Review and specifications
2025 Cadillac Optiq
Based on GM's Ultium modular electric platform, the two-row Optiq SUV is positioned below the Lyriq in the automaker's expanding line of EVs. There is a single powertrain configuration, with 300 horsepower and all-wheel drive, and one battery pack at 85 kWh. The driving range is an EPA estimated 302 miles. The elegant interior houses a massive 33-inch wide display that encompasses instrument panel and infotainment system functions. Fortunately, there are still physical buttons for many common controls. Fitting with its high-tech image, the Optiq has a comprehensive suite of standard active safety and driver assistance features, including Super Cruise, an active driving assistance system that can handle acceleration, braking, and steering on pre-mapped divided highways, with a connected subscription after three years. 2026 brings a performance V version with 519 hp. Rear-wheel drive is added and the AWD version gains an extra 140 hp. A Tesla-style NACS charger is now standard.
- Market value
- $37,213
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Direct, 1-speed
- Category
- Electric luxury SUVs
- Generation began
- 2025
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $37,213
- Retail value range
- $35,450 - $37,975
- Original MSRP range
- $52,895 - $55,595
- Trade-in range
- $33,000 - $35,525
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 80%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 134 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 190 in
- Width
- 75 in
- Height
- 65 in
- Wheelbase
- 116 in
- Weight
- 5,145 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,190 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42.5 in
- Rear head room
- 1.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 33 in
- Cargo volume
- 27 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 9/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About Cadillac
Cadillac is primarily a luxury brand, selling quieter and higher-tech variants of Chevrolet vehicles. Its SUV line spans from compact options up to the enormous Escalade. Several boldly designed EV models have excellent range, quick acceleration, and fast charging speeds. There’s also the V-Series, a line of performance versions available for several vehicles, which can compete with the best sports sedans from Europe. Most models are available with excellent driver assistance tech, including GM’s Super Cruise. New car reliability across the brand is average. Several new models are Consumer Reports recommended for their interior quality, comfort, and fit and finish. We also recommend some of the brand’s used models.
Vehicle ID: 31783 First published: June 12, 2024 Updated: December 5, 2025
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