Ford Transit Custom vs Cadillac Optiq

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Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Custom

$56,590 - $80,290

2026 price

Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac Optiq

$80,000 - $80,000

2026 price

Summary

2026 Ford Transit Custom
2026 Cadillac Optiq
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type
Diesel

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Fuel Efficiency
8.5L/100km (combined)

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Seating
3

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Dislikes
  • Auto transmission stalk on steering wheel column
  • No seats in the rear
  • Would benefit from all-terrain tyres

  • Ride can feel brittle on harsh road surfaces
  • Slow DC charge rate
  • Five-year warranty feels underdone these days
2026 Ford Transit Custom Summary

Ford has introduced what is being touted as an adventure-type van to its Transit Custom line-up and it’s called the Trail.

The Trail is based on the long-wheelbase Transit Custom Trend and it’s equipped with a suspension lift, on-demand all-wheel drive, 'Trail' drive mode, LED headlights and daytime running lights, a variant-specific grille, black wheel arch moulding and side strip, yellow exterior decals and 16-inch matt black twin-spoke alloy wheels.

With all that in mind, maybe a van is your next adventure vehicle?

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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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