Auto Buyers Guide gives the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ a strong 87/100 rating, praising it as a purpose-built electric SUV that delivers impressive performance and technology. The vehicle excels in performance (100/100) with 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque in Velocity Max mode, cabin tech (89/100) featuring 55 inches of dashboard screens with a privacy-enabled passenger display, and driving tech with standard Super Cruise and available Ultra Cruise for hands-free driving. The main weakness is livability (67/100), where despite three-row seating and a 12-cubic-foot frunk, the reviewer notes some practical trade-offs compared to traditional gas Escalades. The Escalade IQ at $130,000-plus is best suited for luxury buyers who want bleeding-edge EV technology and performance in a full-size package without the premium of Cadillac's $340,000+ Celestiq.