Cadillac Vistiq vs Audi Q8
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Cadillac Vistiq

$116,000 - $116,000

2026 price

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Audi Q8

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2025 price

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Summary

2026 Cadillac Vistiq

2025 Audi Q8

By Jack Quick

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

2.6L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Appealing price tag
Fantastic access to third row
Ridiculously quick

Athletic and sporty looks a winning combo
Drives beautifully
Improved EV driving range

Dislikes

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

High price tag is hard to justify
Lacks clever storage options
Small boot compared to siblings

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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2025 Audi Q8 Summary

The Audi Q8 has had a mid-life upgrade and it brings a few minor tweaks to the design, technology and equipment.

Plug-in hybrids tend to rank a little lower on my excitement scale when it comes to available powertrains because I usually find the constant charging inconvenient.

However, the electric driving range of the 60 TSFIe quattro S Line grade has been bolstered by 27km, increasing it to 74km overall.

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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.

Verdict

The updated Audi Q8 60 TFSIe quattro S line still looks good inside and out. It fits a family comfortably without feeling too big and there’s enough here to satisfy those who like the luxury features.

It's price tag will hurt it but the improved power outputs and driving range is a big plus and makes the plug-in hybrid powertrain make more sense.

Cadillac Vistiq vs Audi Q8 What's the difference?

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Cadillac Vistiq vs Audi Q8
What's the difference?