2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel First Drive – Torque Tease
Chris Davies - Dec 17, 2020, 11:34am CST
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade diesel is no less vast than its gas sibling, no less lavish, and actually no more expensive, and that presents buyers of big, luxury SUVs with a conundrum. An Escalade with the Duramax turbo-diesel under the hood costs the same, from $77,490 plus destination, and aside from the 600D badge on the rear there’s no visible sign that you opted not to get the V8.
It means you get the same three-row luxury as I found in the 2021 Escalade V8, complete with its throne-like seating, huge curved OLED dashboard, and a healthy array of technology and standard safety equipment. 2WD and 4WD configurations are available, and soon you’ll be able to add Enhanced Super Cruise, which I still contend no Escalade buyer should leave the dealership without.