2026 Cadillac OPTIQ
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ
The OPTIQ sits as the entry-level model in Cadillac's lineup of fully electric vehicles.
This compact SUV offers all the luxury features and performance expected from the iconic luxury Cadillac automotive brand, all wrapped up in a package with green credentials and outstandingly low running costs.
Continue with our article as we share more about all that the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ has in store for shoppers.
What's New for 2026?
The OPTIQ continues as is for the 2026 model year, but the big news is the addition of a high-performance-oriented OPTIQ in the form of the OPTIQ-V V-Series that joins the lineup for 2026.
Those buyers with a penchant for speed will be happy to learn that this new top-tier model boasts some upgraded performance equipment, which we will share more about later in our article.
Elegant Exterior
The smallest EV SUV in Cadillac's model range borrows much of its styling from its big brother, the LYRIQ. The OPTIQ's modern exterior shows off a sleek, elegant design featuring sharp lines and an abundance of standout features.
The athletic and purposeful stance of the OPTIQ, along with its low roofline and a large, deeply sloped windshield, adds to the dynamic look, plus a sloping fastback-style rear end. No one said an EV has to look boring!
The Cadillac OPTIQ is fitted with standard large diameter 20-inch alloy wheels with short overhangs both in front and at the rear, which adds further to its dynamic stance.
Onlookers standing in front of the latest OPTIQ will appreciate the aesthetics of slim headlights with LED projectors and IntelliBeam that are vertically stacked to create the LYRIQ's unique and thin vertical lighting signature.
A choreographed light dance is available, depending on the trim level chosen, that starts at the grille, moving to the LED headlamps when approaching or walking away from the OPTIQ.
Outstanding key exterior appointments include a fixed panoramic glass roof with power shade that extends uninterrupted across the full roof, plus neat touches like the Mondrian-patterned rear quarter-window graphic that fades away to the rear of the LYRIQ.
What Colors Does the Cadillac OPTIQ Come In?
The Cadillac OPTIQ is available in a color palette of six colors, with all options aside from Black Raven being extra-cost options:
- Black Raven
- Monarch Orange (+$625)
- Argent Silver Metallic (+ $625)
- Nimbus Metallic (+$625)
- Vibrant White Tricoat (+$1,225)
- Radiant Red Tintcoat (+$1,225)
Prospective owners can also order their 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ with the option of a two-tone finish of a gloss black roof for $600.
Innovative Interior
The latest OPTIQ offers all five passengers a stylish cabin that makes use of recycled materials, along with an abundance of up-to-date technology, which we will cover under our next heading.
Plenty of stylish design elements include upmarket textured metal accents, while the innovative floating center console houses the all-important and convenient rotary controller for the infotainment system.
The comprehensive lineup of standard interior appointments of the LYRIQ range includes:
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Heated steering wheel
- Wrapped steering wheel with controls such as audio, phone, voice recognition, and cruise control
- Alloy sport pedals
- Rear Camera Mirror with washer
- Front bucket seats
- 8-way power driver seat adjuster with two settings, driver memory
- 4-way power driver lumbar seat adjuster
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Driver power lumbar massage
- Front passenger power lumbar massage
- Illuminated front and rear door sill plates
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Front footwell and courtesy lamp lighting
- Carpeted front and rear floor mats
- Rear center armrest
- 110-volt power outlet
- 126 color choice dual zone ambient lighting
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ will load up to 26 cubic feet of cargo behind the 60/40 split-folding rear seat, which expands to 57 cubic feet once the rear seats are in the down position.
Technology and Connectivity
The OPTIQ is loaded with plenty of high-tech equipment, such as a 33-inch diagonal advanced digital display that fills the roles of both infotainment and driver information in one continuous screen.
All OPTIQ trims are fitted with an AKG™ Studio 19-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos®, navigation capability, connected apps, personalized profiles for driver's settings, along with natural Voice Recognition.
Standard features are 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, plus your popular apps.
Standard connectivity features include:
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capable
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- SiriusXM® with 360L 6-month Trial Subscription
- Charging USB ports and dual Type-C ports.
Standard technology features include:
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Super Cruise driver assistance technology
- Universal Home Remote
- OnStar® services capable
The OPTIQ also offers a convenient Vehicle-to-home (V2H) feature, perfect for those moments when the power is out at home.
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ Trim Levels and Pricing
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ is available in five trim levels, including the new performance V-Series.
Luxury
Entry-level OPTIQ Luxury trims start at $52,995 MSRP in RWD and $55,895 in AWD and feature the above-listed standard equipment, along with items such as:
- 20-inch Pearl Nickel painted alloy wheels with aero inserts
- Sky Cool Gray with Santorini Blue accents or Noir Inteluxe Seats with Perforated inserts and embroidery/quilting seat trim
Sport
The Sport trim starts at $53,395 MSRP in RWD and $56,495 in AWD and adds to the Luxury spec features that include:
- 20-inch Dark Android painted alloy wheels with aero inserts
Premium Luxury
The Premium Luxury at $54,595 in RWD and $58,095 in AWD sees upgrades to the luxury trim, 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
Premium Sport
The Premium Sport is available at $55,095 in RWD, while AWD is $58,595 and adds the same upgrades that the Premium Luxury gets over and above those of the Sport trim.
V-Series
Available at a starting MSRP of $68,795, the V-Series, with its powerful 519 horsepower drivetrain in AWD only, adds performance equipment, including:
- Front Brembo performance brakes
- Continuous Damping Control
- 21-inch six-spoke alloy wheel with Satin Graphite finish
EV Motor and Performance
All 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ trims, aside from the OPTIQ V-Series, use the same 300-horsepower electric motor powertrain with 354 pound-feet of torque.
The V-Series ups the ante with a Cadillac-estimated 519 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque available.
The OPTIQ is available in RWD or AWD.
0-60 Time
The benchmark 0-60 acceleration test is rapidly dispatched within an estimated 5.2 seconds for those OPTIQ trims with the standard 300-horsepower drivetrain, while the V-Series in "Velocity Max" mode will go from standstill to 60 mph in a blistering time of just 3.5 seconds.
Can the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ Tow?
Yes, the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ is capable of towing up to a maximum capacity of 1,500 pounds when equipped with Cadillac's optional trailer hitch that allows owners to conveniently tow lightweight recreational trailers.
MPGe, Range, and Battery
Fully charged OPTIQ trims with the 300-horsepower drivetrain will be able to cover an EPA estimated range of 302 miles before running out of charge.
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ is fitted with a 400-volt, 85.0-kWh battery pack.
What Safety Features Does the Cadillac OPTIQ Have?
The OPTIQ lineup for 2026 is fitted with a comprehensive list of safety and driver assistance features.
Standard safety equipment items are:
- 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 and 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
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Automatic Occupant Sensing display
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System
- Seat belt restraint pretensioner for rear passengers
- Connected Cameras with hardware provisions
- LATCH System
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Buckle to Drive
Driver assistance features include:
- 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
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
Warranty Coverage
The OPTIQ is covered by the following warranties:
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty of 4 Years/50,000 Miles
- Battery and Electric Components Coverage /Available Courtesy Transportation of 8 Years/100,000 Miles
- Corrosion Protection of 4 Years/50,000 Miles and Rust-Through of 6 Years/Unlimited Miles
A Roadside Assistance Program is valid for 6 Years / 70,000 Miles and towing for 8 Years/100,000 Miles.
Why Choose the 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ?
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ offers buyers a fully electric small luxury SUV option within the Cadillac models lineup, and the addition of the new V-Series trim will be sure to catch the attention of even the most die-hard performance car nuts.
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