DecodedCarsCadillac OPTIQ
2 model years from 2026 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2026–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 317 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2026 (6)
- Interest
- 2,630 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 OPTIQ in brief
The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,203 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 317 miles and takes about 5.9 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the forward collision avoidance.
The Cadillac OPTIQ has 2 model years in our data, from 2026 to 2027.
Owners most often report problems with the vehicle speed control (2), fuel/propulsion system (2), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (2).
2026 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 9 owner complaints.
About the Cadillac OPTIQ
The Cadillac Optiq is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV marketed under the Cadillac brand of General Motors and manufactured in China by SAIC-GM, a joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motor. It has been marketed in China since late 2023, in North America since early 2025 and in Europe starting late 2025.
From the Wikipedia article "Cadillac Optiq", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 OPTIQ pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 317 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Compare head to head
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Alternatives to the 2026 OPTIQ
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →