2025 CADILLAC OPTIQ
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The brand-new Cadillac OPTIQ nameplate is the latest addition to Cadillac's strong family of fully electric vehicles (EVs). The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ joins the already three-strong lineup of Cadillac fully electric vehicles as their new entry-level model.
This upscale, all-electric small Cadillac SUV borrows its platform and its high-tech electrified all-wheel drivetrain from Cadillac's parent company, GM.
The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ promises owners luxury features, outstanding driving range, and dynamic performance that exceeds their expectations, as to be expected from a vehicle from the iconic luxury Cadillac automotive brand. Read on as we discover all that this brand-new, fully electric compact luxury SUV has to offer.
What's New for 2025?
Well, everything really, as we have already shared. The OPTIQ is a new nameplate for Cadillac's growing family of electric models and serves as the entry-level purchase option in the Cadillac EV lineup.
For those who perhaps have not connected the dots yet, all Cadillac EV model nameplates end in "IQ."
Sleek Exterior
This latest and smallest SUV in Cadillac's EV lineup shares its visual styling cues with its larger sibling, the LYRIQ, which means a sleek, elegant exterior design with sharp lines and eye-catching features.
The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ has been given an athletic and assertive stance that sports a low roofline and a large, deeply sloped windshield plus large-diameter 20-inch alloy wheels pushed out to the corners to add to its dynamic looks.
The front end of the OPTIQ features available slim headlights with LED projectors vertically stacked to create a unique and thin vertical signature. Depending on the trim choice, a choreographed light dance is available that starts at the grille and LED headlamps moving around the OPTIQ when you approach or walk away.
Just some of the outstanding luxury exterior appointments are a fixed panoramic glass roof with a power shade that extends uninterrupted across the full roof and a Mondrian-patterned rear quarter-window graphic that fades to the rear, adding to the visual impression of a fastback body style.
The OPTIQ is available in an extensive color palette that includes six colors plus the option of a two-tone finish of a gloss black roof.
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Tech-Packed Interior
The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ's stylish interior design sees use of recycled materials brimming with clever technology. Difficult to miss is the giant curved 33-inch diagonal advanced continuous LED screen offering 9k resolution that tops the dashboard.
The stylish touches extend to upscale textured metal accents and a floating center console that holds the rotary controller for the infotainment system.
Creating the perfect high-tech interior environment for occupants is the available standard 126-color choice dual-zone ambient lighting to set the mood or simply to express your personality. The front footwell sees courtesy lamp lighting fitted as standard.
There is also the handy Remote Keyless Entry available.
Cargo and Passenger Capacity
The OPTIQ can accommodate up to an impressive 26 cubic feet of cargo behind the 60/40 split-folding rear seat, expanding to 57 cubic feet once the rear seats are folded down.
The OPTIQ whisks its maximum of five passengers along in a spacious environment, offering front legroom of 41.6 inches and segment-best rear legroom of 37.8 inches.
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ EV Motor and Performance
The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ trims lineup all feature the same 300-horsepower dual-motor electric powertrain that offers 354 pound-feet of torque powered by a 400-volt, 85.0-kWh battery pack.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
On a full charge, the OPTIQ offers an EPA-estimated range of 302 miles.
The OPTIQ makes use of a Combined Charging System (CCS) with a Type 1 port plus an available North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC GM-approved adapter that conveniently allows access to 17,800+ Tesla Superchargers.
The OPTIQ has a 25-foot 7.7 kW maximum dual-level charging cord supplied as standard, plus an 11.5 kW capable onboard charging module for at-home 240V Level 2 charge rates up to 11.5 kW.
The Cadillac OPTIQ offers a battery and electric components warranty that provides coverage and available courtesy transportation for eight years/100,000 miles.
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Drivetrain and Handling
The OPTIQ is equipped as standard with dual electric motor AWD and suspension tuned for a quiet and compliant ride thanks to the OPTIQ's advanced chassis featuring frequency-selective Passive-Plus premium dampers.
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Trim Levels and Pricing
The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ is available in luxury and sport trim levels, along with two levels of equipment on offer. The "1" level is for standard equipment, and the "2" models are fitted with additional features.
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Luxury 1
The entry trim into the OPTIQ lineup starts at $54,390 MSRP, and key equipment on offer includes:
- LED headlamps
- IntelliBeam headlights
- Upper and lower active aero shutters
- Outside heated and power-adjustable, power-folding mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming with integrated turn signal indicators and puddle lamps
- 20-inch Pearl nickel-painted alloy wheels with aero inserts
- 245/50R20 all-season, self-sealing tires
- AutoSense power liftgate
- Audio exterior vehicle sound
- Grille and front emblem with illuminating feature
- Laminated front side glass
- Front intermittent wipers
- Heated wiper park
- Illuminating door handles
- LED tail lamps
- Rear Camera Mirror Washer
The cabin of the OPTIQ Luxury 1 offers buyers equipment that includes:
- Remote Start
- Front bucket seats
- Driver memory for recalling two driver presets for the eight-way power driver seat
- Driver power lumbar massage
- Front passenger power lumbar massage
- Six-way power front passenger seat adjuster
- Four-way power driver lumbar seat adjuster
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Inteluxe seat trim
- Rear center armrest
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Illuminated front and rear door sill plates
- Wrapped steering wheel that includes controls such as audio, phone, voice recognition, and cruise control
- Heated steering wheel
- Carpeted front and rear floor mats
- HD Surround Vision
- 110-volt power outlet
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Universal Home Remote
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Sport 1
The Sport 1 at a starting $54,990 MSRP, offers buyers the same features of the Luxury 1 but the exterior gets a dark theme with 20-inch Dark Android painted alloy wheels with aero inserts.
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Luxury 2
The Luxury 2 at $56,590 ups the luxury and convenience equipment of the Luxury 1 with features such as:
- Slim-line LED vertical headlamps
- LED front cornering lamps
- Automatic headlamp leveling
- AutoSense power liftgate
- LED choreography-capable LED tail lamps
- Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Sport 2
At a starting $57,090 MSRP, the priciest OPTIQ adds to the specs of the Sport 1 the same upgraded features included in the Luxury 2 trim.
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Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ offers an extensive list of safety and driver-assistance features.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC) brake rotors that provide enhanced protection against brake rotor corrosion
- Four-wheel 17-inch front and rear sliding caliper disc brakes
- Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger
- Knee airbags for driver and front passenger
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front passenger
- Head-curtain airbags for both rows in outboard seating positions
- Seat belts for all seating positions
- LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert
- Seat belt indicator
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Automatic Occupant Sensing display
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System
- Seat belt restraint pretensioner for rear passengers
- Teen Driver
- 3 Years of Digital Services by OnStar
- Safety Alert Seat
- Connected Cameras with hardware provisions
- LATCH System
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Buckle to Drive
Standard driver-assistance features include the likes of:
- Adaptive Cruise Control that automatically follows a detected vehicle ahead at a driver-selected following gap
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Driver Attention Assist
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- OnStar Basics
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Rear child security door locks
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Side Bicyclist Alert
All OPTIQ models feature Super Cruise driver-assistance technology that allows hands-free driving on compatible roads.
Convenient standard Hitch Guidance displays a centered guideline on the Rear Vision Camera view when the driver engages the reverse gear.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Aside from the gigantic 33-inch screen, all OPTIQ models feature an AKG™ Studio 19-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos®, navigation capability, connected apps, personalized profiles for driver settings, and natural Voice Recognition.
All OPTIQ trims have Google built-in to provide Google Assistant, Google Maps, novel predictive intelligence features, and Google Play for access to hands-free help, live traffic updates, and popular apps.
Standard connectivity features are:
- Wi-Fi hotspot capable
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- SiriusXM with 360L 6-month Trial Subscription
Further features include charging-only USB ports, including dual type-C ports.
Is the 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Right For You?
The 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ is the perfect luxury small SUV for buyers looking for the benefits of a fully electric vehicle, plus the luxury and comfort that is synonymous with the Cadillac brand.
Get Your Cadillac OPTIQ at Colonial Cadillac
Visit Colonial Cadillac in New London, CT, to discover more about the 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ lineup.
Make sure to test drive this impressive small luxury Cadillac SUV, where our committed sales team will ensure you get off to an amazing start to your Cadillac ownership experience.
