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2027 Cadillac Optiq

Optiq pAWD AWD

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What the Optiq pAWD adds over the Optiq RWD

SpecOptiq RWDOptiq pAWD
Curb weight (minimum)5121 lbs5342 lbs
Horsepower315 hp440 hp
Torque332 lb-ft498 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)Single Motor RWD, Permanent magnet rearDual Motor AWD, Permanent magnet front and rear
Final drive ratio11.69.87 Front / 10.49 Rear

Standard here, not on the base trim: 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 diameter432 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter432 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row57 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row26 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height65 in
Overall length190 in
Overall width84 in
Wheelbase116 in

Engine Basics

Engine type (full description)Dual Motor AWD, Permanent magnet front and rear

Engine Output

Horsepower440 hp
Torque498 lb-ft

Headroom

Front headroom39.6 in
Second-row headroom38.7 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.6 in
Second-row legroom37.8 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room57 in
Second-row shoulder room56 in

Steering

Steering typeElectronic Power Steering (EPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)37 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeCoilover Strut
Rear suspension type5-Link with Passive Plus Dampers

Tires

Tire size245/50R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio9.87 Front / 10.49 Rear

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)5342 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
Wheel materialforged alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety1 std · 0 opt

  • Electronic Stability Control

Interior1 std · 0 opt

  • Santorini Blue Interior Package

Exterior7 std · 0 opt

  • 20" standard wheel, 21" optional; 245/50R20 All Season w/ sealant standard, 275/40R21 All Season Low Profile w/ sealant optional
  • 21-in. 6-Spoke Reverse Rim alloy with Satin Graphite finish and Laser-Etched V-Series emblem
  • Blue brake calipers
  • Deep Ocean Design Edition (extremely limited, V-Series only)
  • Deep Ocean Tintcoat exterior color
  • Exterior Carbon Fiber Package

Powertrain7 std · 1 opt

  • Dual Motor AWD optional
  • 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

Chassis4 std · 0 opt

  • Coilover Strut front, 5-Link rear with Passive Plus Dampers
  • Disc / Disc Brakes, 17" front / 17" rear (432mm) rotor size
  • Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
  • 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 2027 Optiq. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Optiq pAWD

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2027 Cadillac Optiq Optiq pAWD add over the Optiq RWD?

Against the Optiq RWD, 1 feature becomes standard that the Optiq RWD does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.