Last week, GM Authority exclusively covered the upcoming Cadillac Optiq’s image leak in China. Although the future sub-Lyriq crossover was expected to be an EV equivalent in size to the entry-level Cadillac XT4, the Optiq is actually more midsize than compact.
The upcoming Cadillac Optiq data sheet leaked by the Asian country’s authorities reveals that Cadillac’s second all-electric crossover is really bigger than many of us expected, with a body that is more midsize than compact, eye-catching and very revealing in the brand’s growing family of electric utility vehicles. In fact, the Optiq’s dimensions not only exceed those of the Cadillac XT4, but also those of the Cadillac XT5.
| XT4 | XT5 | Optiq | Lyriq | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in./mm) | 109.4 / 2780 | 112.5 / 2857 | 116.3 / 2954 | 121.8 / 3094 |
| Length (in./mm) | 181.1 / 4600 | 189.6 / 4815 | 189.8 / 4822 | 196.7 / 4996 |
| Width (in./mm) | 74.1 / 1880 | 74.9 / 1903 | 75.3 / 1912 | 77.8 / 1976 |
| Height (in./mm) | 64.1 / 1630 | 65.9 / 1675 | 64.7 / 1644 | 63.9 / 1623 |
In particular, the official future product statement from the SAIC-GM joint venture states that the Cadillac Optiq measures 189.8 inches in length, 75.3 inches in width, and 64.7 inches in height, while resting on a 116.3-inch wheelbase. As such, the all-new Optiq ranks well above the compact-sized Cadillac XT4 and is slightly bigger than the current XT5 – 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider than the midsize crossover.
While electric vehicles are redefining traditional segments and are often larger than their internal combustion counterparts, the Cadillac Optiq’s more midsize than compact dimensions give us a better idea of its role and positioning in the brand’s product strategy. What’s more, they reveal that there’s room enough for at least one more model below it in Cadillac’s electric crossover lineup.
In any case, the all-new Cadillac Optiq is a new member of the zero-emissions portfolio and will sit below the Cadillac Lyriq in the family. The Optiq stands out for embracing its own interpretation of Cadillac’s new design language, with a highly sculpted front end that includes a smaller grille panel and large boomerang-shaped full-LED headlamps. The side and rear also have unique styling elements that give it its own personality.
The upcoming Cadillac Optiq will make its global debut sometime in the second half of this year and is already confirmed for a commercial launch during that period in China, where it will be manufactured at the automaker’s new Wuhan Ultium Center factory to supply the local market. The Optiq is also expected to be manufactured at a North American plant for commercialization in that region and other international markets around the world.
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Equinox EV is also BIG.
By October, GM will formally announce the electric Equinox, so GM Authority can add its dimensions and of the Blazer to this table. Or just publish a table of all the electric vehicles in this group.
I am just not feeling this as an upscale design like I do with the Lyriq.
Like I said I will wait until the High Res images or to see it in person but I am not feeling this one as of right now.
To my eyes, I think the upper ‘grille’ area should have been more dominant (take up more space, vertically) on the front end. But I guess that ship has sailed…
“As such, the all-new Optiq ranks well above the compact-sized Cadillac XT4 and is slightly bigger than the current XT5 – 0.2 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider than the midsize crossover.”
You left out 1.2 inches *shorter*.
I’ve never seen a Lyriq on the roads (and doubt I will for quite some time), so I have no idea how to judge the size of this. I thought the Lyriq was Blazer-sized but guess not. You’d think a compact would be next as it’s the largest segment.
I have seen and entered the Cadillac Lyriq at a local dealer, and it is BIG. You cannot sense the size until you get inside.
As I was saying when this first leaked… I rest my case
Autoline said this will be China market only vehicle.
Anyone know for sure?
That name.
Sure would be nice if GM management would wake up and STOP investing in China! GM could lower the prices here instead of paying China for things we don’t need and most don’t want. Tomg
GM & Shanghai GM might as well be seperate companies. What is spent in China doesn’t effect spending in the US.
Typically I consider China a raw deal with joint ventures and falling market share for non Chinese car manufacturers but, since GM gave up Europe, it needs a foriegn market with top tier pricing which Latin America can’t provide.
GM has said they plan to re-enter Europe with their EV only approach.
They pulled out because they just didn’t have a lineup there that could meet EU emissions rules affordably.
Get out, get rid of their dealers, and re-enter with a direct sales EV only approach.
China requires products sold in China to be built in China. China plants to date have built nothing for export PERIOD
They’re exporting Buicks to North America.
Yes sure….a Blazer with different front and rears and lights……but Equinox and Blazer EVs now, out the door, mass volume….now….I’m tired of waiting with my 2014.
Its good looking and it’s a good size…but its electric!!!
The front end is cluttered and lacks focus.
Terrible design! Ruess said that electric was Cadillac’s last chance. Brand with probably be dead in 5 years.
Roughly 5 years ago Wall Street valued Cadillac at 20 Billion and a few analysts suggested a spin off. GM should have 5taken the money and run. GM should buy a brand like Lucid and give up. CT-4 & 5 are perfect yet don’t sell and the EVs aren’t worth it
Why is Cadillac giving preferential treatment to China for this EV? We need a compact/midsize SUV EV Cadillac here in the USA. I really don’t understand Cadillac or GM regarding their extremely slow shift toward electrification. Also, they totally dropped the ball regarding building charging stations through out the USA, which is what they should have been doing since 2012 when development started on the Bold EV.
GM had no vision or responsibility to the environment back then and now that they see how Tesla has taken off, now they are playing catch-up. They were actually ahead of Tesla in 2016 when they came out with a more affordable compact Bolt EV which Tesla did not have, but they blew that by not doing quality control of their batteries which resulted in fires.
They just announced that they lost the battle of the plug standard to Tesla, mainly because EV sales have now dropped off because of the unreliability of the CCS/combo charging infrastructure which they ignored and left to third parties to create and maintain, which they are doing a very bad job at. I bought a Bolt EV new in 2017 thinking that GM was really moving forward fast, boy, was I wrong. At that time they were suppose to come out with 21 EV models (in USA was assumed) by 2023, now they have only 2 that you can actually buy today at a dealer if you’re lucky, the Bolt EV and the Cadillac Lyriq. They do have the Hummer Pickup EV and SUV, Equinox EV, Blazer EV and Silverado EV, but none of them are in production yet and will not be in full production until next year. You can only buy the Bolt EV or the expensive Lyriq at a dealer right now. I was tired of waiting and I bought a Kia EV6 back in April of last year (2022) and love it. It rides so much quiter and smoother than the Bolt EV. I refuse to buy a Tesla from that ultra conservative nutcase Elon Musk.
Blazer EV is in production in Mexico and is ramping up Blazer EV units are on the way
Lyriq EV is in production at Spring Hill and priced right with the new Lyriq Tech model under $60k before the $7.5 incentive or State incentives which vary from State to State. The Optiq will be priced lower yet its as big as a XT5
in size, more of a midsize CUV than small CUV.
Equinox EV is on deck for SOP this year and ramping in 2024 in Mexico
Optiq will be in production 2024 in Mexico at the same plant building Blazer EV and Equinox EV
It is said the plant is running at 65 Blazer EVs per hour, Once Spring Hill Battery comes fully on line in 2024 GM will have the supply of batteries for max production of Blazer EV, Equinox EV and Optiq EVs.
Dear GM, I stand corrected. The Blazer EV just started production and it was just reported on July 14, 2023. However, can you answer me this question? I placed my reservation for a Blazer EV on July 21, 2022. for the Blazer EV 2LT o RS model which were both suppose to be available this summer. As of today I still have not received any communication from my dealer to actually place my order. Why is that?
The answer to that question would be best answered by the Dealer and Chevy customer service.
The Blazer EV RS and 2LT are priced well and with the incentives sales are going to be strong.
The Chevy Trax was coming from Korea any day, yet the dealers didn’t have none, today if you go to the Chevy website there are large numbers of Chevy Trax at the dealers or in Transit.
Dear GM, Are you an official spokesperson for GM?
No, Everything is in my opinion
Very disappointing Lyriq Optiq should be built along side Full size Lyriq instead ship it to the sweat shops of Mexico for 4 bucks an hour plus food coupons 🤨
Mexico has very strong trade treaties for exports to other countries. From Mexico the Optiq can be sold in a number of markets outside of North America. The plant is no sweat shop and has been overhauled
to build GM Ev’s, the salary for workers is competitive for Mexico and the jobs are in strong demand,
Plant Zero has been assigned the Escalade IQ
Spring Hill has been assigned the Lyriq
Lansing Grand River may be assigned Six premium EV’s including the Corvette CUV and Corvette Sedan
Orion has been assigned EV large Pick Ups
Mexico may also be building at least one of the two Honda EV’s also
China is a bigger EV market with something like 35% or more of new cars sold being plug-ins.
US is still only about 6%.
I compared the dimensions with my 2009 Chevy Equinox, and all are almost equal, except the Optiq is wider and has a longer wheelbase by two inches.
It’s a FWD joke
Will this have enough headroom with the batteries raising the floor level (and step-in height)? That may be why they put a full glass roof on Lyriq.
A Western product.
Leaked by the Asian country’s authorities.
Manufactured at Wuhan.
Peter Daszak and Fauci were the first things that popped into mind.
It would be nice to see the Equinox and Blazer dimensions included in the compare especially caddy to chevy EVs.
Cadillac Optiq, is there a surround view camera in the default option?