Cadillac reveals the name and some images of its next electric vehicle, the Vistiq mid-size SUV, which the automaker plans to slot in between. the Lyriq And Climbing IQ in terms of size and price.
The three-row SUV is expected to arrive in dealerships sometime in 2025 as a 2026 model year vehicle. It will also join the Entry-level optics in Cadillac’s growing lineup of zero-emission vehicles.
The three-row SUV is expected to arrive in dealerships next year as a 2025 model year vehicle.
“VISTIQ adds another compelling electric vehicle to the Cadillac lineup, reinforcing our commitment to an electric future,” said John Roth, vice president of Global Cadillac. “Our brand is now present in most luxury electric vehicle segments, providing customers with a range of choices, and Cadillac electric vehicles will cover most luxury SUV segments in critical global markets over the next two years. years. »
Cadillac isn’t revealing any details about the Vistiq other than the name and where it sits in the lineup. As for price, you can probably expect somewhere between $70,000 and $90,000, depending on your trim level and options list.
The Escalade IQ starts at $120,000, while the Lyriq can be had for as little as $64,000. And then there is the Ultra-luxurious bespoke Cadillac Celestiqwhich starts at a heartbreaking $340,000.
Like the other models, the Vistiq will be built on GM Ultium Battery Platform, which aims to be flexible and multifaceted, with the aim of serving a variety of vehicle types and shapes. The automaker said Ultium can support up to 200 kWh of power, which could enable a range of up to 400 miles. The Escalade IQ, for example, is expected to have a range of up to 450 miles for long-range versions of the SUV.
The Vistiq also carries over many design touches first found in the Lyriq, like flush door handles and a diamond-cut pattern on the faux grille. The side panels are recessed like on the Lyriq, and the front and rear lights are also almost identical.
As a three-row SUV, the Vistiq will compete with other mid- to full-size SUVs like the Tesla Model Rivien R1Sand the Kia EV9. Other upcoming three-row EVs include the Lucid Gravity and the VolvoEX90.
