Cadillac will discontinue the Escalade's cheapest trim for the 2027 model year. The move eliminates the 1SA configuration and raises the base price above six figures for the first time in the truck's history.Fresh ordering guides for the 2027 Cadillac Escalade confirm that General Motors is dropping the SUV's entry-level "1SA" base trim, a move that effectively forces buyers into the more expensive tiers of the Escalade hierarchy and establishes a $100,000 baseline for the first time in the nameplate's nearly 30-year run.While Cadillac has yet to finalize official MSRP sheets for the 2027 lineup, eliminating the bare-bones base model removes the only sub-$100k option from the catalog. For comparison, the outgoing 2026 entry-level trim started at $93,995. With that package gone, the Luxury trim becomes the default starting gate for the Escalade family. Since the Luxury package was priced at $104,995 for the previous model year, any carryover or inflation-adjusted pricing means shoppers will be staring down a six-figure sticker before they can even glance at the options sheet.cadillac just killed the cheapest escalade trim among other changesThe changes continue as you climb up the pricing ladder as well. Cadillac is also deleting rear-wheel-drive configurations from its top-tier Platinum Luxury and Platinum Sport models. Moving forward, the Platinum variants will ship exclusively with all-wheel drive. While the transition means a standard mechanical upgrade for high-end buyers, it also acts as a stealth price increase, eliminating the cheaper two-wheel-drive alternative and effectively raising the entry floor for a Platinum model by roughly $3,000 over last year's baseline.AdvertisementAdvertisementBeyond the major trim consolidation, the 2027 order sheets show minor cosmetic and technical adjustments. A new premium Sandstone exterior paint joins the palette, though it remains unavailable to Platinum line shoppers. Meanwhile, Magnus Metal Frost and Aegean Stone are no longer available colors.Inside, Cadillac is rolling out software updates to offer digital key support and trailer tire-pressure monitoring connectivity. Conversely, several items have been cut from the production book, including the interior protection package, the blacked-out Onyx Lite package for the V-Series, and the performance air intake system.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
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