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U-DRAG RACE: Cadillac Escalade V vs. Escalade IQ | Handling, Quarter Mile & More

2026-02-12 Autos & Vehicles
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Welcome back to Edmunds U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that incorporate a standing quarter mile, handling, and a rolling start all in one race! Well, this is a new one: In this episode, our pairing has the same name but couldn’t be more different. Can the gas-powered Escalade V outrun the electric Escalade IQ and its instantaneous torque? Cadillac Escalade IQ: https://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/escalade-iq/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Cadillac Escalade V: https://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/escalade/2025/v/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:20 The Numbers 01:16 Race 1 Prep 02:50 Race 1 06:18 Race 2 Prep 07:37 Race 2 10:44 Race 3 Prep 11:32 Race 3 14:07 Best Numbers Recap 14:37 Edmunds U-Drags Leaderboard 14:53 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@AugustusMcMillan 2026-02-12

race EVERYTHING. id watch a race with riding mowers.....

202 10 replies
@coolaa7 2026-02-12

At least 30 gallons of gas used for that V😅

169 40 replies
@fl3shgordon 2026-02-12

The V making enough noise for both cars. Love it!

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@Anvilarm07 2026-02-12

Silly? Oh yes. Did I need it? Absolutely. Your the best Edmunds. Bring on other unusual drag races.

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@atmacm 2026-02-12

Running two Escalades in U Drags is diabolical!

79 1 replies
@mattbrew11 2026-02-12

that V sounds simply magnificent

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@wanterman5641 2026-02-12

In my honest opinion, this is one of the best Udrag you guys ever done

73 1 replies
@edmundscars 2026-02-12

Are there other unlikely matchups from the same automaker you'd like to see face off on the U-Drags course? Let us know in the comments!

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@Sevenfeet0 2026-02-16

The fact that the Escalade-V pulled 0.94g cornering is just insane for a high speed living room.

11 1 replies
@quentinfreeman7516 2026-02-12

"TOO HEAVY FOR SCALES" LMAO🤣🤣

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