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2025 Cadillac Optiq Officially Debuts In The U.S.

Packed with tech features and offering fun, exciting driving performance in a compact crossover body style, the 2025 Cadillac Optiq is the latest luxury EV to join Caddy’s growing battery-electric lineup. Now, GM’s luxury marque has revealed a wealth of new details about the USDM version of the brand’s smallest and most affordable EV.

GM revealed that the 2025 Cadillac Optiq will be offered in two trim levels, including Luxury and Sport, with many premium features standard on both models and an estimated starting MSRP of $54,000 for the entry-level Luxury trim.

Side view of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq.

Beginning with the exterior, Cadillac’s designers gave the 2025 Cadillac Optiq an aggressive, dynamic stance by moving the wheels closer to the front and rear of the vehicle. The overall body shape embodies “the visual agility of a fastback with distinctive Cadillac crossover EV styling.” The vehicle also features a fixed glass roof, providing an interior feel of spaciousness.

The front of the vehicle leads with a black crystal grille detailed with subtle laser etching and flanked by vertical Cadillac lighting signatures. Also eye-catching is the rear quarter panel window, which incorporates Caddy’s signature “Mondrian” geometric design based on the avant-garde style of the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. The windows are made of acoustic laminate glass to keep the cabin quiet.

The crossover also senses the keyfob’s approach when parked and welcomes its owner with a choreographed light display, similar to the Cadillac Lyriq.

Window detail of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq.

The Mondrian rear quarter panel window.

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq’s cockpit features a large 33-inch LED display with 9k resolution and, according to GM, over one billion colors. The upholstery is accented with fully recycled fabric, while the trim pieces are made from a mix of tulipwood and recycled newspaper. The interior will also offer roomy back seats and plenty of cargo space.

The Optiq includes GM Super Cruise semi-autonomous driver assist technology as a standard feature, with 36 months of service included with the purchase. The vehicle is fully equipped with camera and radar sensors providing data to several advanced safety systems, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking, Forward Collision Alert, and more.

Steering wheel detail of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq.

Steering Wheel Super Cruise Indicator

As for propulsion, the 2025 Cadillac Optiq is powered by dual GM Ultium Drive electric motors, one on the front axle and one powering the rear, creating standard all-wheel drive for both trim levels. The Chinese-market Optiq is available in single- and dual-motor configurations, but the U.S. version is exclusively dual-motor. The Optiq features a wheelbase that is six inches shorter than that of the Cadillac Lyriq, making it more agile and improving handling.

John Cockburn, the vehicle’s chief engineer, says the Optiq’s electric drivetrain offers “near-instantaneous torque,” which leads to “a unique and spirited driving experience” with “thrilling performance” and “a sensation of isolated precision.” Regarding raw numbers, the 85 kW battery pack will enable the Ultium motors to develop 300 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque.

Like many current GM vehicles, the Optiq includes several available drive modes. The default Tour mode is supplemented by a steering-boosted Sport mode, a Snow/Ice mode for the colder months, and a user-customized My Mode.

Cockpit view of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq.

Range and recharging are also important EV characteristics, and the Cadillac Optiq will offer a GM-estimated 300 miles of range on a full charge. According to Cadillac, a Level 3 fast charger can add 79 miles of range in 10 minutes, while 240-volt charging restores between 24 and 55 miles per hour, depending on the output.

Other charging details include a Regen on Demand paddle on the steering wheel, one-pedal driving that enables slowing or stopping using only the accelerator pedal, and a dual-level charge cord usable with 3-prong or 4-prong outlets.

Rear three quarters view of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq.

Already on sale in China, U.S. order books for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq will open later in 2024, and production of the vehicle will begin this Autumn. You can also view a video about the Optiq’s debut here.

Global Cadillac vice president John Roth says the crossover “will be an important gateway to attract luxury EV intenders to Cadillac as we look to offer a fully electric portfolio by the end of the decade.”

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  1. That interior looks really good. Love that use of fabrics.

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  2. I can’t wait to not buy one!

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  3. First to post today. I like this smaller Cadillac EV very much. It may be the size of he Chevy Equinox, but it is a true luxury small EV. Tesla has NOTHING to compete with the Optiq!

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    1. the powertrain is a new combo- I like it. More power and better acceleration combined with better range from the 85kwh battery. They are giving Cadillac an advantage over the chevy models- which makes sense.

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  4. The Cadillac Equinox or Cimarron II?

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  5. 300 range isn’t it though . Looks pretty though .

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    1. how much range would you need?

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      1. 400 bare minimum, but preferably 500.

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        1. many ICE cars don’t have that range either.

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          1. Many ICE cars do, and they all take 5 minutes to refuel

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            1. I like to stop every now and then and refuel myself too. By the time I’m done eating my car will be charged and I’ll feel much more rested than being constantly on the move.

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              1. That’s great, but for me I’d prefer more miles. The Camry, Sonata, Altima, Accord, and Mazda 6 all have over 400 miles of range in the city alone. Some can do 600 miles on pure highway driving. I’m not even asking for that, just for a decent standard of range, especially when winter and highway driving takes a significant chunk away and that 400 miles of range becomes 240.

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                1. The Optiq has a heat pump in it, the Winter range numbers will not be as impacted as EVs without Heat Pumps. Also GM did a poll years ago on what the consumer wanted for range and they settled on 300 miles as the most requested.

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                  1. anyone who hates EVs just because cant be reasoned with. Even when gas cars have a range of 400 miles very few ever use that much range. I dont know many people that wait until they are running on fumes to hit the gas station. In my gas cars, doing city driving range has typically been under 250 miles a fillup. SUre on the highway cruising at 75 with minimal AC I could get 400+ but I dont drive like that too often.

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                  2. Heat pumps help by reducing the energy needed to heat the cabin and battery, especially at idle, but overall the improvement is modest (somewhere between a 3%-15% increase in efficiency). Winter and highway driving can produce an overall loss of 20%-50% range. Real change will come when battery technology is revamped.

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                2. You know, I find it so interesting how so many people seem to think that these ICE vehicles go so far on a tank. You are totally wrong.

                  Great example: When I had my 2021 Chevy Malibu (one of the better MPG sedans in that class without hybrid). It had a 15.7 gal tank. Over the time that I had it, I averaged 32.8 MPG and I’m a very efficient driver. If I held my breath, the weather was perfect, the stars aligned and Republicans and Democrats all got along, I could achieve a consistent 38 PMG with constant and steady driving. So if I take that number, my true average and average those out, multiply that by the 15.7 gal tank, it would get me 560 miles on a tank rounded up. Yet, that isn’t realistic.

                  In real life, most are lucky to get 300 miles per tank and few will get more than 350 per tank of gas. It’s just the way it is.

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                  1. exactly- talk to anyone (like me) who drives primarily in an urban environment about range. Its funny I know someone with a Mustang GT with a 16 gallon tank and he cant get 250 miles on a tank. 90% of my fillups were under 250 miles because I don’t do a ton of highway driving.

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            2. whenever people make this simplistic and obvious statement I remind them you cant refuel your regular car while you sleep at night. Ignoring charging at home is absurd when comparing EVs to regular cars. DC fast charging is supposed to be for occasional use on road trips, NOT everyday fueling. And when you are talking about what EVs can’t do, you should mention their advantages such as no oil changes, better acceleration and minimal brake wear.

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              1. I had a great conversation with Matthew William Berg below. We disagree, but he raised a number of good points. Telling me that I ought to talk about the benefits of EVs rather than critiques is rather dystopic. I am willing to transition to EVs, but it will be my choice, not yours.

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                1. Thanks. 🙂 It’s rare to have a civil conversation on these forums.

                  People seem to have this habit of projecting their own needs and preferences onto other people, when the reality is that no one vehicle (or powertrain) is going to be right for everyone.

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    2. And 40 minutes for a full charge (using a fast charger no less) is not good enough. Make it a hybrid and I’ll consider it.

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      1. 30 min lunch and rest stop then off. you get plenty of range for a trip.

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      2. thats assuming you ONLY do DC fast charging. Most EV owners are likely people with off street parking and garages that can charge at home. For them DC fast charging is occasional and a last resort, not the primary way to charge. And 40 minutes to charge is assuming you want to go from 10-80%- obviously you don’t have to fill that much of the battery on a stop, you can do whatever your trip and timetable allows. This wont ever be a hybrid so you wont be considering it.

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        1. You say most. A large portion of population live in apartments, condos, rental homes etc. Many park their cars on streets. No charging stations. They live in a true economic constricted world.

          Range is really important to me. I drive many long trips each year because I want to. I want that event to be seamless when I get to where I am going for the day.

          EVs appear to be a commuter vehicle and a fun car for high performance driving on Saturday.

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          1. What I’m saying is that most folks who research an ev and how it functions and decide to buy are going to be people with driveways. The bottom line is if you drive a lot and can’t charge at home and ev isn’t the best choice. Period. Expecting EVs to have 500 miles isn’t the answer. Id say the only answer to the issues you’re talking about is more apt charging and more in neighborhood charging sites vs highway exit and big box store parking lot sites. That’s likely a ways off. Meanwhile tens of millions of homeowners have off street parking and that’s a huge market.

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            1. Also many apartment complexes, parking garages and office buildings have chargers available. I personally have them at my apartment and at my work.

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  6. 300 range isn’t it though . Looks pretty though . 320 should be standard

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    1. I live on an island and 300 miles is more than what I drive every week. And the charging will cost me nothing since I have a photovoltaic system supplying free energy to my home. So who is foolish to drive 300 miles nonstop?

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      1. The stop and waiting is worst part of driving a ev so 300 range only amp flies that . Plus the planning out where your going charge and other EVs charging . Living in SoCal I see chargers quite full all the time .

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        1. 300 miles is most than the majority of EVs. That is plenty for most drivers. The average american only goes on long road trips occassionally, if ever.

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          1. The mache can get 320 range for example so no . And it’s cheaper there’s competion out there with better range and lower price . It’ looks great don’t get me wrong but range is still major factor for buying a ev for most Americans . If you lived in big city like I do you would understand why it would be annoying . There’s plenty EVs here . Waiting for charger is not fun . There’s not enough chargers to go around for 300miles + the price they are asking for.

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            1. “More than most” doesn’t mean all. The standard range for the Mach-E is 250. It’s only the rear wheel drive loaded with the 92kWh battery that hits 320. Switch to eAWD and the big battery and it matches the Optiq’s 300.

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            2. How would having 20 or 30 miles more range solve the issues you’re describing? Having an ev and zero prospect of home charging is a challenging situation, especially in urban environment where chargers are harder to find since there is so much focus on placing them near interstates. Huge batteries add cost and weight so if you want the optiq to have 400 miles of range you could also expect less performance and higher cost.

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        2. If your in a home 99% of the time it’s charging while your sleeping!

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  7. This is the replacement for the XT4. It looks good and I like the 300 horsepower vs. the 220 in the turbo 4 on sale now. It looks sharp and the interior is really nice.

    I still like ICE cars for myself, but this one would be ideal for my wife who only cruises around town and does not take long trips. But still thinking of a couple years from now when the batteries are more refined.

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    1. the HP is a nice upgrade but you gotta remember EV’s are gonna weigh 1500 to 2000 lbs more than the ICE

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      1. This will probably be 1000 lbs more than a 4k lb XT4 and be considerably faster. The equinox with 288hp is rated at 6.9 secs which is faster than Xt4 and this has more power and torque. No chance its slower, even the Blazer EV is faster than the XT4 even though it weighs about 5400lbs

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  8. Looks great, but I am not a fan of the split tail lights. Either have one continuous light, only uppers, or only lowers.

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  9. The OPTIQ is actually gorgeous inside and out. I like the fact that this vehicle has standard AWD and it should be a very fun-to-drive vehicle with isolated ride quality. Hope this is a major seller for Cadillac.

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  10. Should have made in Gas power

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  11. Where is it manufactured?

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    1. The Optiq is manufactured in China, by the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation-GM. Nobody actually cares where anything comes from any more nor do they even bother to research. It’s been sold in China since 2023…

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      1. im not sure that this one would be made there though

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        1. The Cadillac Optiq is a battery electric Compact luxury crossover SUV to be sold under the Cadillac subdivision of American automobile manufacturer General Motors and produced by SAIC-GM, a joint venture between the Chinese manufacturer Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and General Motors. It has been sold in China since late 2023 and is likely going to be sold in North America starting in 2024. It will not be manufactured in the U.S.

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          1. Okay Chatgbt.

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          2. Wrong

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      2. Its going to be manufactured in Ramos Arizpe Mexico along side the Equinox EV. It also only recently was available for sale in China. Spend some more time on this site before commenting out of your tailpipe.

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    2. The US Optiq will be built along side the Equinox EV in Ramos Arizpe Mexico. This is my understanding.

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      1. That makes much more sense. It wouldn’t qualify for tax credit if battery was made in China

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  12. The rear 3/4 window design should be optional! Otherwise I like the design.

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    1. The glossy plastic makes it look fake.

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  13. I despise the fixed glass roof fad. Give me a sunroof I can open, or just stick with solid metal.

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    1. It has a sun shade if you want to cover it up in the vehicle. Also gives more head room.

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    2. Well Tesla has one and their stock is worth a lot so….and GM wants their stock to be worth a lot……so…..monkey see, monkey do.

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  14. It’s not exciting when a vehicle is introed that we already know, no one wants.

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    1. Who is “we” and who is “no one”? And how you already know what the other people will do? Maybe you should try your future predicting talents on buying more lottery tickets. I see many positive comments. And just wait and see, the sales numbers will be great. I already know that.

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  15. Great job gm, looks like everything else on the road. Way to lead.

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    1. if you equate the lyriq with “everything else on the road” than you are correct. It looks nothing like any vehicle not made by Cadillac.

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  16. Very nicely designed inside and out. Nicely done by the GM design team.
    I was hopeful it would come with more power than this to be honest.
    300 miles of range is ok but not great. Should be more like 325/340

    Base price of $54,000 is a tad too high.
    For reference, a Tesla Model Y Dual Motor starts at $48,000 and just like the Optiq also is eligible for the $7500 rebate.

    My biggest gripe though is that the 150kW Charging speed is borderline a joke in that segment.
    GM really is dropping the ball here.

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    1. Model Y doesn’t have the ammout of Lux material or build quality as a Cadillac.
      Also 300 Mile range was an estimate by GM, no EPA numbers yet.

      The Silverado was estimated to be 400 mile range but was revised up to 440.

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      1. @meh
        If you are going to use the Optiq has better interior materials (which it does) then someone can state that the Model Y destroys this thing in Performance. Like it is not even close.

        Almost Double the DC Charging Speed (GM should be ashamed)
        Model Y zero to Sixty – 4.8 (Dual Motor)
        Model Y also has a Performance version that is muuuuuuch faster (0-60 in 3.5) and costs $52,000 (That is $3000 less than the base of the Optiq)

        The Optiq could NOT have come at a much higher price than Model Y.
        I honestly have no idea what GM is doing with their BEV prices.

        Side note….The Model Y most likely will be updated by the time the Optiq comes out. If not by then, it will be beginning of calendar year 2025

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        1. No one cares. Not sure how else to put it. For every new EV that comes out Tesla fans can say there is a faster tesla available for less money. And?? If that is the only thing people care about they can get a model Y just like everyone else. Everyone does not want the same thing as their neighbors, if that wasn’t the case we could all drive Camrys and F150s. I think Teslas can charge at like 220kws and this can charge at 150- that is a difference but not exactly earth shattering, especially if you plan to charge at home. You and I both know there is no difference between these models in terms of home charging. The Tesla costs less and it looks like it does- it looks like an eco car compared to the Optiq.

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    2. The Audi Q4 Etron is its only competition right now until the Polstars. Plus the on board 19.2 is the important charging for a vehicle that won’t be road tripped that often.

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    3. You think the model Y is remotely competitive with this in terms of design and interior quality? That’s like saying a 3 series is overpriced because you can get a loaded Camry for less. Sure the model Y is cheaper, it looks it too

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  17. Nice to see this has a HUD. Maybe (hopefully) the Lyriq will (finally) get one next?

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    1. And I should also say, will the HUD actually make it to the production vehicles? LOL

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  18. Pretty but on my trips, I drive 550-650 miles a day. Although they claim 300 miles range you need to find a charging station at about 200. Then sit in line. Today my trip from WI to FL takes 3 days I am guessing 5-6 days with the EV. I will purchase the 2025 Enclave once I can order one.

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    1. You will likely stop at a station around 280 Miles, charge up to 80% in around 30 minutes and continue on.

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      1. If there are chargers, and they aren’t all full, and they are all working, etc etc, etc.

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        1. Charging just off the interstate is probably the best situation for EV owners. Fast chargers are clustered by freeway exits or at rest stop plazas. And the software will tell you in advance where there are working chargers and open chargers

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  19. $54,000 for a CUV. I know inflation is rough, but not this rough.

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    1. The average transaction price for a luxury crossover last month was $52,219, and this is the price before the EV rebate. Seems pretty on-target, especially with higher end features like Supercruise coming standard.

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      1. Luxury crossover includes the Lyriq, which is a whole segment higher. The Optiq fits more in line with the Cadillac XT4, which was priced from $39,090-$43,190. Comparatively, the Optiq is $11,000 to $14,000 more expensive.

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        1. Sorry, missed a word. The transaction price for *compact* luxury crossover was $52,219. The Lyriq is a mid-sized, and is very competitively priced, since the ATP there was $73,819.

          The XT4, on the other hand is a *subcompact* and only 181.4″ long. The Optiq (190″) is closer to the XT5 (189.6″)

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          1. Length is an incorrect indicator of class. Take the Equinox EV as an example. It is 9 inches longer than the gas-powered Equinox, yet GM stated that they intended both cars to be equal in price. The length does not change interior space by as much as would be expected. The Equinox EV is about an inch or two broader in some areas, but overall cargo space is less than the ICE variant. If we were to compare a gas luxury vehicle, the Lincoln Corsair is 181” long, has similar interior space to an Equinox ICE, yet it starts at only $39K. The Optiq is going to be a hard sell at $55K.

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            1. Length isn’t the sole indicator of class, but that doesn’t change the fact that the vehicle you had been comparing *is* considered a subcompact, and the XT5 is a closer analogue, both in exterior and interior dimensions.

              And now you’re jumping to a vehicle that is hardly comparable in appointments. The base Lincon Corsair is a closer to the Ford Escape it is based on than the Optiq. To get comparable you need to upgrade to the Reserve trim with equipment collection III (necessary to get, among other things, BlueCruise and a panoramic roof) and the price is now … $57,705.

              Cadillac isn’t offering a cheap vehicle here, but rather a good value for the standard feature set. It’s possibly they will eventually offer a more barebones trim down the line, or another model that is more akin to the XT4, but I’m leaning toward GM using Buick to appeal to the budget luxury segment that the Corsair aims at.

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              1. Maybe this is a matter of perception. From my vantage point, the Optiq is a rebadged Equinox EV. Yes, it has many luxury features that should cost more, but at its core it has the same underpinnings.

                I’ll agree with you that the XT5 matches the dimensions a little bit closer, but that starts at $45,290, which is $9K cheaper. And I’ll also concede that there could very well be features on the Optiq that could justify some of the cost, but where then is the base model without those features?

                Entry prices can make or break a vehicle. Right now you can get a base Model Y for $45k, the same price as the XT5. You can add Self Driving for 8K and it will still come out cheaper, or you can even get the AWD Model Y for $48K. It can certainly be argued it’s not luxury, but it is currently the gold standard in EVs. I could be flat out wrong and I hope I am, but IMHO, the Optiq is going to be a hard sell at this price.

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                1. Unlike Tesla, GM has different brands for different market segments. Their base model is the Chevy. More than likely the Buick Electra will slot in the mid-tier.

                  Ultimately I don’t think Tesla is even the real competitor here. They’ve long gotten away as “luxury” without really offering luxury appointments for want of meaningful competition.

                  They still have an appeal to their own segment of “tech” buyers, but the overlap between that and people who want a traditional luxury car is likely not as big as Tesla hopes.

                  (I personally have zero interest in a Tesla regardless of the price, but find the Optiq a compelling option for when I trade in my XTS. The Lyriq was under consideration, but is a bigger vehicle than I really need.)

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                2. if people care about most acceleration for your dollar, the Model Y wins. No one is disputing that. The thing is, that is not what many buyers care about. This will ride better, look better, have more features and a better interior. That is why someone would buy it over Model Y. Oh and you wont have to see your vehicle every 5 minutes out on the road. In case you haven’t picked up on it, there is only so far down the price war rabbit hole Tesla’s competitors are going to go. How funny is it that after hearing for so many years how Teslas were the superior offering and worth their pricing we are now told the best reason to get a tesla is because they are cheaper than everything else.

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        2. Actually, looking at the XT5, you’d need to go with the Premium Luxury trim with the V6 engine and technology package to get comparable features to the Optiq, bringing the price tag to $56,865.

          Factor in an available tax credit, and it seems like Cadillac is again pricing very aggressively compared to it’s ICE options.

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        3. The optiq is faster, newer, larger and has more standard equipment and standard AWD- not sure why it would command a premium over the XT4.

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      2. The rebates need to be cancelled immediately. Not fair to the US taxpayer.

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        1. That’s the smartest and most accurate comment in this entire thread!

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    2. There are a lot of old ladies with money to burn for their CUVs!

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  20. My 2012 3.8 V-6 Genesis got 711 Kilometers (mostly highway) & still had 1/8th tank of gas left.When Electrics get that,I might be interested!!!

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    1. electric cars do better in city/suburban driving. So while you can brag about impressive range on the highway, a gas car may get 50% of that MPG and range in the city. Ive owned many cars and most got about 10% less than their EPA city driving figures in my driving environment- in other words they had terrible range when I wasn’t on the open road. I had a Saturn Aura V6 with a 16 gallon gas tank that would get like 220 miles on the average tank. Conversely, an EV will exceed it’s Official EPA range in suburban driving unless its cold. So this car may be able to get 330 miles in mixed driving, but say 280 miles on a straight highway cruise at 120kph

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  21. These cars are not supposed to be using DC fast charging as default charging. Sure you can save 10 minutes on a 20 to 80 charge on a road trip in a Tesla. That’s enough for you to ignore all the positives of this vehicle? I don’t road trip enough to pass on something that looks luxurious to gain 10 minutes of time a few times a year.

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    1. That pretty much makes it only good for local trips and you think that is a selling point?

      lol

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  22. When GM tries, they can make a damn good vehicle. This car is an example of that. Well done designers at GM. This car would look fantastic in Emerald Lake Metallic or Opulent Blue.

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    1. Imagine how well this would sell with just a 2.0 turbo under the hood…….

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  23. The blazer RS gets 324 I think that’s where the should landed up at least or close to it . It’s the caddlaic brand you’re suppose get the best of the best when comes to automobiles. Is luxury of this car better than the range of the blazer ?

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    1. What trim and what motor configuration? Optiq is AWD and AWD configurations get lower milage.

      Also that 300 Mile range is an estimate and not EPA rated yet.

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    2. the interior of this is far above the blazer and this will be faster.

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  24. Once again wasting good styling on another sale proof lot anchor thats going sit for a year and need $15,000 in incentives to move while the bread and butter XT4, 5 & 6 continue to be ignored.

    Great move.

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    1. The bread and butter is the Escalade. The other cars are for merely pathways to upgrading to the Escalade.

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      1. Yeah, so you still need to keep them desirable or how does this work?

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        1. An XT4 is as nice as they can make it without it being better than the XT5. Same for the XT5, XT6, and Escalade. The cars are pathways in the sense that the next vehicle is an upgrade in features and comfort.

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          1. Dingbat…..the XT4 has been going on 7 model years without any changes, it should have been an all new model by now, the XT5, going on 9 MODEL YEARS, the half-hearted XT6 is now going on 5 model years.

            ALL of these vehicles should have been replaced by now, instead GM is wasting good money and good styling on sale proof EV junk.

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            1. Stop lying. Xt4 was a 2019 and was refreshed for 2024 with exterior tweaks and all new dashboard.

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              1. Wow a new dash and headlights on a car from 2018 that still looks like a 7 year old Honda CRV, we’re at a Lada pace for changes…..

                7 model years, there should have been all new XT4 by now, and it should have been an Optiq with an engine.

                The XT4 debuted in 2018 as a MY2019 and were going into MY 2025, thats 7 MY, with barely any changes on a vehicle that was barely competitive when it launched.

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              2. They’ve all received tweaks, and the XT5 had a mid-cycle refresh, but all three crossovers are still first generation vehicles.

                At this point it seems like that all three will phased out in favor of the Optiq, Lyriq and Vistiq. I’m not mad, but I can understand why some people would be.

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                1. I guess the 92% of people that don’t want an electric car can go buy a Lexus……

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                  1. Most recent surveys show about half of people planning a purchase in the next year are considering electric vehicles. As options broaden and the primary concerns (cost, charging infrastructure, range) are addressed, that number will doubtless increase sharply.

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            2. Has nothing to do with the relative value between these cars.

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              1. I don’t think English is your first language or you have severe comprehension or learning issue. I’m not talking about value I’m discussing letting 3 vehicles in a highly competitive segment wither on the vine with “new headlights” while you blow money and good styling on lot poison electric EV’s that are recall magnets and that 92% of the public wants nothing to do with.

                Comprende?

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                1. You replied to a comment stating the bread and butter of Cadillac is the Escalade instead of the 3 aforementioned cars, and then went on a rant about those cars being outdated. That actually supports my statement, but it has nothing to do with the hierarchy of those cars.

                  Those cars are likely being discontinued anyway, so it looks like you’ll be going to a different brand.

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                  1. No Dingbat, YOU stated the Escalade was bread and butter and that these cars didn’t matter, you don’t even know what you yourself are talking about and contradicting yourself in your own post, clearly you’re not very bright.

                    XT4 Sales 2023 22,708
                    XT5 Sales 2023 26,808
                    XT6 Sales 2023 19,119

                    Total 68,635

                    Total Escalade Sales 2023 41,690

                    So yeah, bread and butter, they do matter, the sell more of those combined than they sell Escalades. The XT4 and 5 combined outsell the Escalade, so yeah keeping these cars fresh is important.

                    They sell 70,000 of those 3 cars combined and they suck, imagine how many they would sell if they put 1/3 of the effort they put into making electric cars no one wants into those 3 line ups.

                    I’m sure those 12,000 Lyrics they sell at a loss will make up for those 68,000 lost sales…..oh and another 10,000 Optiqs, also at a loss, that sounds like a real winning plan.

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                    1. Yes, I was referring to my own comment, but I did think the Escalade outsold the rest of the line up combined. Looks like it was actually the Chevy Trax that did that.

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                    2. Okay, now Q1 sales:

                      CT4 – 1,734
                      CT5 – 3,023
                      Escalade – 9,135
                      LYRIQ – 5,800
                      XT4 – 4,879
                      XT5 – 6,275
                      XT6 – 4,606

                      The electric car “no one wants” outsold four of the established models and accounted for almost one in five Cadillac sales.

                      Up until now they’ve been supply constrained and only had a single model on offer. But this time next year Cadillac we’ll have the Escalade IQ, Optiq and Vistiq. Then we can really talk about demand.

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            3. Yeah, this comment was a tangent. They actually don’t have to be desirable if they would prefer you buy an Escalade.

              I have always wondered why it seems like they put so little effort into the other crossovers.

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  25. Not a Cadillac…
    Looks like a Chevy with extra plastic added everywhere…
    Chinese styling is getting old… GM should build cars for this market… Just sayin…
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    1. Don’t know how you see Chevy in it… besides the shared platform there is no similarity to the Equinox. No share components or body panels.

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  26. Does the Optiq include a heat pump? We are in the process of buying an Optiq, and the dealer can’t seem to get an answer to this question. We live in Canada, and a heat pump is very important for winter driving range. We have a 2018 Bolt without a heat pump, and the winter range drops by ~50% versus the EPA rating. We also have a Tesla Model Y with a heat pump, and winter range drops by ~20%.

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