Lexus RZ vs Cadillac Vistiq

The Lexus RZ starts from $123,000 before on-road costs, while the Cadillac Vistiq opens at $116,000. That makes the Cadillac Vistiq the more affordable entry point by $7,000.

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 $135,300 and $127,600 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 Lexus RZ features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Cadillac Vistiq gets a 33-inch display and 33-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus RZ stands out with Apple CarPlay, V2L and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Cadillac Vistiq. The Cadillac Vistiq counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, AKG audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus RZ gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Cadillac Vistiq offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus RZ and 4-zone in the Cadillac Vistiq.

The Lexus RZ uses a Electric Motor producing 230kW and 435Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds.

The Cadillac Vistiq responds with a Electric making 459kW and 880Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds.

The Cadillac Vistiq has the clear power advantage at 459kW vs 230kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac Vistiq is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 71.4kWh (Lexus RZ) vs 91kWh (Cadillac Vistiq), giving WLTP ranges of 440km and 461km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Lexus RZ) vs 130kW (Cadillac Vistiq).

The Lexus RZ measures 4,805mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 428mm shorter than the Cadillac Vistiq at 5,233mm (3,094mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac Vistiq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 522L in the Lexus RZ and 430L in the Cadillac Vistiq, giving the Lexus RZ a 92L advantage. The Cadillac Vistiq seats 6 vs 5.

For towing, the Cadillac Vistiq leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,750kg 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 / 999,999km (Lexus RZ) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Cadillac Vistiq). Both match on warranty length.