Several automakers are kicking off 2023 with new and redesigned SUVs and trucks, to the delight of American buyers. It’s a great time to buy an SUV or truck because there are so many good vehicles on the market in all shapes and sizes. One of the redesigned favorites that’s been generating a lot of buzz this year is the 2023 Cadillac V.
HotCars placed the redesigned 2023 V at the top of their list of the best new and redesigned trucks and SUVs of 2023. Let’s take a look at the latest model and how it earned so much praise.
its muse may have been the eye-catching oversized Escala concept car with the boxy silhouette of the Escalade.
The massive SUV has a sharp, stylish exterior balanced by a do-it-all interior. The luxury of the cabin featured real wood, sumptuous leather and polished metal accents. Cadillac also loaded it with all the technology you could ask for. The huge digital dashboard offers a unique view of the driver’s instrument cluster and infotainment system.
Powering all that brilliance is a standard 6.2-liter V8 with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six also available for better fuel efficiency. The ride may not be as lively or smooth as Cadillac sedans, but it offers the handling and luxurious ride you’d expect from a dollar luxury vehicle.
What’s new for 2023?
In 2023, the new Escalade V variant arrived, earning . The new model will cost you, priced at $151,490. Features the popular blackout exterior with red painted badging, bumpers, wheels and brake calipers.
Just because you’re surrounded by all those luxuries in a massive SUV doesn’t mean the V variant lacks power. The V-mode button on the shift lever allows you to activate this model’s best dynamic settings and launch control function. Second, when you have both pedals on the floor, the feature holds the revs to 1500rpm.
Take your foot off the pedal and the acceleration of the new V8 is unleashed. With all that torque, it doesn’t feel much different than an EV.
The automaker adjusted all this power by modifying the brake systems and suspension. The movement of the body is regulated by regulated air springs and adaptive dampers. The addition of six-piston Brembo front brake calipers makes for firmer and more responsive brakes.
Part of the price increase for the model is a three-year subscription to GM’s OnStar Premium Plan and Connected Services, which adds SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, digital streaming service and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Mobile devices also have access to the OnStar Guardian app.
The Escalade’s best new option
In 2023, Cadillac took the Escalade to the next level with the new high-performance “V” variant. Sure, it won’t win a race against a high-performance sports car, but it will outrun some of its peers. When it comes to elegance, spaciousness and performance, it’s hard to beat.
HotCars called it, and it certainly is that. The power increase is bound to make many Escalade fans happy. The 2023 model has a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine under the hood, that of the CT5-V Blackwing. The new engine produces 682hp and, with the assistance of the 10-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive, allows the new Escalade V to go from 0 to 60mph in just 4.3 seconds.
When you consider that the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V weighs more than 6,000 pounds, it’s impressive that it’s now armed with such athleticism. The increase in horsepower makes the luxury behemoth one of the fastest three-row SUVs available today.
