2023 Escalade vs. 2023 Navigator In Queensbury, NY

2023 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2023 Lincoln Navigator

Large luxury SUVs have been renowned as the choice for discerning Americans for over three decades and counting. The most popular players in the market are the Cadillac Escalade and the Lincoln Navigator. They've graced the silver screen too, and they will continue to be offered in 2023.

The 2023 Cadillac Escalade is based on the fourth generation, which debuted in 2021. For 2023, we see the introduction of a high-performance variant called the Escalade V. The 2023 Navigator is based on the fourth generation of the model, which was introduced in 2018.

Let’s compare the 2023 Escalade vs. Navigator as they vie to rank as the best large luxury SUV. We will review their interior, performance, and safety characteristics. If you want more helpful information about the new Escalade, call the sales team at D’ELLA Buick GMC Cadillac in Queensbury, NC.

Interior Comparison

The 2023 Escalade and the 2023 Navigator are gargantuan vehicles on the road, and that size happily results in cavernous passenger cabins. Seven adults will be able to lounge about in absolute comfort and luxury. The 2023 Escalade offers 177 cubic feet of passenger space, while the 2023 Navigator offers 178 cubic feet. However, the 2023 Escalade also gives you 26 cubic feet of cargo space, while the 2023 Navigator can only provide 19 cubic feet.

As you’d expect at this level, the respective cabins of the 2023 Escalade and the 2023 Navigator are plush, leather, and wood trim affairs, with multi-zone climate control, powered front seats, and touch-screen infotainment systems. On the 2023 Escalade, three curved LED clusters combine to create a broad 38-inch screen that serves as a digital instrument cluster as well as an infotainment control center. This is far more eye-catching than the separate digital instrument cluster and 13.2-inch touch screen on the 2023 Navigator.

Both vehicles support wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, plus an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot. Additionally, the 2023 Escalade also offers a rear seat entertainment package that includes two 12.6-inch displays.

Audiophiles will enjoy the two AKG speaker systems that the 2023 Escalade offers as options, namely a 19-speaker AKG Studio system or an AKG Reference system with a whopping 36 speakers. This beats the 14-speaker and 28-speaker Revel options on the 2023 Navigator.

Performance Comparison

The 2023 Escalade marks the entry of the high-performance V variant. With a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine sending 680 horsepower to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission, it sprints to 60 from rest in just 4.3 seconds, which is impressive for a 6,300-pound vehicle. For the less frantic, there's a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower or a 3.0-liter turbodiesel with 277 horsepower. These two engines also pair with a 10-speed auto box. Buyers can choose either a rear-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive.

The 2023 Navigator offers a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 with 440 horsepower, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It can be had in either rear-wheel-drive or with an optional all-wheel-drive system. Zero to 60 takes 5.3 seconds, as it weighs over 6,000 pounds.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 Escalade and 2023 Navigator are supremely safe large luxury SUVs. They’ve got standard automated emergency braking with front and rear pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping alert, airbags, stability control, brake assist, and child safety locks as part of a long list of safety features. They can also be optioned with adaptive cruise control that offers a hands-free driving mode.

Find the 2023 Escalade in Queensbury, NY

The 2023 Escalade wins our surprisingly tough contest to find the best large luxury SUV. It offers more space, tech toys, and performance powertrains. No surprise that it’s what we’d recommend. So swing by D’ELLA Buick GMC Cadillac in Queensbury, NY, and test drive the new Escalade today.