Cadillac Introduces Optiq 2025, The Most Affordable Model In Cadillac Electric Cars

Cadillac Introduces Optiq 2025. (Doc. Cadillac)

JAKARTA - Cadillac has officially introduced Optiq, the latest electric SUV, which is said to be the most affordable model in the Cadillac electric car lineup.

In a manufacturer release, May 30, Optiq is scheduled to launch later this year and will be offered in two variants: Sport and Luxury.

"Cadillac always defines American luxury, and OPTIQ is an example of how our brave and innovative spirit is driving us towards the future of electric vehicles," said John Roth, vice president, Global Cadillac.

He added that in the last five years, Cadillac has 1 million new subscribers worldwide, while the percentage of young buyers is said to have increased by 5 percent in the US.

OpTIQ will be an important gateway to attract luxury electric vehicle buyers to Cadillac as we strive to achieve this goal. offer a full electric portfolio by the end of the decade," he said.

This medium-sized SUV is built on GM's Ultium platform and is only available in the all-wheel-drive dual-motor model. Optiq is targeted to have a range of up to 300 miles (about 483 km) thanks to a 85 kWh battery. This figure is an initial estimate and an estimate of the actual EPA distance will be announced near launch time.

Optiq produces 300 hp and 480 Nm torque, enough to make it agile to maneuver in urban areas.

With an initial price of US$54,000 (around Rp877 million, Optiq will compete with a number of other electric crossovers and SUVs in the same class. However, Cadillac Optiq offers a different experience of driving and interiors.

Some of the features that are differentiable include:

The design of the Optiq interior is dominated by a 33-inch LED touch screen. Cadillac also uses PaperWood Veneer materials and accent cloth made from recycled threads.

The Super Cruise driver assistance system from GM will be a standard feature, along with audio systems 19-peaker AKG and Dolby Atmos.

Need to wait for more information on the features and prices of the trim to be announced approaching its official launch. Optiq production itself will only begin next fall.