Snapdragon Digital Chassis Powers 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, Bringing Immersive, Cloud Connected Experiences And More

By Godson Umejiego, Bureau Chief, The Americas

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has announced that the 2025 Cadillac ESCALADE IQ will leverage Snapdragon automotive solutions to deliver the latest in cutting-edge capabilities to Cadillac customers. Powered by the Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ Solution, the ESCALADE IQ will be equipped to provide best-in-class in-vehicle experiences for drivers and passengers that have higher levels of safety, and are power-efficient and continuously upgradeable thanks to the latest generation of Snapdragon® Cockpit and Snapdragon® Auto Connectivity Platforms, and Snapdragon Ride™ Platforms for hands-free driving technology. The technology collaboration is an extension of the long-term relationship between Cadillac and Qualcomm Technologies, both of whom are committed to featuring the latest vehicle capabilities and technologies as the automotive industry continues its digital transformation.

ESCALADE IQ customer deliveries are expected to begin in late 2024.

Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions that are featured in the Cadillac ESCALADE IQ include:

Next Generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform: The next generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform takes in-cabin experiences to the next level, powering the ESCALADE IQ’s curved pillar-to-pillar 55-inch total diagonal LED display.

Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF platform: The Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF provides ultra-fast connectivity, quick network response times and reliability needed to enhance safety, personalization, entertainment and productivity features in vehicles.

Snapdragon Ride Platform: One of the automotive industry’s most advanced, scalable and customizable automated driving system-on-chip (SoC) family, the Snapdragon Ride Platform is designed to deliver key low-latency control functions and high-performance and power efficient AI compute for camera and radar processing.

 “Escalade has always been about being ‘bold.’ So that’s what we set out to accomplish with the ESCALADE IQ. By working with Qualcomm Technologies, we’re able to continue delivering innovative technology to our customers, and redefining the luxury SUV experience,” said Cadillac Escalade IQ chief engineer Mandi Damman.

“Qualcomm Technologies is honored to work with Cadillac to help achieve their goal of becoming the world’s EV luxury leader,” said senior vice president and GM, automotive & cloud computing, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc Nakul Duggal,. “With our Snapdragon Digital Chassis laying its technology foundation, the ESCALADE IQ represents progress in our collaboration as we help provide Cadillac owners with the top-tier luxury and technology they’ve grown to expect from the brand.”