Cadillac unveiled the 2026 Lyriq-V earlier this year, and now they’re following up with the first glimpse of the Optiq-V. It will arrive later this year and become an important member of their performance lineup.

The luxury brand is keeping a tight lid on details about its second V-Series EV. Cadillac only mentioned that “engineers delivered a unique package prioritizing precision, a dynamic suspension, and tight steering for an exhilarating driving experience!”

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Besides vague promises, Cadillac released a couple of teaser images that preview the upcoming crossover. Styling changes are hard to decipher, but we can see a unique diamond mesh pattern as well as V-Series badging. They’re joined by a familiar rear end with a mid-mounted carbon fiber spoiler.

Previous spy photos have been a tad more revealing as they suggest the model will have unique bumpers and a subtle front lip. They were joined by 21-inch wheels, which were backed up by a beefier braking system.

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While the standard Optiq has a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with 300 hp (224 kW / 304 PS) and 354 lb-ft (479 Nm) of torque, the Optiq-V will be far more powerful, and Cadillac stopped short of talking numbers.

The Optiq-V could have the same output as the all-wheel drive Lyriq, meaning 515 hp (384 kW / 522 PS) and 450 lb-ft (609 Nm) of torque. That would be a healthy increase of 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS) and 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).