The all-new 2020 Cadillac Escalade has been
photographed for the first time on public roads. While the 2020
Escalades are completely covered in camouflage foil doubled by a black cloak on
top, their familiar shape remains visible. The all-new Escalade won’t stray too far from the current model’s design. The
fifth-generation model will adopt an evolutionary approach when it comes to
styling but that doesn’t mean it won’t feature fresh details.
Those will include the frontal lighting design which
is less vertical than on the current Escalade, with the main headlights
positioned at the top of the front fascia while the vertical DRLs are placed below. The front fascia camouflage also allows
us to spot Cadillac’s new mesh grille design.
The massive side mirrors seem to integrate
additional sensors, likely for the SuperCruise autonomous tech that the
Escalade will offer. And if you though the wheels look massive, you’re right:
the prototypes run on 22-inch rims (each featuring Cadillac script) shod with
275/50 R22 Bridgestone tires.
At the rear, the taillights still feature a vertical
layout, although the camouflage disguises how far they will run up the
D-pillar. The 2020 Escalade’s rear fascia gets new rectangular exhaust ports integrated
into the rear bumper, which is a departure from what we’ve seen on the Chevy
and GMC variants. As for the interior, there are no photos available so far. However,
we do know the 2020 Escalade will feature a brighter, more colorful cabin with
a console-mounted shifter and rear seats that fold flat.
The all-new 2020 Cadillac Escalade will use the same
platform as the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and 2019 GMC Sierra pickup trucks,
which should result in a more comfortable ride thanks to the adoption of an
independent rear suspension.
Also, it will get to keep the 6.2-liter V8 engine
rated at 420 hp and 623 Nm of torque. As before, it will be mated
to a 10-speed automatic transmission and an optional all-wheel-drive system.
Although, rumor has it Cadillac will offer two additional powertrain options,
one of them being the twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8 that recently debuted in the 2019
CT6. Available in 500 hp and 550 hp states of tune, it might equip a future
Escalade-V or V-Sport model. The third option could be a plug-in hybrid unit.
Cr : Carscoops
