Cadillac is going after the younger market that loves foreign cars with the performance version of its OPTIQ. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V compact SUV will have an incredible 519 horsepower.

The Optiq-V’s twin electric motors ― one on each axle for AWD ― are the ones used in Cadillac’s midsize Lyriq EV. They’re bigger than the base Optiq, which produces 300 hp and 354 pound-feet of torque. The V’s 10-module battery is the same size at the base Optiq.

The smallest SUV in the brand's lineup will now out-sprint a Porsche 911.Cadillac is expanding its V lineup yet again.Coming hot on the heels of the 615-horsepower Lyriq-V, the Optiq-V promises big all-electric performance in an even smaller package.