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Here is the summary of the YouTube video:The Cadillac Optiq, Cadillac's entry-level electric SUV, competes with Genesis' GV60 and Audi's Q4 and Q6 e-tron. It has a 19-speaker AKG audio system with Dolby Atmos. Interiors utilize recycled materials; the center console looks like black wood but is made of old newspaper. Ambient lighting is customizable with preset themes and accents. A regen paddle allows graduated pull for braking, and using it for a full stop automatically triggers auto brake hold.
The car unlocks with a lighting sequence, concluding with the Cadillac logo lighting up on the infotainment screen's back, but there is no locking light show. The exterior door handles are lit and slice forward; interior door handles are manual. The car lacks a rear wiper. The digital rear view mirror is available. Cargo space is 26 cubic feet, which is the biggest in its class, according to Cadillac.
All-wheel drive or dual motor is standard, with a larger front motor and a smaller rear motor, netting 300 combined horsepower and 354 pound feet of torque. 0-60 mph is achieved in just under 6 seconds. Efficiency during a highway test came back with 3.6 mi/kWh, yielding a real-world range close to the EPA range of 302 miles. The Optiq is eligible to charge at Tesla Superchargers using an adapter.
There is some torque steer under turning and acceleration. It does not have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the glove box release is on the screen.
A big positive is the exterior and Autumn Canyon interior design. Super Cruise is standard for 3 years. The seating position and headrest are comfortable, and despite being a compact SUV, knee room is spacious. It has LED interior lights and seat memory. A big pitfall is there is no carplay or android auto. An upgraded Onyx package gives the vehicle black wheels, puddle lamps, and black mirrors. The reviewers give the vehicle a five-star rating. A more than satisfactory ride and a reasonable price make for a good all-around vehicle.
