2026 Cadillac VISTIQ Luxury Review - They Did ALMOST Everything Perfect

The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ might be one of the most compelling luxury 3-row electric SUVs on the market—and it’s this close to being perfect. Positioned between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ, the VISTIQ delivers over 600 horsepower to all four wheels, giving it serious performance while still focusing on comfort, refinement, and everyday usability. With fast charging and future NACS (Tesla) charging support, range anxiety becomes far less of a concern, especially for road trips. Inside, the VISTIQ offers three spacious rows with seating for 6 or 7 passengers, making it a legitimate family hauler. Even the base Luxury trim is impressively equipped, featuring adaptive air suspension, heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, and a long list of premium standard features that many competitors charge extra for. Step up in trims and you’ll find advanced tech like available rear-wheel steering, a head-up display, and Cadillac’s latest driver-assist and infotainment systems. Ride quality is plush, handling is confident for a vehicle this size, and the power delivery feels effortless. But it’s not perfect. Cadillac’s decision to exclude Apple CarPlay remains a sticking point—and for many buyers, that’s a hard miss in an otherwise outstanding luxury EV. In this review, I break down whether that omission is a deal-breaker or something you can live with given everything else the VISTIQ gets right. 👉 Is the 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ the best luxury electric SUV for families? Let’s find out.