Cadillac Optiq vs Mazda CX-70
What's the difference?

Cadillac Optiq

$80,000 - $80,000

2026 price

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Mazda CX-70

$59,990 - $80,999

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Cadillac Optiq

2025 Mazda CX-70

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 6, 3.3L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

8.1L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

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

A satisfying drive
Looks sharp for a large SUV
Tons (and tons) of space

Dislikes

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

Just okay warranty and servicing
Diesel not smooth enough at slow speeds
Remains untested in the city

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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2025 Mazda CX-70 Summary

Mazda calls the new CX-70 its "flagship" five-seat SUV, which also makes it yet another flag-bearer for the brands relentless push up market as part of its 'Mazda Premium' strategy.

It might have a different badge, but it's really a five-seat version of the brand's biggest and most expensive offering, the seven-seat CX-90.

And, for reasons that will become clear in a moment, it's something of a bargain, at least in the context of Mazda's plush large SUV range.

How so, you ask? Read on.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Cadillac Optiq 2025 Mazda CX-70

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

For mine, the CX-70 is the pick of Mazda's premium SUV range, and if you can survive without a third row of seats, it's significantly cheaper than its CX-90 twin, too.

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

Cadillac Optiq vs Mazda CX-70 What's the difference?

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Cadillac Optiq vs Mazda CX-70
What's the difference?