Presentation revised October 24: shorter prose and a new photo sequence. Reporting and availability checks retain their October 23 cutoff.
Most birthday presents fit in a bag. Cadillac’s requires a parking space and an appreciation for a supercharged V8. The 2027 Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series celebrates the brand’s 2027 birthday with blue details, commemorative numbering and a planned run of 252.
A birthday measured in serial numbers
Revealed October 22 in Austin ahead of the United States Grand Prix, this is the first Escalade Collector Series. Cadillac says ordering is open in the United States and Canada. The approximate $239,000 starting price includes destination; tax, title and dealer fees are extra. The dealer sets the final price.
The anniversary belongs to Cadillac. Each finish gets 126 vehicles numbered from 1902 through 2027. Buyers may select a VIN and serial number, according to the announcement; ask which choices remain.
The V8 is the substance
The hand-built, supercharged 6.2-liter V8 is the substance beneath the ceremony. Cadillac quotes the regular 2027 Escalade-V’s output and acceleration below; the announcement establishes no anniversary power increase. We have not road-tested this edition. It is an extravagant engine in an extravagant SUV, without needing a new performance claim to make the occasion interesting.
The numbers, and how sure we are
Production and price come from Cadillac’s announcement. Power and acceleration are manufacturer figures, not independent DrivrShield test results.
| Item | What we know | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned production | 252 vehicles: 126 in each finish | Cadillac’s claim | Cadillac: Collector Series details |
| Starting price | Approximately $239,000, including destinationTax, title and dealer fees extra. Dealer sets the final price. | Cadillac’s claim | Cadillac / GM: October 22 announcement |
| Engine | Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 | Cadillac’s claim | Cadillac: 2027 Escalade-V specifications |
| Output | 682 hp and 653 lb-ft | Cadillac’s claim | Cadillac: 2027 Escalade-V specifications |
| 0 to 60 mph | 4.4 secondsCadillac estimate; this edition has not been tested by DrivrShield. | Cadillac’s claim | Cadillac: 2027 Escalade-V specifications |
The occasion and the order book
Collector Series revealed. Cadillac says ordering is open in the United States and Canada. Cadillac / GM: October 22 announcement
Cadillac’s 125th anniversary. Commemorative numbering spans 1902 through 2027. Cadillac: Collector Series details
The blue details make the occasion
Forged 24-inch wheels, carbon-fiber details, blue brake calipers and darker badges distinguish the exterior. Inside, Black and Sheer Gray upholstery meets Santorini Blue stitching and seat belts. The blue is an accent rather than an entire surface demanding attention; illuminated heritage sills finish the treatment.
What the special specification is worth to you
Ask for the anniversary car’s complete written price beside a comparable regular Escalade-V quote. Separate equipment, dealer premium and optional products so you can judge what the special specification is worth to you.
Before paying a deposit, establish the precise vehicle or order, expected timing, what the payment secures and the cancellation terms. A production limit explains the collecting story; it does not establish future resale value.
Buy the occasion you actually want
The V8 supplies the appeal; the blue details give it character. Buy this birthday present because the combination delights you. Let a written quote settle the purchase price before a favorite serial number settles the argument.
Your questions, answered
Is this the Escalade’s 125th anniversary?
No. The occasion is Cadillac’s 125th anniversary in 2027. The commemorative numbering runs from 1902 to 2027.
Does the anniversary edition get extra power?
The announcement does not establish an anniversary power increase. The figures quoted here are Cadillac’s regular 2027 Escalade-V specifications.
Is the starting price the final bill?
No. Cadillac’s approximate $239,000 figure includes destination but excludes tax, title and dealer fees. Ask for a complete written quote and the applicable deposit and cancellation terms.
Confirm the allocation, specification and complete price in writing. The limited run does not establish future resale value.
Sources
- Manufacturer announcementCadillac / GM: October 22 announcement
- Manufacturer specificationsCadillac: 2027 Escalade-V specifications
- Manufacturer detailsCadillac: Collector Series details
Reported by DrivrShield Briefing. Published October 23, 2026; last updated October 23, 2026. Facts can develop after publication: open a source for its latest status. How we report.
