Every so often, Cadillac unveils a new concept in Monterey during Monterey Car Week. It happened to be the Escala this year, which previews Cadillac's next potential flagship model. The vehicle is based on GM's Omega platform, which underpins Caddy's current flagship sedan, the CT6. Compared to the CT6, the Escala is noticeably larger in every dimension. Under the hood is a 4.2-liter twin-turbo V8 that is expected to power the CT6 and the production version of the Escala ("scale" in Spanish). The latter has a horsepower estimate of 500. As you can tell, it is technically a hatchback due the rear liftgate, which allows the vehicle to carry more luggage than a conventional sedan. The Audi A7/S7/RS7, Tesla Model S, and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe are a few other cars that contain a power liftgate and may have served as inspiration for the design of the Escala. Additional notable features include three OLED digital screens up front, cloth upholstery (atypical for a luxury car), rear retractable screens in the front seatbacks, and a panoramic glass ceiling. Cadillac plans to roll out the production variant of the Escala in about two years. I think the Cadillac Escala looks stunning inside and out, and makes an excellent luxury cruiser. However, out of Cadillac's most recent concepts, the Elmiraj impressed me the most. If you don't remember which Caddy I'm talking about, it is pictured below. You'll understand why I feel the way I do.
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