Driven: The 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Is A Future Collectible

Collectors purchase classic cars for many reasons, but styling is a major factor. Just think about the most sought-after American classics on the market – the Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang – and you’ll see that they all feature evocative design. In recent years, however, people have started to collect more practical vehicles like the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wagoneer, vehicles that feature iconic design but can also carry around their family, their luggage, and maybe a dog. Remember, not everyone can afford a classic car for the weekends and a modern daily driver.

We see the Escalade-V in the same light. When most of the cars on the road are electric, the Escalade-V will stick out as one of the most insane gas-powered SUVs ever built, a relic of a bygone era. Cadillac’s styling is on-point with the current-generation Escalade, especially finished in $1,225 Radiant Red Tintcoat like our tester. The V’s 22-inch 18-spoke alloys add a sporty touch, as do the red six-piston Brembo brake calipers. When your family pulls up in the Escalade-V, everyone knows you’ve arrived in style.