Cadillac Escalade Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade is available in 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2026):
The Cadillac Escalade is offered in 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Cadillac Escalade Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 8 6.2L | 13 |
| 2026 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 8 6.2L | 13 |
| 2025 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 8 6.2L | 13 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 8 6.2L | 13 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 6 3.0L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2020 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2019 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2019 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2018 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2018 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2016 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2016 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 6.2L | 16 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 8 6.2L | 17 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Cadillac Escalade Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Cadillac Escalade front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Cadillac Escalade is available in 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Cadillac Escalade come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Cadillac Escalade. See the table above for the specific years and trims.