American Brand’s First Electric SUV Teased with Details
The excitement over the incoming Cadillac Escalade IQ has steadily grown since the automaker made known its name last month. Further specifics surrounding this luxury marque’s electric offering have been divulged via an official presention video, including the date, hour, and venue of its launch.
The Escalade IQ is due to make its introduction on the 9th of August, 2023. There were few specifics available in the accompanying announcement for the promotional video, however it was disclosed that the Escalade IQ will be created at the Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center along with the GMC Hummer SUV.
Nevertheless, the limited-time video clip offers several insights with respect to the fully electric, full size sport utility vehicle.
Initially, the Escalade IQ will take on the glowing grille and logo present in other Cadillac electric models, including the Lyriq. The thin vertical illuminated DRLs will also be taken from the vehicle type, however increased to fit the bulkier SUV.
Scarce had been the glimpses of the rear in the teaser video excepting a third brake light on the spoiler, the Escalade IQ mark, and an additional illuminated Cadillac badge this time on the tailgate. The wheel blueprint was too visible momentarily in the clip, featuring a detailed pattern.
The Escalade IQ’s interior remained covert, yet attentive spectators may observe the wide-view sunroof and an evidently huge curved display that spreads out across the control panel.
It comes without shock that the renovated Escalade, and as a result, the Escalade IQ, will boast the humongous 55-inch monitor identified in the Celestiq top level sedan.
The display gives us a clue as to when the launch is planned for. Upon close inspection, it appears to be 8th of August 2023, at 12 PM. The clip stated that the blast off is slated to happen in New York City, thus making the timing regional – Eastern timezone.
For all those wishing for the electric high-end SUV to arrive, it would be wise to jot down the appointed day and hour.
No official information is available regarding the powertrain and performance of the Cadillac Escalade IQ, yet it is thought that it may harness the same engine as the GMC Hummer EV SUV. Additionally, there are likely to be numerous 4×4 possibilities and robust hauling capabilities, along with options like Magnetic Ride Control and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, supplying a sleek drive as one would look for in a luxury car.
Here’s wishing that the Escalade IQ doesn’t procure the overly burdensome power storage device that renders the electric Hummer too heavy at a weight of more than 9,000 lbs.
At a succeeding time, the Escalade IQL will also be incorporated, as has been shown by prior emblems.
