2025 Cadillac Optiq: Will It Be a Game-Changer Luxury EV For the Brand?

SAUDI ARABIA : The Cadillac Optiq is an all-new luxury compact electric crossover that shares its platform with the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

• The Cadillac Optiq crossover features sleek styling with vertical LED lights, a black crystal grille, 21-inch wheels and vertical LED bars at the rear.
• With woven textile upholstery, the cabin comes with features like a 33-inch curved display, 19-speaker audio system, heated & ventilated front seats, etc.
• The crossover will feature a 300hp dual motor with an 85kWh battery pack that combinedly works to deliver a range of up to 482 kms. 

Cadillac is all set to add another electric car to its portfolio in the form of Optiq. The entry-level compact luxury crossover has created interest all around with its sleek styling and affordable pricing, and could be soon launched in the Saudi Arabian market, following the announcement of sibling Lyriq for the UAE market. 

Exterior Styling

The 2025 Cadillac Optiq looks smart, especially from the front. With balanced proportions, the styling highlights the sporty stance as the overhangs are relatively short for a crossover cum SUV of this size. The front features a signature black crystal grille with laser-inscribed pattern and LEDs, sleek vertically aligned LED lighting and a glossy black bumper.

The car comes with 21-inch alloy wheels while the rear profile featuring acoustic glass has a distinctive design, with a complex pattern. The heavily slanted window is flanked by vertical LED bars with a vented spoiler above and a small duck-tail spoiler beneath. The main tail lights are attached behind the transparent glass module.

Comfort and Safety

The cabin of Optiq is loaded up to the gills with the main highlight being the large 9K resolution 33-inch curved display on the dashboard. The display is identical to the one in other Cadillac models, including Lyriq, serving as a digital gauge cluster and infotainment.

The interiors feature woven textile upholstery crafted from recycled materials with a textured metal accent making the interiors surprisingly upmarket. The passenger space at the front and rear is plenty for four adults. The Optiq will come with features such as Google Maps Navigation, a WiFi hotspot, a 19-speaker AKG stereo system, a panoramic glass roof and heated & ventilated front seats.

In the safety department, the car is expected to come with Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology, apart from Driver Attention Assist, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Changing Assist, Enhanced Automatic Parking and Blind Zone Steering Assist.

Powertrain and Range

Power to run comes from the dual-motor electric powertrain that works with an 85kWh battery to produce 300hp. The estimated range will be up to 482 kms and as the vehicle is based on the 400-volt architecture, DC fast-charging would be limited to 150kW, which means a 127 km range can be added in about 10 minutes. 

However, Level 2 AC charging will come as standard in the form of an 11.5kW charger, which means every 1 hour of charging should add 53 km of range. In the same time frame, with a 19.2kW charger, one can juice up the battery for running the car up to 88 kms.

Launch Date, Pricing and Rivals

The new Cadillac Optiq is expected to be launched in late 2024 or early 2025. While the exact pricing is yet to be announced, it is likely to come with a starting price of around $55,000 (approx. 206,000 SAR). The Optiq crossover will be competing against EVs like Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz EQB and Volvo XC40 Recharge.