2026 Cadillac Escalade Production Set To Start In September

Following the substantial refresh for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade is set to receive relatively minor changes. To that end, our sources have indicated that the 2026 model will go into production at the Arlington Assembly plant in Texas on September 8^th, 2025. Additionally, dealers can begin placing orders starting July 10^th, 2025.

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade will carry over the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 (production code L87) remains the standard engine. Meanwhile, the performance-enhanced Escalade-V will continue to utilize the supercharged 6.2L V8 (production code LT4) exclusively. Notably, the 3.0L I6 turbodiesel Duramax engine (production code LM2) was discontinued following the 2025 model year refresh due to a low take rate.

Several minor changes are expected, including the addition of the Performance Upgrade Package (production code PDC), which includes a high-flow intake, cat-back exhaust, and enhanced braking. This new package will be available on all trims except for the Escalade-V.

Beyond that, the White Frost Tricoat (production code G1W) exterior finish is set to be replaced by Vibrant White Tricoat (production code G4J). Pricing on the tricoat paint is expected to remain the same, at $1,225. All other exterior and interior color options should carry over from the 2025 model year.

Although pricing for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade has yet to be confirmed, we expect it to align closely with 2025 model year pricing. For reference, 2025 Escalade pricing is as follows:

• Luxury – $90,295
• Premium Luxury – $99,495
• Sport – $100,095
• Premium Luxury Platinum – $119,095
• Sport Platinum – $119,595
• Escalade-V – $164,695
• Escalade-V ESV – $167,695

Opting for four-wheel-drive adds $3,000 to the prices shown above except for V-Series models, which are available exclusively with four-wheel-drive.