- Cadillac’s new 2026 Vistiq will arrive early next year with a starting price of $78,790.
- The SUV features a dual-motor AWD system producing 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque.
- Owners can expect to travel approximately 300 miles (480 km) on a single charge.
Cadillac’s electric vehicle lineup continues to expand, and we recently had the opportunity to go hands-on with the 2026 Vistiq. It’s a three-row luxury crossover that slots neatly between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ, and is designed to appeal to active families, offering a blend of technology, luxury, and space.
Set to go into production early next year, the Vistiq follows in the footsteps of the Lyriq and adopts split lighting units as well as an expansive black crystal shield grille. The latter has unique patterns that help to distinguish the various trims as Luxury variants have a linear motif, while Sport versions wear a mesh-like design.
Imposing Exterior Design
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The profile is striking for a crossover and exterior designer Zhou Fang told us it was partially influenced by the CTS Sport Wagon. Besides that cool touch, there’s streamlined bodywork, flush-mounted door handles, and angular rear pillars. They’re joined by unique third quarter glass sporting a Cadillac Mondrian graphic. This will likely prove divisive, but the company claimed it provides additional privacy for rear seat passengers.
Elsewhere, there are 21-inch wheels with three-dimensional center caps. 22- and 23-inchers will also be available as an option. Buyers will also find eight exterior colors ranging from Polar White and Argent Silver to Opulent Blue and Radiant Red.
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In terms of size, the Vistiq measures 205.6 inches (5,222 mm) long, 86.7 inches (2,203 mm) wide, and 71 inches (1,804 mm) tall, with a wheelbase that spans 121.8 inches (3,094 mm). That means the model is 7.1 inches (180 mm) longer than the XT6 and has an extra 9.1 inches (231 mm) between the wheels.
A Spacious And Luxurious Interior
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The Lyriq-like styling continues in the cabin, which sports a “stately and architectural” aura. It’s dominated by a familiar 33-inch display, but this isn’t a simple rehash as the Vistiq has a unique dashboard as well as a floating center console. The latter houses an 8-inch Command Center as well as a dual wireless smartphone charger.
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Speaking of equipment, the crossover sports heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, a five-zone climate control system, and a 23-speaker AKG Studio audio system. They’re joined by an ambient lighting system, unique speaker grilles with a herringbone pattern, and a panoramic sunroof which is accompanied by a second glass panel over the third-row.
Given this is an EV, there are a handful of eco-minded touches. Among them are a leather-free steering wheel and fabrics created from 100% recycled materials.
Cadillac officials billed the cabin as being closer to the Escalade IQ than the Lyriq, although it felt like an elevated version of the latter. There’s nothing wrong with that and customers will find real metal accents as well as carbon fiber, black ash, or lumen open pore wood trim.
The front seats are unsurprisingly comfortable and spacious, while the same can be said about the second row as they offer 40.2 inches (1,021 mm) of legroom. Occupants will find the usual range of adjustments as well as an 8-inch Command Center of their own.
The third row is the Vistiq’s raison d’être and this 6’ 2” reviewer found plenty of headroom as well as enough legroom to be comfortable on short trips. While the spec sheet lists foot space at a mere 30.6 inches (777 mm), second-row passengers can slide forward to make things slightly less cramped. It’s also worth noting that entry and egress is decent, but unremarkable.
While adults won’t want to spend much time in the third-row, Cadillac doesn’t treat occupants as third-class citizens. Quite the opposite as they’ll find padded armrests, air vents, cup holders, and USB-C charging ports. There’s even some brightwork back there, which is a nice touch.
When it comes time to haul cargo, owners will find 15.2 cubic feet (430 liters) of room behind the third row. That increases to 43 cubic feet (1,218 liters) by folding the third-row seats down and 80.2 cubic feet (2,271 liters) by putting both rows flat.
615 HP And 300 Miles Of Range
Motivation is provided by a 102 kWh lithium-ion battery, which feeds a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 615 hp (459 kW / 624 PS) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. That’s almost as much as the CT5-V Blackwing and it means the 6,326 lb (2,870 kg) crossover can rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.7 seconds with Velocity Max mode enabled.
Besides being fast and powerful, the Vistiq can go the distance as Cadillac is expecting a range of approximately 300 miles (483 km). While that’s a considerable distance, it trails the Lucid Gravity as well as the Mercedes EQS SUV. On the bright side, the model can tow up to 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).
When it comes time to charge, owners can party like it’s 2011 as the crossover uses the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard. That’s a surprise as GM announced plans to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in the summer of 2023 and GM vehicles gained access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in September.
Fast Charging
While the lack of an NACS port is disappointing, Cadillac said a DC fast charger can deliver up to 79 miles (127 km) of range in as little as 10 minutes. At home, a 240V 11.5 kW AC charger can deliver up to 28.5 miles (45.9 km) of range for every hour of charging. With the available 19.2 kW charger, owners can expect up to 46.7 miles (75.2 km) of range per hour.
On the topic of charging, the Vistiq has a bidirectional vehicle-to-home capability. Cadillac didn’t go into many details, but mentioned an available GM Energy V2H Bundle, which will allow owners to transfer power from the vehicle to their home during a blackout.
Charging aside, the crossover has a multi-link front and five-link rear suspension with semi-active dampers. Premium Luxury variants add an Air Ride Adaptive suspension, which features 3 inches (76 mm) of adjustment as well as an aero mode that automatically works to reduce drag on the highway.
Customers will also find an available Active Rear Steer system, which enables the rear wheels to turn for improved maneuverability. Cadillac didn’t share full numbers, but the system enables the crossover to have a turning diameter as little as 38.2 feet (11.6 meters). That’s tighter than the XT5 and XT6, and isn’t much wider than the XT4.
Pricing And Trims
We’ll learn full equipment details closer to launch, but Cadillac said the Vistiq will come standard with Super Cruise, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Forward Collision Alert, and Side Bicyclist Alert. The model will also be offered with a Night Vision system that uses an infrared camera to show pedestrians or animals that might be ‘hidden’ by darkness.
The Vistiq will be available in Luxury, Sport, and Premium Luxury trims at launch, with prices beginning at $78,790, including destination charges. This marks an $18,175 increase over the Lyriq, yet it’s still a whopping $51,200 less than the Escalade IQ.