Alpine A290 vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Alpine A290 Cadillac Escalade
Brand Alpine Cadillac
Model A290 Escalade
Year 2025 2026
Type Ev
Body Style Hot Hatchback SUV

Pricing

Specification Alpine A290 Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $38,000 $123,295
MSRP $38,000 $123,295
Dealer Price $37,000 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Alpine A290 Cadillac Escalade
Engine Single Front-Mounted Electric Motor 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 177 hp (GT) / 218 hp (GTS / Performance) 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) / 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph 6.4 seconds (0-62 mph for 218 hp variant) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 105 mph (170 km/h) 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Alpine A290 Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Electric Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG N/A - Fully Electric 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) Up to 236 miles (380 km) WLTP N/A
Emissions 0 g/mi Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery 52 kWh 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging 100 kW DC Fast Charging N/A

Ratings

Specification Alpine A290 Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.6/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 0 1520
Performance Score 9.2 9.3
Comfort Score 8.4 9.9
Safety Score Lane Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 9.3 7.0
Technology Score 9.0 9.9
Value Score 8.9 9.0

Verdict

Specification Alpine A290 Cadillac Escalade
Pros Exceptional cornering agility and bespoke chassis tuning; Engaging Overtake (OV) boost steering wheel function; Distinct... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Front-wheel drive limits extreme power down-put compared to AWD setups; Rear passenger legroom is compact due to hatchba... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...