The all-electric 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ takes the Escalade nameplate into the EV era, but the real show happens inside the cabin. From its massive pillar-to-pillar display to lounge-like rear seating and a versatile three-row layout, this SUV is designed to keep Gulfport-area families, professionals, and road-trippers comfortable on every mile. If you are shopping the Mississippi Gulf Coast and want to know how livable the Escalade IQ really is inside, this guide breaks down its key interior features and dimensions, with a focus on what you can expect from the models available at Turan Foley Cadillac.
Seating Capacity, Layout, and Everyday Usability
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ seats up to seven passengers across three rows thanks to its standard second-row bucket seats and a power-folding third-row bench. That configuration gives the interior a premium, open feel while making it easy for passengers to slip into the third row without climbing over a center seat.
In the front row, wide buckets with extensive power adjustment and available massage create a true captain’s chair experience. Higher trims and packages add 16-way power adjustability with four-way lumbar support, shoulder adjustment, and power bolsters, so you can fine-tune your seating position for long I-10 drives or quick runs around Gulfport.
The second row is just as pampering. Heated captain’s chairs are standard, and the available Executive Second-Row Seating Package upgrades them with ventilation, power adjustment, massaging functionality, and stowable tray tables. This transforms row two into a rolling lounge, ideal for keeping kids comfortable or letting adult passengers work or relax on the way to meetings, the airport, or the coast.
The third row is a full bench with power-fold capability, so you can quickly trade passenger space for cargo room. Controls let you fold or raise sections of the bench at the touch of a button, making it easy to reconfigure the cabin when you pull up at the store, a game, or the marina.
Interior Dimensions: Space For Every Row
Cadillac sized the Escalade IQ to feel generous in every seating position. Official interior measurements for the 2026 model are:
- Max passenger capacity: 7
- Headroom (front/second/third row): 43.5 / 39.9 / 37.2 inches
- Legroom (front/second/third row): 45.2 / 41.3 / 32.3 inches
- Shoulder room (front/second/third row): 65.4 / 63.6 / 56.5 inches
- Hip room (front/second/third row): 61.1 / 60.3 / 49.4 inches
Those numbers translate to real-world comfort. The front row offers nearly 45 inches of legroom, so taller drivers and passengers can stretch out. In the second row, there is over 41 inches of standard legroom, and the Executive Second-Row Seating Package can increase that to about 45 inches, adding serious stretch-out space for adults.
Third-row passengers are not forgotten either. With more than 37 inches of headroom and over 32 inches of legroom, grown-ups can settle in comfortably for shorter trips, and kids will have plenty of space for daily driving duties or weekend journeys.
Cargo Space and the eTrunk
As an all-electric SUV, the Escalade IQ can use its front compartment for storage, giving you both a traditional rear cargo area and an extra “eTrunk” under the power hood. Combined, these spaces make the Escalade IQ especially convenient for families who juggle sports gear, luggage, shopping hauls, and more.
Inside the main cabin, the 2026 Escalade IQ offers:
- Up to 23.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row
- About 69.1 cubic feet with the third row folded
- A maximum of 119.1 cubic feet with both second and third rows folded
On top of that, the front eTrunk provides about 12.2 cubic feet of additional storage, ideal for charging cables, smaller bags, or valuables you prefer to keep separate from the main cargo area.
Because both the second-row buckets and third-row bench can be power-folded, you can quickly go from three-row people-mover to big-cargo hauler. Whether you are loading up furniture, coolers for a beach day, or gear for a long road trip out of Gulfport, the Escalade IQ gives you flexible options without sacrificing passenger comfort.
Design, Materials, and Interior Color Choices
Step into the 2026 Escalade IQ and the first thing you notice is how modern and upscale the cabin feels. The design takes advantage of the EV platform’s flat floor and long wheelbase to create a wide, open interior with a floating center console and clean horizontal lines across the dash.
Seat materials include Inteluxe upholstery with a distinctive Fjord chevron quilting pattern on Luxury and Sport trims, available in combinations like Backen Black with Santorini accents or Sheer Gray with Dark Medium Cinder accents. Premium Luxury and Premium Sport trims step up to Nouveauluxe upholstery in richer color combinations such as Camelia with Backen Black accents or Harbor Blue with unique perforation patterns.
Ambient LED interior lighting gives you 126 color options across two zones, allowing you to tailor the cabin’s mood for late-night drives, early-morning commutes, or special nights out. On higher trims, that lighting is integrated with laser-etched backlit wood trim for an especially dramatic effect.
Everywhere you look, there are luxury details designed to make daily life easier:
- Carpeted and contoured floor liners to protect the cabin from sand, mud, and rain
- A large front center console with open storage beneath, multiple cupholders, and storage under the armrest
- A panoramic fixed glass sunroof spanning both the front and second rows, with tinting and infrared-reflective coating to block heat while still flooding the cabin with natural light
Technology: The 55-Inch Display and Beyond
Technology is the star of the Escalade IQ interior. Across the dashboard is a curved, pillar-to-pillar display with approximately 55 inches of total diagonal screen space, divided between the driver’s cluster and the front passenger’s infotainment zone. This setup gives the driver a crisp digital instrument panel and navigation display, while the passenger can manage entertainment or trip information without crowding the main driver controls.
Google built-in compatibility allows you to use Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play directly through the vehicle, with voice-activated searches, real-time traffic updates, and access to select apps. There is also onboard 5G vehicle connectivity and Wi-Fi hotspot capability, so your passengers can stay connected, stream, or work on the go.
Audio is handled by an AKG Studio system with 21 speakers on many models, or an available 38-speaker AKG Studio Reference system on higher trims. Some speakers are integrated into the front-row head restraints, and the setup supports Dolby Atmos spatial audio for a more immersive listening experience.
Rear passengers are well-served too. The available rear-seat entertainment system includes dual 12.6-inch high-definition displays mounted to the front seatbacks, with HDMI input, web browsing capability, and Bluetooth headphone pairing. Multiple USB-C ports and 110-volt outlets in all three rows help keep devices charged, and dual wireless charging pads in the front console make it easy to drop your phone and go.
A full-color head-up display projects key info such as speed, navigation, and audio data onto the windshield, so you can keep your eyes on the road across Gulfport and beyond.
Comfort, Climate, and Quiet
Luxury in the Escalade IQ is not just about soft materials; it is also about managing temperature and noise so the cabin feels calm and controlled.
The 2026 Escalade IQ offers ClimateSense five-zone climate control, which gives separate settings for front driver, front passenger, second-row passengers, and a dedicated third-row zone. That means everyone can fine-tune their temperature and fan speed, making it easier to keep the whole crew happy during Mississippi’s hot, humid summers.
Heated and ventilated front seats are available, along with heated second-row seats. On select trims, you can add massage functionality in the front and second rows, making long trips on Highway 49 or I-110 much more relaxing.
Cadillac’s next-generation active noise cancellation system listens for unwanted road and wind noise, then uses the audio system to counteract it, helping create a quiet cabin that highlights the smoothness of the EV powertrain. Laminated glass and extensive acoustic insulation add to this sense of calm, especially at highway speeds.
Cabin air quality is supported by an air filter, air ionizer, and automatic air circulation/air quality sensor that can adjust airflow as needed. Combined with the glass roof’s UV and infrared protection, this helps keep the interior feeling fresh and comfortable even in bright Gulfport sunshine.
Safety and Driver Assistance from the Driver’s Seat
From behind the wheel, the Escalade IQ surrounds you with advanced driver assistance features designed to reduce fatigue and enhance confidence. Many of these features are controlled via the steering wheel and the central display, so they seamlessly integrate into daily driving.
Available Super Cruise allows hands-free driving on compatible roads, using mapping data, sensors, and driver-attention monitoring to help you stay centered and safely spaced from other vehicles.
Other interior-focused safety tech includes:
- HD Surround Vision with multiple camera views around the vehicle
- A rear camera mirror that can show a wide, unobstructed view behind you
- A Safety Alert Seat that vibrates in specific directions to warn about potential hazards
- Driver Attention Assist to help detect drowsiness or distraction
- A full suite of collision-avoidance tech, including Forward Collision Alert, Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Braking
These systems work quietly in the background, adding to the feeling of security, especially when you are navigating busy coastal traffic, parking in tighter downtown spots, or backing out of crowded lots.
Shop the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ at Turan Foley Cadillac
If you like the idea of a full-size luxury SUV that combines third-row practicality, massive cargo space, cutting-edge tech, and all-electric performance, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is worth a closer look. Turan Foley Cadillac in Gulfport, Mississippi, already has 2026 Escalade IQ Luxury models in stock with features like the 55-inch curved display, AKG Studio audio, three-row seating, and more.
You can browse current Escalade IQ inventory, explore colors and trims, and review detailed window stickers on the Turan Foley Cadillac website. When you are ready, schedule an EV test drive, talk with the team about home charging solutions, and work with the finance department to find a leasing or purchasing plan that fits your budget.
For drivers across the Mississippi Gulf Coast who want a quiet, high-tech, and spacious electric SUV, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ interior delivers the luxury feel you expect from Escalade with the modern benefits of all-electric driving. Turan Foley Cadillac is ready to help you experience it in person.
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