2021 Cadillac Escalade
#391
Lexus Champion
I have, a little. You were right. I never hated it or anything, I just think they toned it down too much. It’s no longer the best looking of the big GMs.
A decked out Sport Version in white or black or red definitely does it for me. But the “luxury trims” without all the blacked out trim and grill, eh kinda boring.
A decked out Sport Version in white or black or red definitely does it for me. But the “luxury trims” without all the blacked out trim and grill, eh kinda boring.
#392
While I respect your opinion, on that part I have to at least partially disagree. In some ways, the Navigator does deliver a WOW factor, particularly in the solid durable quality of its interior materials/construction. The door-closings and hardware inside all feel like they are carved out of granite...absolutely light-years ahead of previous Lincolns.
Now, where Lincoln seems to be letting down is not in the way they design a vehicle, but in the way they come from the factory with too many defects. On the surface, they look and feel like they are made of granite, but, underneath, there can be too many flaws.
Now, where Lincoln seems to be letting down is not in the way they design a vehicle, but in the way they come from the factory with too many defects. On the surface, they look and feel like they are made of granite, but, underneath, there can be too many flaws.
The only Wow thing in the Navigator is the front seats, but for many they can seem like overkill. The Escalade went with the triple OLED screens to really be a talking piece and it has largely worked. The Navigator decided to launch in 2018 with a 10" touchscreen because that's all the Ford Motor Company part bin afforded them at the time. Navigator, their most expensive model, couldn't justify the development of an exclusive screen?? 10" wasn't even that big in 2018, especially for a luxury SUV north of $80K. So Lincoln missed on the tech mark. Lincoln is scrambling with screens now, look at the 2021 Nautilus that gets a 13.2" unit.
Escalade has always been the more in your face type design of the two Detroit ultra luxe SUVs. Where Lincoln continues to harp on sanctuary and quiet flight. While buyers might ultimately appreciate those elements, the branding and persona of the Escalade seems to win the day, despite the baggage of being a Cadillac even. Escalade far outsells Navigator. Even the relative newcomer X7 has jumped ahead of Navigator in sales.
Navigator's biggest problem is the brand and focus of Lincoln. Helped my brother look at larger 3-row units, and despite relatively good features and huge discounts on a Navigator, he said he simply can't do it. He'd do an Escalade, but would never consider a Lincoln because of the continued associations of the overall brand. That is also the case with many consumers that we do work with and have studied.
#393
Lexus Fanatic
I have, a little. You were right. I never hated it or anything, I just think they toned it down too much. It’s no longer the best looking of the big GMs.
A decked out Sport Version in white or black or red definitely does it for me. But the “luxury trims” without all the blacked out trim and grill, eh kinda boring.
A decked out Sport Version in white or black or red definitely does it for me. But the “luxury trims” without all the blacked out trim and grill, eh kinda boring.
#394
Lexus Fanatic
Here is Consumer Reports' ranking of the major automotive brands, according to their average reliability score:
- Mazda (83)
- Toyota (74)
- Lexus (71)
- Buick (70)
- Honda (63)
- Hyundai (62)
- Ram (58)
- Subaru (57)
- Porsche (55)
- Dodge (54)
- Infiniti (54)
- BMW (52)
- Nissan (51)
- Audi (46)
- Kia (45)
- GMC (43)
- Chevrolet (42)
- Volvo (41)
- Jeep (41)
- Mercedes-Benz (40)
- Cadillac (38)
- Ford (38)
- Mini (37)
- Volkswagen (36)
- Tesla (29)
- Lincoln (8)
#396
Lexus Fanatic
The Average Cadillac Escalade Now Sells for More Than $100,000
Cadillac sold 9,842 Escalades — enough to make it the best-selling car with a transaction price over $100,000
Happy to see Cadillac doing well with this model.
#397
Lexus Champion
The Average Cadillac Escalade Now Sells for More Than $100,000
https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a361...de-sales-2021/
Happy to see Cadillac doing well with this model.
#399
The Average Cadillac Escalade Now Sells for More Than $100,000
https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a361...de-sales-2021/
Happy to see Cadillac doing well with this model.
#400
Lexus Fanatic
#402
Lexus Fanatic
‘I think they are doing really well now. They struggled because they were so bloated with so many low profit cars as well as Opel and some other brands that were sinking them. I think Toyota is like the complete opposite of GM, they make their big profits on smaller cars, hybrids and mid size stuff.
#403
Lexus Fanatic
So, it's apparent GM is making a lot more money now on smaller vehicles than they did just a few years ago....although its most profitable vehicle, period, is probably the Silverado truck in terms of money from total sales, and the Escalade as the most money per individual vehicle. I saw some data recently (I think it was in this thread) where the average price of a new Escalade is now 100K or more....same with the Navigator.
Last edited by mmarshall; 04-21-21 at 07:22 PM.
#404
In Northern Virginia there are plenty of privately-owned Escalades and Navigators, but I agree that, perhaps because of price, they are not as numerous as the Suburban and Yukons.
But, in this class or vehicle, even downmarket versions can be quite expensive. My next door neighbor, for instance, recently spent 73K on a new Ford Expedition.
But, in this class or vehicle, even downmarket versions can be quite expensive. My next door neighbor, for instance, recently spent 73K on a new Ford Expedition.
#405
Lexus Fanatic
I don't know how much price enters into it in your DC/Arlington Virginia area, because I've never seen so many black Suburbans! Seems like all of the various governmental agencies, and livery companies use them. I still have a Tahoe and occasionally follow that forum, and there are SO many used PPV vehicles available. Some of the ex Secret Service (all black of course!) vehicles are heavily modified in many different ways. Some are supercharged, armored, some have modified interiors that have second row seats facing the sides and a rear seat facing backwards...wonder why? ;-)
My neighbor's black Expedition is privately-owned, not a government vehicle.