Cadillac Escalade GMT1UL
Cadillac Escalade (GMT1UL) was built from 2020 to the present, as a 4-door SUV. Powertrain: Gasoline: 6.2 L L87 EcoTec3 V8; 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (Escalade-V); Diesel: 3.0 L LM2 Duramax I6 turbo. Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel drive; Front-engine, all-wheel drive. Weight: 5635-5823 lb; 5785-5993 lb (ESV).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The fifth-generation Escalade debuted on February 4, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California, for the 2021 model year, with sales commencing in the fall of 2020. Although production of the 2021 Escalade was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, GM had the vehicle scheduled to hit dealerships as planned. Dealers started taking pre-orders on April 23, 2020. To promote the Escalade, Cadillac launched a 3D visualizer showcasing the vehicle. This visualizer lets the user interact with the Escalade and Escalade ESV by turning on the lights, changing the color, changing the rims, and looking at the interior.
Critical reception
Car and Driver magazine praised the model for its high-tech self driving program and impressive display, in addition to the available diesel that tested at 27 mpgU.S. on the highway. Motor Trend also had positive comments on the Escalade, especially the cabin. They described the optional 36-speaker AKG sound system as "among the best car audio systems on the market, period" for its lifelike sound. Despite the positive comments, it came in second place to the Lincoln Navigator in a four-way comparison test released shortly after the release of the 2021 model.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
- Fuel use (combined)16 mpg = 14.7 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 3 listed variants (13 to 17 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km22.0514.7 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km2205consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
Check before you buy
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Escalade
- GMT 400 · 1998-2000
- First generation · 2001-2006
- GMT 800 · 2001-2006 (Escalade); 2001-2006 (EXT); 2002-2006 (ESV)
- Second generation · 2006-2013
- GMT900 · 2006-2014; 2008-2013 (Hybrid)
- GMTK2UL / GMTK2YL · 2014 - 2019
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Can I import a Cadillac Escalade (GMT1UL) from Japan?
By production year alone, Cadillac Escalade (GMT1UL) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2045); Canada (2035); United Kingdom (2030); Australia (2045). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Cadillac Escalade (GMT1UL)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Gasoline: 6.2 L L87 EcoTec3 V8; 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (Escalade-V); Diesel: 3.0 L LM2 Duramax I6 turbo.
How much fuel does the Cadillac Escalade (GMT1UL) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) for model year 2026, the median of 3 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2026)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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