Cadillac Optiq vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
What's the difference?

Cadillac Optiq

$80,000 - $80,000

2026 price

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

$63,990 - $96,990

2024 price

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Summary

2026 Cadillac Optiq

2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

By Andrew Chesterton

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Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Turbo 3, 1.5L

Fuel Type

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Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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2.1L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

22.7 kWh/100km

Electric range

540 km

Battery capacity

15.00 kWh

Seating

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Likes

Sharp pricing in premium land
Punchy dual-motor powertrain
Considered and comfortable cabin

Cabin is both large and practical
Economical to run
Mostly smooth to drive

Dislikes

Ride can feel brittle on harsh road surfaces
Slow DC charge rate
Five-year warranty feels underdone these days

Paying extra for features may irk
More expensive than flagship model
Some tech needs work

2026 Cadillac Optiq Summary

The lonely Cadillac Lyriq finally has some company, with the iconic US brand tripling its range down under with the launch of the much bigger Vistiq (which we've already tested) and this entry-level Optiq, which Cadillac describes as the gateway to its electric family.

It's a medium all-electric SUV with plenty of equipment and – depending on whether you see it as an established premium player or another newcomer brand – pretty sharp pricing.

Cadillac says it has the German big three in its sights with the Optiq, so how does it stack up?

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2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Summary

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the sort of Land Rover you consider if you're not that serious about going off-road but still want something capable, but you don't want a car as large as it's Range Rover cousins.

Bonus points, the P300e mid-spec model I'm testing this week is a plug-in hybrid. So, you get the best of all worlds - capability, decent size and economy.

The new powertrain pits it against the Lexus NX450+, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and even the BMW X3 but while the P300e is great on paper, how does it stack-up in real life?

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

A taste test, but so far so good for the Cadillac Optiq, which is already my favourite model in the Caddy range. More space than you think meets a lovely cabin experience and a punchy powertrain.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with accommodation and meals provided.

Note: The author, Andrew Chesterton, is a co-owner of Smart As Media, a content agency and media distribution service with a number of automotive brands among its clients. When producing content for CarsGuide, he does so in accordance with the CarsGuide Editorial Guidelines and Code of Ethics, and the views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.

Verdict

The Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e has a beautiful and practical cabin space. The powertrain didn't always convince me on the road but it does offer decent economy, if you charge it often.

The media system left a lot to be desired and having to pay around $15K extra for all of the customisations means it's not as affordable as what it initially seems. Still, if you’re looking for a plug-in hybrid with a great cabin and on-road looks, this is a good option.

Cadillac Optiq vs Land Rover Discovery Sport What's the difference?

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Cadillac Optiq vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
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