The New Face of the Cadillac Escalade
The German atelier Larte Design has presented an exclusive Esthete body kit for the 2024–2026 Cadillac Escalade models. The kit includes 17 elements made of carbon fiber or basalt composites, which radically change the appearance of the SUV. Key details include a relief hood, radiator grille trim, front spoiler, and diffuser.
A European Approach to the American Giant
The Cadillac Escalade is rarely seen on European roads due to its dimensions, but this did not stop German engineers from creating a bold body kit for it. Even compared to the powerful 682 hp Escalade-V version, the new kit looks even more expressive and theatrical.
Larte calls its creation the “Esthete,” developed specifically for the 2024–2026 Escalade models.
Details of the Updated Design
The central element is a new hood, available in carbon fiber or painted to match the body color. It is complemented by a hood deflector, stylish radiator grille framing, and a sharper front spoiler. Additional LED daytime running lights are integrated into the lower part of the bumper to enhance expressiveness.
Changes in the Side and Rear View
The sides of the SUV have received widened wheel arch extensions for both axles and modified mirror caps, giving the Escalade a more aggressive and wider stance. Alloy wheels with an aerodynamic ring made of carbon fiber have also been developed.
The rear has not been overlooked either: a new roof spoiler, decorative trim on the tailgate, and an updated bumper have appeared. The package is completed by quad exhaust pipes, vertical LED stop lights, and a redesigned diffuser that adds visual dynamics.
Availability and Installation
Although Larte is based in Germany, the kit can be delivered worldwide, so some Escalades in the US will quickly receive these updates. Installing the body kit takes about six hours, but information on the cost has not been disclosed yet.
This project demonstrates how a European approach to automotive design can be combined with American scale. The use of advanced materials, such as carbon fiber, not only improves aesthetics but can also affect aerodynamic performance, which is especially important for such large vehicles. Similar tuning solutions often become a testing ground for technologies that may later appear in production models.