Cadillac Vistiq vs Lexus GX

The Cadillac Vistiq starts from $116,000 before on-road costs, while the Lexus GX opens at $119,950. That makes the Cadillac Vistiq the more affordable entry point by $3,950.

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 $131,945 respectively.

The Cadillac Vistiq qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Lexus GX, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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 Lexus GX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac Vistiq stands out with panoramic roof, AKG audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Lexus GX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac Vistiq gets leather upholstery while the Lexus GX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Cadillac Vistiq and 3-zone in the Lexus GX.

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 Lexus GX responds with a Petrol making 260kW and 650Nm, paired to a 10-speed auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Cadillac Vistiq has the clear power advantage at 459kW vs 260kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac Vistiq is 2.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Cadillac Vistiq measures 5,233mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 218mm longer than the Lexus GX at 5,015mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac Vistiq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Cadillac Vistiq and 390L in the Lexus GX, giving the Cadillac Vistiq a 40L advantage. The Lexus GX seats 7 vs 6.

For towing, the Lexus GX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 / 999,999km (Lexus GX). Both match on warranty length.