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2026 Cadillac Optiq

OPTIQ AWD AWD

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What the OPTIQ AWD adds over the OPTIQ RWD

Spec	OPTIQ RWD	OPTIQ AWD
Curb weight (minimum)	5121 lbs	5342 lbs
Horsepower	315 hp	440 hp
Torque	332 lb-ft	498 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	Single Motor RWD, Permanent magnet rear	Dual Motor AWD, Permanent magnet front and rear
Final drive ratio	11.6	9.87 Front / 10.49 Rear
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	18.5 ft	18.8 ft

Standard here, not on the base trim: Dual Motor AWD, Dual Motor AWD – Permanent magnet front and rear, 440 hp (328 kW), 498 lb-ft (675 Nm), Final drive ratio 9.87 Front / 10.49 Rear

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	432 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	432 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	57 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	26 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height	65 in
Overall length	190 in
Overall width	84 in
Wheelbase	116 in

Engine Basics

Engine type (full description)

Dual Motor AWD, Permanent magnet front and rear

Engine Output

Horsepower	440 hp
Torque	498 lb-ft

Headroom

Front headroom	39.6 in
Second-row headroom	38.7 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.6 in
Second-row legroom	37.8 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	57 in
Second-row shoulder room	56 in

Steering

Steering type	Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	18.8 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	Coilover Strut
Rear suspension type	5-Link with Passive Plus Dampers

Tires

Tire size

245/50R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio

9.87 Front / 10.49 Rear

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)

5342 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter

20 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety1 std · 0 opt

Super Cruise with Google Maps integration, hands-on lane-centering functionality, and adaptive cruise control with automatic speed limit adjustment

Infotainment1 std · 0 opt

Native NACS (North American Charging Standard) inlet

Exterior1 std · 0 opt

Wheel Size: 20" standard, 21" optional; Tires: 245/50R20 All Season w/ sealant (std), 275/40R21 All Season Low Profile w/ sealant (opt)

Powertrain8 std · 0 opt

Dual Motor AWD
240V (11.5 kW AC) charging: 36 RWD / 34 pAWD miles per hour
240V (7.7 kW AC) charging: 24 RWD / 23 pAWD miles per hour
240V (available 19.2-kW AC) charging: 59 RWD / 57 pAWD miles per hour
DC Fast Charge: 81 RWD / 78 pAWD miles in 10 minutes
Dual Motor AWD – Permanent magnet front and rear, 440 hp (328 kW), 498 lb-ft (675 Nm), Final drive ratio 9.87 Front / 10.49 Rear
GM-estimated driving range: RWD = 317 miles, PAWD = 303 miles
Rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules (85 kWh Useable Battery Energy, 10 modules, Lithium-ion NCMA cathode, blended graphite anode)

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

Brake Type: Disc / Disc; Brake Rotor Size: 17" front / 17" rear (432mm)
Coilover Strut front suspension, 5-Link rear with Passive Plus Dampers
Turning Circle (curb-curb): 37ft / 11.25 m w/ 20" tire; 37.5ft / 11.44 m w/ 21" tire

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

Trailering capacity: 1500 lbs / 680 kg

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Optiq. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the OPTIQ AWD

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2026 Cadillac Optiq OPTIQ AWD add over the OPTIQ RWD?

Against the OPTIQ RWD, 2 features become standard that the OPTIQ RWD does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.