DETROIT – General Motors will supply a brand new efficiency model of its flagship Cadillac Escalade SUV, including to a rising lineup of high-power gasoline autos forward of the model’s push towards full electrification by 2030.

The Detroit automaker on Friday mentioned the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Sequence, like its different efficiency autos, will “embody the height of Cadillac efficiency, daring, distinguished design, and revolutionary expertise.”

The brand new V-Sequence appears to be like extraordinarily just like other current Escalade SUVs, but it surely’s anticipated to supply considerably extra efficiency. The sound of the engine additionally resembles that of a sports activities automobile greater than a full-size SUV, in keeping with movies launched by the automaker.

Cadillac’s “V” or “V-Sequence” designation has historically been used for efficiency vehicles. The Escalade V-Sequence is predicted to be powered by a 6.2-liter V-8 that is presently used within the CT5-V Blackwing sedan, in keeping with media experiences. The engine generates 668 horsepower and 659 foot-pounds of torque. That compares to the present Escalade with a 6.2-liter V-8 at 420 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque.

A GM spokeswoman declined to supply extra particulars in regards to the new automobile, saying extra data shall be accessible within the spring.

Automakers have more and more been including efficiency variants to their lineups as a method to beef-up revenue margins earlier than they transition extra to electrical autos, which might supply nice efficiency however decrease margins.

Cadillac is predicted to steer GM’s goal to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035. The luxurious model is predicted to be fully electric by 2030, which incorporates the Escalade.