Cadillac introduced the 2026 Vistiq last year and it’s set to arrive at U.S. dealerships this spring. Dealers are now preparing for its arrival and some are already offering discounts on the three-row electric crossover.

While most seem to be sticking to MSRP, Cadillac of Las Vegas has three crossovers listed for $2,000 below sticker. It’s a similar story at Mount Kisco Cadillac in New York, which has their $80,215 Vistiq Luxury listed for $78,215.

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Looking deeper into the matter, it appears the EV will be launching with a $2,000 “Competitive Cash Allowance.” That’s a welcome discount, but it doesn’t make much of a dent as pricing starts at $77,395 before a $1,395 destination fee.

That’s more than $50,000 cheaper than the Escalade IQ and the Vistiq comes nicely equipped with LED lighting units, an Illuminated grille, and 21-inch wheels. Buyers will also find a power liftgate, soft-close doors, and a panoramic dual pane sunroof.

The interior echoes the Lyriq and sports a 33-inch curved display, a 23-speaker AKG audio system, and heated, ventilated, massaging front seats wrapped in Inteluxe upholstery. They’re joined by a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, and a power tilt/telescoping steering column. Customers will also find a wireless smartphone charger, a universal home remote, and a 126 color ambient lighting system.

The Vistiq comes with a host of standard driver assistance systems including Super Cruise, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Braking. Other highlights include Blind Zone Steering Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and an HD Surround Vision system.

Power comes from a 102 kWh battery pack, which feeds a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 615 hp (459 kW / 624 PS) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. This enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.7 seconds and have a range of up to 305 miles (491 km).

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EV sales are on the up across several key markets, with China leading the charge with a 76 jump in February 2025, followed by Europe with a 29 percent rise. Even with a potential shift in US policy under the leadership of President Donald Trump, North America too has recorded significant growth – 20 percent up year-to-date.

While the rate of adoption may not have quite hit the lofty targets some manufacturers had, Cadillac is ready for a drastic shift towards electric cars. By the end of 2025, Cadillac will offer at least five EVs, including the Lyriq, the Escalade IQ and IQL, and the Optiq crossover. Soon, the three-row Vistiq will join the party, along with the ultra-luxury $300,000+ Celestiq.

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The new models are the backbone of Cadillac’s predictions that EVs will account for 30–35 percent of U.S. sales in 2025, a significant jump from the 18 percent they represented last year. “The momentum is really there,” said Brad Franz, Cadillac’s director of marketing, in an interview with CNBC. “We’re going to ride that momentum and we’re not launching the vehicles to redistribute the business among [internal combustion engines] and EV portfolio. It’s to grow the business.”

Scaling Back The EV Dream

Of course, Cadillac’s latest strategy is vastly different from what it had proposed a few years ago. Despite EV sales growing year by year, the rate by which they increase hasn’t quite met expectations. In response, Cadillac has walked back its initial plans to become an all-electric car manufacturer by 2030.

The party line is that the brand will let consumer demand dictate when combustion cars disappear from its lineup. Reading between the lines, parent company General Motors is also looking to hedge its bets with a new administration that campaigned heavily against federal support for EVs.

Crucially though, it isn’t stopping Cadillac from offering a full range of EVs. Its overall US sales grew by 8.8% in 2024, with Lyriq sales more than tripling since its late 2022 debut, so it seems there’s potential there. As the brand balances EV expansion with continued gas-powered offerings, its commitment remains clear: providing customers with choice in the evolving luxury vehicle landscape.