Cadillac’s recently launched Optiq all-electric compact SUV is getting a power boost for 2026, while also getting a new lower starting price.

The base price drop is courtesy of the introduction of new single-motor rear-wheel-drive variants in 2026, whereas in 2025 the SUV was only available with dual-motor all-wheel drive.

Even so, the 2026 rear-wheel-drive powertrain has greater power (estimated 315 hp) compared to 2025’s all-wheel-drive models (estimated 300 hp).

What’s more, the all-wheel-drive powertrain is getting a power boost for 2026, now coming in at an estimated 440 hp.

Canadian prices

The Optiq is Cadillac’s lowest-priced EV available in Canada.

The starting Canadian price for the 2026 rear-wheel-drive models is $60,833, which includes the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $57,399 plus various fees and levies.

The starting price of 2026 all-wheel-drive models is $65,333, which includes an MSRP of $61,899 plus fees and levies.

In 2025, the Optiq, with standard all-wheel drive, had a starting price of $63,433, which included an MSRP of $59,999 plus fees and levies.

Optiq-V

The new rear-wheel-drive variant is not the only addition to the compact SUV lineup in 2026.

Cadillac also launched the Optiq-V for 2026.

This high-performance variant has an estimated 519 hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque when the Velocity Max feature is activated. Zero to 96 km/h reportedly arrives in 3.5 seconds with launch control.

Canadian pricing on the 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V starts at $82,033 (MSRP of $78,599).

Full model details are available on the Cadillac Canada website.

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