Does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$424extra a year
- Premium listed for the Luxury 2WD.
- All 9 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 2WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Luxury AWD | 6.2L | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | 6.2L | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Sport RWD | 6.2L | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Sport AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | 6.2L | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV | Luxury 2WD | Premium |
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Standard 4x2 | Premium |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | Luxury RWD | Premium |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | Premium |
| 2021 BMW X7 | xDrive40i AWD | Premium |
| 2021 Maserati Levante | AWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree