Cadillac recently launched a redesign of its flagship SUV, the Escalade. Expected to go on sale next year as a 2015 model, Cadillac has still remained quiet about the Escalade’s features and specs. Currently, all we have to help us fantasize about it are some rather tasty images. While it would’ve been nice of them to wait for the Detroit Auto Show to release it, perhaps they couldn’t find a rotating display large enough to spin this long wheelbase monster.

So going by what we have, let’s break down its design.

Large grill

The grill on the 2015 Escalade is huge! While most SUVs have horizontally stacked headlights that lead into the grill, these headlights want nothing to do with that chrome-rich centerpiece that occupies most of the front end leaving a large amount of space between the grill and the headlights. Instead, Cadillac has their headlights vertically stacked to go with their design language. There are also five projector lamps inside each headlight – similar to the currently selling Platinum model. There is also an LED strip running vertically down the edge of the headlights – similar to the brand’s ATS model.

Refined interior

Cadillac has got rid of its wood-rich dash for a more technology-centric look. While there’s still quite a bit of wood accents around the interiors, it’s quite a bit less compared to the outgoing model. Gone also are physical buttons – now replaced by touch buttons similar to the Cadillac ATS’ dash.

Tall taillights and boxy rear

The rear of the Escalade has gone through a significant update – especially the taillights. These LED-rich lights stretch from the bumper to the roof and feature Cadillac’s LED stripe. This is probably the longest stripe we have seen so far from any auto maker. The rear spoiler pops outward quite a bit, making the rear window look smaller. Overall, the rear further emphasizes the boxiness of the vehicle.

Expected release time: 2014

Expected price: $80,000 CAD ($68,000 USD)

To see a bit more of the Escalade, here’s a great video that we found:

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