After launching its flagship all-electric SUV lineup in the region earlier this year, Cadillac says the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL have arrived in the Middle East.
General Motors’ luxury brand just announced the arrival of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ and IQL at dealerships in the Middle East, making it the second Cadillac regional market outside North America to receive an electric Escalade following the SUV’s launch in South Korea in late 2025. In fact, the automaker highlighted the Southwest Asia region’s key role in Escalade’s global strategy.
“The Middle East has played an important role in the Escalade story, and customers appreciate its presence, space and capability,” said Managing Director of Cadillac Middle East and Cadillac International, Omar Elkhishin. “The Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL honor that heritage while bringing electrification, technology and refinement to the next generation,” he added.
The arrival of the all-new 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL in Middle East dealers marks a milestone for the flagship model, with both SUVs ushering in a new era of Escalade heritage in the region. To satisfy the most demanding customers, the 2026 Escalade IQ offers the longest driving range of any electric SUV on the market, while the Escalade IQL delivers class-leading cargo capacity and second-row space.
Equipped with the brand’s most comprehensive suite of technology, safety and comfort features, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL represent the most advanced full-size SUVs in the Middle East market. The extensive feature list includes a dual-motor electric powertrain with all-wheel drive that produces up to 750 horsepower and 785 pound-feet of torque with Velocity Max mode activated, and a 205 kWh battery that provides 460 miles of range on a single charge.
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ and IQL have just arrived at authorized dealers in the Middle East and are available for sale in most countries in the region, with units imported from GM’s Factory Zero plant in Michigan. The 2026 Escalade IQ lineup is offered in Arab countries with four trim levels for its two body styles: Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury and Premium Sport.
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