CADILLAC VISTIQ VS VOLVO EX90: ON PAPER THESE ARE SO CLOSE BUT THIS IS THE ONE YOU SHOULD BUY

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In this 'Out of Spec BITS' episode, the Cadillac Vistiq and Volvo EX90 are compared as direct competitors in the three-row electric SUV segment. While both vehicles start around $80,000 and offer similar range, their driving dynamics, interior packaging, and charging capabilities present distinct differences. The Vistiq boasts a larger, more spacious interior, particularly in the second and third rows, and offers a more powerful acceleration. However, its charging performance is noted as 'lame,' and its driver assistance system, Super Cruise, is limited to pre-mapped roads, although an update now allows lane centering on non-mapped roads. The EX90, despite being narrower, is praised for its superior driving dynamics in corners, feeling more engaging and less heavy than the Vistiq. Its charging, while also considered 'lame' by US standards, has the potential for higher peak speeds due to its architecture. The reviewer highlights the EX90's more premium feel and advanced driver assistance potential, despite initial software bugs. Ultimately, the reviewers lean towards the Volvo EX90 for its driving experience, premium feel, and future-proofing in driver assistance, even with the Vistiq's interior space advantage.