Cadillac is coming again to Australia this 12 months as an electric-only model, led by the BMW iX-rivalling Lyriq – and it may very well be adopted by the smaller Optiq.
Launched in China a couple of weeks in the past, the Optiq has now been detailed for the US market – and Auto Specific has reported phrase from Basic Motors’ luxurious model that it’ll be produced in right-hand drive for the UK market.
That opens up the distinct risk of it coming right here, and certainly GM has beforehand teased the Lyriq received’t be Cadillac’s solely mannequin domestically for lengthy.
“The Optiq is an thrilling new addition to Cadillac EV lineup globally,” stated a spokesperson for GM Australia and New Zealand right now.
“We’re focussed on launching Cadillac and the Lyriq into Australia and New Zealand this 12 months, and can make additional product bulletins subsequent 12 months.”
Cadillac has confirmed the Optiq may have a “world footprint” and be bought in over 10 areas, together with Europe.
The luxurious model has launched key specs for the Optiq for markets just like the US, the place it is going to provide completely different batteries to these utilized in China.
The Optiq will even forego the single-motor, front-wheel drive variant supplied in China, which produces 180kW of energy and 330Nm of torque, with all fashions bought in North America and Europe to function a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup.
Cadillac hasn’t confirmed the place non-Chinese language market Optiqs shall be constructed when manufacturing begins in spring (September-November); Chinese language-market Optiqs are produced in China by the SAIC-GM three way partnership.
Within the US, the Optiq vary will open at US$54,000 (A$81,505), just under the Lyriq which opens at US$58,590 (A$88,758) – and which Cadillac has stated shall be “priced competitively” inside its section in Australia.
US-market Optiq specs are under:
| Cadillac Optiq | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Twin-motor all-wheel drive |
| Energy | 224kW |
| Torque | 480Nm |
| Battery | 85kWh lithium-ion nickel cobalt manganese |
| Vary | 483km (estimated) |
| DC quick charging time | 127km in 10 minutes |
| Kerb weight (minimal) | 2355kg |
Cadillac hasn’t confirmed the cost charges.
The Optiq will function a one-pedal drive mode.
Externally, there’s a transparent kinship with the bigger Lyriq, Vistiq and Escalade iQ SUVs with out it wanting just like the smallest of a household of nesting dolls.
Inside, the similarity with the bigger Lyriq is extra pronounced.
Forward of the motive force is a 33-inch curved LED show with 9K decision, whereas music could be performed by way of a 19-speaker AKG sound system with Dolby Atmos.
The cabin is bathed with daylight due to a set glass roof, whereas there’s fascinating cloth trim – woven from yarn constructed from 100 per cent recyled supplies –that may be discovered on the dashboard and doorways.
The Optiq additionally affords PaperWood veneer, made from equal elements tulip wooden and recycled newspaper.
Dimensions are as follows:
| Cadillac Optiq | |
|---|---|
| Size | 4820mm |
| Width (incl. mirrors) | 2126mm |
| Peak | 1644mm |
| Wheelbase | 2954mm |
| Boot area (seats up) | 744L |
| Boot area (seats down) | 1603L |
The Optiq is barely bigger than the BMW iX3, which is 86mm shorter on a 90mm shorter wheelbase. It’s additionally barely longer and narrower than a Tesla Mannequin Y.
In distinction, the Lyriq is 5005mm lengthy, 2207mm vast and 1623mm tall on a 3094mm wheelbase, placing it shut in measurement to a BMW iX.
GM has trademarked all Cadillac electrical SUV nameplates in Australia, together with not solely the Lyriq and Optiq but additionally the already revealed Vistiq and Escalade iQ.
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