Key Takeaways
- Cadillac unveiled the Vistiq, a three-row electrified SUV.
- While it may not be as powerful as the Escalade IQ or as small as the Lyriq, this is a first for Cadillac.
- With a starting price of $78,790, the Vistiq will be offered for sale anywhere, including in the US and Canada.
The 2026 Vistiq, a three-row electric SUV with an estimated 300-mile range, was presented by Cadillac.
Early in 2025, GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee, facility is expected to begin producing the EV. The more compact Lyriq, one of the best-selling compact luxury vehicles in the US, is made there, and Cadillac obviously wants the Vistiq to have the same level of success.
A few weeks after the business announced the Lyriq-V, its first performance electric SUV, will arrive in the US in early 2025, the Vistiq was announced, joining the previously mentioned Lyriq, Escalade IQ, Optiq, and Celestiq.
The Vistiq and the Lyriq have similar designs, such as the recessed side panels and the swept-back windshield of the Escalade IQ. Its engine generates 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, powered by a 102-kWh battery.
Cadillac’s Vistiq will be offered in three trim levels at launch: Premium Luxury, Sport, and Luxury. The Platinum trim, which will be available in 2025, will include “added performance elements” and more color choices for the car’s exterior and interior.
The SUV is priced at $78,790, which puts it squarely at the top of GM’s EV lineup. However, it is said to contain a £1,395 destination fee.
The Vistiq from Cadillac Has Bidirectional Charging
For the first time, Cadillac offers bi-directional charging so that customers can use vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging, and the brand predicts a range of 300 miles. For $7,300, GM currently offers a V2H bundle that enables homeowners to use the Vistiq to power their homes during a blackout. In ten minutes, the car can go 79 miles thanks to DC quick charging.
The Vistiq includes technologies like a 23-speaker AKG Studio Audio system with Dolby Atmos, hands-free driver assistance technology called “Standard Super Cruise,” and infotainment that is powered by Google’s automotive platform.
It lacks Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, much like other GM EVs. Google Maps is used for navigation instead, and apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
Sales of high-end electric SUVs are increasing, but the Vistiq is coming at a challenging moment. Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate EV incentives like the $7,500 federal tax credit, which GM heavily depends on for the success of its EV business, as he begins his second term as president.
