It is not clear if the autonomous system will be available later in the model-year.
Update – Added statement by a Cadillac representative.
Another global shortage of microchips strikes. Motor1.com was contacted by a reliable source with information that indicated Super Cruise was being removed as an option in the 2022 Cadillac Escalade. Although no reason was given, it is safe to assume that the enduring shortage of semiconductors is responsible.
Motor1.com received this information and contacted Cadillac in order to verify that the information was correct. The following statement was made by a Cadillac representative.
Super Cruise was temporarily removed from the Escalade to make it clear that the semi-autonomous driving system, which was launched three years ago, is almost non-existent in GM cars. Super Cruise will be coming to the GMC Sierra And Chevrolet Silverado However, it will not be available until 2022 spring. Production Chevrolet Bolt The feature was also offered by. It was expected that the service would resume at the end September amid Problems with the battery pack It is not clear if the line has been established. Super Cruise is still an option. CT4 And CT5 Available in the summer of 2021. The availability of the feature on sedans is unknown.
The Escalade sold more than the CT4 or CT5 combined in 2020. It makes more sense to keep the Escalade in production, rather than dumping the luxury SUV. Similar strategies have been used by a variety of automakers, such as the Silverado which was built without cylinder activation systems. The chip shortage is expected to continue into 2022, and possibly extend to 2023.