The 2019 Cadillac Escalade can hold its own against more modern designs in many ways even if it’s definitely showing its age.
Pros Strong V-8 power Comfortable seats Confident towing ability Good ride quality
Cons Doesn’t hide its truck roots well Guzzles premium unleaded Gauche style not for all Eye-opening price
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade ranked #8 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Cadillac Escalade has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
pros Robust, smooth powertrain ESV model has lots of passenger and cargo space
Cons Infotainment interface can be sluggish and complicated Rivals have cushier rides Confined third-row seat in standard-length model Small cargo area behind rearmost seats in standard-length model
Only minor changes for 2019.The 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Strong V8 engine never lacks for power Cabin remains quiet on any type of road Seats up to eight passengers Tows up to 8,100 pounds
Cons Ride quality is less refined than that of some other luxury SUVs Sheer size requires careful maneuvering in tight quarters High cargo floor hinders easy luggage and cargo loading Infotainment interface isn't always intuitive
The heart of the new Cayenne E-Hybrid plug-in is its powertrain, which follows a now familiar recipe: Take the root model’s engine and transmission—in this case a turbo 3.0-liter V-6 from the Cayenne tuned to 335 horsepower—then add a big battery and an electric motor.
Pros A hybrid that tows 7716 pounds, smooth transitions from electric to gas and back.
Cons So nice that Porsche might become a company known more for hybrids than sports cars.
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne twists performance DNA with a strand of off-road talent, and bridges the gap between “Porsche” and “SUV” perfectly.
Pros Yes, performance; yes, SUV Smart interior ditches pounds of buttons All the custom touches Five adults fit, no problem
Cons Tech wizardry aside, still a big SUV Ride, steering can be too stiff Oh wow, check out the prices
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid ranked #1 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid has a score of 9.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent handling Lots of power Posh interior User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Short on cargo space High base price
