2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ REVIEW

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The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is reviewed as a technologically advanced, albeit quirky, electric SUV. The "crab walk" feature, or "arrival mode," is highlighted as its most entertaining and defining gimmick, though its practicality in everyday situations like parking lots and drive-thrus is questioned. Performance is described as good but not exceptional, with the vehicle's significant weight impacting acceleration compared to expectations and other EVs like the Hummer. A major drawback identified is the complete lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, replaced by a Google-based system that reviewers found confusing and difficult to navigate, particularly for managing messages and apps. The interior is praised for its luxurious materials and the impressive 55-inch screen, but the usability of the rear executive package controls and the third-row seating's practicality for child seats are significant criticisms. While the exterior design is divisive, with the rear end being a particular point of contention, the overall impression is that it's a unique, feature-rich vehicle, but perhaps not a complete replacement for the traditional Escalade due to space and design compromises, with the absence of CarPlay being a "deal-breaker" for many.