The Cadillac Vistiq first appeared as a 2026 model year addition to the brand's growing electric vehicle portfolio. Announced in late 2023 and officially revealed in production form in 2024, this upper-large SUV bridges the gap between the mid-size Lyriq and the flagship Escalade IQ. It represents a fresh direction for the American luxury brand as it moves toward a fully electric future.
As an all-new nameplate, the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq does not have a long lineage of previous generations. It utilises the Ultium battery platform, which allows for a spacious three-row interior while maintaining a similar footprint to the petrol-powered XT6 it eventually replaces in several markets. The vehicle launched first in North America before expanding to Europe and right-hand-drive markets like Australia.
The Cadillac Vistiq name is used globally. In Australia, the SUV arrived in 2026 as a premium family hauler. Early updates focus on software integration and diverse trim levels, ensuring it remains competitive against other large electric luxury rivals in the local showroom.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO | Price from: $116,000 |
Price to:
$116,000
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO | Price from: $95,480 |
Price to:
$109,780
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The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is available in 'Stellar Black', 'Argent Silver', 'Radiant Red' and 'Vibrant White' exterior paint colours. The latter two cost an additional $1950.
A contrasting black-painted roof comes as standard.
Inside there are either black or brown interior themes available. Both are no-cost options.
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Platinum comes standard with 22-inch alloy wheels, adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering, a 33-inch curved display, 23-speaker AKG sound system, four-zone climate control, as well as six seats wrapped in synthetic leather upholstery.
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq's interior can be had in either a black or brown theme. Both are no-cost options.
The centrepiece is the 33-inch curved display which houses not only the digital instrument cluster but also the touchscreen multimedia system.
There's also a wide range of other high-end touches including metal finishes, intricate embroidery on the synthetic leather seats and an expansive panoramic glass sunroof.
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive set-up with total system outputs of 459kW and 880Nm.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1799x2026x5233 mm |
Ground Clearance:
179 mm
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1799x2026x5233 mm |
Ground Clearance:
179 mm
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| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 295x40 R22 | Front Rim: 10x22 in |
Rear Rim:
10x22 in
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 295x40 R22 | Front Rim: 10x22 in |
Rear Rim:
10x22 in
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| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to |
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 0kg |
Braked Capacity to:
0kg
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Braked Capacity from: 0kg |
Braked Capacity to:
0kg
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The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq comes with a six-seat configuration only in Australia, meaning it's '2+2+2'. Black or brown synthetic leather is available.
The front seats are heated, ventilated and also have a massage function. They also offer lots of electric adjustment.
The second-row captain's chairs are heated and have a central armrest. They're fixed but can recline back.
The third- and second-row seats can be electronically folded from the boot area.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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2025
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Body Type: SUV | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq offers 430L of boot space with all three rows of seating upright. Folding the third and second rows of seating expands this all the way out to over 2200L.
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is claimed to be able do the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 210km/h.
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq has a 91kWh lithium-ion battery pack that allows for a claimed range of up to 461km, according to WLTP testing.