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7NEWS
3 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AFL greats ‘fall in love' after Nate Caddy kicks outrageous goal over his own head
AFL greats have fallen in love with Essendon star Nate Caddy after an outrageous goal over his head on Thursday night. Caddy was a shining light in a less than impressive first half for the Bombers, who trailed Brisbane by 26 points at the main break. But they came out firing in the second half and it was Caddy who levelled the scores at 58 apiece in style. Caddy grabbed a bouncing ball just outside the goal square without a hint of a half-turn, seemingly always knowing what he wanted to do. The 19-year-old took another couple of steps then planted his foot and kicked the Sherrin directly over his head for a goal. 'Caddy over the shoulder! He's kicked a goal!' Coleman medallist Brian Taylor said in commentary on Channel 7. 'Yes we're in love, Kane, yes we are!' 'They are level. They were 32 down and this man here has kicked it over his shoulder.' Premiership winners Kane Cornes and Luke Hodge could not help but laugh in the commentary box. 'Over his head! I am blushing!' Cornes said. 'We've just fallen in love together. It didn't take long, it took half a quarter and we've won BT over.' 'Look at him just slip out the back. That's smart, that's nous, and that is class,' he added. Luke Hodge praised Caddy for sticking with the contest but could not get past Cornes and Taylor's reaction. 'I've lost it at these two,' he joked. Unfortunately for Caddy and the Bombers, that was the last bright spot of the quarter. Brisbane broke Essendon's run with a goal soon after and nailed another to take a 12-point lead into three-quarter time. But the Bombers struck back twice to start the fourth quarter to level the scores again. Caddy had seemingly been in everything for the Bombers but didn't always have it his way. He took an outstanding mark earlier in the third term but chose to play on under pressure and dribbled it through for a behind. Earlier, though, he earned huge praise for his marking prowess. 'Which 20-year-old in the game is doing this currently?' Cornes said. Caddy turns 20 in July.
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Auto review: Hands-free in the Caddy ‘Baby Escalade' Vistiq
The Baby Escalade is Cadillac's most mature electric vehicle. The Vistiq is the fifth and final piece in the GM luxury brand's EV squadron and, at $79,290, its combination of size, speed and tech make it the best value of the quintet. That value is relative as Caddy's EV lineup makes a big move to the ultra-luxury EV market (led by its $340K Celestiq flagship) over its outgoing internal combustion models. Expect the EVs to cost $20,000-$40,000 more than their ICE peers. My all-wheel-drive Luxury model asks a 30-grand premium over the comparable $50K gas-powered XT6 Luxury model, which is retiring after this year. On Patterson Lake Road's rollercoaster in Livingston County, I confidently leapt from turn to turn in the three-ton, three-row, three-story Vistiq despite its girth. Thanks to the 102-kWh battery's location in the basement, my tester sported a low center of gravity to stay planted through the twisties. That low CG is an EV trait - but in the smaller Optiq and Lyriq crossovers, it's, um, outweighed by a lack of nimbleness compared to their 1,000-pound-lighter internal-combustion engine peers. In a three-row SUV class where everything tips the scales over two tons, however, the low CG stands out. Add rear-wheel steer in upper Premium Luxury and Platinum trims, and this is a rhinoceros in tennis shoes. The rear-drive feature is shared with Papa Escalade IQ, but the electric family's patron will set you back another (cough) 40 grand. ZOT! I buried my right foot and Vistiq hit 60 mph in a fantast-iq 3.9 seconds merging onto I-94 West. Baby Escalade coming through! Vistiq is also a technology showpiece. Without taking my eyes off the road, I toggled the raised adaptive cruise switch on the steering wheel and set my speed at 75 mph, then fingered a nearby braille pad for Super Cruise. The steering wheel lit green for hands-free driving. While Baby Escalade took over driving duties, I rearranged icons on the 33-inch curved dash screen as I would my phone. I dragged icons for DRIVE MODES, CHARGING and SELF PARK ASSIST (features I used frequently) to the left side of the screen. GM pioneered hands-free driving in 2017, and has been neck-and-neck with Tesla ever since. Tesla's Full-Self-Driving system leap-frogged GM cars last year when it went hands-free with navigation, enabling its cars to take you door-to-door across secondary roads and divided highways. Super Cruise is slowly adding secondary roads to its network of mapped, divided highways - but it won't navigate. What it will do, like Tesla, is automatically change lanes. At 75 mph, Vistiq sensed slower traffic, automatically applied its turn signal, moved into the fast lane and swept by a line of cars. Safely clear, it automatically pulled back into the slower lane. Terrif-iq. Approaching my off ramp, Tesla FSD would automatically transition to the slower secondary road. The Caddy? It handed driving duties back to me, the steering wheel light turning red. Super Cruise comes standard on Vistiq for three years, plenty of time for owners to learn the system. You won't want to go back. Not standard is an augmented reality head-up display available on Premium Luxury and Platinum trims. Caddy's been a HUD pioneer, and AR advances the game by placing directions over the road ahead. Alas, my standard Luxury version did not option even a regular head-up display. Neither did it have a frunk for storage like the Escalade IQ - or Rivian and Tesla models. Baby Escalade doesn't have big brother's curved, A-pillar-to-A-pillar 55-inch jumbotron, but the 33-incher does just fine, thank you very much. Especially as the touchscreen is paired with the same console climate touchscreen found in Escalade. Like a scarf and mittens, they make a nice pair. Not that I touched them much. Vistiq is powered by Google Built-in, so I could talk to the car for many of my needs. Hey, Google, turn the driver's side temperature to 68 degrees. Hey, Google, tune to Sirius XM Comedy Greats. Hey, Google, Tell, me a joke. Google: How do trees access the Internet? They log in. Hey, Google, what was the score of the Tigers game? Google: The Tigers won on Wednesday, 6-5 against the Red Sox. Pick up the kids from school in my Luxury tester and it will fit seven passengers across three rows including bench, second-row seats (captain's chairs optional). Even the third row is comfortable, accommodating my long 6'5" frame. If the second row is empty, I encourage taking a seat in the third row. I dropped the second-row bench seat and used it like an ottoman - stretching my legs so I could work on my trips, however, are three-row EVs' kryptonite. The Escalade IQ is so expensive because it packs a mighty 202-kWh battery with 460 miles of range. Vistiq keeps its cost below $100K with a 102-kWh battery that makes similar range (302 miles) as little brothers Lyriq and to your cottage up north (in perfect 70-degree weather) going 75 mph on I-75 and real range is 225 miles - or 75% of EPA estimates. In truth, your range will be 181 miles because charging to over 80% of battery range at a fast charger slows to a we there yet? To prevent hearing those infamous words from your kids, a 250-mile trip north (to, say, Charlevoix) is best done with one charging stop in Bay City for 20 minutes so the kids can tinkle and stretch their legs. In less ideal temperatures, your range could crater to 50% as it did in a brutal three-stop, subfreezing December trip I took in one of Vistiq's competitors, the $78K Kia EV9 GT-Line, a couple of years back. If you have a second home, install a 240-volt charger to ease end-to-end range anxiety. Staying in a hotel? Find lodgings with 240-volt charger so you can charge your battery to 100% overnight for a fresh a.m. start. Faced with these restrictions, GM buyers may prefer a comparably priced family-sized Chevy Tahoe with Google Built-in, 456 miles of range and more third-row seat and cargo room. Or (horrors) you might cross the road to a Lincoln dealer and pick up a $62K three-row Aviator ICE with Blue Cruise hands-free driving and 505 miles of if you want a three-row EV that can drive you hands-free across Michigan, then Baby Escalade has a leg up on peers from Rivian, Volvo, Hyundai and Kia. Next week: 2025 Nissan Murano and Nissan Titan 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Vehicle type: Battery-powered, all-wheel-drive, six- or seven-passenger SUV Price: $79,090, including $1,395 destination fee ($79,890 Luxury as tested) Powerplant: 102 kWh lithium-ion battery with dual electric-motor drive Power: 615 horsepower, 650 pound-feet of torque Transmission: Single-speed direct drive Performance: 0-60 mph, 3.7 seconds (mfr.); towing, 5,000 pounds Weight: 6,326 pounds Range: 302 miles Report card Highs: Livable interior; Super Cruise Lows: No frunk; limited range for a family hauler Overall: 3 stars ____ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MiT Stock Up 6% as Q3 Loss Narrows Y/Y, Eyes Growth From Tech Refresh
Shares of Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. MITQ have gained 6.4% since the company reported earnings for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2025. Over the past month, the stock has advanced 8.2%, underperforming the S&P 500's 12.5% rise but outpacing the index's 1.1% gain since the earnings release. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, MITQ incurred a net loss of 2 cents per share, narrower than a net loss of 6 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.) The company posted revenues of $3.6 million, an 8.2% decline from $3.9 million in the year-ago period. The drop was attributed to delays in several customer projects now anticipated in the fourth quarter or fiscal 2026. Despite the revenue contraction, the company demonstrated a marked improvement in profitability metrics. Gross profit surged 57% to $1.1 million from $0.7 million a year earlier, driven by a favorable product mix and reduced sales of lower-margin cinema facilities equipment. Net loss narrowed substantially to $0.2 million compared to $0.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating loss narrowed to $0.3 million from $0.6 million, supported by steady operating expenses and higher gross margins. Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. Quote Gross margin for the quarter rose significantly to 29.8%, up from 17.4% in the prior-year quarter. This improvement reflected a strategic focus on high-margin product categories, including Caddy products, and the absence of lower-margin cinema facility equipment sales. Operating expenses remained essentially flat at $1.3 million, aided by recent cost controls despite increased rent and bad debt expenses. Cash remained steady at $5.4 million, or approximately 54 cents per share, and MITQ ended the quarter with no long-term debt, highlighting a strong balance sheet. Executives highlighted operational discipline and project execution capabilities as pivotal to the improved financial performance despite macroeconomic headwinds. CEO Phil Rafnson emphasized confidence in long-term growth opportunities driven by the cinema technology refresh cycle, notably the replacement of aging projectors and sound systems with laser-based solutions. COO Francois Godfrey reiterated that while customer spending decisions are delayed, MITQ's reputation and technical expertise continue to win new and complex projects, such as the Cannon Beach seven-screen theater complex in Arizona, scheduled to begin installation in early fiscal 2026. Management also pointed to broader industry optimism, with analysts projecting a 9% increase in the 2025 domestic box office to $9.7 billion. This favorable backdrop, combined with MITQ's growing base of recurring revenue and proprietary products, underpins the company's positioning as a premier partner in the entertainment technology ecosystem. The revenue decline in the quarter was largely due to delays in project start times and final approvals, rather than lost business. Management noted that several contracts were already secured but postponed as customers reassess budgets and government policy impacts. Nonetheless, MITQ maintained its robust sales efforts, executing AV integration at the UCSB Pollock Theatre and building out Flix Brewhouse's Albuquerque location during the quarter. Contributing to the margin expansion was the strategic shift toward high-value offerings, such as dimmers, LED lighting and custom integration services, along with cost discipline across payroll and public company expenses. These initiatives cushioned the impact of softer top-line performance and helped reduce net loss both sequentially and year over year. Looking ahead, MITQ expects fiscal fourth-quarter revenues of approximately $5.2 million. This guidance reflects some project slippage into fiscal 2026, yet also anticipates a further reduction in net loss. Management remains focused on maintaining its cash position and progressing toward positive cash flow and profitability. The team also hinted at continued investment in product development and potential M&A opportunities to supplement organic growth. During the quarter, MITQ secured a $9 million projector technology refresh contract with a long-term customer, to be executed over three years. The company also expanded into the professional sports market with a Caddy product installation at an NFL venue. These wins underscore MITQ's push into broader entertainment and sports infrastructure markets beyond traditional cinema. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Moving iMage Technologies, Inc. (MITQ): Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Driven: 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Three-Row Electric SUV Makes a Name for Itself
Cadillac's marketers have informally christened the 2026 Vistiq electric three-row SUV the "baby Escalade," consigning it from birth to live in the shadow of its more aspirational sibling. Talk about throwing shade on a new product. Then again, the $129,795 Escalade IQ is the size of a small pole barn, so it makes plenty of shade, even for something grander than the brand's two-row Lyriq but not as grandiose as its headlining SUV. This fresh EV cast member will upstage Caddy's soon-to-be-departed XT6 without hogging the spotlight. In such a role, the Vistiq gives a solid performance as a posh yet reserved people mover. The Vistiq's scene opens with two trim levels, the $79,090 Luxury and the $79,590 Sport, followed by the more technologically advanced $93,590 Premium Luxury and $98,190 Platinum. Its familial resemblance to the Escalade IQ is clear, yet its more reasonable proportions and contoured flanks play better on the eyes without reducing it to a wallflower. The Vistiq's handsome envelope stretches a substantial 205.6 inches in length and 79.8 inches in width. The optional 23-inch wheels, shod with meaty 305-section-width tires no less, look perfectly at home under its haunches (21-inchers are mandatory on lower trims; 22s are standard on the Premium Luxury and Platinum). The theater continues inside with generous amounts of space, an attractive architectural design, and a pleasant mix of materials for a mainstream Cadillac. Of the versions we sampled, the Sport featured carbon-fiber-like accents with copper-colored inlays, while the Premium Luxury brandished fetching open-pore wood trim that nicely offset its brushed-aluminum speaker grilles (a booming 23-speaker AKG stereo with Dolby Atmos tuning is standard on all models). Smudge-prone piano-black trim is scarce yet hard to avoid on the steering wheel and center console. The overall layout is a good middle ground between the Lyriq's and the Escalade IQ's, incorporating the former's curved 33.0-inch touchscreen for driver information and Google-based infotainment. A spacious center console as in the latter includes a secondary touchscreen for climate settings, as well as Cadillac's flimsy rotary knob that can manipulate the main display. Luxury amenities abound, from standard soft-close doors to five-zone automatic climate control with nicely detailed vents even in the aft quarters. Night vision and a head-up display with helpful augmented-reality navigation overlays (a first for Cadillac) come on higher trims. Elevated front seats with comfortable side bolsters provide good support and a commanding view out the front. In the second row—a standard three-seat bench or optional captain's chairs—there's slightly more legroom than in both the Lyriq and the outgoing XT6. Your long-legged author could easily sit behind his own driving position without his knees touching the front seat, and his head was nowhere near the standard panoramic moonroof. A second, fixed skylight sits above the power-folding third row, which thanks to the second row's tilt-and-slide feature, is easy to access even if you're not a contortionist. Legroom in the way back also increases over the XT6. Adults should find the low-slung bottom cushions and decent headroom acceptable for at least short outings. All Vistiqs come with front and rear permanent-magnet motors that in their sportiest Velocity Max setting combine for 615 horsepower and 649 pound-feet of torque—familiar figures if you've scanned the specs of the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, as well as the Cadillac Optiq V and Lyriq V models. It's also more electronic firepower than you'll get in similarly priced competitors such as the Volvo EX90 (402 to 510 horsepower), though less than what's available in pricier alternatives from Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla. Despite the Vistiq's estimated three-plus-ton girth, we have little reason to doubt Cadillac's claimed 3.7-second 60-mph time—another midpack metric. Likewise, its 102-kWh battery should return around 300 miles of range once the EPA gets around to verifying it. Capable of drawing electrons at up to 190 kilowatts, the Vistiq is said to pack on about 80 miles of range in 10 minutes at a DC fast-charger; an 11.5-kW onboard AC charger is standard, but a 19.2-kW unit is available. As with all GM EVs, there are numerous regen settings, including one-pedal operation and a convenient on-demand paddle on the steering wheel. Though undeniably quick, the Vistiq's defining road manners are its quiet comfort and confident capability. Generous sound insulation and road noise–canceling acoustics pumped through the audio speakers hush its cabin at speed. Adaptive dampers are standard and firm up slightly in Sport mode, which also adds a tad more weight to the steering and sharpens the accelerator response. But the ride is always well managed and compliant, especially with the height-adjustable air springs (on the Premium Luxury and Platinum only) that also can drop the vehicle nearly two inches for easier entry. With rear-axle steering (again, top trims only) that can swivel the rear wheels up to 3.5 degrees, the Vistiq exhibits a refined nimbleness that belies its size. Step up to the Platinum and you also get bigger brakes with Brembo six-piston front calipers. Given the Vistiq's bulk, we wish they were standard across the board. Steering that's largely devoid of feel despite being responsive to inputs erodes the Vistiq's entertainment when driven spiritedly. But Cadillac has done well to tame the mass of the big wheels and tires, which only returned some background ride frequencies on the rougher sections of our drive route. Elsewhere, this Caddy glided along smoothly, maintaining disciplined composure as we plied it around corners. Those who enjoy driving may find a better fit in the lesser two trims, which ride on coil springs and smaller wheels and do without rear steering. Though our time in a such-equipped Sport model was limited, it felt noticeably lighter on its feet than the more indulgent Premium Luxury trim, with little sacrifice in ride comfort or maneuverability. Less keen drivers may appreciate the standard fitment of GM's latest Super Cruise hands-free assistant, which gains additional driver-selectable functions: automatic lane changes based on navigation route guidance, such as when you're approaching a highway interchange, plus the ability to adjust the vehicle's speed based on posted limits. For example, if you're going 60 mph in a 55-mph zone and the limit changes to 70 mph, the system will automatically maintain that delta and bump you up to 75 mph. Factor in its excellent lane tracking and general situational awareness, and this remains the benchmark of hands-free tech. While it wasn't long ago that a new entry like the Vistiq would've had little in the way of competition, the field of three-row EVs is rapidly expanding with compelling entries such as the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the Lucid Gravity. The Cadillac Vistiq essentially sits smack in the middle of this growing gaggle, trading on respectable power, range, and accommodations, combined with a luxurious aura and not-quite-nosebleed pricing. As supporting actors go, the Escalade could have much worse. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
The Drive
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
2026 Cadillac Vistiq First Drive Review: Escalade Dreams on Midsize Means
The latest car news, reviews, and features. After years of fanfare and slow-drip rollout, GM's lineup of electric vehicles built on the platform formerly known as Ultium has finally come together. The three-row, seven-seat 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is the final piece of the puzzle, giving GM an electric luxury family hauler slotting beneath the uber-expensive Escalade IQ. And that's how Cadillac is pitching it—a scaled-down flagship, not just a three-row Lyriq. So does it deliver, or is this yet another performative electric car engineered to appease regulators rather than attract buyers? Cadillac invited us to a quiet little corner of rural southeast Michigan to see for ourselves. In a weird way, the Vistiq replaces the XT6. Remember that car? Cadillac only recently confirmed its discontinuation, but it was apparently discontinued in the hearts and minds of most buyers before it even hit showrooms. That's not entirely Cadillac's fault; the XT6 was a decent-enough crossover whose design aged commendably well. Its crime? Being launched at the same time as Lincoln's show-stealing 2020 Aviator. Tough break, Caddy. While Cadillac clearly tried to Escalade-ify (Escalate?) the XT6's lines, the midsize crossover's front-wheel-drive platform gave them only so much leeway. The Vistiq's all-electric architecture imposes no such constraints. We saw it with the Escalade IQ, which looks every bit the part of its gas-burning namesake. Vistiq just scales that formula down. Starting at $79,090, it will eventually come in four flavors: Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury, and Platinum. I spent the entirety of my time with the Vistiq behind the wheel of a mid-tier Premium Luxury ($93,290 before options). It lacks the bells and whistles of the Platinum model (which is not yet in production), but it's hard to describe it as anything short of 'loaded.' Every Vistiq gets Super Cruise standard, for example, and when you step up to the Premium Luxury, you get adaptive air suspension, rear-axle steering and a fancier head-up display with augmented reality features, among a smattering of other upgrades. The only individual options on our build sheet were the 23-inch wheels ($1,000) and the Opulent Blue Metallic paint ($625). All in? $94,915. Cadillac If you're not a Cadillac fan, that may elicit a low whistle. But remember, the gasoline Escalade is the company's volume model, and it starts at nearly $95,000. Want another fun fact? The second best-selling Cadillac last year was the Lyriq, which rocketed past the XT5 in just its second year on the market. But that's where any notion of the Vistiq merely being a three-row Lyriq hits a brick wall. In reality, they look and feel like very different machines. Next to the elephantine Escalade IQ, the midsize Vistiq is borderline sensible, and that's essentially how Cadillac is pitching it. It's an Escalade for people who lack either the space or necessity for something that large but still want the looks and the interior comforts—and the Vistiq has both in spades. Where the XT6 was guilty of austerity, the Vistiq is anything but. While it's not as ostentatious inside as its larger and far more expensive sibling, it borrows a lot of stylistic elements. The Vistiq's ultra-wide 33-inch screen covers nearly as much real estate as the Escalade's primary displays, but lacks the passenger-side add-on. No big loss there, ultimately, but it's nonetheless a visual cue that you bought the 'baby' Escalade. That's a line Cadillac went to some lengths to blur. After all, the Escalade is the upsell, and Cadillac benefits from some degree of FOMO. On the other hand, there's something to be said for getting eight or nine tenths of the experience for two thirds of the price. The catch, of course, is that it also feels like it's about two thirds the size. Escalade IQ on top, Vistiq on bottom. Scale is approximate! Cadillac | The Drive Chris Tsui While it may share the Escalade IQ's proportions in photos, the illusion breaks immediately when you see the Vistiq in person. With the air suspension at ingress/egress height, the midsizer looks conspicuously wagon-like. Even at its listed spec, the Vistiq is only five feet, 11 inches tall. Meanwhile, at six foot four and change, even the Escalade IQ (the more hunkered-down of the two) towers over most of its potential mortal masters. It's also a foot and a half longer than the Vistiq, and that translates to a massive difference in cabin volumes. But let's not lose sight of the bigger picture. With 30.6 inches of legroom, the Vistiq's third row is a bit tighter than that of its competitors' in the Rivian R1S, Tesla Model X, and Volvo EX90, but they all sacrifice second-row legroom for those third-row advantages. The Mercedes EQS SUV is the outlier of the bunch; its third row is tiny (and optional). This feels like a good opportunity to point out that, base vs base, the EQS costs $25,000 more than the Vistiq with essentially half the horsepower. Cadillac helped bolster the Vistiq's perceived stature by giving it a nice, high seating position. This confers excellent visibility, which is more for confidence than anything else, since the Vistiq's sleek but sculpted body is also peppered with all of the necessary optics and sensors for the aforementioned Super Cruise and all the rest of its standard driver aids and safety features. Even if you're not paying attention, the Vistiq is. If you're like me, you'll often find gadgetry of that caliber to be intrusive. I grew up believing in computers, but very few of them can drive well enough to impart the confidence I need to relax and let them do their thing. While Super Cruise may not be the most robust self-driving suite on the road, it's one of the few I trust to do the job with minimal intervention. Several long stretches of both two-lane country roads and divided highways already been mapped out for Super Cruise allowed the Vistiq to show off its new party trick: automatic route-following lane changes. Super Cruise was already capable of automatically passing slower traffic for you; now it will automatically change lanes for you when your exit approaches if you're using the Google built-in navigation. This feature only works if the next leg of your route is also mapped for Super Cruise; otherwise, the system can't automatically connect the dots. Early in the drive, we were presented with a left exit to continue onto another local highway. The Vistiq signaled correctly, changed into one of the exit lanes, and then proceeded to pass another vehicle going well under the limit on the flyover, happily rocketing back up to my cruise control preset midway through the onramp—precisely what I would have done had I been in control. Cadillac And 'rocket' is an apt term. Cadillac isn't selling the Vistiq as a performance model, but its 615 hp is more than enough to get its considerable heft up to speed. Like the Chevy Blazer EV SS, the Vistiq has both standard and full-output throttle modes; Chevy calls it WOW, for 'Wide Open Watts;' Cadillac calls it V-Max. I kind of like that. With it, the Vistiq will hit 60 mph in 3.7 seconds—All. Day. Long. Well, until you need to charge it, anyway. To give this big Caddy enough juice to cover 305 miles on a charge (or 300, if you opt for equipment that includes the upgraded 19.2-kW charger), it needed a massive, 102-kWh battery pack. It weighs 6,300 pounds altogether as a result—almost as much as the supercharged Escalade-V. And while at times the Vistiq seems to accelerate and turn like a car weighing half as much, there's no hiding that heft under braking. Cadillac The Vistiq's grace can be attributed to the combination of solid chassis tuning, an excellent adaptive air suspension and the rear-axle steering. Dual motors spur you along with a gentle electronic thrum that comes and goes with throttle application. I have mixed feelings about synthetic throttle noises; this one's better than most. The same is true of the Vistiq's throttle calibration. Press your foot down and the torque rolls on in perfect proportion to pedal travel. It feels substantial and linear, though I'm sure that the actual mapping has a steeper curve than my internal accelerometer suggests. Still, this is one of those little things the Vistiq does that make it feel like it's worthy of the price tag. The latest car news, reviews, and features. But maybe what's most impressive about the Cadillac is what you don't hear. It's ridiculously quiet inside, partially due to another bit of electronic wizardry: active road noise cancellation. While digital sound erasers have been canceling out unwanted internal-combustion frequencies for years now, active cancellation of outside noise is still fairly fresh tech. And it's stunningly effective. Apart from just a whisper of wind noise, the cabin is dead quiet at 80 mph. In virtually every way one could possibly measure it, the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq is a massive improvement over the XT6. It's more impressive to look at, more spacious inside, and offers a far more interesting powertrain. It can even tow more than that old gasoline-powered three-row. This all comes at a price, of course, and a significant one: the cheapest Vistiq is $30,000 more expensive than a base XT6. But as the Escalade has proven, Cadillac can command big money when the product is up to snuff. And since Cadillac last overhauled the Escalade, we've seen the company put a larger priority on making its cabins feel genuinely special. That approach paid dividends with Lyriq, and the trend continues here. Cadillac 2025 Cadillac Vistiq Specs Base Price (Premium Luxury as tested) $79,090 ($94,915) Powertrain dual-motor all-wheel drive | 102-kWh battery Horsepower 615 Torque 650 lb-ft Seating Capacity 7 Cargo Volume 15.2 cubic feet behind third row | 43 cubic feet behind second row | 80.2 cubic feet behind first row Curb Weight 6,326 pounds 0-60 mph 3.7 seconds Max Towing 5,000 pounds EPA Range 305 miles Max DC Charging Speed 190 kW Score 9/10 Packing style, tech, and passing power galore, the 'baby Escalade' is expensive but feels like it. Got a tip? Send it in to: tips@ Byron is one of those weird car people who has never owned an automatic transmission. Born in the DMV but Midwestern at heart, he lives outside of Detroit with his wife, two cats, a Miata, a Wrangler, and a Blackwing.
