If you’re in the market for an upscale, all-electric three-row crossover, your choices are pretty damn good right now. You could buy a Rivian R1S, a Tesla Model X, a Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, a Volvo EX90, or you could pre-order a Lucid Gravity. However, if you have a very specific desire and are willing to wait a little bit longer, you can get Vistiq. Yes, a new competitor’s entering this heated arena, and Vistiq seems like it has a lot to offer.
In case you’re curious about Vistiq, it’s Cadillac’s three-row electric crossover, an offering not quite as long-and-strong as the Escalade IQ, but the right sort of size to settle down with. A claimed 615 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque give Vistiq the thrust to go from zero-to-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, but that’s more of a locker room brag than anything. What really matters is that with a 102 kWh battery pack and a claimed range of 300 miles, you’ll be able to ride Vistiq all around town. However, all this promised cruising pleasure comes at a price. To riff off of Kendrick Lamar, Vistiq ain’t free.
If you’re in the market for a three-row electric crossover, $78,790 will get your hands on Vistiq, although you are getting the base model for that money. Still, the standard Luxury trim features some nice stuff, like heated and ventilated and massaging front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera system, Super Cruise hands-free Level 2 advanced driver assistance, a 23-speaker AKG-branded audio system. That’s a whole lot on offer, but in case you don’t find yourself satisfied with that, the options list for Vistiq goes deep.
[Ed Note: …should I allow this or not….? Aw, sure, let’s let the youngster have fun. -DT].Â
Want Vistiq to have more presence? Then you’d be eyeing the $79,290 Vistiq Sport with its blacked-out trim and unique frontal treatment. By trimming the distractions, Cadillac’s allowed the natural lines of Vistiq to pop in a manner those interested in taking one home might find mighty appealing.
Seeking a smoother ride from Vistiq? You might want to step on up to the $93,290 Premium Luxury trim with its air ride and continuously adaptive damping. Sure, that’s a whole lot more money than the entry-level trim, but there’s more than just fancy suspension to make the daily grind a little more pleasurable. Four-wheel steering should make it easier to get in and out of tight spots, while second-row captain’s chairs, blue quilted upholstery, and a sueded headliner all ought to make Vistiq feel real nice. Bringing some extra toys into the equation, there’s an augmented reality HUD to keep your eyes on the prize, night vision for when you’re feeling adventurous, and a 19.2 kW onboard Level 2 charger to make it faster to get up and go again.
However, just when you thought it was over, Cadillac’s gone and topped it off. Vistiq Platinum, anyone? This $97,890 trim level towers over the rest of the range, combining the sleek looks of the Sport trim with the full-featuredness of the Premium Luxury trim to be the ultimate version of Vistiq. The best Vistiq can be, if you will. With Brembo brakes, body-color arch trims, brown or black upholstery, and 22-inch black chrome wheels, it seems like a flex more than anything. Extra-plush floor mats finish off the Platinum treatment, and while vinyl is a safer choice for unexpected spills, some people just love the feeling of carpet with Vistiq.
With plenty of room, the right size of footprint, and enough range to stretch getaways out, I’ve got a feeling that a whole lot of people are gonna love Vistiq. Expect Vistiq to rise up the sales charts in early 2025, as that’s when Vistiq’s expected to hit the streets. Wait, the emphasis is on the second syllable, right?
(Photo credits: Cadillac)
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We can only hope these won’t explode for some reason, otherwise we will end up with Long Stiq Goes Boom.
Whose tiq?
You know we don’t have to test for minimal damage in a bumper tap, so let’s put something really classy and expensive on the front. How about a plasma TV? No scrap that, R&D, I need you to develop an awesome looking, flashy programmable LED grill for our new look, and I want to sell replacements for $10,000 so it has to look sweet, but easily damaged.
Vistiq just doesn’t work, Cadillac execs. Should have went with Mystiq. (Mystique, not mystic.) Now that I put it out there, ya gotta pay me $10 million for the name.
0-60 in 3.7 massive vomits from your nauseous passengers… just why?
Vis-tick or Vis-teek…? Does someone have a definitive answer based on a credible source?
Side profile – I like that green color. But it looks just like the Kia EV9.
*iq equals <eek>, Or is it <ick>? Stupid either way.
Plus they are hideous inside and out. Nope. If I want to stare at a giant screen I can just stay home in my living room. And why does an EV need Brembo brakes?
It’s definitely The Ick.
*high fives 46yo self for using Gen Z slang*
ROFL! I don’t really know any Gen Z’ers, so definitely not up on the slang. I’m an early Gen X.
Cadillac themselves have no idea, the existence of the Escalade IQ doesn’t clarify things
Frankly, this looks cheap and derivative in these pictures which is going to make it a hard sell in Oz (oh yes, GM has ‘blessed’ us with electric Cadillacs). Mainly because, to my eyes, it’s not too far away in looks from the Chinese sourced EVs like those from Haval which cost a quarter of what this thing will retail for…
Which is exactly why the US is enacting the sort of protectionist tariffs that used to be confined to developing countries and countries with very small domestic markets
GM (and, also, Ford, and also whatever Chrysler is called this year) are pretty well screwed everywhere they have to compete openly with someone other than each other. Tesla seems to be sort of OK … for now.
Clearly I’m not the target market. I find all of these Cadillacs to be horrendously hideous.
DOA
No, just the model naming mess (Lyriq, Vistiq, Optiq) hurts the eyes and ears. Imagine telling your co-workers around the water cooler that you just bought a new “Vistiq”. They will slowly back away.
Cadillac has nothing in their lineup but the CT4, CT5 and slight variations in size of SUV wagons. Talk about depreciation-mobiles! GM (whoops, gm) is slowly spinning around the bowl…
“Hello, Human Resources? Yes, Chris D just asked if I wanted to see…umm…his d*ck. He said it was a lot bigger than I imagined and if I just followed him to the parking garage, it would be worth it.”
I’m here for that taillight treatment, they look pretty interesting. Hopefully one shows up at the auto show so I can get a closer look.
As probably the most die-hard Caddy enthusiast here, it’s a tad spendy.
Of course, you need to go with the Premium Luxury package. If you aren’t pulling the trigger on the best one, why bother?
I’m sure it’s nice, and of course it’ll be comfy.
I don’t know that I’d pay for one, but I bet it’d be pretty sweet.
(Also, DT…you should allow all the Caddy content you can. Jon Lovitz’eses breath seems to smell pretty rank).