SPOTTED: Here’s The 2025 Cadillac Optiq

The Optiq is the smallest revealed of Cadillac's "IQ" EV SUVs.

I recently spotted the 2025 Cadillac Optiq on the road! It is a compact electric luxury SUV, and the next to be released in the line of Cadillac’s “IQ” EV SUVs. The others are the Escalade IQ, Vistiq, and Lyriq. The name “Symboliq” has also been trademarked. But let’s cover some specs about the Optiq for now.

The Optiq will be available in four trim levels: Luxury 1, Luxury 2, Sport 1, and Sport 2. Pricing for the Luxury 1 trim starts at $52,895 and range is estimated to be 300 miles with standard dual motor eAWD. Something else that is interesting and makes the Optiq stand out from its competitors, such as the Tesla Model Y, is that it will have standard Super Cruise with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise Plan and the most standard rear cargo volume in its segment (26 cu. ft.). Other standard technologies on the Optiq include a 19-speaker AKG Studio sound system with Dolby Atomos, a 33-inch diagonal LED dashboard display, Google Built-In Compatibility with over-the-air updates, wireless phone charging, 11.5 kW AC charging, Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) compatibility, a panoramic fixed glass sunroof, one-pedal driving with Regen on Demand braking, and a 5G Wi-Fi Hotspot. You can also get a two-tone paint job on the Optiq, which I personally would go for.

You can opt for a 19.2 kW AC and DC fast charging, which will give you 55 miles of range per hour with a GM PowerShift wall charger and 79 miles of range in 10 minutes at a DC fast charging station. There are also 126 color ambient mood lighting. Overall, it’s a nice EV crossover. One that I look forward to taking a look at when they hit dealer lots! If I was to get an Optiq, I would get a Luxury 1 trim in two tone paint with options. How would you spec your Optiq?

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Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex Halts Assembly

If you’ve been paying attention to news, you will likely be aware that Stellantis (formerly known as FCA) is in a bit of financial and inventory trouble. Sales for all brands are way down, including Ram and Jeep. Due to these factors, and to better balance out inventory levels, the company has announced a temporary halt in production at its Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack (DACM). This facility assembles the Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L. In addition, 312 temporary and seasonal workers and 105 full-time employees will be laid off. Production will resume in early October.

Separate Update: GM has also temporarily halted production at their Flint, Michigan truck assembly plant that produces the Silverado and Sierra and at their Arlington, Texas plant where the Tahoe, Escalade and Yukon are built. However, this isn’t related to inventory or sales. This halt is due to suppliers being impacted by Hurricane Helene. GM has not commented when production will resume, but their goal is to resume operations “as quickly and as safely as possible for their employees and communities”.

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