2026 Cadillac Vistiq SUV

　　2026 Cadillac Vistiq Review

　　bySteven EwingDirector, Editorial Content

　　Steven Ewing has worked in the automotive industry since 2003. In that time, he's written thousands of car-related articles and tested just as many vehicles. Steven is zzdcar' director of Editorial Content and has previously been on staff at Winding Road magazine, Autoblog, Motor1.com and CNET Roadshow. Steven has also contributed to Car and Driver, Top Gear, and dozens of other automotive publications. In his spare time, Steven loves to play the drums, cook and whip around Los Angeles in his 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

　　12/14/2023

　　Overview

　　The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is a three-row electric SUV that slots between the midsize Lyriq and full-size Escalade IQ in the company's lineup. Cadillac has yet to release any official details about the Vistiq, but we know it will ride on General Motors' Ultium electric vehicle architecture and will likely be offered in single- and dual-motor configurations.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Projected performance and range

Cadillac is expected to divulge all the details about the Vistiq — including power, range and price — sometime in 2024, ahead of a 2025 on-sale date. Because it'll be positioned between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ, the Vistiq could have as much as 500 horsepower and a driving range of 300 miles or more. It should also come packed with tech, including a widescreen infotainment system running Cadillac's next-generation multimedia software — something that may or may not include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

　　

Competitors to consider

When it arrives in 2025, the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq will compete with an array of electric three-row crossovers and SUVs. Buyers will want to cross-shop the Vistiq against electric vehicles like the Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Rivian R1S and Tesla Model X, as well as the upcoming Volvo EX90.

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

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　　zzdcar says

　　While we're still waiting for Cadillac to actually launch many of its new EVs, it's nice to see that the company is planning entries for various important vehicle segments.