Cadillac Prices Optiq at $80,000 and Vistiq at $116,000 for Late‑2026 Australian Launch

Overview

• The Optiq arrives as a single Sport variant with a 75 kWh battery, 224 kW/480 Nm dual‑motor AWD and a 425 km WLTP claim, while the Vistiq lands only as a Platinum with a 91 kWh pack, 459 kW/880 Nm and a 461 km WLTP claim.
• Cadillac cites fast‑charging additions of about 94 km in 10 minutes for Optiq and 104 km in 10 minutes for Vistiq, with both supporting up to 22 kW AC charging.
• The Vistiq features a six‑seat layout with captain’s chairs, adaptive air suspension, rear‑wheel steering, Brembo front brakes and a 23‑speaker AKG system, plus a 33‑inch display and Night Vision.
• The Optiq includes a 33‑inch single‑panel display, 19‑speaker AKG audio, Brembo fronts and massaging front seats, with synthetic ‘Ineluxe’ upholstery; the Vistiq uses ‘Nouveauluxe’ faux leather and open‑pore wood.
• Drive positions the Optiq below many petrol Q5/X3/GLC rivals and notes the Vistiq undercuts several three‑row competitors, as Cadillac adds eight years of Connected Services and cuts Lyriq to $95,000 drive‑away.