2026 Cadillac VISTIQ
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2026 Cadillac VISTIQ Review
By Colin Ryan
Updated January 30, 2025
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is an all-electric 3-row midsize luxury SUV and a completely new model.
This is the Vistiq, the newest vehicle from Cadillac and the fifth electric vehicle (EV) it’s announced. It follows on from the smaller Optiq and Lyriq SUVs, and slots in just under the full-size Escalade IQ. Cadillac also has the upcoming Celestiq all-electric flagship sedan.
And at this point, that’s all know for sure about the new Vistiq, since Cadillac had yet to furnish more than a few photos at the time of compiling this piece. But if we use the Lyriq (which we really like, incidentally) as a point of reference, we can infer that the Vistiq will offer a dual-motor/all-wheel-drive setup with around 500 horsepower (that’s the Lyriq’s optional drivetrain).
What kind of range will the new Cadillac Vistiq have?
To be competitive, it’s going to need to cover at least 300 miles. This class of luxury electric SUVs is going to grow. The Tesla Model X already has a 348-mile range. The Rivian R1S claims 400 miles with its biggest battery. The Lucid Gravity is supposed to travel for 440 miles between charges. And the Kia EV9 is rated at 304 miles. Cadillac (well, General Motors) has some impressive proprietary battery technology, so we wouldn’t be surprised if recharging times (using a DC fast charger) were about as quick as anything else out there.
On-Sale Date
No official word yet, but let’s assume the 2026 Vistiq will reach dealerships in the second half of 2025.
Cadillac VISTIQ Pricing
We expect the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq to start at around $65,000. Who knows what will be happening with the Tesla Model X by the time the Vistiq comes out, but it might start in the region of $82,000. Factor about $80K for a Rivian R1S or the Lucid Gravity. Not a luxury name but still interesting, the Kia EV9 is likely to start in the mid-to-high 50s.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 6326 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Front Head Room | 40.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 7 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.2 inches | ||
Overall Length | 205.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 61.0 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 5000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 80.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 41.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 122.0 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7540 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 86.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 93 MPGe | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Combined | 86 MPGe | ||
Highway | 78 MPGe |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 615 hp | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 650 foot pounds | ||
Engine | Dual Electric Motors | ||
Estimated Electric Range | 305 miles | ||
Battery Capacity | 102.00 kwh | ||
Charge Time (240V) | N/A | ||
0 to 60 | 3.7 seconds |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 6 years / 70000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 4 years / 50000 miles |
Comfort & Convenience
Entertainment
Interior
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Technology
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Compare to Similar Vehicles
 New 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ |  New 2026 BMW iX |  New 2026 Tesla Model X |  New 2025 Polestar 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | $76,325 | $91,630 | $74,800 | |
| Consumer Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 93/Hwy 78/Comb 86 MPGe | City 94/Hwy 93/Comb 94 MPGe | City 110/Hwy 99/Comb 105 MPGe | City 92/Hwy 84/Comb 88 MPGe | |
| Fuel Type | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $93,839 | $101,962 | $120,656 | $110,389 | |
| Estimated EV Range | 305 miles | 312 miles | 352 miles | 310 miles | |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| 0-60 | 3.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 3.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
| Horsepower | 615 HP | N/A | 670 HP | 489 HP | |
| Engine | Dual Electric Motors | Dual AC Electric Motors | Dual AC Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
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