2025 Cadillac Optiq | Caddy’s Smallest EV Is The EV Answer To The... Lexus RX?

Can't afford a Lyriq, but want something with a snazzy interior ans Super Cruise? There's now a Cadillac Optiq for you! The 2025 Optiq is related to the Chevy Equinox EV, naturally, but has entirely different sheet metal and a unique interior. It also gets almost everything that's optional in the Equinox standard like AWD, SuperCruise, and a huge 33-inch LCD dash. Pricing is expected to start around $54,000, or $46,500 after the $7,500 tax credit. The 300 HP dual motor system may not be as exciting as some, but that tax credit sounds pretty tasty...
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[@Tully3674]

I've watched four videos today of the Optiq. Alex's presentation is by far the most comprehensive, informative, and gives the most clarity what this car offers. Kudos!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! -Travis

[@TalismanPHX]

Being forced into subscription services absolutely SUCKS. 🤬

[@djplonghead5403]

They predict it will be a major part of their revenue by 2030.

[@wallbangerzsports]

@@djplonghead5403 Yeah they also predicted that people want to buy EVs. and we see how well that is working out LOL

[@djplonghead5403]

@@wallbangerzsports GM- Government Motors. I bet the engineers at GM don't want EV's.

[@candlercando]

@@wallbangerzsports Covid markups meant people were overpaying for EVs (and ICE) so they jumped in waist deep thinking they could get 60K out of the average buyer.

[@djd2819]

It's a luxury car and supercruise rocks. If buyers don't want the whole package - including the subscription - they will look elsewhere. IMO, this is a compelling package and the extra few hundred a year wouldn't deter me in the least.

[@fighter835]

Supercruise HARDWARE is standard, after a few years there is of course a monthly 30-50 dollar payment required to make it work. Please mention this in all your videos about GM cars so people know what they're getting into. Want nav too, that will be extra per month as well. I see GM is well on it's way to make you pay every month for their cars whether you "own" it or not.

[@VetteZ06]

First, isn't it $25 per month? And second, GM is FAR from the only company taking this subscription/services approach. I assume you're equally angry at the other automakers?

[@MaxPower-11]

@@VetteZ06 On the driving assist, yes. But on the connected services side basically all other car makers except Tesla offer Android Auto or Apple Car play as an alternative to the manufacturer’s connected services subscription offering.

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

Tesla is $12,000 😂😂😂

[@OneManOnFire]

Navigation isn't a subscription you can use your phone for apple car play or android auto.

[@United_Kangaroo1992]

​@@OneManOnFirenot on electric gm vehicles

[@mark_u]

Pretty nice offering from Cadillac. GM has pretty nailed the interior with that curved single screen that looks more elegant that any of the single screen setups of its competitors.

[@zoner__]

no carplay is a deal killer.

[@G-Rated]

For absolutely *nobody* that’s seriously considering a new EV. CarPlay was only needed because manufacturers refused to invest in their own built in infotainment systems. Cadillac has done that by partnering with Google. You haven’t even tried the system yet.

[@james2042]

I hate carplay/aa because it constantly breaks and disconnects for me. I'd rather a competent built in system. And my phone is a note 20 ultra, it's well above the recommended specs

[@G-Rated]

@@james2042 it sounds like you’re one of few who understand the logic behind it. Most people are just looking for things to complain about nowadays.

[@larryaugsburger8452]

@@G-RatedYou must like renting over buying.

[@drjekelmrhyde]

@@james2042 I notice that with my GF's Hyundai. Carplay like to disconnect from time to time.

[@screenplayhouse4932]

At 5:45 I'm like, whoa, what's that big blue thing blocking the break peddle. Then I realized it was Alex's foot 🤣 I'm still driving that 2015 Buick Encore you nudged me into purchasing Alex. Happy with your continued success.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Thanks!!

[@ejd1984]

When you compare the dimensions (Length, Width, Wheelbase), the Optiq is really a premium Equinox EV.

[@luzovich]

I like the mix of physical buttons in addition to the large LCD. I liked the Lyriq but thought it was too long so this is much better for me. The $7500 fed rebate makes it very attractive. Can't wait to see your driving impressions. The power roof shade is great to see.

[@krane15]

And the fact the roof doesn't open to vent air. And the fact you have to buy a subscription for maps, and subsequently, super cruise? Don't be a bedazzled buyer. Read the fine print.

[@G-Rated]

I’ll say it again, unprecedented attention to detail for an American automaker. I’m genuinely proud of Cadillac returning to the *standard of the world.* This _Optiq_ is stunning inside and out! Love the fact all Ultium products come standard with a heat pump and that this trim comes standard with Supercruise. It’s good to still offer a value in your luxury vehicles and I think this vehicle is the sweet spot for many!

[@brocklanders6969]

You must be a UAW member...

[@CapELarry]

Is Cadillac making passable/somewhat decent vehicles? Yeah. Standard of the world? Absolutely not.

[@G-Rated]

@@CapELarry “passable somewhat decent”? This ain’t Hyundai or Kia trying to PASS as a Range Rover or Cadillac, this is the *real thing,* buddy. Way too many haters in the comments here.

[@10lawngnomes37]

Will be curious to compare options vs Equinox EV, since this gets AWD standard.

[@rockys7726]

Caddy does a real good job at the styling. It's jut that the quality of the materials used is usually subpar. We'll see how well this holds up over time. Love the styling, hate the door handle and the shifter.

[@GlitterGuru]

I love love love that more manufacturers are incorporating fabrics in interiors.

[@G-Rated]

Cadillac made this more popular back in 2020 with the reveal of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade Platinum with woven Gideon whisper beige frabic interior. Nice to see it trickle down to the _Optiq_ as well as the new Cadillac switchgear.

[@telliesmith9825]

Yes taking it back I like

[@danchen6783]

I have a fabric dash. It's problematic. Hard to clean and super easy to get a nick in the fabric and then you have a stray strand like a sweater that is permanently in your face. Stains are hard to get out and dust accumulates on it and not as easy to wipe off. And you have to wipe with a microfiber. If you wipe with a normal cloth the lint comes off.. and if you use paper you can have bits of paper towel get embedded into the fabric. Not that it's impossible to get that out, but super annoying and extra work.

[@sociopathmercenary]

​@@danchen6783THIS!!!

[@EmmyJune212008]

@@danchen6783Putting fabric around the center console, where a lot of people are going to spill drinks seems like a bad idea.

[@MyMovie5858]

This is a very interesting strategy by Cadillac. With similar usable spaces and driving range, Optiq is only $3k less expensive than the Lyriq. The main difference is Optiq has less power but comes standard with AWD instead of Lyriq's standard RWD.

[@WSOJ3]

Size wise this thing competes with the NX not the RX.

[@kipamore]

Did anybody notice? That’s FOUR major EV press launches for GM in one week. Silverado, Blazer, Equinox, and this caddy. That’s gotta be 80% of GM model sales now with BEV versions. That’s a pretty big deal. NO OTHER legacy maker is that all in on EV.

[@G-Rated]

Yep. I also think about how Honda could’ve gone to Ford, Stellantis, Tesla or anyone they wanted for that matter for a EV collaboration yet they came to *gm* for the partnership. That told me A LOT about the Ultium platform and how it must be hard to beat.

[@kipamore]

@@G-Rated Agreed, and it's something we lose sight of. A company like GM really REALLY knows what they are doing, in a way that a company like Tesla does not. Chassis tuning, fit and finish, cost control, parts supply, switchgear, all that boring stuff that upstart car companies struggle with is stuff that GM has had nailed down for over 100 years. I own a 2017 Bolt, and think it's GREAT for all that stuff. The software doesn't crash, if you need a suspension part you buy it at Autozone, generally good engineering, and it's been flawless day-to-day. For Honda to get a couple of compliance cars, their only real choices were Kia/Hynd or GM, and I think they made the right choice. Only those two OEs build an actual range of EVs. Ford has basically two, the Germans are failing at EVs, Jag and Volvo feel like half baked products, Nissan can't seem to get it together, and Toyota has but 1 EV.

[@G-Rated]

@@kipamore You’re absolutely correct. It’s something many CHOOSE to lose sight of because it’s *gm* and their naysayers who said this would be a failed attempt from the company simply don’t appreciate how much of a *success* story _Ultium_ actually turned out to be. Channels like “Out of Spec” with their first Lyriq review and TFL with their initial and very bogus GMC Hummer review, both entities tried to tarnish the _Ultium_ brand’s image earlier on and both channels have back pedaled and given *gm’s* bespoke EV platform it’s due praises. TFL recently said their Supertruck is “almost over engineered” which is the exact point of a $120k halo vehicle. I’ve realized many people’s objective was to change the narrative for *gm* on social media as it pertained to all things Ultium, but their first generation EVs are actually really good.

[@genericreference6969]

@@G-Rated Honda has a longstanding relationship with GM and they have collaborated before - Honda and Isuzu rebadged each others’ cars in the 90s and Honda provided engines for Saturn cars. So their past relationship might have had a role too. The breakup on Ultium and cheap EVs was surprising!

[@macmanmpls]

Lost me when you said no Apple CarPlay. Needs to have at least Apple Music. Btw, your hair looks great.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Aww, thanks!

[@Molishious]

This is an Equinox EV with a Cadillac shell, which is okay, but they should have given it more horsepower and better charging speed to distinguish it from the Equinox. My guess is that GM has decided that EVs will need less parts and maintenance so that’s why they’ve singled out their EVs to get no CarPlay. I’d give the Google system a chance if I had both but since I know I like CarPlay and I know I’m already paying for enough subscriptions I’ll choose one of the many other cars that does have CarPlay. And I’m hoping manufacturers stop using haptic buttons. My monkey fingers like real clicky buttons.

[@jameswilson4207]

@@Molishious Why cant it be a Cadillac Optiq EV that is downgraded for the Equinox?

[@Molishious]

@@jameswilson4207Doesn’t matter that much to me which is the original. I think they missed the mark on what is luxury to me anyway. On an EV I want fast charging and more horsepower.

[@G-Rated]

Apple Music requires a monthly subscription, the same exact thing y’all are so upset with Google and *gm* about yet you’re requesting Apple’s monthly subscriptions and rebelling against their competitor whose vehicle you’d like to buy? That makes absolutely ZERO SENSE.

[@abhi4ify]

looks very very good .. cadillac or I should say GM in general is killing it with designs, features to price ratio

[@usa1mac]

Available late 2024 -- finally GM is annoucing product with a reasonable leadtime and not years in advance.

[@BensEcoAdvntr]

It looks very nice, but spec wise it's nearly identical to the Chevrolet Equinox EV. Obviously the cabin is quite a bit nicer so you get something for the price. But I don't know how many people will move up to this vs. the Equinox

[@ryanyoder7573]

Cadillac service is way better than Chevrolet. The combination of higher build quality and superior service along with a longer factory warranty makes Cadillac a good alternative to Chevy when money isn’t a concern.

[@DuesenbergJ]

It seems to work for VW. They sell basically the same car under loots of different brands. VW, Audi, Seat, Cupra, Skoda, Lamborgini and so on.ID.4 you can get as a VW, Skoda, Cupra and a Audi. More or less the same car.

[@Andre-cj3ec]

This and your Equinox EV review are very good. You're one of my favorite reviewers. Keep up the good work! Is the color Monarch Orange? Is it the lighting, your camera & my screen that make it look red?

[@pbentsonable]

Looks great long as dealers don’t mark them up like crazy. Would love to see a more entry level model from them. Why is GM giving up on features America uses all the time?

[@michaelcavalier8750]

Subscription for maps instead of allowing me to use my phone and Android Auto? Nope, not even if I loved everything else. I don't care if it's included for a limited time. If we keep buying with these rules, they will keep changing it over time. The 2024 was 8 years free? Well, this is the new model and it's only 4 years free now.

[@AceEverett]

Yup. One day coming up, you'll only get 6 months- one year free, and then they will release a statement saying the monthly price has gone up to $60 or more.

[@michaelmackey754]

Thanks..great video!

[@telliesmith9825]

Ok caddy keep them coming looks good and the interior i be liking the fabrics 👍🏽👍🏽

[@JustChexin]

I don’t understand why these models launching so close to the end of the year can’t have NACS native. Why not have it at launch instead of a revamp a few months later?

[@JD-yx7be]

waiting for UL certification

[@JustChexin]

@@JD-yx7be Does anyone have any idea what timeline for that would be? Not likely until calendar year 2025?

[@ichinichisan]

Aww, the d-pillar looked smaller from the outside. Got my hopes up!

[@g3johnston]

One of the worse things about my old Model 3 was those door handles. I have no idea why Cadillac thinks that’s something that they should copy. During the winter they froze over all the time and the Model X and S style buttons/handles are better on a daily basis.

[@G-Rated]

You don’t remember? Well I have an idea of what happened; Cadillac revealed the Lyriq with a flush mounted very upscale push button door handle that opened the door _for_ you but *gm* trolls complained about it being “too complicated” and “too many steps to open the door” so much and others hopped on that bandwagon until Cadillac actually changed it on 2024 YM Lyriqs to this new Tesla style handle. Now all of a sudden people don’t care for the Tesla style door handles either. I wish *gm* had ignored comments like this the first time, the vehicle was just fine and the Mach-E gets praises for a similar functionality to open the doors and nobody ever complains.

[@g3johnston]

@@G-Rated I actually didn’t remember that, but it makes total sense now that you lay it out.

[@rsewill12]

I love the way the doors work on my Cadillac ELR. It has a recessed area with touch sensitive buttons. Looks very nice, too.

[@cesar6932]

Great looking car, great attention to detail. The deal breaker is the mandatory subscription. You should be allowed to use your phone apps for nav after the 3 years are up.

[@htspringhiker]

Aiming to attract the 29-39 demographic? Forget your iPhone or Android that you already pay for unlimited data and pay GM again? Yeah, these will suffer lot rot.

[@mjg1544]

Even the 50-55 demographic won’t buy because of the lack of Apple CarPlay, but the addition of Google subscriptions. It’s absurd.

[@williamerazo3921]

I don’t know. These are nice cars. I got the Lyriq with apple car play

[@anydaynow01]

Agreed. No NACS? No android auto? No sale!

[@mjg1544]

@@williamerazo3921 I thought all EVs with GM lack the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities.

[@G-Rated]

@@mjg1544 what’s so absurd about it? Is Apple going to offer you OTA updates for your vehicle or precondition your vehicle’s battery pack after you’ve selected a charging station in Apple Maps? Does Apple allow you to listen to music or watch movies for FREE? Y’all are so confused with the notion you need AC in order to live, or perhaps the only ones complaining are the cheap crowd who don’t drive Cadillacs no way. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@user-yc6tm6zt8o]

Thanks Great Video

[@godofdun]

IIRC Cadillac had a limited trim level set up for the first model year of the Lyriq as well, so wouldn't be surprised if this also gets more trim levels next year.

[@gettcouped]

That hood design from the side is pretty cool. Definitely a cool vehicle. Wonder why they priced it so high and well equipped? Figured a lower entry price would be something to catch an audience.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Supercruise falls on its ears in Canada as very little of our very long highways have been mapped for Supercruise.

[@genericreference6969]

Their latest map info shows that they have now done most of Canada

[@berthogendoorn2133]

@@genericreference6969 Wow what a change in just over 1 year, thanks!

[@peterrod16]

I like the charging port. Maybe in a couple of years i will invest in an EV.

[@cypvh74]

It’s on my list for sure.

[@krane15]

Alex failed to mention that even though he's five foot nothing, he has a tall 6'4 man's torso. Unless you're very tall you head shouldn't touch the ceiling.

[@JGCbike]

Hate those door handles that look like they're from a '60's Servel refrigerator. Showstopper!

[@nathanwright8616]

alex, i noticed that this car (and some last generation fords and honda civics) have wipers that make the M pattern. why do certain cars have that pattern where most cars have the normal wiper setup?

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

For once I feel a Cadillac I’d consider

[@jroeger]

I like the looks inside and out, very sharp in red. This is much more attractive than the bulbous model Y in my view. Lack of CarPlay is puzzling as is subscription On Star, out of touch with the market.

[@MistSoalar]

10:54 That charging port door is way too big for even for CCS. Also that dangling DC pin cover is tethered from the right side of the cover to the left side of the port. Is there any point of wrapping around cord?

[@anydaynow01]

So what you're telling me is that this won't be any better than my 1999 4wd Z71 5.3l Silverado where I need a cigarette cellphone charger and windshield phone holder to get what I want. No android auto, no buy, I'm not paying extra for things I already pay for on my phone.

[@kiranchaudhari]

Alex, dont you need subscription for super cruise?

[@novaguy9767]

Yes you do, the Cadillac website says the optic comes with a 3 year subscription

[@JohnThomWebb]

What is the point of one screen vs two if you're just going to make it look like two in the software?

[@m4st3rm1nd9]

There is no benefit to making it extended full width one screen when the height is so small.

[@G-Rated]

What do you mean? Literally the only reason you’re saying that is because Genesis has copied their single pane display and they don’t separate the screens. _Cadillac_ was the first to do this years ago the benefits are obvious, there is no blank black space in between the two screens and it looks better than what you’ll find in the new Infiniti QX80. I’m sure once they update the 33-inch display it may look more like the one in the brand new Genesis (again, they benchmarked the Cadillac displays).

[@michaelhawkins5530]

Hopefully, the glass roof is an option and not standard.

[@General_M]

Agreed, I hate all glass roofs, one of the worst trends in cars right now.

[@electric-rideshare]

Love the glass roof on my ID 4, doubt I'll ever buy another vehicle without it. really opens up the vehicle . Better yet though is like VinFast has, glass roof WITH an actual sunroof that opens, get the stale air out abnd fresh air in without rolling down the windows and having wind blowng all over

[@billjohnson3344]

Glass roof is standard, not an option. Same as Lyriq. Both have a shade you can close and you never know you have a glass roof.

[@wallbangerzsports]

Glass roof is the best trend in the auto industry right now.

[@AceEverett]

@@billjohnson3344 Never know until a rock hits it.

[@ejd1984]

The Cadillac Escalade IQ will have a front-trunk as well

[@hamaali479]

love cadillac

[@ronniemullis8717]

I was waiting on this but I didn’t want Super Cruise, that adds too much to the cost. When will these become available?

[@FantomLightning]

This feels like Cadillac getting to the world class engineering they lost. Is the 54K approx starting before or after incentives? If it’s before this should sell well. It would be price competitive with the average compact CUV (RAV4, CRV, Rogue) loaded at that point.

[@eduardoforneck3335]

Thats the Cadillac version of the Equinox EV

[@Freerider93]

Which one you think looks better?

[@williamerazo3921]

@@Freerider93this of course

[@wallbangerzsports]

Thanks Einstein! No one knew that before you mentioned it!

[@steveallwine1443]

After the media demonstrated how GM and their less than honest dealers were signing buyers up to share their driving habits, only for GM to sell it off to data brokers, I cannot for the life of me buy a GM vehicle that essentially requires a subscription data connection for any multimedia and likely has similar privacy concerns. Also, does it have an AM radio? I find it interesting who does and doesn’t include it these days.

[@Dac54]

It would be great if Cadillac would offer this vehicle in a plug-in hybrid form as well as fully electric. It's not as if GM doesn't have any experience with this sort of setup; in fact, by the last two model years, the Chevy Volt had actually become a pretty reliable vehicle. I don't understand why GM completely abandoned the plug-in power train in favor of full-electric.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

They're picking PHEVs back up but we don't yet know what products we'll see go that direction. -Travis

[@Andre-cj3ec]

Ultium is an EV-only platform. It would be difficult to insert an ICE engine (except perhaps a range extender in a Silverado). I expect GM's next PHEVs to resemble their Chinese PHEVs, such as their PHEV Equinox, which is closer to the ICE Equinox than the EV

[@midhunkjairaj4124]

One doubt where is the wireless charger located 🤔🤔

[@Brian-dd2df]

Cadillac's smallest EV... Cadillac ELR - "Am I a joke to you"?

[@General_M]

Whoever had the grand idea of having that many touch buttons so close to each other on the steering wheel should be fired.

[@billjohnson3344]

Has the same wheel as the Lyriq. No issue with the buttons being close together, but I do prefer physical buttons.

[@shaposky]

No CarPlay, no coin. I’m not paying for yet another subscription service.

[@fighter835]

Agreed. I don't care how nice the car is, no Android Auto AND CarPlay no sale, period.

[@billjohnson3344]

True no CarPlay, but 8 years of connectivity is included.

[@wallbangerzsports]

@@billjohnson3344 "included"

[@G-Rated]

@@billjohnson3344 If they’re _that_ ignorant and stuck up about not having CarPlay in their car, then they don’t even deserve to know how good the Google system *gm* is offering truly is nor that it’s complimentary for a while before they’ll even have to pay. You pay for what you get. Let the cheap folks be turned away by something so minuscule, it allows better availability of these models for the rest of us who are serious about purchasing them. They may run into worse EVs that offer CarPlay because those brands couldn’t invest into their own native infotainment systems, but they won’t run into superior EVs that offer Apple CarPlay because all the best EV producers have come to the same conclusion obviously for good reason.

[@cheapme1850]

No CarPlay, no regular opening sunroof?

[@billjohnson3344]

Not sure about the sunroof - might be an option. It is on the Lyriq.

[@mykeljewell]

What is the reason for no CarPlay? Have you asked? It seems like an odd choice when only Tesla and Rivian (and the Chinese brands) are not doing it?

[@sprinklemonster]

No Apple CarPlay, No sale.

[@andysol2002]

No Carplay? Bad choices GM, should have left that for the consumer to decide. They dont have to replace the dashboard experience just offer the alternative view for people to interact with the phone apps. With some of the AI features; or lets just say intelligent search/Interactive chat capabilities coming to phones later this year Carplay/Android Auto would make a lot of sense. That seat seems to be quite similar to the Lyriq, tiny and uncomfortable. One of the main reasons I didnt like the Lyriq, they seemed to have carried it over to Optiq as well.

[@palebeachbum]

I don't plan on jumping on the EV bandwagon anytime soon, but Cadillac did a fantastic job with the design. I especially love it in this cherry red color. Looks sharp!

[@segakid101]

no android auto/apple carplay is a deal breaker but I like that so many luxury features are standard

[@MyMovie5858]

I think the Google built-in will be an upgrade over the Android Auto, but probably not so much for the Carplay.

[@ChrisLawrenceRebel]

So much right here and then they blow it with no CarPlay/AA.

[@GlitterGuru]

You'll only miss CarPlay if you soley use Apple Music or Apple Maps. Everything else is there, if not better since you don't need your phone paired.

[@General_M]

@@MyMovie5858 Until you have to pay for yet another subscription so you can keep using it since the car needs a data plan.

[@mart0225]

@@GlitterGuruGoogle doesn’t have all podcast apps. Also doesn’t have the ability to play full quality audio. Needing a subscription also sucks.

[@vinchenzomarchiavafa962]

I can’t be the only one who thinks the steering wheel is hideous

[@stickylightning852]

This guy has lost some weight and age. Great video as always.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Age is a hard thing to rewind. -Travis

[@stickylightning852]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide thanks for the humor and the trusted videos.

[@ahmedrezika1472]

Great as usual

[@kpnitrl38]

Have I not been paying attention, but did you lose ALOT of weight???

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Eeek, how fat was I?

[@kpnitrl38]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide You weren't.. but it does appear you've slimmed down some. I guess it's all the stress of learning all those car statics. 😁

[@TheKingkingg]

Awesome, a Honda Acura version???

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The ZDX and Prologue are related, but there isn’t a plan for an exact Honda duplicate

[@G-Rated]

Nope! Thank goodness the partnership ended with the Acura ZDX. Honda phoned in their models on the BEV3 platform and I feel it negatively impacted their partnership with *gm.* Now nothing *gm* builds and slaps a Honda badge on will do well because their customers are already aware that they’re rebadged *gm* products that Honda didn’t really give effort in making their own. *gm* customers won’t buy Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX because they’re also aware that the Blazer and Lyriq exist and they rather buy them than the phoned in Hondas.

[@jasonhillgiant]

Polestar still has CarPlay, right?

[@faeinthebay]

Yep

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Yes indeed.

[@novaguy9767]

Polestars finances are pretty questionable - they haven't even filed their 2023 annual report, Nasdaq sent them a deficiency notice

[@jeffos8724]

Was looking forward to this one, but I’m already losing enthusiasm . Like the smaller size. Kinda meh from the c pillar back. Have my doubts that GM will provide an app experience good enough to overcome the lack of CarPlay/AA.

[@homelessmillionaire1]

So now you have 3 hands, a right, left and a wrong hand.

[@Ryanstuff]

I find it so bizarre that they weren't able to launch it with the NACS charge port, especially because it's coming so closely after launch.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Honestly, they won't talk about it, which makes me wonder if if it's gonna be further out than we hope. Although, that said, by the end of 2024 it is expected that CCS ports will actually outnumber Tesla DC ports and of course J1772 AC charge ports outnumber Tesla destination chargers by something like 100:1

[@cmecre8629]

so much piano black

[@clarencepowell1278]

❤❤ nice

[@DaBuffNerd]

Google integration standard, I'm okay with that

[@MyMovie5858]

I agree, but I can see how iPhones users may feel otherwise.

[@DaBuffNerd]

@@MyMovie5858 Ah yeah, that's true.

[@Ryanstuff]

But surprisingly not Android Auto. I'm fine with that if they allow me to separately download Android apps onto the cars system which it seems like it allows since it's got the Google Play Store. Seems like a separate unnecessary step but I guess we will see how it all comes together.

[@fighter835]

The catch is that maps and other items are a paid subscription, wants maps and other apps, enjoy your new, never ending, monthly fee to use maps in the car you just paid 50K for.

[@HeyyImMatt]

@@fighter835yup and that’s the biggest problem - plus if they decide in 5/10 years they don’t want to support that system anymore then you lose access to all your apps/updates.

[@boostsaves]

These tech decisions are gonna be disastrous. These things will be 10k off on lots in no time.

[@Emurselovic]

GM is so transparent with the lack of Car Play and Android Auto. I'm not going to even bother considering any of their brands for future vehicles while they maintain this anti-consumer practice.

[@cheapme1850]

It really made it easy for my next car purchase. I want an EV but the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe will be my next buy. The 25-30 miles electric range pretty much works for most of my driving. No regular sunroof along with no CarPlay are deal killers. I will check out the Lyriq but I assume they’ll disable CarPlay in it soon.

[@jessesea77]

It’s ridiculous no smart phone projection. They take that away and then want you to pay a subscription to use navigation. Absolutely ridiculous. If it was me I’d just buy a phone holder and use maps on my m phone.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

This compact like all gym evs gives me the ick

[@rustlesee]

Why are tall hatchbacks becoming a thing? Look at the original RAV4 or CRV. Boxy, solid, last forever.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It's what people are buying. -Travis

[@itslucien]

no apple car play and being forced to pay for a subscription to use the same maps available on my phone... i wouldn't be surprised if the nickel and diming become a dealbreaker for potential buyers

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

We'll find out. -Travis

[@FranciscoDeAlba78]

No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is a major deal breaker.

[@EmmyJune212008]

There’s a lot to like here, but those window stripes are absolutely awful and a huge misstep. Can I get it without a sunroof? I really hate sunroofs.

[@billjohnson3344]

It's not a sunroof, it is a fixed glass roof. You can close the shade like Alex did and you'll never know you have a glass roof.

[@EmmyJune212008]

@@billjohnson3344 I get that there's a shade. Without a shade, I’d never even look at this car. Whatever you call it -- fixed glass roof, sunroof, skylight -- I'd rather do without it for all the same reasons. It's just a big, hot, heavy, expensive, glare-producing waste, since I’ll never use it. I've had plenty of cars with sunroofs, including one right now. Every few months, I open the shade, or the whole panel, and am instantly reminded of why I don't like it.

[@G-Rated]

@@EmmyJune212008 I’m sure Hyundai, Kia, and/or Genesis will be copying the intricate window stripes too in a few years and you’ll love it by then.

[@EmmyJune212008]

@@G-RatedThey probably will indeed copy it, as Hyundai and Kia seem to go out of their way to make some of the ugliest cars, both gas and electric. The Lincoln Nautilus execution is much more subtle, but still completely unnecessary.

[@anthonyv1719]

Its a winner.

[@LoganSchmidt814]

Looks really good but GM EVs are off my list until they add carplay and android auto

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

You could always look at the Prologue or ZDX, same running gear but with AA/AC. -Travis

[@amigatommy7]

Big battery but low power.

[@Enhydra_l]

I really like the GM EVs a lot but not including CarPlay or Android Auto is just a foolish choice. I’m sure their software is great now, but there is no guarantee that GM is going to keep this software well updated. CarPlay and AA keep car infotainment systems very useable long after the built in system is outdated. Big miss in my opinion, especially since they are charging for connected services when you have no other choice. At least Polestar, Tesla and Rivian aren’t making you pay to have a functional navigation when they don’t include CarPlay.

[@freddiecarr7602]

A better Blazer!

[@mike9588]

so it’s going to have the same suspension as the equinox EV

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Similar, but they would not say what was and was not shared,

[@djplonghead5403]

I like when companies put large storage areas in the center- it is great for a purse or bag.

[@wallbangerzsports]

for your Murse? fruit boi

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Sweet ride. They got a winner on their hands. Thx for the video. I enjoyed watching.

[@ctbryant09]

Equinox EV? That Hyundai Ionic 5 N looks like fun!

[@G-Rated]

I’ll take the Equinox EV over the hideous Ioniq 5.

[@shamanthjilla]

Super cruise as standard? I am already loving it.

[@faeinthebay]

That's a really nice selling point, although I'm worried what the subscription will cost in the future.

[@makimbell_]

I may be wrong, but I believe that was also promised initially with the Lyriq

[@fighter835]

@@faeinthebay It will cost more and more every year, just like all other services. I am staying FAR way from these cars and telling my friends and family to do the same.

[@faeinthebay]

@@fighter835 it definitely sucks that they'll be charging a lot of money, but many other hands-off driving features are nearly as expensive. Ford BlueCruise also charges a subscription. Hyundai's HDA2 isn't completely hands-off. Tesla FSD is insanely expensive. And if you go the DIY route, a Comma 3X is still $1200 plus the risk of using a system that's not backed by a manufacturer.

[@TimeisReel]

I don't get the Android/Apple situation...

[@volcalstone]

Cause on EVs they want you to use Google Maps to plan out your trips with charging stations embedded. You can't do this with Android Auto or Carplay as their maps are just the basic ones. Is it a valid reason? No as they should still give us the option but there is a reason behind this. Money! They want to charge you extra for using their services instead of you getting it free.

[@audio_tron]

For navigation, as far as I know, CarPlay/AA can’t estimate your battery status on trips because they’re not deeply connected to the car’s systems nor tell the car to precondition battery on the way to a DC fast charging session. I know Apple demonstrated more deep connections with certain cars, but don’t think those have hit the road yet. Gripes might be overblown as Play store is there and can download almost any app to the car. Dunno about a subscription to make it all work.

[@G-Rated]

@@audio_tronApple also charges a subscription just to listen to music, and their maps doesn’t aid in the EV experience like this system by Cadillac and Google. Also, why spend money investing in your own infotainment experience just to include Apple’s system which will override your native based system whenever an Apple device is connected and your own customer never sees your own UX.

[@naveenthemachine]

The concern relates to the hardware. How long until eventually that hardware doesn’t support new updates CarPlay is a projection like connecting a laptop to a monitor

[@faeinthebay]

GM wants to make money on a data plan after the free trial expires. Just like super cruise and OnStar. They're hoping that people pay for those things so they can keep making money on a car years after it was sold.

[@TimeisReel]

Alex, everyone wants to be Tesla. I miss... Opening.Sunroofs 😢

[@officialyasir]

Me too! Big sunroof fan here! I owned a model 3 for 2 years and wished the sunroof actually opened.

[@ajesuale]

They lyriq has an opening option. it might come along in the Optiq but because they are trying to keep prices down I doubt it.

[@wallbangerzsports]

Tesla is for fruits and lezzies

[@Andre-cj3ec]

The Optiq's sister model, the Chevy Equinox, has the option of a sunroof you can open

[@TimeisReel]

​@@Andre-cj3ec They should have did that for the Caddie...

[@mariozamprogno1654]

Another easy that will never sell

[@alanbuck9237]

You sort of forgot to mention that the vast majority of homes do not have the electrical capacity to charge the car above 11 kW. So it’s sort of a moot point for most people.

[@Andre-cj3ec]

My EVSE is not installed, but I'm planning on wiring that would handle 19.2kW charging. Not sure I need 80 amp charging, but it makes sense for some people. Also, even if you don't need it at home (48 amps is more than enough for overnight), being able to use 80 amp public level 2 charging on occasion might be nice.

[@volcalstone]

It looks like the EV6 inside and out a little.

[@thebigdoghimself]

A Cadillac Bolt EUV.

[@faeinthebay]

As other commenters have pointed out, this is actually equivalent to the equinox EV. The bolt platform was discontinued but was previously manufactured as Buicks for China. Everything is Ultium now to make manufacturing more versatile.

[@darkerbrother1]

@@faeinthebay The 2025 Bolt is actually on the same platform. All GM did for the Bolt is change the platform. I love the Bolt EUV. I know the new platform version is supposed to be better but we will see. For me a retired person . The xtra projected 50 miles of range and faster charging is not worth it since my Bolt EUV was a little under 20K. I will continue to just charge at home

[@jakecosenza69]

The design is just way too busy on this and the Lyriq

[@DS-wo8wr]

Oh look, the Cadillac Equinox EV. Just what we need.

[@wallbangerzsports]

What do you drive, fancy boy? Probably a Mini Cooper with rainbow paint

[@DS-wo8wr]

@@wallbangerzsports No…. I don’t drive a Mini Cooper… If I was a fancy boy, I certainly wouldn’t drive a Cadillac Equinox EV… or any EV or GM product.