The hands-free driver assistance system is intimidating at first but also impressive and one of the best systems on the road ...

Cadillac's push into the electric era started with the Lyriq, but it's the smaller Optiq that's shaping up to be the brand's ...

The Lyriq-V comes in at a monster 5,980 pounds, while the Optiq-V weighs 5,445 lbs - that 535-pound difference could make the Optiq-V feel more responsive through the corners.

Cadillac Optiq vs. Lyriq vs. Vistiq: Motors, Power, and Performance. For 2025, the Optiq will be equipped with a dual-motor AWD powertrain designated by a 450E4 badge.

The entry-level EV is still more expensive than the outgoing gas XT4, but the RWD option expands its appeal in Sun Belt ...

2026 Cadillac Optiq-V Leans on the Lyriq. Cadillac’s latest electric V-Series machine makes 519 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. By Wesley Wren Published: Jun 09, 2025 9:00 AM EDT.

That’s a big deal for GM, which has struggled (as have other automakers) with the bumpy rollout of NACS adapters to its EV customers. As the first native NACS vehicle, the Optiq-V signals the start of ...

The all-new 2025 Cadillac Optiq features all the great qualities of the luxury brand’s bigger Lyriq electric SUV, but in a tidier, more maneuverable package. Opens in new window Skip to main content ...

In addition to a whopping 219 horsepower increase from two new electric motors, the all-wheel-drive Optiq-V gets new aerodynamic upgrades.

Cadillac expanded the V series to include EVs with the Lyriq-V in 2025. The Cadillac Optiq-V is expected to join the lineup later this year, as a 2026 model year vehicle.

However, the Lyriq-V won’t be the only battery-powered V-Series model on offer, as The General is also working on a new high-performance version of the Lyriq’s little brother, the Cadillac Optiq.