Cadillac’s Sportier EV Play
Cadillac has built a competitive electric vehicle lineup, helping it claim the top spot in the U.S. luxury EV market last year. One of the most intriguing models in the brand’s EV range is the Optiq-V, a performance-oriented compact luxury crossover that can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds in Velocity Max mode.
Beyond performance, Cadillac is also offering Optiq-V buyers a limited styling package called the Magnus Launch Edition. According to GM Authority, it is now arriving at dealerships and is available for purchase. The package adds interior and exterior design elements and is produced in extremely limited numbers, offering a sense of exclusivity for buyers who manage to secure one.
More Than Just Fast
The Magnus Launch Edition features a Magnus Metal Frost exterior finish, a color exclusive to the package. It is paired with blue brake calipers – with the front set wearing the V-Series logo – housed behind 21-inch alloy wheels finished in Satin Graphite. Enhancing its performance-inspired look further is a carbon fiber package that includes a genuine carbon fiber front splitter, mid-spoiler, and rear diffuser.
The blue motif continues inside with the Santorini Blue interior package set against a Noir (black) cabin.
Again, the Magnus Launch Edition is strictly a styling package, so it does not bring any changes to the electric powertrain. The Optiq-V is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system producing 519 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. It offers an EPA-rated range of 278 miles and can add up to 71 miles in about 10 minutes at a DC fast-charging station.
Paying for the Look
Given its exclusivity, it is not surprising that the Magnus Launch Edition carries a $10,990 premium. That is added on top of the Cadillac Optiq-V’s $67,300 starting price, excluding destination fees. By comparison, the non-V-Series model starts at $50,900, though the exclusive styling package is not available on those variants.
For those who miss out on one, Cadillac is also offering the Optiq Premium Sport and V-Series with the Onyx Package. It adds 21-inch gloss black wheels, Obsidian Chrome mirror caps, and perimeter lighting for the driver and front passenger that illuminates the ground to assist with entry and exit.
Production takes place at General Motors Ramos Arizpe Plant, where other all-electric models in the company’s portfolio, such as the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Blazer EV, are also built.
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