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Starting at more than $114,000, the 2024 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum is the ultimate in luxury.
You quickly realize the quality of the SUV when you step into the cabin. There is leather-wrapped interior trim in places where you don’t expect it like on the instrument cluster, console and upper-door panels.
I really like the big, 38-inch total diagonal display, with the industry’s first curved OLED display that is twice the pixel density of a 4K TV. No kidding – it’s big and sharp. There is also Cadillac’s integrated vehicle navigation system that has “viewing mode,” a projection system that places directions right on the cluster display in front of the driver. For me this is a big deal because I sometimes mess up directions and miss my exit.
With the Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum, you can also choose a full-color head-up display that projects information, including speed, navigation, phone and music details, onto the windshield in your line of sight, helping you remain focused on the road ahead. This is also a big deal because otherwise you have to look off the road to see what is happening elsewhere inside the cabin.
There is 16-way power driver and front-passenger heated and ventilated seats with 4-way lumbar and get this – a massage function. And, it’s good, too.
For the passengers in the Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum, there is lots of customization including a rear seat entertainment system with dual independent 12.6-inch diagonal infotainment displays. The available AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system is fantastic and immersive no matter where you sit, creating a 360-degree sound experience.
Moving across streets and highways, you get a whole other experience particularly because of the standard “touring package” that includes air ride adaptive suspension, front and rear soft-close/cinching doors and illuminating sill plates. All of this makes the Escalade a very special experience.
But everyone will love the basic features the Escalade offers including a 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 420 horsepower and delivers 14 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per gallon on the highway.
Here are some other great features that really make the Escalade a standout: There is an available refrigerator with freezer mode that places ice-cold drinks easily within reach. The ambient lighting inside the cabin is a fun feature that works well with the available ultraview sunroof, which offers panoramic views. The cargo capacity is also fantastic, with 121 cubic feet of cargo.
For me, the 2024 Cadillac Escalade Sport Platinum is a very special vehicle that is among the top SUVS offering luxury and comfort. Give it a spin and let me know what you think.
