Cadillac Vistiq Vs. Rivian R1S Vs. Kia EV9: Here’s How They Compare

With the introduction of the all-new Cadillac Vistiq, the variety of electrical three-row SUVs acquired just a bit bit larger. Caddy’s newest EV slots between the Lyriq and the upcoming Escalade IQ, and rounds out the posh American automaker’s battery-powered SUV portfolio properly.

However how does the brand new Vistiq evaluate to a few of our favourite American-made three-row electrical SUVs? Effectively, you’ve come to the correct place as a result of that’s precisely what you’re going to seek out out after studying this comparability

We’ll have a look at how the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq stacks up towards the Rivian R1S and Kia EV9 by way of dimensions, powertrain choices, battery dimension, standout options and pricing. We’ve additionally included some useful tables to make it simpler to comply with alongside. So, let’s get began

Dimension and weight

All of the vehicles on this record are thought of giant electrical SUVs. The 2026 Vistiq’s wheelbase measures 121.81 inches; it’s additionally 205.59 inches lengthy, 86.73 inches large (with mirrors) and 71.02 inches tall. The Cadillac Vistiq weighs a minimal of 6,326 kilos and has a cargo quantity of 15.2 cubic ft behind the third row. Folding the third row will increase the cargo space to 43 cubic ft. 

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There’s no phrase on whether or not the Vistiq has a entrance trunk or not. We additionally don’t know what the utmost payload is. What we do know is the utmost trailering capability: 5,000 kilos.

Rivian’s up to date seven-seater SUV has a wheelbase of 121.1 inches, so marginally smaller than that of the Vistiq. Moreover, the R1S measures 200.8 inches lengthy (4.79 inches shorter than the Vistiq), 82 inches large (with the facet mirrors folded) and has a most peak of 77.3 inches (6.28 inches taller than the Vistiq).

The R1S weighs an estimated 6,700 to 7,200 kilos and may tow 7,700 kilos. The utmost payload is 2,161 kilos and there’s a frunk beneath the hood.

Kia’s first all-electric three-row SUV, the EV9, is 197.2 inches lengthy (8.39 inches shorter than the Vistiq), 77.9 inches large and 68.9 inches tall (2.12 inches decrease than the Vistiq). The wheelbase is 122 inches, so one-fifth of an inch longer than the Cadillac.

The EV9 suggestions the scales at round 5,000 kilos. It will possibly tow between 1,000 to five,000 kilos relying on the powertrain and has a most baggage capability of 20.2 cubic ft behind the third row and 42.5 cubic ft behind the second row. There’s additionally a 3.2 cubic ft frunk.

Battery, vary and charging

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Based on Cadillac, the Vistiq will solely be out there with a single battery choice, a 102-kilowatt-hour pack (usable) that allows a GM-estimated vary of 300 miles. 

The automaker didn’t say what number of kilowatts the Vistiq can settle for from a DC quick charger however mentioned a high-powered stall can add as much as 79 miles of vary in about 10 minutes. On AC energy the electrical SUV may be recharged at as much as 11.7 kilowatts. When hooked as much as a 7.7-kW dwelling charger, the EV’s vary may be replenished by as much as 20.5 miles per hour. Upgrading to an 11.5-kW unit ups the determine to twenty-eight.5 miles per hour, whereas a 19.2-kW charger can add as much as 46.7 miles of vary per hour.

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The 2025 Rivian R1S SUV may be ordered with certainly one of three battery packs. The Customary pack has a usable capability of 92.5 kWh and gives an estimated vary of 270 miles. Subsequent is the Giant battery pack with 108.5 kWh and an estimated vary of 329 miles, adopted by the 141.5-kWh Max battery pack that may ship as much as 410 miles within the R1S.

Rivian’s entry-level battery can settle for as much as 200 kW of energy from a DC quick charger, whereas the Giant and Max packs can absorb as much as 220 kW. The corporate claims a top-up from 10% to 80% state of cost on a quick charger ought to take anyplace from 30 to 41 minutes, relying on the battery dimension. One other metric utilized by Rivian says the R1S can rise up to 140 miles of vary in 20 minutes when hooked as much as a DC stall.

On AC energy, the American-made seven-seater can settle for as much as 11.5 kW, including as much as 25 miles of vary per hour of charging.

Kia gives two battery choices for its electrical household hauler. The entry-level Mild mannequin packs a 76.1-kWh battery that’s good for an EPA-estimated vary of 230 miles. All the opposite trims include a bigger 99.8-kWh pack that may ship as much as 304 miles of vary.

The EV9 makes use of Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform rated at 800 volts, so quick charging is … quick. It will possibly settle for as much as 235 kW from a suitable dispenser, including 100 miles of vary in simply 13 minutes. On a Stage 2 charger, the EV9 can settle for as much as 11 kW 

Powertrain choices

GM’s newest electrical providing is obtainable with a single drivetrain configuration, not less than for now: a dual-motor setup with a everlasting magnet unit within the entrance and an induction motor on the rear. The facility output is 615 horsepower and the utmost torque is rated at 650 pound-feet.

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The Vistiq can speed up from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds. Cadillac has not disclosed the utmost pace.

After this 12 months’s replace, the R1S is obtainable with three powertrain choices. The entry-level model comes with a dual-motor setup with as much as 665 hp and a 0 to 60 time as quick as 3.4 seconds.

If that’s someway not sufficient energy, there’s additionally a tri-motor configuration with 850 hp and a 2.9-second dash to 60. A quad-motor model will be a part of the vary in 2025 with 1,025 hp and a 0-to-60 dash in simply 2.6 seconds.

Kia’s electrical three-row SUV is obtainable with both rear- or all-wheel drive. The least highly effective variant, the Mild Lengthy Vary, has 201 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, adopted by the standard-range Mild trim with 215 hp and 258 lb-ft. Each are rear-wheel drive with a single motor.

The twin-motor, all-wheel drive variations of the Kia EV9 supply a most output of 379 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, apart from the top-tier GT-Line which ups the torque determine to 516 lb-ft.

Talking of the GT-Line, it may well go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 5 seconds. The opposite AWD variations want 5.7 seconds to achieve 60 mph, however the high pace is similar–124 mph. In the meantime, the entry-level Mild trim accelerates to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds and has a high pace of 118 mph. The Mild Lengthy Vary wants 8.8 seconds to achieve 60 mph and has a high pace of 115 mph.

Options

Cadillac’s three-row EV comes as normal with a 33-inch diagonal high-resolution LED display, 21-inch wheels and a 23-speaker AKG Studio Audio system with Dolby Atmos. GM’s Tremendous Cruise hands-free superior driving help system can be normal.

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On the choices record, Cadillac gives adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and 23-inch wheels, amongst different issues.

The Rivian R1S comes with air suspension on all trim ranges. Two screens are additionally included, certainly one of which measures 15.6 inches diagonal, together with 20-inch wheels. Optionally, clients can add an air compressor, an enormous panoramic glass roof and an all-terrain pack that comes with bolstered underbody shielding, 20-inch all-terrain tires and a compact spare tire. Larger wheels are additionally out there.

The usual package additionally contains the Rivian Autonomy Platform, which comes with 11 cameras, 5 radars and AI prediction tech to assist the automobile “see” additional even in poor climate circumstances and low gentle. It gives automated steering, braking and acceleration on choose highways, in addition to adaptive cruise management and a lane-changing assistant, amongst different options.

The R1S is the one automobile on this record that doesn’t help vehicle-to-load (V2L).

The EV9 comes with a pair of 12.3-inch scenes, one for the instrument cluster and the opposite for the infotainment. A bunch of security options are additionally included as normal, like automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping help and adaptive cruise management with hands-free driving.

19-inch wheels include the bottom trim, together with automated headlight management, high-beam help, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, in addition to Bluetooth connectivity.

Pricing and availability

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The 2026 Vistiq begins at $78,790 together with vacation spot. Three trim ranges might be out there: Luxurious, Sport and Premium Luxurious. The Cadillac Vistiq might be manufactured at GM’s Spring Hill facility in Tennessee beginning in early 2025.

The bottom R1S with the Customary battery pack and dual-motor powertrain begins at $75,900 with out vacation spot. Upgrading to the Giant battery will set you again $82,900 whereas the Max battery will increase the twin motorized vehicle’s price ticket to $89,900. The tri-motor variant is just out there with the Max battery and begins at $105,900. The quad-motor model just isn’t but on sale.

The entry-level Kia EV9 Mild begins at $56,395 together with vacation spot. The Mild Lengthy Vary, which is rear-wheel drive, ups the MSRP to $60,696. The most cost effective dual-motor all-wheel drive model, the Wind, begins at $65,395, whereas the Land trim prices $71,395. The most costly Kia EV9, the GT-Line, begins at $75,395.

The least costly mannequin on this record is the Kia EV9, however going for the top-tier GT-Line will get very near the Cadillac Vistiq’s price ticket. Nevertheless, the Vistiq is extra highly effective than the EV9 GT-Line and has an extended driving vary–300 miles versus the GT-Line’s 270 miles. That mentioned, the EV9 Mild Lengthy Vary RWD can go 304 miles and is roughly $20,000 cheaper than the Vistiq.

The Rivian R1S, in the meantime, is the costliest of the bunch but in addition essentially the most highly effective and most succesful when going off-road.