Cadillac Brings Hand-Built Luxury To The ESCALADE IQ With 160+ Custom Colors
Cadillac is bringing its most exclusive customization program to the ESCALADE IQ. Announced August 11, the Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ program extends the hand-built, artisan-led process developed for the ultra-luxury CELESTIQ sedan to the brand’s flagship electric SUV — offering buyers a level of personal expression that goes well beyond a standard option sheet.
The package costs $54,995 on top of the ESCALADE IQ’s base MSRP and will be offered in ultra-low volume for the 2027 model year, with deliveries expected in the second half of 2027. A concept vehicle makes its public debut at The Quail in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California on August 14, 2026.
Millions Of Combinations, One Dedicated Design Concierge
The breadth of personalization on offer is the headline. Buyers can choose from more than 160 premium exterior colors and finishes — spanning solids, metallics, tri-coats, frosts, and mattes — and pair that with an interior palette of up to 44 color combinations across all three rows of seating, the center console, and floor mats. Cadillac says the total number of possible configurations runs into the millions.
The process isn’t a web configurator you work through alone. A dedicated design concierge works alongside the buyer and their dealer from start to finish, guiding selections through inspiration sessions, persona-based styling guidance, and structured configurator walkthroughs. The intent, as Cadillac describes it, is to keep personalization intentional — a meaningful distinction from simply picking colors off a menu.
Hand-Built At The Artisan Center, Marked With A Unique VIN
Every Curated ESCALADE IQ is hand-painted to Cadillac’s elevated appearance and quality standards and hand-assembled by artisans at the Artisan Center in Warren, Michigan — the same facility responsible for the CELESTIQ. Each vehicle carries a unique VIN and an exclusive serialized builder’s badge, the kind of detail that distinguishes a genuinely bespoke build from a limited-edition trim.
“Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ gives clients the chance to create a vehicle that reflects their individual taste by working alongside expert Cadillac designers,” said Kristian Aquilina, Cadillac’s vice president of Global operations. “We’re extending the hand-built CELESTIQ experience to deliver true customization capabilities for a select number of ESCALADE IQ clients.” The program also carries full Cadillac warranty support, so exclusivity doesn’t come at the cost of ownership confidence.
The ESCALADE IQ Underneath: 465 Miles, 750 Horsepower, 55-Inch Display
The Curated program sits on top of an already formidable platform. The ESCALADE IQ delivers a Cadillac-estimated 465 miles of range on a full charge, up to 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque in Velocity Max mode, and a 0–60 mph time of 4.7 seconds. Inside, a 55-inch Horizon display spans the dashboard, and Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance comes standard with a three-year OnStar plan included.
Bidirectional vehicle-to-home charging is also supported with compatible GM Energy products, adding a practical dimension to what is otherwise a statement vehicle. The Curated package doesn’t alter the powertrain or technology — it layers bespoke craftsmanship onto hardware that already leads its segment.
The program will be sold in both the U.S. and Canada. For buyers who want an ESCALADE IQ that no one else on the road will have — and are prepared to invest accordingly — the Curated by Cadillac program makes that genuinely possible.
Sources: Cadillac
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