MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with the Chief Engineer, Cadillac Escalade IQ - Mandi Damman! Mandi shares all the details about the BRAND NEW Cadillac Escalade IQ! One of the biggest EVs to hit the market!
2:57 - Cadillac Escalade IQ debuts!
8:21 - Vehicle Specs - Up to 750 HP with Velocity Max
15:57 - One big EV!
19:57 - 24" wheels on 35 " tires - Challenges of Development.
26:20 - Development Process.
29:24 - Ultra Cruise - Level 2 Autonomy. Ultra Cruise vs Super Cruise.
33:06 - Curved 55" Display - One piece of glass, continuous screen.
38:01 - Google & Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies collabs.
41:46 - Front Command Center, Executive Second Row, & Rear Command Center.
42:35 - Power Opening/Closing Doors - All four Doors!
43:57 - Panoramic Roof w/ 4% Tint. Plus shade (For Purchase).
50:22 - Executive Second Row & Options.
54:22 - 8,000 LBS Towing capacity. Range & Towing. 450 Miles of Range!
01:00:43 - Cold weather effects of EV performance.
01:03:34 - Charging - NACS Hardware on board.
01:16:00 - Interior & Exterior Colors.
01:19:21 - Mandi's career background. Started at GM at 18 years old!
01:30:19 - Transitioning into the EV space.
01:38:19 - Leading a large team.
01:42:22 - Mother of two!
01:46:52 - Women's Leadership & STEM.
01:53:32 - Are EVs inEVitable?
01:54:29 - Cadillac Escalade IQ - Sell me!