--- title: "2023 Cadillac Escalade will get V-series performance" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/01/2023-cadillac-escalade-will-get-v-series-performance/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Jimmy Dinsmore" published: "2022-01-21T15:30:20+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:55:07+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2023CadillacEscaladeVMain.png" --- # 2023 Cadillac Escalade will get V-series performance By Jimmy Dinsmore Published: 2022-01-21T15:30:20+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:55:07+00:00 ![Featured image]() It’s official: The 2023 Cadillac Escalade will get the high-performance V-badge. And judging from the [sweet sound of a video]() released by General Motors, it’s going to be amazing! The 2023 Cadillac Escalade will be the first SUV to don the high-performance V-Series badge. With nearly two decades of racing-inspired prowess, the V-Series designation is reserved for vehicles that encompass the peak of Cadillac performance, bold, distinguished design and innovative technology. More information about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series, including full vehicle specs, will be revealed in spring 2022. For now, here’s what we know about the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V. ### Supercharged engine for 2023 Cadillac Escalade With the V-Series comes the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine. This is the same high-output, performance engine that GM has put in the Corvette Z06, the Cadillac CTS-V and the Camaro ZL1. So, if it’s good enough for those high-performance cars, it should be awesome in the Escalade — although, obviously the Escalade carries much more weight than those low-profile cars. In more current model year vehicles like the CT5-V Blackwing, the horsepower has been impressive – to the tune (emphasis on tune) of 668 horsepower. [GM Authority recently postulated]() that the 2023 Escalade V will come in with at least 640 horsepower. A 10-speed automatic transmission will go with it. ### The roar of luxury Spy photos of the 2023 Escalade-V shows quad exhaust on the back end. This will make for an incredible exhaust note, and judging from this [Tweet from Cadillac]() the sound is amazing. Make sure to have the volume up and enjoy. Whether this is a full-on V-Series or will be similar to the Blackwing V series that Cadillac has done on more recent vehicles, remains unclear. But with all the talk of GM rapidly heading toward a fully electrified lineup, including the [2023 Cadillac Lyriq](), it’s great to see (and hear) a V-8 added to the Escalade for a last hurrah. [Embedded video]() ### The bottom line on the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V The CTS-V was one of my all-time favorite vehicles. To me, it epitomized everything a Cadillac should, plus had great performance and a great sound. Obviously, the Escalade is a high-priced luxury SUV that’s full of gluttony in general. Now with a tuned-up, supercharged V-8 added to it, the gluttony is piled on and we think that’s marvelous. **Related posts:** - [2021 Cadillac Escalade Onyx Package Completes Monochrome Appearance, Features Body Colored Crest and Lettering]() - [2021 Cadillac Escalade: How to hunt ‘wabbits’ with night mode]() - [What if Cadillac made a pickup truck? 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