Audi A7 vs Cadillac Vistiq
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Audi A7

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2019 price

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Cadillac Vistiq

$116,000 - $116,000

2026 price

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Summary

2019 Audi A7

2026 Cadillac Vistiq

By Matt Campbell

By Jack Quick

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

7.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Glorious to behold
Surprising value
Great safety kit

Appealing price tag
Fantastic access to third row
Ridiculously quick

Dislikes

Launching with top-spec petrol only
Still some options to pick
Some tech quibbles on launch

Over-sensitive driver attention monitor
Mediocre fast-charging rate
Limited dealer network

2019 Audi A7 Summary

Audi is known as a design-led brand, and arguably no model in the line-up embodies that ethos more than the Audi A7 Sportback.

This all-new version of Audi's largest swoopy five-door hatchback takes the concept of the original first-generation version and, rather than reinventing the idea, reimagines it with a more modern and even more style-focused look, inside and out.

And it's a very convincing execution, indeed.

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2026 Cadillac Vistiq Summary

Cadillac launched in Australia last year as an all-electric brand and its first offering was the Lyriq large SUV. It now has a follow up in the form of the Vistiq which has a similarly confusing name but is even larger.

With three rows of seating and an electric powertrain, it’s a key rival to the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90.

We’ve already had a spin of the Vistiq over in the USA but this is our first time on Australia soil, so let’s see how it stacks up.

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Deep dive comparison

2019 Audi A7 2026 Cadillac Vistiq

Verdict

The Audi A7 is a really likeable car, one that is heavily focused on style but also emanates substance. The 55 TFSI model will appeal to many, but my initial impression is that the best buy in the range could well be the entry-level 45 TFSI. I can't wait to sample it sometime in 2019.

Verdict

The Vistiq is a properly luxurious car that cleverly undercuts all the premium players. It has a flashy exterior with a generously equipped and spacious interior. Plus, it’s got enough oomph to move a small mountain.

Cadillac seems to be onto a winner with this car, especially at this price point. However, it will be interesting to see whether buyers of big SUVs like this are willing to make the jump to electric. The upper large SUV segment has been dominated by the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol for decades now and I don’t see this changing anytime soon.

Audi A7 vs Cadillac Vistiq What's the difference?

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Audi A7 vs Cadillac Vistiq
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