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Here is the summary of the Cadillac Optiq V review:- The Cadillac Optiq V is the first ever 2026 Cadillac Optiq V.
- It boasts over 500 horsepower from its dual electric motors, which is a big upgrade.
- The design has a new color unique to the V version of the Optiq, with a lot of metallic fleck.
- The vehicle doesn't have a front trunk.
- The Optiq V will use an 85-kilowatt-hour battery pack, good for 275 miles of range, a drop of 25 miles compared to the standard Optiq.
- 0-60 is estimated at 3.5 seconds, with an estimated top speed of over 130 mph.
- The non-V Optiq tested did 0-60 in around 6 seconds, revealing a significant performance improvement.
- It can tow a maximum of 1,500 pounds.
- The estimated weight of the car is around 5,400 pounds.
- Sport body styling comes standard.
- The car is equipped with a sports body and features an illuminated Cadillac logo.
- The rear design of the car is very similar to the regular Optiq.
- There is no rear wiper to maintain the aerodynamics.
- Offers NACS charging access.
- It also runs on a 400-volt architecture with an 11 1/2 kilowatt onboard charger. A 10% to 80% charge will take 35 minutes.
- The V trim exterior matches nicely with its Noir black Interior intermix, which is a synthetic leather with Santorini blue accents and stitching.
- It includes a 19-speaker AKG audio system with Dolby Atmos.
-The 33-inch OLED display has Google built in but has NO wireless Apple Carplay or Android Auto, which is frustrating.
- The rear headrest isn’t the most comfortable. The seat is 12-way adjustable with two personal memory options.
- The wheel size for the car is 21 inches with continental sport contact 6 summer tires, 275 over 40s and 6 inches of ground clearance.
- The base price of the Optiq is about $52,895; however, the Optiq V starts at around $67,300.
- Overall, the Optiq V is a really nice small Cadillac SUV.
