Cadillac is extending its ultra-exclusive Celestiq-style bespoke customization to the electric Escalade IQ through a new program called Curated by Cadillac. Buyers get a dedicated design concierge, over 160 exterior colors, 44 interior hues, and a hand-built vehicle from GM’s Artisan Center — for an extra $54,995.
Warren, Michigan: Cadillac has introduced “Curated by Cadillac,” a new bespoke customization program for the all-electric Escalade IQ that gives buyers a dedicated design concierge, millions of possible color and trim combinations, and a hand-built vehicle from the same facility that produces the ultra-luxury Celestiq — for an additional $54,995 over the SUV’s base price.
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How The Customization Process Works
Quick Answer: Curated by Cadillac pairs each buyer with a personal design concierge who guides them through exterior and interior selections alongside their dealership, mirroring the process Cadillac uses for the $400,000-plus Celestiq flagship.
The program follows Cadillac’s earlier bespoke efforts with the Celestiq sedan and a limited run of custom CT5-V Blackwings, and is designed to put Cadillac in the same conversation as European bespoke programs like Porsche’s Sonderwunsch, BMW Individual, and Mercedes-Benz Manufaktur. Rather than picking from a fixed list of trims, Curated by Cadillac clients work through guided configurator sessions and inspiration boards with their concierge before finalizing a build with their local dealer.
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Colors, Craftsmanship And Pricing
Quick Answer: Buyers can choose from over 160 exterior colors and finishes and up to 44 interior hues, with every Curated Escalade IQ hand-painted and hand-built at GM’s Artisan Center in Warren, Michigan, for an additional $54,995.
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Exterior color/finish options | 160+ (solid, metallic, tri-coat, frost, matte) |
| Interior color options | Up to 44 hues across three rows, console, floor mats |
| Build location | GM Artisan Center, Warren, Michigan |
| Program cost | +$54,995 over base Escalade IQ ($127,405) |
| Total starting price (approx.) | ~$182,400 |
| Powertrain (unchanged) | Dual-motor, 750 hp, 785 lb-ft, 0-60 in 4.7 sec |
| Estimated range | Up to 465 miles (212 kWh pack, 205 kWh usable) |
Each finished Curated Escalade IQ is marked with a unique VIN and an exclusive serialized builder’s badge, and production is deliberately kept to ultra-low volumes to preserve exclusivity. Cadillac says the performance specs carry over unchanged from the standard Escalade IQ, so buyers aren’t trading power for personalization. A concept version of the Curated Escalade IQ is set to be displayed at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering held during Monterey Car Week, with customer deliveries expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
AutoAkhbar Verdict
Bespoke customization used to be the exclusive domain of six-figure European sedans and coachbuilders, but Cadillac is clearly betting that its wealthiest SUV buyers want the same level of personal expression the Celestiq crowd gets. At nearly $182,000 for a fully specced example, Curated by Cadillac isn’t for everyone — but for buyers who were already weighing a Range Rover SV or a bespoke Bentley Bentayga, it gives Cadillac a legitimate seat at that table for the first time on an SUV.
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FAQ
What is Curated by Cadillac?
It is a bespoke customization program for the Cadillac Escalade IQ that pairs buyers with a design concierge and offers extensive color, trim and finish options.
How much does Curated by Cadillac cost?
An additional $54,995 on top of the Escalade IQ’s base price of $127,405, bringing a fully configured example to roughly $182,400.
How many customization options are available?
Over 160 exterior colors and finishes and up to 44 interior color options, offering millions of possible combinations.
Where are Curated Escalade IQ models built?
At General Motors’ Artisan Center in Warren, Michigan, the same facility that produces the Cadillac Celestiq.
When do deliveries begin?
Customer deliveries of the Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ are expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
