The 2026 Cadillac Optiq is set to introduce several key updates since introduction of the model in 2025 when it launched exclusively as a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicle.
A new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant of the Optiq will become the base model. The 2026 Optiq RWD will be rated at 315 hp and 332 lb-ft of

Without revealing details of the customer, Cadillac announced on June 24 that it delivered its first hand-built Celestiq ultra-luxury EV during a private event in the Cadillac House at Vanderbilt, located on the grounds of the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
The Celestiq debuted in the fall of 20

On June 25, Envisics, a pioneer in holographic display technology, announced it will be the exclusive augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) provider to the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ luxury three-row SUV, which will be sold globally, including in the U.S. and Canada. 
The advanced AR-HUD developed by Envisics was engi

On June 10, Cadillac unveiled the Lyriq-V to coincide with the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans race, where Cadillac has four specially prepared LMDh racecars entered.
“The decision to unveil this model at Le Mans was intentional — a tribute to our racing legacy and a demonstration of how the insights gained on the track c

On June 9, Cadillac introduced the 2026 Optiq-V as Cadillac’s fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio. Optiq-V will be sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Middle East, and Israel with production at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico starting in fall 2025. MSRP in the U.S. starts at an estimated USD 68,795 including de

On June 4, GM announced it is recalling 41,376 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs over an issue with the driver video display. Affected vehicles include 2023-24 model year Cadillac Lyriqs, built at the Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee. 
The U.S. National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) says the

On May 27, Rightware announced that it has provided its Kanzi One, a globally leading HMI (Human-Machine Interface) platform, for the all-new Cadillac XT4. The car has a 33-inch 9K ultra-retina curved display. Featuring automotive-grade ultra-thin bezels and Mini-LED zoned backlighting, it renders over 1 billion colo

On May 14, Cadillac Middle East announced the arrival of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, the brand’s first all-electric SUV in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and it will expand to additional markets later in the product lifecycle. 
The vehicle is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that produces 300 hp of m

On May 12, GM presented the all-new Cadillac Vistiq all-new three-row electric SUV, which arrives at dealers with new Super Cruise enhancements, including integration with Google Maps, an expansive 33-inch diagonal touchscreen, and a custom-tuned 23-speaker AKG Studio sound system. 
Built at GM’s Spring Hill plant, V

Cadillac’s highly exclusive all-electric flagship sedan, the Celestiq, is soon to begin deliveries.
Originally slated for launch for the 2024 model year, after a series of delays, the first customer-bound units of the Cadillac Celestiq are now scheduled to arrive in mid-2025. In addition, GM has confirmed that only 2

On April 23, Cadillac announced that the all-electric Optiq has earned the V-Series badge. The 2026 Optiq-V will be part of Cadillac’s fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio, and the second all-electric vehicle to bear the V-series badge following the Lyriq-V.
Building on Optiq’s agile drive, Cadillac engineers d

On April 9, Cadillac announced it is ending production of the ICE-powered XT6 three-row SUV sooner than planned and will extend production of its smaller XT5 model through 2026 due to strong customer demand. The XT5 was slated to end production in August 2025, but will now continue into 2026, a GM spokesman confirmed

The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq marks the luxury EV crossover’s third model year, introducing several key updates and changes over the preceding 2024 model year, including the discontinuation of the Tech trim level, and an updated exterior paint options list.
Additionally, the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq now offers two new GM Energy

Continental AG (Continental) has supplied its PremiumContact 6 tires as original equipment (OE) for Cadillac LYRIQ-V, e-SUV. The company has received a worldwide OE approval for the LYRIQ-V in size 22 inches.
The PremiumContact 6 is engineered for safe driving in all weather conditions. The tire features a special si

On March 10, General Motors and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. announced that Dolby Atmos will be supported as an available feature across Cadillac's entire 2026 electric vehicle lineup, including the 2026 Escalade IQL, Escalade IQ, Lyriq-V, Optiq, Vistiq, and more. 
The move will begin with the Cadillac Optiq and Vistiq,

On March 7, GM announced that Cadillac plans to launch a range of right-hand drive electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan, including the Lyriq, Lyriq-V, Vistiq, and Optiq models.
Present in the country since 1915, the brand has until now been sold in left-hand drive. The strategic change is designed to meet the expectation

On March 5, Cadillac introduced its all-electric 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL, the lengthened version of the Escalade IQL that provides the additional third-row passenger and cargo capacity to meet the lifestyle needs of customers who require extra space.
Seating is available for up to seven total passengers with ample

On February 10, GM unveiled the 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ in Mexico, an all-electric SUV built at its Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila plant.
The OPTIQ is powered by a dual-motor AWD system delivering 300 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 85-kWh, 10-module battery that provides a range of over 480 km on a full charge. Charg

The start of regular production (SORP) for the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is currently scheduled for February 17 according to sources familiar with the matter, at the GM Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee, which also currently builds the all-electric Cadillac Lyriq.
Built on the GM BEV3 platform, the 2026 Cadillac Vis

Deliveries of the 2025 Cadillac Optiq are now underway in the U.S., providing the brand with a BEV crossover positioned below the Cadillac Lyriq, which itself is positioned below the Vistiq, and Escalade IQ.
The 2025 Optiq features a fastback profile and sharply-swept A-pillars, and vertically-oriented headlights and