Cadillac is stepping into the all-electric space with a wealth of new vehicles, including several new crossovers. The first of these was obviously the new Cadillac Lyriq, while the 2025 Cadillac Optiq and an as-of-yet unidentified three-row crossover are set to follow. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the 2025 Cadillac Optiq and forthcoming three-row crossover in the following visual size comparison.
Although GM has yet to release any official specs, both of these forthcoming all-electric Cadillac crossovers were recently spotted as camouflaged prototypes running side-by-side in a convoy, providing us with an opportunity to compare them, at least visually.
The first vehicle (that is, the prototype ahead and to the left in these photos) is the 2025 Cadillac Optiq. Originally expected to belong in the compact segment, a data sheet leaked by Chinese authorities reveals that the Optiq is in fact more of a midsize vehicle, as GM Authority covered previously. The wheelbase is 116.3 inches long, the overall length is 189.8 inches, the overall width is 75.3 inches, and the overall height is 64.7 inches.
Looking over these figures, the 2025 Cadillac Optiq is a bit larger than the ICE-powered Cadillac XT5, but smaller than the Cadillac Lyriq. So then – how does it shape up to the all-electric Cadillac three-row crossover seen on the right?
Well, for starters, this new three-row crossover is expected to be roughly equivalent to the ICE-powered Cadillac XT6 in terms of exterior dimensions. For reference, the XT6 is 198.5 inches long, 77.3 inches wide, and 69.9 inches tall. Next to the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, we also spot a shorter dash-to-axle ratio, a longer rear overhang, and a more upright rear section, the latter of which will likely provide considerably more cargo room than what will be offered in the 2025 Cadillac Optiq.
To note, the upcoming XT6-sized Cadillac three-row all-electric crossover may be called the Vistiq, the Lumistiq, or the Ascendiq, per Cadillac’s latest all-electric naming conventions.
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The Optiq looks to be similar in size and profile to the Chevy Equinox EV, likely they will share the same platform variant, and thus allowing them to get to market more quickly, so long as they have the battery packs to meet the production demands.
I dont understand the need for two midsized CUVs. Seems like the Optiq and the Lyriq will be stepping on each other’s toes.
Pretty clear to me. 2 and 3 row CUV.
Look at Mercedes for understanding. They have both EQC-SUV (similar size to Optiq) and EQE-SUV (similar size to Lyliq). Audi will soon add the Q6 e-tron (similar to Optiq) to its lineup, following the Q8 e-tron (similar to Lyliq). Equipping SUVs of various sizes is a global trend.
Lyriq = Blazer size
Optiq = Equinox size
This article is very strange… The 3-row SUV in the picture won’t be called Vistiq, Ascentiq or Lumistiq. The vehicle is a Symboliq. Wasn’t it mentioned in the GM Authority information released a few years ago???
https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/cadillac/symboliq/
I hope you are right. Symboliq, while not great, is definitely better than the other alternatives. How about Sceniq or Classiq?!
Just like every other EV version of an ICE vehicle that came before, they will be more expensive, way heavier, and smaller inside (where it counts) with a larger footprint outside. Not to mention less practical. We were told that an EV skateboard would free up so much interior room v. an ICE of similar size class because of the “bulky engine and driveline components” taking up sooo much room. So far all I see is BS.
Those things are true but it also opens up style. The new Escalade is able to have very nice proportions because of this. Long hood with the wheels in each corner while still having very similar interior dimensions and more cargo space (frunk). People aren’t complaining about a inch or 2 in an Escalade so optimal interior room doesn’t trump looks. On vehicles where space is the most important, you’ll see gains.
Oh, OK, like the Equinox and Blazer EV v. their normal counterparts? OH, WAIT…
I think I’d rather have better forward visibility over a downward-slanted hood than an extra couple of cubic feet, which could have been added to the rear with a flatter roof. But after decades of the jellybean and the wedge, the brick is back in style with a vengeance.
They actually do free up a to of space – look at the Escalade IQs huge front trunk and lack of a transmission tunnel. Those things make a big difference in terms of interior space and comfort…and this isn’t even taking into account how much nicer EVs are to drive – quieter, smoother, faster. That’s actually the biggest thing for me. The driving experience is just far superior.
My guess is we will get these revealed during the LA Autoshow.
@Toney cross
I would think the smaller one in Detroit and the three row in LA
Wonder if these will have more of a Lyriq interior or more of an EscaladeIQ.Celestiq interior.
Mary Barriq has it under control.
The big crossover looks exactly like an Aviator from the side profile. It’s probably going to look different when it’s unveiled, but in camo it’s an almost perfect replica.