2026 Cadillac OPTIQ
Starting MSRP
$50,900
to $67,300
About the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ steps into the electric crossover arena offering a solid package for daily life. With 315 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque standard across most trims, the OPTIQ should feel responsive whether you're merging onto the highway or navigating city streets. It’s sized just right for practicality; measuring 189.8 inches long, it fits nicely in standard garages but still offers generous passenger space, notably 41.6 inches of front legroom. You get 26 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats, which is plenty for weekly groceries or weekend gear. With a starting price of $50,900, the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ aims to blend luxury electric driving with genuine utility.
Key Highlights
Strong Standard Power
All entry-level trims deliver 315 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque via the single-speed direct drive transmission, ensuring brisk acceleration from the standard rear-wheel-drive setup.
Accessible Entry Price
The base Luxury trim starts at a very competitive $50,900, making Cadillac electric luxury more attainable than many comparable premium EVs.
Spacious Cabin Dimensions
At 116.0 inches, the wheelbase supports ample interior room, offering 41.6 inches up front and 37.8 inches for back-seat passengers.
Versatile Cargo Space
The 26 cu ft cargo capacity behind the seats provides a practical amount of storage space for luggage or shopping runs.
Best For
Urban Professionals
- Its 75.3-inch width makes the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ manageable in tight parking spots while still offering premium features within the $50,900 price bracket.
Small Families Needing Tech
- With 5-passenger seating and 26 cu ft of cargo, the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ easily accommodates daily needs while providing electric performance.
Performance-Minded EV Buyers
- Those wanting instant EV responsiveness will appreciate the standard 332 lb-ft of torque available right from the rear-wheel-drive base model.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $50,900 | rear wheel drive | 315 hp | - |
| Premium Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $53,100 | rear wheel drive | 315 hp | - |
| Premium Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $53,600 | rear wheel drive | 315 hp | - |
| Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD) | $51,500 | rear wheel drive | 315 hp | - |
| V 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) | $67,300 | all wheel drive | 519 hp | - |
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Features Comparison
Feature
Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD)
Premium Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD)
Premium Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD)
Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD)
V 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
| Feature | Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD) | Premium Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD) | Premium Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD) | Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD) | V 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (33 features) | |||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||||
| Brake Assist | |||||
| Cornering Lights | — | — | |||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Driver Attention Alert | |||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||||
| Front Head Airbags | |||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | |||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |||||
| LATCH System | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Self-Leveling Headlights | |||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||
| Traction Control System | |||||
| Engine (3 features) | |||||
| Base Engine Type | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 315 hp | 315 hp | 315 hp | 519 hp |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft |
| Drive Train (2 features) | |||||
| Drivetrain Type | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Fuel (4 features) | |||||
| Battery Capacity | 85 kWh | 85 kWh | 85 kWh | 85 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Charging Time (240V) | 9.5 hr. | 9.5 hr. | 9.5 hr. | 9.5 hr. | 9.5 hr. |
| DC Fast Charging Port Type | NACS | NACS | NACS | NACS | NACS |
| Fuel Type | electric | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Warranty (5 features) | |||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| EV Battery Warranty | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (28 features) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Automatic Parking Assist | |||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Digital Rearview Mirror | |||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Electric Power Steering | |||||
| Front Cupholders | |||||
| Front Door Pockets | |||||
| Front Parking Sensors | |||||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||||
| Front View Camera | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Interior Air Filtration | |||||
| Leatherette Steering Wheel | |||||
| Push Button Start | |||||
| Rear Cupholders | |||||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Side View Camera | |||||
| Sun Sensor | |||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | |||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | |||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | |||||
| In Car Entertainment (10 features) | |||||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||||
| Infotainment Display | 33.0 in | 33.0 in | 33.0 in | 33.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | AKG | AKG | AKG | AKG | AKG |
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Speaker System | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | |||||
| Subwoofer Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Surround Audio | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete |
| USB Port | |||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Keyless Entry | |||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Fixed Glass Extended | 1st Row Fixed Glass Extended | 1st Row Fixed Glass Extended | 1st Row Fixed Glass Extended | 1st Row Fixed Glass Extended |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (20 features) | |||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | |||
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.6 in. | 41.6 in. | 41.6 in. | 41.6 in. | 41.6 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 2-way | — | — | 2-way | — |
| Passenger Seat Memory Settings | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 6-way | 8-way | 8-way | 6-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | |||
| Seat Massage Function | |||||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | |||||
| Rearseats (7 features) | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | — | — | |||
| Rear Head Room | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. | 51.0 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | |||||
| Tire Size | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 | 245/50R20 | 275/40R21 |
| Tire Type | |||||
| Wheel Cover Type | — | ||||
| Wheel Diameter | 20 in. | 20 in. | 20 in. | 20 in. | — |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | — | — | — | — | 21 in |
| Suspension (1 feature) | |||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||||
| Instrumentation (4 features) | |||||
| Clock | |||||
| Compass | |||||
| External Temperature Display | |||||
| Trip Computer | |||||
| Measurements (14 features) | |||||
| Angle of Approach | 17.7 degrees | 17.7 degrees | 17.7 degrees | 17.7 degrees | 17.7 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 26.6 degrees | 26.6 degrees | 26.6 degrees | 26.6 degrees | 26.6 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 26.0 cu.ft. | 26.0 cu.ft. | 26.0 cu.ft. | 26.0 cu.ft. | 26.0 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico |
| Curb Weight | 5192 lbs. | 5192 lbs. | 5192 lbs. | 5192 lbs. | 5192 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.0 in. | 6.0 in. | 6.0 in. | 6.0 in. | 6.0 in. |
| Height | 64.7 in. | 64.7 in. | 64.7 in. | 64.7 in. | 64.7 in. |
| Length | 189.8 in. | 189.8 in. | 189.8 in. | 189.8 in. | 189.8 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 57.0 cu.ft. | 57.0 cu.ft. | 57.0 cu.ft. | 57.0 cu.ft. | 57.0 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | — |
| Turning Circle | 39.8 ft. | 39.8 ft. | 39.8 ft. | 39.8 ft. | 39.8 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in. | 116.0 in. | 116.0 in. | 116.0 in. | 116.0 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 84.0 in. | 84.0 in. | 84.0 in. | 84.0 in. | 84.0 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 75.3 in. | 75.3 in. | 75.3 in. | 75.3 in. | 75.3 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | |||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||||
| Concierge Service | |||||
| Destination Download | |||||
| Emergency Service | |||||
| Hands-Free Calling | |||||
| Roadside Assistance | |||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ available with All-Wheel Drive?
Yes, the top-tier V trim is specifically listed as a 4dr SUV AWD model, indicating that not all five trims come standard with AWD.
How large is the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ compared to a mid-size SUV?
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ is 189.8 inches long and 64.7 inches tall, positioning it as a compact to mid-size EV crossover, balanced for city driving.
What is the price difference between the base and top trims?
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ ranges from $50,900 for the Luxury trim up to $67,300 for the V trim, a spread of $16,400 across the five available options.
Does the OPTIQ offer strong rear-seat space for adults?
The rear-seat legroom measures 37.8 inches, which is respectable for a modern crossover, providing adequate comfort for adult passengers on most trips.
What kind of transmission does the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ use?
All five listed trims of the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ utilize a 1-speed direct drive transmission, standard for this electric platform.
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