Cadillac is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a special edition of the Escalade-V, its full-size performance SUV. The 2027 Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series adds exclusive finishes and commemorative details to the existing model, with production limited to just 252 vehicles.
Buyers can choose between Vibrant White Tricoat and Midnight Stone Frost, a darker finish reserved for this edition. Cadillac will produce 126 vehicles in each colour, with every SUV carrying a commemorative placard linked to a year between 1902 and 2027. Unique wheels, blue brake calipers and carbon-fibre exterior details distinguish the special edition, while the cabin pairs black and grey surfaces with blue stitching.
Available to order through dealers in the US and Canada, the Collector Series puts exclusivity at the centre of Cadillac’s anniversary celebration. With its restricted production run and details created specifically for the occasion, it gives collectors a version of the Escalade-V that stands apart from the standard model.
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- Limited-run Vehicles
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