Since 1999, the Cadillac Escalade has maintained its stature as a distinguished luxury SUV. The flagship rolls on the same platform as the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe. Cadillac has charged up the 2022 Escalade and Escalade ESV with the latest features to gain a competitive edge. Escalades now come with a 6.2-liter v8 engine or a 3.0 turbo-diesel inline-six engine. But what are the 2022 Escalade trim levels?

2022 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels

According to Cadillac, the 2022 Cadillac Escalade has five unique configurations that blend comfort, power, and convenience. The trim levels are Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sport Platinum.

Each trim comes in the standard Escalade or Escalade Stretch Vehicle (ESV) body type. The ESV has a wheelbase of 134.1 inches and an overall stretch of 226.9 inches. The Escalade has a wheelbase of 120.9 inches and an overall length of 211 inches. The extended length of the ESV means more legroom for the third row and more cargo space. 

Compare the 2022 Cadillac Escalade Trim Levels

Cadillac Escalade Luxury retails for $76,295 as the most budget-friendly trim. The SUV has 22-inch 14-spoke alloy wheels with a silver finish. It’s integrated with a 2.0-liter V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management, but if you are more into fuel efficiency and power, the 3.0-liter turbo-diesel alternative will be a perfect fit. Cadillac ensures the safety of its customers through the Cadillac Smart System and driver-assist features. There are also advanced safety features like teen drive, vehicle diagnostics, automatic emergency braking, collision alerts, lane assists, safety alerts, and more.

Premium Luxury Escalade retails for $84,895. The most notable feature of the Premium Luxury Escalade is the sunroof and the Supercruise or self-drive Cadillac. The SUV has improved driver assistance features such as rear crossing alert, night vision, and auto-parking assist. The touring package has soft-close doors, an illuminating spill, and an air-ride adaptive suspension for better handling.

Escalade Sport brings performance in luxury. It retails for $88,820 and has a gloss black sport mesh grille. The sporty look is complemented by 22-inch, 12-spoke alloy wheels with a Dark Android finish. 

Cadillac Escalade Luxury Platinum takes luxury a notch higher and retails for $101,595, which is fair considering its features. Its luxurious leather stitching covers the console, upper door panels, and instrument panels. The seats are stain-resistant semi-aniline leather in all three rows. The Cadillac Escalade Premium Luxury Platinum is fitted with a refrigerator and freezer, to keep your drinks cold. Most of the interior features are leather-wrapped, while the heated and ventilated seats have 4-way lumbar and massage functions. 

Escalade Sport Platinum perfectly complements Escalade Sport. It starts at an MSRP of $101,595, which guarantees performance and luxury. All three seat rows are fully wrapped in luxurious semi-aniline leather to give a luxurious feel. The model comes with a touring and driver-assist package. It still has well-heated and ventilated passenger and driver seats with 16-way systems and 4-way massage functions, an AKG Studio 36-speaker audio system, and a 12.6-inch diagonal infotainment display that will deliver the perfect home-theatre feel.

Which trim is the best one to buy?

With their comfort, space, and power, all Escalade trims provide a competitive advantage in the SUV market. But to truly experience the joy of driving a Cadillac Escalade, Edmunds and Car and Driver suggests you get a Premium Luxury Platinum trim. It’s got seats with massage, semi-aniline leather, soft-close doors, and an AKG audio system with 36 speakers.