Cadillac’s new Vistiq electric SUV starts at under $80,000, but higher trims can get pricey

Cadillac’s new three-row electric SUV is almost here. As the Escalade IQ’s smaller sibling, the Cadillac Vistiq starts at under $80,000, but prices for higher trim options can reach upwards of $100,000.

Cadillac Vistiq electric SUV prices and specs

After introducing the new Vistiq electric SUV last month, we are already learning how much it will cost to get your hands on one.

Cadillac said 2026 Cadillac Vistiq prices would start at $78,790, including the destination fee. That’s for the base Luxury trim. Cadillac’s new electric SUV will also be available in Sport and Premium trims, while a range-topping Platinum model will launch next Summer.

As Car and Driver found on Wednesday, full pricing is now available. The Sport trim will start at $79,290, while prices jump significantly for the Premium and Platinum models at $93,890 and $97,890, respectively.

With options, you can easily spend over $100,000 on the top-of-the-line trims. Meanwhile, its big brother, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, starts at $129,990.

The Vistiq sits between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ in Cadillac’s growing EV lineup. Like the electric Escalade, the mid-size SUV features Cadillac’s new design with an illuminated pinstripe grille.

Powered by a massive 102 kWh battery pack, Cadillac says the Visitiq gets 300 miles of range. It also packs up to 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.7 seconds. According to Cadillac, the electric SUV can gain 79 miles range in around 10 minutes with a DC fast charger.

Inside, the Vistiq offers all the luxury and premium tech you would expect from a Cadillac. It includes a curved 33″ infotainment and driver display cluster, which sits above an 8″ HVAC control screen.

The standard AWD system is fitted with Road Noise Cancellation tech for an even smoother, quieter drive that EVs are known for.

At 205.6″ long, Cadillac’s new electric SUV is slightly longer than the Rivian R1S, which is 201 ” long but slightly shorter (71″ vs. 77″ tall).

Rivian’s R1S starts at $75,900 and has an EPA-estimated range of up to 270 miles. The R1S Dual, on the other hand, offers a 410-mile driving range for $82,900.

Cadillac is expected to begin Vistiq production early next year, with the Luxury, Sport, and Premium trims set to go on sale first.

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