The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Is A $79G Electric Muscle SUV

You’ll soon be able to cruise the vistas in the Cadillac Vistiq … quickly.

The Vistiq is an all-new electric SUV that will slot between the Lyirq and Escalade IQ in the brand’s EV lineup. It’s slightly larger than the gas-powered Cadillac XT6 and features three rows of seating, but is built on the Ultium electric vehicle platform that it shares with the Lyriq.

The Vistiq will have a starting price of $78,790 that pits it against models like the Tesla Model X, Lucid Gravity and South Carolina-built Volvo EX90 in the growing US-built luxury three-row electric SUV segment. It is launching with Luxury, Sport and Premium Luxury trims with a Platinum grade to be added later.

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All Vistiqs have a standard dual-motor all-wheel drive system rated at 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque that can accelerate it to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds when the Velocity Max mode is engaged. Available options include an air suspension system and a four-wheel steering system that can tighten the turning circle of the 205-inch long vehicle.

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The driving range is estimated to be approximately 300 miles per charge of its 102 kWh battery pack, which can be replenished at a rate of 79 miles per 10 minutes at a public DC fast charging station or 46.7 miles per hour with a 19.2 kW home charger.

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Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free highway driving feature and a 23-speaker AKG Audio system are standard across the lineup and a night vision system is available. The Vistiq’s dashboard design is similar to the Lyriq’s and has a 33-inch wraparound display that encompasses the instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system, which features Google Built-In and Alexa apps, but not Android Auto or Apple CarPlay smartphone integration.

Various trim elements offered included open pore woods, carbon fiber and yarn made from recycled materials. The climate control system has five zones and third row passengers get padded armrests, cupholders, USB ports and smartphone holders.

The rearmost side windows have a “Cadillac Mondrian” design on them and there are glass panels above all three rows of seats.

The Vistiq will be built at GM’s Spring Hill, Tenn., factory and deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2025.

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