The hands-free driver assistance system is intimidating at first but also impressive and one of the best systems on the road ...

The Lyriq-V comes in at a monster 5,980 pounds, while the Optiq-V weighs 5,445 lbs - that 535-pound difference could make the Optiq-V feel more responsive through the corners.

Cadillac Optiq vs. Lyriq vs. Vistiq: Motors, Power, and Performance For 2025, the Optiq will be equipped with a dual-motor ...

The Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX are noticeably outselling the Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, even though they're all basically the same car.

For the 2026 model year, Cadillac is slashing $1,995 off the price of every Optiq trim except the high-performance V variant. That puts the base Optiq RWD at just $50,900, a 3.8% drop from the ...

In addition to a whopping 219 horsepower increase from two new electric motors, the all-wheel-drive Optiq-V gets new aerodynamic upgrades.

2026 Cadillac Optiq-V Leans on the Lyriq. Cadillac’s latest electric V-Series machine makes 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. By Wesley Wren Published: Jun 09, 2025 9:00 AM EDT.

That’s a big deal for GM, which has struggled (as have other automakers) with the bumpy rollout of NACS adapters to its EV customers. As the first native NACS vehicle, the Optiq-V signals the start of ...

However, the Lyriq-V won’t be the only battery-powered V-Series model on offer, as The General is also working on a new high-performance version of the Lyriq’s little brother, the Cadillac Optiq.

Cadillac expanded the V series to include EVs with the Lyriq-V in 2025. The Cadillac Optiq-V is expected to join the lineup later this year, as a 2026 model year vehicle.

Cadillac order guides have revealed pricing for the 2025 Optiq, the brand's entry-level electric vehicle.Slotting beneath the Lyriq in the lineup, the Optiq starts at $54,390 for the base Luxury 1 ...

Cadillac Optiq vs. Lyriq vs. Vistiq: Motors, Power, and Performance. For 2025, the Optiq will be equipped with a dual-motor AWD powertrain designated by a 450E4 badge.