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Cadillac unveils $54,995 Curated customization program for electric ESCALADE IQ

Cadillac is bringing ultra-low-volume, hand-built personalization to its all-electric ESCALADE IQ, with more than 160 exterior colors and deliveries starting in late 2027.

Package price
$54,995
Estimated range
465 miles
Exterior colors
160+
0–60 mph
4.7 seconds

What Happened

Cadillac today announced Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, a low-volume concierge-led customization program for its all-electric flagship SUV. The program offers millions of design combinations, and every vehicle will be hand-built by artisans at the Artisan Center in Warren, Michigan, with a unique VIN and serialized builder's badge. According to Cadillac, the package has extremely limited availability and is available in the U.S. and Canada.

Customization program highlights
  • More than 160 premium exterior colors and finishes, including solids, metallics, tri-coats, frosts and mattes.
  • Up to 44 interior colors for all three seating rows, center console and floor mats.
  • Each vehicle hand-painted and hand-built, with unique VIN and serialized builder's badge.
  • Dedicated concierge support and design consultation, including guided configurator sessions.
  • Cadillac quality materials and warranty support.
Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ gives clients the chance to create a vehicle that reflects their individual taste by working alongside expert Cadillac designers. We’re extending the hand-built CELESTIQ experience to deliver true customization capabilities for a select number of ESCALADE IQ clients.
Kristian Aquilina, vice president, Global Cadillac
Curated package price

$54,995USD

Excludes vehicle MSRP, tax, title, license and dealer fees; dealer sets final price.

Estimated range

465 milesmiles

Cadillac-estimated; EPA estimate not yet available.

The ESCALADE IQ pairs customization with performance and technology: Cadillac estimates 465 miles of range, up to 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque with Velocity Max, and a 0–60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. It includes a 55-inch Horizon display, Super Cruise driver assistance with a three-year OnStar Super Cruise plan, and vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging with compatible GM Energy products.

Milestones
  1. August 11, 2026

    Cadillac announces Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ.

  2. August 14, 2026

    Concept displayed at The Quail in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

  3. Second half of 2027

    Deliveries expected to begin in the U.S. and Canada.

Why this matters

For luxury EV buyers, this program turns the ESCALADE IQ from a mass-produced SUV into a one-of-one commission, with a dedicated concierge and hand-painted finishes. It also shows how Cadillac is using exclusivity—and a $54,995 package fee—to differentiate its electric flagship in the U.S. and Canada, where the vehicle will be sold starting in the second half of 2027.

Terms in This Story

VIN
Vehicle Identification Number, a unique code assigned to every motor vehicle.
Super Cruise
A hands-free driver assistance system that allows driving on compatible highways.
Bidirectional charging
Technology that lets an EV send electricity back to a home or grid.
Read Original: General Motors

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