2026 Cadillac Vistiq DRIVEN: Is This Baby Escalade the BEST American SUV Yet?

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The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, dubbed as "Baby Escalade," is all-electric with 615 horsepower. It is a three-row crossover that offers both traditional American luxury and usefulness. It's something to buy as a celebration or to take your family with you on a journey.
The wheelbase is 121 inches, slightly longer than the standard combustion Escalade but a bit lower and narrower; it doesn't replace the Escalade.
The 21- and 22-inch wheel options, and the Platinum offers 23-inch wheels.

Some of the key features: The acceleration can get you into your seat; its torque is approaching that of the supercharged Escalade V.
It has a premium luxury trim level. The opulent blue color looks great. There is ambient lighting; the stereo system and the interior are unique. It has a 23-speaker AKG system that supports Dolby Atmos three-dimensional music. On the rear seat, there is a climate control screen with individual zones. The back seats are a bit small in leg room.
Each new Vistiq comes with enhanced "Super Cruise" hands-free driver assistance technology that's connected to navigation to help you stay in the right lane and plan for exits; it's an awesome feature.

For level 2 charging (240 V), this car is capable of up to 19.2 kW, making for quick charging. The total usable battery capacity is 102 kWh, capable of up to 300 miles of range per charge, depending on driving habits. Its coefficient of drag is a pretty good .29.

The towing capacity is up to 5,000 lbs.

It does not have a frunk. The base sticker is roughly $79,000 for the premium model, and this one stickers for $96,000. Built with pride in Spring Hill, Tennessee; about 43% of its parts are from the USA and Canada.

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