2027 Cadillac lineup: The models arriving at Ontario dealerships

Ontario shoppers tracking Cadillac’s electric push for 2027 have four vehicles to sort through: Escalade IQ, Lyriq, Vistiq, and Optiq. Each occupies a different spot in the lineup, from a full-size three-row flagship to a compact entry crossover. This guide breaks down what is confirmed for each model, how the trims compare, and what to ask your dealer before settling on a configuration.

What’s Confirmed for Cadillac’s 2027 Electric Lineup

Escalade IQ continues as Cadillac’s full-size, three-row electric flagship for 2027, built in the United States. It delivers a Cadillac-estimated 748 km of range, up to 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque with Velocity Max, and a 0-100 km/h time of 4.7 seconds. A 55-inch Horizon display and standard Super Cruise driver assistance anchor the cabin.

Cadillac has also introduced Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, a hand-built customization program assembled at the Artisan Centre in Warren, Michigan. It offers more than 160 exterior colours and finishes and up to 44 interior colour combinations across all three rows, though the program carries extremely limited availability.

Lyriq returns as Cadillac’s established electric crossover, now spanning rear-wheel-drive entry trims through the performance-tuned LYRIQ-V. Vistiq continues as the three-row electric crossover sitting between Optiq and Escalade IQ, while Optiq remains the smallest and most accessible EV in Cadillac’s Canadian lineup for 2027.

The 2027 Lineup at a Glance

Lyriq’s trim spread runs from Luxury and Sport, available in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, up through Premium Luxury, Signature Luxury, Premium Sport, Signature Sport, and the LYRIQ-V. All Lyriq trims share a 102 kWh battery, 5-passenger seating, 793 L of cargo space behind the rear seats, and 2,976 L of passenger volume. Range runs as high as 326 km on Luxury and Sport, dipping slightly to 319 km on the higher Premium and Signature trims and the LYRIQ-V.

The LYRIQ-V also sits lower, with 156 mm of ground clearance versus 178 mm on the rest of the lineup.

Vistiq’s four trims, Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, and Platinum, are all-wheel drive. Luxury and Sport seat 7 in a 2-3-2 layout, while Premium Luxury and Platinum swap in 2nd-row captain’s chairs for 6-passenger seating. Cargo behind the second row measures 1,218 L, dropping to 430 L behind the third row when all three rows are in use.

Range tops out at 491 km on Luxury, with Premium Luxury and Platinum rated at 483 km. A 23-speaker AKG Studio audio system and a 33-inch Horizon display come standard across the Vistiq lineup, along with 7 USB-C ports spread across all three rows.

Optiq splits into two performance tiers before you even reach the OPTIQ-V. Luxury and Sport trims are rear-wheel drive, making 315 hp and 332 lb-ft with up to 510 km of range. Premium Luxury and Premium Sport step up to a standard Performance Dual Motor AWD setup rated at 440 hp and 498 lb-ft, with range at 488 km.

The OPTIQ-V tops the output at 519 hp and 650 lb-ft, though its 85 kWh battery and AWD-only setup bring range down to 447 km. Optiq also has the smallest footprint in the lineup, with a 2,946 mm wheelbase versus 3,094 mm on Lyriq and 3,099 mm on Vistiq.

What Matters When Choosing Among These Four EVs

If your household needs three-row space and flagship presence, Escalade IQ’s cabin and Velocity Max performance make the case. If you want an everyday luxury crossover with the widest trim and drivetrain spread in the lineup, Lyriq’s run from rear-wheel Luxury to the LYRIQ-V covers that ground.

For families who need three rows without Escalade IQ’s full-size footprint, Vistiq’s captain’s-chair option on Premium Luxury and Platinum turns the same platform into a 6-passenger cabin instead of 7. And if you want the most accessible entry point into a Cadillac EV, Optiq’s rear-wheel-drive Luxury and Sport trims open the door before the Performance Dual Motor AWD and OPTIQ-V step up the output.

Both Lyriq and Optiq open their lineups with rear-wheel-drive trims before moving to all-wheel drive further up. Vistiq, by comparison, is all-wheel drive across all four of its trims. Escalade IQ’s story centres on its Velocity Max performance rating rather than a drivetrain choice.

Warranty coverage lines up closely once you’re in an all-wheel-drive Lyriq, a Vistiq, or an Optiq: each carries a 48-month/80,000 km basic warranty, 72-month/80,000 km corrosion protection, and 96-month/160,000 km roadside assistance on the trims Cadillac has detailed so far.

Not every trim, drivetrain, or colour combination will be equally easy to source through a given dealership in the first wave of 2027 production, so it is worth confirming specifics before you settle on a build.

Next Steps for Your 2027 Cadillac EV

The 2027 lineup is coming to Ontario dealerships, with the Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ program carrying extremely limited availability and working through a dealer-coordinated concierge process.

Before you commit to a build, ask your dealer which trims and drivetrain combinations are expected at your local store, whether a Curated by Cadillac build slot is still open, and how order timelines are shaping up for the configuration you want. Confirming these details now saves a rebuild later if your preferred trim, drivetrain, or seating layout isn’t the first one to arrive.

Choosing Your 2027 Cadillac EV at City Cadillac

Cadillac’s 2027 electric lineup spans a full-size three-row flagship, an established crossover, a family-oriented three-row alternative, and a compact entry point, each built around a different mix of range, seating, and drivetrain.

Visit City Cadillac in Toronto to talk through which 2027 model and trim combination fits your driving needs, and to confirm current configuration and ordering details for Escalade IQ, Lyriq, Vistiq, or Optiq.