THE 2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ IS A $165,000 BEHEMOTH LUXURY SUV

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The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ represents Cadillac's ambitious entry into the ultra-luxury electric SUV market, boasting an eye-watering price tag starting around $130,000 and reaching $162,000 as tested. The reviewer highlights its immense size, weighing over 9,000 lbs and exceeding a standard Escalade by 3,300 lbs, while also praising its astonishing performance with 750 horsepower enabling a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and an impressive 460-mile electric range. The interior is lauded for its gorgeous materials, design, and a massive 55-inch screen, though the reviewer notes some cheap plastic elements and a glitchy power door mechanism. The driving experience, while quick, is criticized for feeling disconnected with soft, overly assisted steering and a ride quality that doesn't quite match the expected luxury, falling short of Rolls-Royce or Bentley standards. Despite its technological prowess and impressive features, the Escalade IQ's sheer size, weight, and cost lead to a surprisingly low DougScore of 63/100, positioning it last among rivals and suggesting it appeals to a niche market seeking a massive, showy EV.