The 2020 Cadillac Escalade is ripe for a redesign, so check out rivals before making a call.
Pros In-your-face design V-8 thrust Comfortable interior Good towing ability
Cons Ride not as composed as rivals Curiously cramped for passengers So, so thirsty Too in-your-face for most
Fully redesigned for 2021.More interior space, especially for rear passengers.New driver aids, including Cadillac's Super Cruise.
Pros An extensive suite of standard and optional driver safety aids Optional diesel engine a class-exclusive Significantly more interior space than outgoing model New interior design is among best in the class
Cons Lacks off-road prowess of some rivals Large footprint makes it difficult to park
From its massive displays to its independent rear suspension, Cadillac's redesigned Escalade is a supersized icon of luxurious extravagance.
Pros All the tech bits GM offers, lovely interior, status ensured.
Cons Look-at-me styling, overly aggressive stability control, a loaded Suburban or Yukon XL is a far better deal.
The BMW X5 M is an amazing mix of very high performance, luxurious accommodation and SUV practicality, but it doesn’t come cheap.
Pros Fabulous engine Superb handling Loads of technology
Cons Ageing looks Expensive to buy and run Not all the safety features are standard
For 2021, BMW gives the X5 M some new standard features and removes several standalone options. Android Auto is now finally offered. It's standard along with a one-year subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L. The previously optional roof rails and exterior trim in satin aluminum, night vision with pedestrian detection, and the rear-seat entertainment system have been eliminated. BMW also changes the Competition designation from a model to a package.
Pros Jaw-dropping acceleration, shockingly athletic for its size, upscale cabin environment.
Cons Ride will be too stiff for some, cost will be too pricey for most, don't even think of taking it off-road.
2021 Now available with Android Auto smartphone integration.Minor changes to feature availability and option packages.
Pros Massive power from the twin-turbo V8 Impressive handling and braking for such a big vehicle Includes tech and other features from the standard X5
Cons Stiff and sometimes unyielding ride Small mirrors and thick roof pillars create large blind spots Not a lot of interior storage
