GM unveiled the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq earlier this month as the luxury marque’s all-new, all-electric three-row crossover. As the latest addition to the Cadillac battery-driven portfolio, the new Vistiq doesn’t skimp on luxury or technology. Notably, one of the Vistiq’s key comfort features is five-zone climate control.
For those readers who may be unaware, multi-zone climate control allows different areas of the vehicle to be set to specific temperatures, catering to individual comfort preferences. This sort of feature is particularly valuable in luxury vehicles with a higher passenger capacity, as it provides individualized comfort on demand, even if other passengers have a different preference, thus enhancing the overall travel experience for everyone onboard.
In the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, the five zones include:
- Driver
- Front passenger
- Second-row driver-side passenger
- Second-row passenger-side passenger
- Third row
This five-zone configuration should ensure that every occupant, regardless of their seating position, can enjoy personalized climate control.
Five-zone climate control is just one of many advanced features onboard the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq. In terms of styling, the Vistiq echoes the sleek, futuristic design language seen on other Cadillac EVs, including the Lyriq and Escalade IQ, with the front fascia showing off a Black Crystal Shield grille and thin signature lighting elements. Wheel sizes up to 23 inches in diameter emphasize the crossover’s stance and road presence.
Inside, the Vistiq features a sizable 33-inch diagonal high-resolution LED screen, while interior trim options include materials like carbon fiber and Lumen open-pore wood. Passengers will also enjoy the 23-speaker AKG sound system, while Super Cruise, GM’s semi-autonomous driving system, is equipped as standard.
Powering the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is a dual-motor setup producing an impressive 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. The motors are juiced by a 102-kWh battery pack, offering an estimated range of 300 miles per charge. Put your foot down, and the run from 0 to 60 mph is estimated at 3.7 seconds.
The new Vistiq rides on GM’s BEV3 platform, with production set to begin next summer at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. Pricing starts under the $80,000 mark.
Comments
It will be a cold day in hell before I buy an EV. I might consider a hybrid
I don’t understand why GM thought Cadillac needed five electric SUVs, the Optiq, Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQ-L, and nothing else.
The Lyriq is not selling well at all by historical Cadillac standards but now with five models, they’ll be dividing those sales into truly small volumes unless the market for EVs experiences some stratospheric rise. With a new administration in DC and the government subsidies for EVs likely eliminated, it’s hard to see a growth spurt like that happening any time soon.
My opinion is Cadillac needs a distinctive and image-changing product instead of five very similar electric SUVs.