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Nice Ride!
5 out of 5 stars
R Moore, 08/11/2025
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Sport 1 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
I’m new to the Cadillac brand trading in my incredible Lexus RX 350 to try something new. This is a nice comfortable ride, very appealing cosmetically. First EV, love the acceleration and the charging at home has worked so far but Level 2 install is scheduled. To complain - the cell phone interface is absolutely disappointing, and there is no rear windshield wiper, but dollar for … dollar, it’s a great buy. It is well-equipped and I prioritized vehicle color so I have a Sport 1 with 21 inch wheels; it has great curve appeal! The rear seats have ample room for a 6 foot tall individual. The vehicle has a distinctive look, and the EV range appears to be consistent with projections. I have concerns about the long-term wear of the fabric/canvas accents over time so that is needing to be scotch guarded. I’ve never owned a GM product before so I am skeptical about the extreme depth of the dashboard and extended hood length, but the seats and suspension seem to be well-tuned to prioritize comfort. The main complaint is that the dashboard interface is less user-friendly for wireless interface and there is no foot kick sensor to open the rear cargo door. My other vehicle is a BMW X5 and in it - I feel preppy because the ride is much more stiff and sporty feeling, so I enjoy the trade off as I do feel more executive and luxurious in the Cadillac. To be very particular, the BMW distinct advantage is the seat extension behind my knees, which provides extra comfort. We absolutely loved our Lexus and yet the Optiq has not presented any regrets.
Luxurious, Young, Smooth Ride and Quiet Cabin EV
5 out of 5 stars
Matt, 04/22/2025
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Sport 2 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
Just shy of 1,000 miles on the odometer on a 2025 Cadillac Optiq Sport 2 featuring the larger 21" Wheels. The only upgrades mine has are cosmetic: the wheels, black roof, paint upgrade, phantom blue interior seats (love it), all weather mats. Let's get range out of the way. I guesstimate roughly I am seeing around 250-260 miles of range. I drive about 50 miles per day 4 days a week. I … started with a 110V charger and had a Level 2 charger installed. I will charge about once per week with the Level 2 charger at home I think. I got the GM charger included in my deal but I think it should be compatible with many chargers. The Optiq does come with two cables for 110 or a dryer plug, but a charger is more convenient. When I cross-shopped with the Lyriq, the Optiq seems to have more standard features even in the base level 1 trim - including Super Cruise. Compared to the Mustang Mach-E this blows it out of the water in both autonomous driving and comfort. The Optiq espouses what I think a Cadillac should be -- quiet luxury. It turns heads but not extreme. Functionality wise there is a slight adjustment to the shifter from a traditional ICE vehicle but other than that this can be driven just like a regular SUV but with more pep. It's not going to rocket-launch you like the Lyriq might or a Tesla but it is going to give you all the power you need for passing, merging, etc. The double-insulated glass is superbly quiet. The ride comfort is AMAZING coming from a 2023 BMW X1. Seats are comfortable. I LOVE having tactile HVAC buttons versus my X1 constantly having to touch the screen to find it. So far, I highly recommend this vehicle. The Dolby Atmos sound upgrade to me is a bit on the gimmicky side. It's difficult to consistently find Atmos content even on Tidal or Amazon Music when driving, so you don't get the full benefit of the speakers. Using the Atoms to its full potential is a bit clunky for the average user. I think they should have just focused on making all the speakers function for everyday music/siriusxm use but perhaps in future updates. I have had a glitch with the Atmos sound disappearing. Will update this review down the road. This is my first EV and it has been great. If you have a way to charge at home, having an EV is a breeze. I actually road tripped this vehicle from Fort Worth to Midland TX with only one stop to charge. Easy peasy.
Got it for trips, didn't expect to love it daily
5 out of 5 stars
Jack, 04/16/2026
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ Premium Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD)
The Good: Quiet, comfortable, surprisingly engaging, fast, feels planted on curves. The main infotainment screen is excellent: looks and usefulness. The HUD (projected windshield display) is surprisingly useful: directions, setting cruise speed, etc. Charging via even plain 120V/15A circuit is livable... I bumped the settings from default 8 amp to the 12 amp rate, after verifying my … house wiring is safe for that: dedicated wire from the receptacle to the CB panel. So it charges about 10% in 9 hours, enough for me usually. I'll bump up to a 240V circuit someday for 10x faster charging. I don't think I'll ever need to buy a separate charging station... It's potential benefits (somewhat faster charging, phone app, over-current house protections) are probably not worth the extra ~$1,500, for me. The charging station locator (infotainment and phone app) are reliable. The charging software is good: status, controls, scheduling, payments, "pump" availability, even station photos. You can tell that a lot of thought went into integrating the displays, controls, hardware. (Except the massaging seat controls.) The sound system is great, but the touted Atmos is noticeable on only a few of even the "best" Atmos songs. (We tested for a hour+, flipping back/forth between the same song with/without Atmos.) The regenerative brake paddle on the steering wheel was great, until I discovered one-pedal driving mode... Even better! After a half hour, it became natural. It slows the car quickly enough to use it all the time, and modulates to a smooth stop. And then the car auto-holds, so you don't have to put your foot on a pedal. Now I use the old fashioned brake pedal probably just 1% of the time, or less. I just started using the paddle for rare extra braking instead of the foot pedal. My brake pads/rotors will probably last forever, and there is no brake dust on my wheels... Nice. Plus, it's another way the car reduces fatigue. I never thought braking was a chore, but once you don't have to anymore, it's noticeable. Phone integration is perfectly good, and fast. (I really don't miss Android/Apple interfaces. The built-in Spotify app is fine, the phone call app is fine, the google map is perfect, etc. I don't feel I'm missing anything.) The speakers/mic are excellent... I can finally make phone calls comfortably at highway speeds! That's a first. Super-Cruise is very good... On long trips, it drives me literally 80+% of the time... I did not expect to trust it that much. (My previous car's adaptive cruise was too annoying in traffic, so it drove me less than 20% of the time.) And the automatic steering and lane changes (I set it to react to my turn signal rather than decide for itself), drive just like I would (about 90% of the time), so it's nice to delegate those tasks. The Great: I have never been so rested after a 5-hour trip. Super-cruise and the quiet cabin exceeded my expectations. Daily driving around town/suburbs is both quick and quiet, and sharp turns/curves are still fun... I thought I'd lose that feeling. The Complaints: I have a lot, but they are truly all minor and overshadowed by the good stuff. Rear mirror video is amazing but hard to refocus my eyes for it, as expected. Normal mirror mode is fine, but rear window seems like a porthole sometimes. The mirror adjustment seems to max out for someone 6'0" tall. (I'm 6'1" and have to tip my head down a bit.) Configuring two automatic garage doors works perfectly, but the quick touch menu sometimes only has room to show one, so I have to navigate to the second door's button... Weird since there is plenty of screen space in that bottom row. Opening the windows just an inch is surprisingly difficult due to the springy buttons, split-second delay, and auto up/down. I didn't expect to miss the rear wiper... Once in a while I do. The windows are short (sill is tall), so I can't reach down to my neighborhood car wash's keypad without opening my door. If you leave the keys in the car and close the door, it warns with several quick horn blasts... Scares me every time. A chime would be nicer. A few settings are "buried" where I don't expect them. The massaging seats are subtle but pretty nice on trip, IMHO, but their massage settings are like making a signature with your non-dominant hand: awkward. Even turning massage off is a challenge. The "keep your eyes on the road" warning is too paranoid at night, or if I blink too much... I shut it off. Charging on the road is either easy, or definitely not... But I'm learning a stable route, so it's becoming reliable/easy. The 30-40 minutes charges on long trips are longer than my previous gas+meal stops, but not by much. Several cool things happen automatically based on your location, e.g. the garage door buttons show up when I'm in my driveway... Unfortunately, the side mirrors don't fold themselves when I pull into the garage. That would probably save me someday. The google voice commands aren't fully integrated to the car, e.g. I can vocally pick a radio station, set a map destination, ask for a nearby restaurant, but can't control the lights, open the glove box, etc. The Tesla charging network is only partially available to non-Teslas like Cadillac. There are plenty of stations around me, but you're safer using the Cadillac map or phone app, not the nice Tesla app. The steering wheel paddle for regen braking is plastic so it doesn't feel very premium, and doesn't modulate easily... It would be nicer if it was metal and traveled a little further between all or none. It's also impossible to use on a sharp turn because it's hard to find/hold it when the wheel is turning. Some services (maps, super-cruise, On-Star) become subscription after 3 or 8 years. The seats tend to pull my shirt up or my pants down... So weird. It's not me, I swear. Leather would feel nicer... For some reason, only cheaper brands have it these days? Summary: I've owned a wide array of vehicles: economy cars, a beloved Nissan 240sx, Saab 93, Silverado pickup, BMW Z3 coupe (mini Batmobile), Mazda CX-5. The Nissan was always a joy to steer! The BMW shined only if driven when angry (rev high before nearly "slam" shifting). The Mazda was a fun/practical/reliable daily driver. The Optiq is such a nicely engineered package, meeting or beating everything before, plus with extremely good fatigue-fighting features. Although I comparison drove only the Lexus NX (very disappointed) this time, I did shop all the modern competitors via Edmunds (plus youtube, and other mainstream review sites). On paper, the Optiq was the only car that met my needs/wants/budget, and in real life, it lives up to its hype. Would I prefer a Mercedes or Porshe? Not really. At least not as a main car. The Optiq seems reliable and "affordable" in ways they are unlikely to be. A Tesla? Naw... Their software is cool, but I doubt I'd enjoy the highway time and feel as rested, plus I like buttons. A Rivian, Lucid, other luxury EV? Too expensive now, and niche, so likely more expensive in the long run, with more time in a shop. Any gas engine car? Probably never again. I'd never driven an EV before this. It takes a leap of faith for sure. But a dirty/complex/needy/slow/noisy gas engine and transmission seems so archaic now. (Someday, brake pads/rotors too?)
Sexy and luxurious
5 out of 5 stars
Scott C., 06/11/2025
2025 Cadillac OPTIQ Sport 2 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
I absolutely LOVE my Optiq (Sport 2) Baby blue, full or features, heck it even drives itself! I have a level 2+ charger at home and I get about 245miles /80% charge, I also love the “one pedal” driving mode (2 settings). This car has it all ! The massaging seats, heads up display, vented seats (a must in Texas), and Google voice control is wonderful luxury! I cannot say enough good … things about this car. Check it out - you won’t be going to another dealer! you’ll leave with a Caddy!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ, so we've included reviews for other years of the OPTIQ since its last redesign.

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Safety

Key safety features on the OPTIQ include:

  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Alarm
  • Tire Pressure Warning
  • Stability Control
  • Pre-collision safety system
  • Post-collision safety system


FAQ

Is the Cadillac OPTIQ a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2027 OPTIQ both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.2 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2027 OPTIQ gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 20 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the OPTIQ has 26.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Cadillac OPTIQ. Learn more

What's new in the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ:

  • Limited-production Deep Ocean Design Edition for Optiq-V
  • New available exterior paint colors
  • Part of the first Optiq generation introduced for 2025
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Is the Cadillac OPTIQ reliable?

To determine whether the Cadillac OPTIQ is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the OPTIQ. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the OPTIQ's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2027 OPTIQ and gave it a 7.2 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2027 OPTIQ gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 20 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2027 OPTIQ is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ?

The least-expensive 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ is the 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $49,995.

Other versions include:

  • Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $49,995
  • Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $50,600
  • Premium Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $53,200
  • Premium Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $53,700
  • V 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $67,500
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What are the different models of Cadillac OPTIQ?

If you're interested in the Cadillac OPTIQ, the next question is, which OPTIQ model is right for you? OPTIQ variants include Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD), Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD), Premium Luxury 4dr SUV (electric DD), and Premium Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD). For a full list of OPTIQ models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more