US EditionCadillac Triples Its Australian Lineup with New Entry-Level and Flagship EVs
Cadillac triples its Australian electric SUV lineup with Optiq at $80,000 and Vistiq at $116,000, offering advanced tech and luxury features to compete locally.
- On March 3, 2026, Cadillac confirmed Australian pricing for the Optiq at $80,000 b and the Vistiq at $116,000 b, with sales to begin shortly; both SUVs ride on GM's BEV3 platform.
- With the Lyriq having debuted early in 2025, Cadillac's limited sales data and 'exclusive volumes' approach mean prior uptake remains unclear.
- Both models are specified locally with distinct equipment choices; the Vistiq is offered only as a Platinum with six seats and adaptive air suspension, while Optiq arrives as a Sport with 224kW dual motors and 110kW DC charging.
- Dealership capacity is strained because Cadillac is offering five-year unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, eight-year battery warranty, and Lyriq MY25 at $95,000 drive-away until March 3, 2026, with only one Experience Centre in Sydney.
- Looking at specifications, Australia receives smaller batteries and lower DC charge rates than US-market models, with Cadillac ruling out the hot Optiq‑V and positioning the Optiq against the Polestar 4 and the Vistiq versus the Volvo EX90.
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