Cadillac Escalade-V in Saudi Arabia: 682 HP, Supercharged V8 and Key Specs

Saudi Arabia: The Cadillac Escalade-V is a high-performance, full-size luxury SUV from Cadillac's sports-focused V-Series. The launch of the Escalade-V establishes a new tier of performance for the luxury three-row SUV segment. The vehicle pairs the familiar large-format utility of the Escalade with the track-focused engineering of Cadillac's V-Series, centred around a hand-built, supercharged V8 engine. With extremely limited availability, it targets a niche buyer seeking family-hauling capability without compromising on outright acceleration.

Quick read:

• Pricing for the 2026 Escalade-V starts from SAR 719,600 in Saudi Arabia.
• A hand-built 6.2L supercharged V8 produces 682 horsepower and 885 Nm of torque.
• Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is a claimed 4.6 seconds.
• The cabin features a 55-inch curved display and seating for three rows.

The V-Series formula

The core of the Escalade-V is its engine. It’s a 6.2-litre V8, but with a supercharger bolted on, assembled by hand and signed by the craftsman responsible. The final output is 682 hp and a substantial 885 Nm of torque. This isn't just an engine upgrade. The V-Series package includes specific chassis tuning with Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and Magnetic Ride Control calibrated for performance driving. Other highlights include the Brembo performance brakes, with large 40 cm front rotors visible behind the wheels, which can be optioned up to 24 inches. The subtle Visual cues are limited to V-Series badging, red brake caliper accents, and exclusive front and rear fascia designs.

Acceleration and real-world pace

For a vehicle of its size and weight, the performance figures are startling. It goes from 0–100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. That puts this three-row family SUV squarely in the territory of dedicated sports cars. The practical benefit of the supercharged engine on long inter-city highways is the 885 Nm of torque, available low in the rev range for immediate overtaking power. The vehicle also features a customisable V-Mode which allows the driver to personalise settings for steering, braking, suspension, and engine sound. Despite its performance focus, it retains a maximum towing capacity of 3,266 kg.

Technology and the 55-inch display

The Escalade-V presents a unique proposition in the Saudi market: genuine supercar-level acceleration in a package that can comfortably transport a large family. Leather seating is standard across all three rows. The interior is largely dominated by a 55-inch total diagonal curved pillar-to-pillar display. This screen integrates the driver's instrument cluster and the central infotainment system, which runs on Google built-in software. For audio, the Escalade-V is fitted with an AKG Studio system featuring 38 speakers. The vehicle also includes the necessary hardware for Super Cruise, Cadillac’s hands-free driver assistance system. However, the service itself is currently inactive in the region, pending final regulatory approvals for use on GCC highways.

Saudi pricing and availability

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade-V arrives with a starting MSRP of SAR 719,600. This price point places it in the upper echelon of the luxury SUV market. It is competing not just on size and luxury but on exclusive performance credentials that few rivals can match in a three-row configuration.

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