Highlight: The three-row electric luxury crossover pricing is on par with many of the gasoline models in its class.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $95,465 (Base Luxury MSRP): $79,390
Seating Capacity: 7
Standard Safety Equipment (Luxury): ABS; air bags; a rear camera; forward collision alert; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; front pedestrian braking; electronic blind spot; stability control system; and a tire pressure sensor; an adaptive suspension system; active rear steering; night vision; augmented reality HUD (heads up display); second row captain chairs; and a one pedal driving system
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| When the green light is on, the hands-free highway driving system is activated. |
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Standard Equipment (on test vehicle): AWD; 22-inch wheels; three rows of seating; hands-free highway driving system; Brembo brakes; Google built-in technology; dual front wireless charging; dual roof glass panels with power front sunroof; bright roof rails; front grille and emblem illuminating; automatic headlamp leveling; heated power folding outside mirrors; power liftgate; soft close doors; 33-inch infotainment system and driver cluster; heated and ventilated front row seat with massage feature; heated steering wheel; heated second row seat; and a remote keyless entry system
Options: black roof with black roof rails; and A universal (NACS) DC adapter
Other Trim Levels:
Luxury
Sport
Platinum
Android/Apple CarPlay: No
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
Battery Warranty: 10 years/150,000 miles
Powertrain: 6 years or 70,000 miles
Towing: 5,000 lbs
Motor/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): dual motors/650-hp
Driving Range: 300 miles
Standard E- Mileage: 93-city/78-hwy
What’s New: The Cadillac Vistiq is a new addition to the luxury brand’s electric vehicle portfolio.
Stylish design
All-electric
300-mile driving range
650-horsepower
A 4-wheel steer system
Roomy
Three-rows of seating
22 and 23-inch wheels available
Hands-free highway steering system
Heated steering wheel
Leather seats
A power tilt telescopic steering wheel
A power operated panoramic sunroof
A variety of driving modes
A heads-up system (HUD)
Heated/ventilated front seats
Rear power third-row seats
Adjustable suspension
Power liftgate
Dual front wireless charging
A one pedal driving system
A universal charger adapter
But:
To open the glove box, it required us to search for an
icon/button on the infotainment screen
Limited access to third row seating
No brake hold system (without using the one pedal system)
Limited rear cargo area when third row is in use
No heated third row seat
No second-row power operated captain chairs like in Hyundai’s Palisade and Kia’s Telluride
SiriusXM satellite radio is highly sensitive in this vehicle. It appears there was something
Augmented reality system on the windshield was a distraction, so we deactivated the system
Unlike the ostentatious IQ, the Vistiq is a much more manageable in terms of size and the ability to navigate the city streets. Ironically, the driving range of Vistiq is significantly less than the IQ, which garners 460 miles on a full range. The Vistiq, on the other hand, can be driven up to 300 miles on a full charge. That’s a respectable number, allowing drivers to move around the city or to make out of town trips without experiencing range anxiety.
At a starting price near $80,000, Cadillac’s stylish electric vehicle is available in several trims. Depending upon the trim, the Vistiq can be outfitted with such features as leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free highway driving system and a 4-wheel steering system.
Moreover, the Vistiq, the only electric vehicle by GM’s luxury brand, is configured with the performance-oriented V Series which spews out 650-horsepower. The V series is Cadillac’s version of Mercedes-Benz AMG series.
Overall, the high-tech Vistiq seems to be a great value story, too, when compared to the brand’s crosstown rival from Lincoln. While Lincoln has yet to electrify their fleet. The Aviator Black is priced the same as the Vistiq. As opposed to the gasoline powered Lincoln Aviator Black, we would opt for the all-electric Vistiq. The luxurious Vistiq is the future of driving. Cadillac has nailed it with this vehicle, offering style, technology and electricity.
Competition: Rivian 1S; Lucid Gravity; and Mercedes-Benz EQS`
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