With the Optiq, Cadillac seeks to consolidate its presence in Europe, offering an electric SUV that combines advanced technology, elegant design, and sustainability, adapting it to the demands of European drivers.
The Cadillac Optiq finally arrives in Europe. The North American manufacturer has just announced that it is now accepting orders for this luxury electric SUV in Germany, France, Sweden, and Switzerland. with a base price starting at 65 thousand euros in the German marketThe first deliveries are scheduled for next February.
In Europe, the Optiq is available in two versions: Premium luxury y Premium Sports, both equipped with a 75 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive with a dual electric motor that toreceiveher delivers a maximum power of 224 kW and a torque of 480 Nm. This electric SUV from Cadillac It is thus capable of reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in 6.3 seconds., with its maximum speed limited to 184 km/h.
As far as autonomy is concerned, the American manufacturer claims that the Optiq is capable of traveling up to 425 km on a single charge under the WLTP homologation cycle, and connected to a quick charging point in direct current can increase the charging percentage from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 36 minutes.
It does not lack anything
Among the technologies it integrates aimed at creating driving this vehicle more pleasant, the system stands out Regen On Demand, which allows braking utilizing a pressure-sensitive lever on the steering wheel, and the function One-Pedal Driving, which recovers kinetic energy in most driving conditions to extconclude range. It also has four driving modes –Tour, Sports, Snow/Ice y My Mode– to better adapt the vehicle’s response to road conditions.
In terms of design, the Optiq combines elegance and functionality, with a coupé-like silhouette, a resolveed panoramic glass roof, a black glass grille with laser-engraved patterns, and acoustically laminated rear side windows. Cadillac has also optimized the wheel size and aerodynamic elements to maximize efficiency. without sacrificing the premium vehicle image that everyone expects from a Cadillac.
Inside the cabin, the Optiq focapplys on sustainability and luxury with materials such as the upholstery PaperWood, built of tulip wood and recycled newspaper, and fabrics Tide Made from recycled polyester. It is also worth noting that a stunning 33-inch curved LED display with 9K resolution, considered the largest in its segment.
“The Optiq is one of the most exciting projects we’ve ever undertaken. Our team has tuned Brembo tires, suspension, and brakes specifically for European roads, achieving a perfect balance between precision, luxury, and sustainability.”
Presented in May of last year, Cadillac long ago confirmed the Optiq’s future availability in the European market. Finally, it’s interesting to note that, unlike the US version, which has an 85 kWh battery pack, The European variant is 75 kWh..
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