Right, gather ’round petrolheads, because Cadillac has just lobbed an absolute hand grenade into the electric crossover market. Meet the Optiq-V, arriving this autumn with a frankly bonkers 519 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. Yes, you read that correctly – it’s a family SUV that’ll embarrass most sports cars at the traffic lights.
The Numbers Game: Pure Electric Fury
This isn’t your grandmother’s Cadillac. The Optiq-V represents everything brilliant about American engineering when they decide to throw subtlety out the window. Activate launch control and ‘Velocity Max’ driving mode, and 0-62mph is sorted in around 3.5 seconds. In a crossover. With space for the weekly shopping. Absolute madness, and we’re here for it.
The dual-motor setup sends power to all four wheels, because when you’re dealing with this much grunt, you need every contact patch working overtime. The 85kWh battery pack delivers 275 miles of range, which is perfectly respectable considering the performance on tap.
Performance Specifications Table
| Specification | Optiq-V | Standard Optiq |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output | 519 bhp | 300 bhp |
| Torque | 650 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Range (EPA) | 275 miles | 300 miles |
| Battery Capacity | 85 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Drive System | Dual-motor AWD | Dual-motor AWD |
Looks That Kill: Aggressive Styling Meets Function
Cadillac hasn’t just bolted on a bigger motor and called it a day. The Optiq-V gets a new front fascia with mesh lower grille, aggressive front splitter, rear diffuser and boot lid wing. You can get all this lot in carbon as an optional extra, because nothing says “I’m serious about performance” like weave-pattern composite bits.
The 21-inch satin graphite alloys with low-profile summer tyres come as standard, with blue brake calipers peeking through the spokes. Those aren’t just for show either – Cadillac’s thrown in Brembo calipers at the front for a stronger show around the twisty bits.
Interior Tech Revolution
Step inside and you’re greeted by a 33-inch diagonal LED display. That’s bigger than most people’s first television. The cabin gets the full performance treatment with black base colour with choice of blue or grey accents, carbon fibre on the centre console, and a more performance-oriented steering wheel.
Sound and Safety Standards
The 19-speaker AKG Studio audio system with Dolby Atmos ensures your driving soundtrack is as epic as the performance. Meanwhile, all electric vehicles sold in America must meet stringent Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, ensuring this rocket ship is as safe as it is quick.
The American Dream Goes Electric
Here’s the rub though – it’s due to hit shelves in the autumn. American shelves, that is, not UK ones. Typical, isn’t it? Just when America builds something properly mental, they keep it to themselves. This follows the broader push toward emissions standards that are reshaping the automotive landscape.
The Optiq-V represents everything we love about the American approach to performance: more power, more drama, more of everything. It’s not trying to be subtle or sophisticated – it’s trying to be the fastest thing in the school run queue, and by God, it’s succeeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the Cadillac Optiq-V be available?
A: The Optiq-V launches in autumn 2024 for the 2026 model year, but only in the United States market.
Q: How fast can the Optiq-V accelerate?
A: With launch control activated, it reaches 0-60 mph in approximately 3.5 seconds thanks to its 519 horsepower output.
Q: What’s the electric range of the Optiq-V?
A: The performance model offers 275 miles of EPA-estimated range from its 85kWh battery pack.
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