Al Ghandi Auto, Cadillac’s exclusive dealer partner in the UAE, has used the Auto Moto Show in Abu Dhabi to give the Escalade-V its official regional debut.
Appearing alongside the CT5-V Blackwing, Cadillac’s most powerful production car, Al Ghandi Auto said the luxury SUV exemplifies “the pinnacle of luxury performance vehicles from Cadillac”.
The all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ was also on display at the event, “giving audiences a taste of the future of luxury EVs with new standards of design, innovation, and sophistication”, said Al Ghandi Auto.
“We’ve represented GM for over three decades and we continue to be amazed with every new nameplate that is released,” said Mark Jenkins, CEO, Al Ghandi Auto.
“The Escalade V is no exception, offering performance lovers a best-in-class SUV that perfectly combines power and style – we are honored to be dropping the curtains on it at the Auto Moto Show. We know how loved the iconic Escalade is and we’ve seen the impeccable welcome the Blackwings received, so we can confidently say our customers will not be disappointed with the Escalade-V. They are also about to be mesmerized by the electrifying LYRIQ EV, showing that performance and power will not be compromised as we move into the future of mobility. It stands out in every possible way!”
According to Al Ghandi Auto, the Escalade has been an icon in the world of luxury SUVs for more than two decades, “setting new industry benchmarks with its quintessential style and omnipresence in pop culture. The 2023 Escalade-V elevates the model’s design, performance and technology hallmarks to create the industry’s most powerful full-size SUV, symbolized by its unmistakable sound and head-turning street presence. Proudly bearing the V-series badge of power, the Escalade-V features a 6.2-liter V-8 engine generating 682 horsepower and 885 NM of torque, as well as an automatic transmission calibrated for one speed. It will form part of the entire Cadillac’s V-Series line-up including the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing, showcasing the uppermost echelon of performance and craftsmanship.”
The Cadillac LYRIQ is the first-ever EV from the Detroit company and features a 12-module, 102 kilowatt-hour battery pack and an all-wheel-drive Ultium Platform. Cadillac estimates that this delivers 500 horsepower and 610 Nm of torque — and a range of up to 500 km with a full charge.
LYRIQ also offers high-speed DC fast charging enabling customers to add an estimated 125 km of range in about 10 minutes.
Kristian Aquilina, managing director, Cadillac International Operation and Cadillac Middle East added: “Innovation is deeply rooted in Cadillac’s DNA. We regularly work hand in hand with our dealer partners to bring the latest technologies to our valued communities.
“This year, our respected partner Al Ghandi Auto will take the lead in introducing the much anticipated, ground-breaking Escalade-V to the UAE community, and we can’t wait to hear our customers’ feedback. We’re also very excited to showcase Cadillac’s all-electric future, spearheaded by the LYRIQ, as we all eagerly look forward to its arrival next year.”
