MY FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW ELECTRIC CADILLAC VISTIQ! FULL INTERIOR & EXTERIOR TOUR, SPECS, & MORE

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This video offers a first look at the upcoming Cadillac Vistiq, presented as a 'global Escalade' positioned below the larger Escalade IQ. The reviewer highlights the Sport trim as the entry-level model, noting its standard features like the large grille, nine-stack LED lighting, and a powerful 615 hp, 650 lb-ft AWD drivetrain shared across all trims. While the exterior design is described as angular and typically Cadillac, with some modern touches, the reviewer expresses mixed feelings about a specific etched glass design element. The interior showcases a large 33-inch screen with GM's Google-based software, though it's noted as pre-production with some features not yet functional. Positives include the standard AKG 23-speaker audio system and five-zone climate control. However, concerns are raised about the screen's brightness, the capacitive touch buttons, and the perceived quality of some interior plastics. The reviewer also notes the Vistiq's wheelbase matches the Cadillac Lyriq, and it uses the same 102 kWh battery, with an estimated 300 miles of range. The third row is functional but tight for adults, and the reviewer wishes for more practical features like pet or camp modes. Despite the limitations of a brief, pre-production preview, the Vistiq appears to be a compelling, albeit not class-leading, option in the three-row electric SUV segment, with a starting price around $78,000.