CADILLAC has outlined particulars of its forthcoming Vistiq electrical SUV, the seven-seat mannequin greenlit for manufacturing however solely left-hand drive has been to date confirmed forward of the mannequin’s 2025 launch as a rival to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
Native importer GMSV instructed GoAuto that it does now have any bulletins to make on the Vistiq on the time limit, although it appears extra doubtless than most, given the American luxurious model is an all-electric proposition within the land Down Underneath.
The Cadillac Vistiq, which made its motor present debut final 12 months, has emerged as a dual-motor, six- or seven-seat providing with all-wheel drive propulsion, and a mixed system output of 460kW/880Nm.
Cadillac says the numbers are enough to speed up the Vistiq from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds.
Electrons are saved in a 102kWh battery that allows a claimed driving vary of 483km.
“From the beginning, it was our crew’s purpose to ship a three-row SUV that gives exhilarating efficiency and intuitive know-how, wrapped within the model’s iconic design language,” mentioned Cadillac North America chief engineer Jeff MacDonald.
“Daring, but refined, the Vistiq gives a cushty experience whereas dealing with like a a lot smaller car, delivering a way of remoted precision.”
Stylistically, the Vistiq attracts reference from the Escalade IQ and has a swept-back windscreen, Black Crystal Defend grille, and a spacious inside Cadillac says is impressed by fashionable architectural contours and framework.
“(The) Vistiq continues the Cadillac EV id, together with our signature vertical lamps entrance and rear, the illuminated pinstripe grille, a 33.0-inch diagonal high-resolution LED display, and obtainable 23-inch wheels, rendered in a proportionally stately and practical three-row SUV,” mentioned Cadillac world design govt director Bryan Nesbitt.
“(The) Vistiq helps fulfill our showroom imaginative and prescient to supply probably the most clever integration of innovation with zero-emission propulsion.”
Along with the highlights talked about, the Vistiq is additional characterised by brightwork and wheel selections paired with the outside design and patterned third-window graphics and D-pillar design that pays tribute to Cadillac’s sporty heritage.
Cadillac says the cabin of the Vistiq is designed with consolation in thoughts, the third row providing conveniences often reserved for first- and second-row passengers, together with padded armrests, smartphone storage, cupholders, and USB chargers.
Additional in-cabin highlights embrace carbon-fibre, open pore wooden, or Black Ash Cluster garnishing, a recycled woven yarn upholstery choice, 5 local weather management zones, and “jewel-like” speaker grilles with a geometrical sample “discovered solely on Vistiq”.
Elsewhere, know-how highlights embrace a 23-speaker AKG Studio Audio system with Dolby Atmos and energetic noise cancelling know-how, vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging, blind spot steering help, bike owner alert, ahead collision alert, energetic rear-wheel steering, Tremendous Cruise handsfree driving assistant, and elective evening imaginative and prescient.
“Cadillac continues to set the usual for American luxurious,” mentioned Cadillac world vice chairman John Roth.
“The introduction of the Vistiq will proceed to propel us into the EV future.
“With the addition of Vistiq, Cadillac shall be one of many solely manufacturers to supply an entry in each luxurious SUV section.”
The 2025 Cadillac Vistiq will launch in left-hand drive markets mid subsequent 12 months in three trim grades: Luxurious, Sport and Premium Luxurious. Pricing within the US begins at $77,395 ($A118,650) plus on-road prices.
