The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq comes with 615HP and 3 rows, priced from

Update 12/18: Cadillac has announced full pricing details for its upcoming electric vehicle, the Vistiq, months ahead of its planned launch in spring 2025, Car&Driver has discovered. While we already knew the base Luxury trim started at $77,395 (or $78,790, including destination), we now have a clearer look at the entire lineup. Available trims include Sport, Premium Luxury and the top-of-the-line Platinum model starting at $97,890.

Yes, checking enough option boxes means this three-row electric car can easily break the $100,000 mark. Six-figure price tags appear to be becoming increasingly common across Cadillac’s electric lineup, as evidenced by the recently launched Escalade IQ starting at $130,000.

2026 Cadillac VISTIQ Pricing

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’s cleverly positioned between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ and is designed to appeal to active families, offering a blend of technology, luxury and space.

The Vistiq, due to go into production early next year, follows in the footsteps of the Lyriq with split lighting and a wide black crystal shield grille. The latter has a unique pattern that helps distinguish the various trims, as the Deluxe version has a linear pattern, while the Sport version has a mesh design.

Majestic appearance design

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The crossover has a striking appearance, and exterior designer Zhou Fang told us it was partly influenced by the CTS sport wagon. Adding to the cool touches are the streamlined bodywork, flush-mounted door handles and angular rear pillars. They are connected with unique third-quarter glass featuring a Cadillac Mondrian pattern. This may be divisive, but the company claims it provides extra privacy for rear-seat passengers.

Elsewhere there are 21-inch wheels with three-dimensional center caps. 22-inch and 23-inch are also available. Buyers can also find eight exterior colors, ranging from Arctic White and Argent Silver to Gorgeous Blue and Radiant Red.

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In terms of dimensions, the Vistiq is 205.6 inches (5,222 mm) long, 86.7 inches (2,203 mm) wide, 71 inches (1,804 mm) tall, and has a wheelbase spanning 121.8 inches (3,094 mm). This means the model is 7.1 inches (180 mm) longer than the XT6 and has 9.1 inches (231 mm) more between the wheels.

Spacious and luxurious interior

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The interior of the car continues the Lyriq style, exuding a “stately and architectural” atmosphere. It’s dominated by the familiar 33-inch display, but it’s not a simple carbon copy, as the Vistiq has a unique dashboard and floating center console. The latter comes with an 8-inch command center as well as dual wireless smartphone chargers.

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Speaking of equipment, the crossover comes equipped with sport heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, a five-zone climate control system and a 23-speaker AKG Studio audio system. They are connected by an ambient lighting system, a unique herringbone speaker grille and a panoramic sunroof (with a second glass panel above the third row).

Given that this is an electric car, there’s some environmental awareness. These include a leather-free steering wheel and fabrics made from 100% recycled materials.

Cadillac officials say the car’s cabin is closer to the Escalade IQ than the Lyriq, although it feels like an upgrade from the latter. There’s nothing wrong with that, customers will find real metal trim as well as carbon fiber, black ash or lumen open-pore wood trim.

The front seats are comfortable and roomy, and not surprisingly, there’s 40.2 inches (1,021 mm) of second-row legroom. Occupants will find the usual adjustment range as well as their own 8-inch command center.

The third row is the Vistiq’s raison d’etre, and this 6-foot-2 reviewer found there’s enough headroom and enough legroom to be comfortable on short trips. While the spec sheet lists footwell at just 30.6 inches (777mm), second-row passengers can slide forward to make the space slightly less crowded. It’s also worth noting that the entrance and exit are nice but unremarkable.

While adults won’t want to spend too much time in the third row, Cadillac doesn’t treat passengers like third-class citizens. Rather, they’ll find padded armrests, air vents, cup holders, and USB-C charging ports. There’s even some bright decorations on the back, which is a nice touch.

When it’s time to haul cargo, owners will find 15.2 cubic feet (430 liters) of space behind the third row. With the third-row seats folded down, space increases to 43 cubic feet (1,218 liters), and with both rows folded flat, space increases to 80.2 cubic feet (2,271 liters).

615 horsepower and 300 miles of range

Power is provided by a 102 kWh lithium-ion battery that powers a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 615 hp (459 kW / 624 PS) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. That’s nearly as much as the CT5-V Blackwing, meaning the 6,326-pound (2,870-kilogram) crossover can sprint from 0-60 mph (0-96) in 3.7 seconds with Velocity Max mode enabled. km/h) acceleration.

In addition to being fast and powerful, the Vistiq’s range matches Cadillac’s estimated range of about 300 miles (483 kilometers). While that’s a considerable distance, it trails the Lucid Gravity as well as the Mercedes EQS SUV. On the bright side, this model can tow up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kilograms).

When it’s time to recharge, owners can party like it’s 2011, as the crossover adopts the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard. This is surprising since GM announced plans to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in the summer of 2023, and GM won access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in September.

fast charging

While the lack of a NACS port is disappointing, Cadillac says a DC fast charger can provide up to 79 miles (127 kilometers) of range in just 10 minutes. At home, a 240V 11.5 kW AC charger provides 28.5 miles (45.9 km) of charge per hour. With the available 19.2 kW charger, owners can expect a range of 46.7 miles (75.2 kilometers) per hour.

In terms of charging, Vistiq has a two-way car-to-home function. Cadillac didn’t reveal many details, but mentioned the available GM Energy V2H bundle, which allows owners to transfer power from their vehicle to their home during a power outage.

In addition to charging, the crossover also features a multi-link front suspension with semi-active dampers and a five-link rear suspension. Premium Luxury models add Air Ride adaptive suspension with a 3-inch (76 mm) adjustment range and an aerodynamic mode that works automatically to reduce highway drag.

Customers will also find an available active rear steering system that enables the rear wheels to turn for improved maneuverability. Cadillac didn’t reveal complete figures, but the system allows the crossover to have a turning diameter as small as 38.2 feet (11.6 meters). It’s tighter than the XT5 and XT6, and not much wider than the XT4.

Pricing and decorating

We’ll know full equipment details closer to launch, but Cadillac says the Vistiq will come standard with super cruise, blind-spot steering assist, forward-collision alert and side-cyclist alert. The model will also be equipped with a night vision system that uses infrared cameras to reveal pedestrians or animals that may be “hidden” by darkness.

The Vistiq will be available in Luxury, Sport and Premium Luxury trims at launch, with prices starting at $78,790 (including destination charge). That’s $18,175 more than the Lyriq, but still $51,200 less than the Escalade IQ.