn’t have an A+ ride then the engineers didn’t do their job.

In 17 minutes, 17 utterances of actually...

You paid how much for a rebadged Chevy Tahoe/Suburban?

That interior sure hasn’t....

Murican quality

BMW X7

I'd still bye the caddy in that blk or pearl wht

first choice Navigator second GLS

I like the design, but i agree that the interior is dated and feels cheap. Thats to be expected from GM honestly.

I love GM SUV’s, but their headrests are hard as steel. Seats are also pretty hard. In a 60+ thousand dollar car that’s unacceptable.

Escalade ESV all the way

once the navigator came out the escalade looked dated.

Where Does The Expedition Max Come In to Play. It seems that that Should Be Up against This SUV Not The Navigator . Thanks for your help.