Cadillac Vistiq vs Hyundai IONIQ 9

The Cadillac Vistiq starts from $116,000 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 opens at $119,750. That makes the Cadillac Vistiq the more affordable entry point by $3,750.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $127,600 and $131,725 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Cadillac Vistiq features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac Vistiq stands out with AKG audio that you will not find on the Hyundai IONIQ 9. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 counters with V2L and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac Vistiq gets leather upholstery while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Cadillac Vistiq and 3-zone in the Hyundai IONIQ 9.

The Cadillac Vistiq uses a Electric producing 459kW and 880Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds.

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 counters with its electric setup making 314kW and 700Nm, paired to a single-speed reduction gear driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds.

The Cadillac Vistiq has the clear power advantage at 459kW vs 314kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac Vistiq is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 91kWh (Cadillac Vistiq) vs 110.3kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 9). DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Cadillac Vistiq) vs 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 9).

The Cadillac Vistiq measures 5,233mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 173mm longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 at 5,060mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Cadillac Vistiq and 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9, giving the Cadillac Vistiq a 92L advantage. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 seats 7 vs 6.

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Cadillac Vistiq) vs 5 years (Hyundai IONIQ 9). Both match on warranty length.