The 3.0-liter Duramax engine, which produced 277 hp (207 kW / 281 PS) and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque, was a $100 option on the 2024 Escalade. Despite its capabilities, most buyers opted for the standard 6.2-liter V8, which delivers 420 hp (313 kW / 426 PS) and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque.
Interestingly, the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban will still offer an enhanced version of the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine. This updated engine includes new pistons, higher-flow fuel injectors, a retuned turbo compressor, revised piston-cooling oil jets, a new air induction system, and improved sound absorption materials. These upgrades increase the engine's output to 305 hp (227 kW / 309 PS) and 495 lb-ft (670 Nm) of torque, marking an improvement of 28 hp (21 kW / 28 PS) and 35 lb-ft (47 Nm).
Despite this enhancement, the Escalade will not benefit from the improved diesel engine, reflecting a broader industry trend away from diesel. GM has ceased offering diesel options in the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, and Stellantis has recently discontinued all EcoDiesel models.
The 2025 Escalade starts production in late 2024 in North America, with availability in other regions to follow. It is manufactured at GM’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas8. Arlington Assembly, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024, is the exclusive assembly site for the gas-powered Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade-V.
The 2025 Escalade will be offered in six distinct trims – Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum and V-Series. Additional details and pricing will be announced in the future.
Source: Carscoops