2026 Cadillac Vistiq: Seven-seat EV detailed, but will it come to Australia?

Cadillac is being coy about what vehicles it launches next in Australia, but the three-row Vistiq is shaping up as a distinct possibility.

General Motors’ luxury brand has confirmed the new seven-seat electric SUV will be sold “globally”.

Cadillac has previously trademarked the nameplate in Australia while also saying more vehicles will come here to join the Lyriq. Further product announcements will be made during the second quarter of 2025.

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The Vistiq will be built alongside the Lyriq at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee plant in the US.

It sits above the Optiq and Lyriq but below the Escalade iQ in Cadillac’s electric SUV lineup, with all models riding a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) architecture.

It comes standard with multi-link front and five-link rear suspension with semi-active Chassis Damping Control dampers.

Air Ride adaptive suspension is optional, as is Active Rear Steer to improve manoeuvrability.

Just one powertrain has been revealed for the large SUV.

Cadillac claims 10 minutes of DC fast charging will add 127km of range.

The Vistiq has Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bidirectional charging capabilities, allowing buyers who select the GM Energy V2H Bundle to use the SUV to transfer power back to their home in case of a blackout.

Cadillac’s latest electric SUV has a distinct familial resemblance to its other battery-powered models, if with a boxier shape to accommodate its third row.

There’s an illuminated grille with different patterning based on the trim level, while Cadillac’s ‘Mondrian’ pattern graphic within the third-row windows “creates exterior motion” while providing a privacy screen of sorts for the rearmost passengers.

Those in the third row get their own small, fixed glass sunroof, while there’s a panoramic unit sitting above the first- and second-row occupants.

The Vistiq rides on either 21-, 22- or 23-inch alloy wheels.

Here’s how the Vistiq measures up:

That makes it 212mm longer than a Kia EV9, but on a 6mm shorter wheelbase.

Inside, there’s a 33-inch curved LED screen incorporating the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen.

There’s also a rather Audi-like 8.0-inch screen connecting the centre console to the dashboard that can be used to adjust the climate controls.

The climate control system has five zones and there are two wireless phone chargers up front, while an augmented reality head-up display is optional.

Available interior inlays include carbon-fibre and open-pore wood trim, as well as a patterned accent fabric woven from yarn made from 100 per cent recycled materials.

Standard equipment includes a 23-speaker AKG Studio Audio system with Dolby Atmos and GM’s Super Cruise. The latter allows for hands-free driving on around 55 million kilometres of roads.

Third-row occupants get their own padded armrests, smartphone storage, cupholders and USB chargers.

Road noise cancellation, like on the Lyriq, has been installed to keep the cabin quiet.

The Vistiq is the latest Cadillac to offer Night Vision, with an infrared sensor allowing you to see if there are pedestrians or animals directly ahead. This footage is projected within the digital instrument cluster.

Other safety equipment includes:

• Active blind-spot assist with cyclist detection
• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Driver attention monitoring
• Active rear cross-traffic assist
• Surround-view camera
• Traffic sign recognition

Cadillac will launch the Vistiq in the US between March and May 2025.

US pricing starts at US$78,790 (~A$120,000) before on-road costs, with the US-market range comprising Luxury, Sport and Premium Luxury trims at launch.

For reference, the related Lyriq opens at US$58,595 over there, which translates to around A$90,000. However, the Lyriq range opens here at $117,000.

A top-spec Platinum trim will follow in the US between June and August 2025, offering “added performance elements” – including Brembo brakes – and more interior and exterior selections for greater personalisation.

It also features a standard black roof and black wheels.

Cadillac has now revealed a whole range of electric SUVs. It has previously teased electric sedans will come; it has only one electric passenger car, the ultra-luxury Celestiq liftback.

The Celestiq has been ruled out for Australia, but Cadillac has said it’s keen to bring a “full portfolio” of vehicles here if there’s consumer demand.