Optiq-V joins Cadillac’s V-Series portfolio

The new 2026 Optiq-V will join Cadillac's fifth generation of the V-Series portfolio, being General Motors' first vehicle confirmed to feature a native NACS (North American Charging Standard) inlet, signifying the shift towards a unified, open-charging standard.

The Optiq-V offers a standard, dual-motor AWD electric drivetrain and that will deliver 512bhp and 880Nm of torque. The new model also makes use of an 85kWh battery pack that Cadillac estimates will give the vehicle a 443km range.

The Optiq-V features 21-inch satin graphite alloy wheels that are paired with low-profile tyres and a laser-etched V-Series badge, with a choice of standard all-season or available summer tyres

The Cadillac Optiq-V offers additional performance-supporting and enhancing technologies that include V-Mode, taking performance customisation further and offering drivers instant access to their preferred performance-driving settings; Launch Control, which is designed for straight line acceleration and delivers a century sprint timing of 3.5 seconds; and Standard Super Cruise, the industry's first truly hands-free driver assistance technology.

Exterior-wise, its combined design elements create a sporty aesthetic complemented by royal blue callipers. The blue theme continues to its rear quarter windows, where the Cadillac precision pattern features blue accents inspired by the V-Series badge. As with other V-Series models, the Optiq-V is identifiable by its front, which includes a new fascia design, the signature V-pattern mesh in the lower grill, a high gloss black front splitter, and body coloured lower trim.

Further identifying the Optiq-V are the iconic V-Series badges adorning its rear doors and liftgate, while a V-Series badge is etched in the driver's side grillette. It also features 21-inch alloy wheels paired with low-profile tyres and a laser-etched V-Series badge.

The Cadillac Optiq-V features V-Series badging on the performance steering wheel, sill plate, and floor mats

Other standard exterior features include a black painted roof and panoramic fixed glass roof. In addition, two new limited edition exterior colours are available for the Optiq-V: Magnus Metal Frost and Deep Ocean Tintcoat.

Inside its cabin, the Optiq-V offers two interior palette options: Noir with Santorini Blue accents, and Noir and Sky Cool Gray with Santorini Blue accents. An optional interior palette featuring a Santorini Blue seatback panel and Santorini Blue seatbelt is also available.

Further interior features include an exclusive, darker coloured, patterned accent fabric woven from yarn and made from 100% recycled materials, while interior door panels feature a Santorini Blue accent stitch for further embellishment. The seatbacks also feature a unique V-Series fjords perforation pattern, with monochrome V-Series badging with blue accents embroidered on the seat.

The Optiq-V's seatbacks feature a unique V-Series fjords perforation pattern, with monochrome V-Series badging with blue accents embroidered on the seat

Standard, genuine woven, carbon fibre decor features on the centre console, while interior V-Series badging is featured on the performance steering wheel, sill plate and floor mats. Ambient lighting themes tied to different drive modes help further bring the car's performance ethos to life.

Standard features offered in the Optiq-V include a 19-speaker AKG Studio Audio system and a 33-inch diagonal advanced LED display, as well as a host of safety features such as adaptive cruise control, Blind Zone Steering Assist, and Forward Collision Alert.