2025 CADILLAC OPTIQ FIRST DRIVE AND REVIEW

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The 2025 Cadillac Optiq, particularly the base Luxury 1 trim, has left a strong positive impression on the reviewers. They highlight its striking exterior design, which they consider the best among current GM EVs, and praise the upscale interior featuring premium materials like fabric and minimal piano black. Key features like the heads-up display, 19-speaker AKG audio system, and Super Cruise are noted as standard even on the base model, offering significant value. The reviewers found the driving experience to be quiet, smooth, and well-powered, with a refined one-pedal driving mode that is less aggressive than other GM EVs. The infotainment system, based on GM's Android Automotive, is functional and responsive. While DC fast charging speeds are considered average (150 kW peak), the 302-mile EPA estimated range is deemed realistic and competitive. The vehicle's pricing, around $50,000 after tax credits, positions it as a compelling option against competitors like the Tesla Model Y. The only minor drawbacks mentioned are the lack of blind-spot cameras (despite having blind-spot monitoring) and the inability to use lane centering outside of Super Cruise.