Cadillac Escalade vs Lexus RX Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced1999-2000 | Years produced2006-2008 |
MSRP$79,295 | MSRP$49,400 |
Average price$74,240 | Average price$54,621 |
Listings386 | Listings448 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | |
Reviews SummarySince the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX mid-size crossover went on sale toward the end of 2022, the automaker has filled out its electrified line-up with three hybrid models: the RX 350h, RX 450h+ PHEV, and the RX 500h F Sport Performance. Based on time spent driving two of these three new 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid models, we expect them to at least double, if not triple, the previous-generation RX 450h’s share of sales. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City37 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque233 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City37 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight5635 lbs | Curb Weight4455 lbs |
Height76.7 in | Height67.3 in |
Length211.9 in | Length192.5 in |
Width81.1 in | Width75.6 in |
Wheelbase121.0 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3494 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1999-2000 | 2006-2008 |
MSRP | $79,295 | $49,400 |
Average price | $74,240 | $54,621 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The ultimate shuttle is a new Cadillac Escalade, preferably in black with the shiniest chrome wheels. Many SUVs are more luxurious and some even triple the Escalade’s $100,000 starting price, yet none have the physical presence or the street cred that comes with a Cadillac truck. European brands do not make full-size luxury SUVs like this. They come close, but for sheer interior space and towing capacity, American brands dominate the segment. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year and carries over to 2023 mostly unchanged. That means it still boasts the industry’s best hands-free driving system, the sharpest screens, and the most stereo speakers. | Since the redesigned 2023 Lexus RX mid-size crossover went on sale toward the end of 2022, the automaker has filled out its electrified line-up with three hybrid models: the RX 350h, RX 450h+ PHEV, and the RX 500h F Sport Performance. Based on time spent driving two of these three new 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid models, we expect them to at least double, if not triple, the previous-generation RX 450h’s share of sales. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 37 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.5L 246 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 233 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 246 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 37 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5635 lbs | 4455 lbs |
Height | 76.7 in | 67.3 in |
Length | 211.9 in | 192.5 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 75.6 in |
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8200 lbs | 3494 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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