Cadillac Announces Enhanced Super Cruise, Teases 2021 Escalade Without Disguise

The teaser campaign for the 2021 Escalade continues as Cadillac has snuck an undisguised picture of the SUV into an announcement about an enhanced version of Super Cruise.

While we’ve already seen undisguised photos of the front end and interior, the latest image gives us our first look at the rear end. As you can see, the Escalade will feature vertical taillights which are similar to the ones used on the current model.

The taillights are connected by a large chrome strip which likely features a prominent Cadillac badge in the center. The model also appears to have a more distinctive tailgate and chrome trim around what appears to be a four-tailpipe exhaust system.

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The 2021 Escalade will be introduced on February 4th and feature an independent rear suspension just like the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. The model is expected to be launched with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that develops 420 hp (313 kW / 426 PS) and 460 lb-ft (621 Nm) of torque. Later on, there could be an electric variant and a high-performance model with around 650 hp (485 kW / 659 PS).

Enhanced Super Cruise

Besides teasing the Escalade, Cadillac announced the model – as well as the 2021 CT4 and CT5 – will have an “enhanced” version of Super Cruise. Billed as the most extensive update to the semi-autonomous driving system since it was introduced, the enhanced version promises to be more intuitive and better overall.

One of the biggest changes is a new automated lane change function. When Super Cruise is activated, users simply need to tap the turn signal to indicate that they want to change lanes. This causes the system to look for an opening in the desired lane and then automatically change lanes once an opening has been found.

In order to introduce the new feature, engineers installed new hardware and software. Cadillac didn’t go into specifics, but said the vehicles have improved “rear-facing sensors and advanced software algorithms so that the system can confidently track vehicles approaching from the rear.”

Besides the new lane change function, the system is more intuitive and features improved software for “better steering and speed control.” Users can also expect “richer map information” which helps to improve the system’s effectiveness.