Drew Dowdell
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Copilot always puts its cars on 32" wheels.
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The Aurora did have an A logo.
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ChatGTP-Paid did a lot better with a modern 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora
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Uhh... The prompt "Imagine a 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora as a 2025 EV" The prompt "modernize a 1995 Cadillac Eldorado as a 2025"
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@ccap41 The Equinox was originally suppose to be offered with a 65kw battery. The base Evalanche has a 119kw battery. The Equinox and Optiq have an 85kw battery - The extended range Evalanche has a 170 kw battery. The Lyriq and Vistiq have a 102 kw battery - The Max range EValanche has a 205 kw Battery. Any differences where the number isn't exactly double is most likely just a software configuration.
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It's just some multiple of their other packs. Optiq gets 85kW, Vistiq and Lyriq get either a 95kW or 102kW. Double the 102kw pack and you get an Escalade iQ pack. Now, those are usable sizes. Because of the peculiarities of lithium ion batteries, they keep some in reserve. Because there is double the pack in the IQ, they can release more reserve power, so I think the total is more like 212kW, but the hardware is still the same.
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There's a difference between styling cues and functionality though. I hated the Ford and Mini turn signals that returned to center after activation because it removes a sensory input while driving. Old folks like me have muscle memory to overcome. Same goes for most of the new dumb designs of gear selectors now because they are not intuitive. Tesla puts it in the freakin touchscreen. The new GM one on the column is quite good because it is an electronic homage to old column shifters. As someone who has two column shift vehicles today, it's a modernization I can support. The new Hyundai column shift is "meh" because it's just the Chrysler dial but on a stick.
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So, the Ultium platform is only 300kW charging or higher when you have the really big batteries, and that's only because they are actually two regular batteries sandwiched together. The DC-Fast charger can take the 300 kW/350 kW charge and split it over two battery packs at 150kW/175kW each. The smaller EVs have a single battery pack that can take on power either at 150 kW or 190 kW. 150kW is what the base Teslas charge at. 250kW is what the higher end Teslas charge at. I don't see 190kW in the Optiq-V as being a big letdown. Most people are going to charge it at home anyway.
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How did you feel about interior quality as far as creaks and rattles? My experiences in Toyotas lately have not been positive. On some vehicles, even new ones, they feel 20 years out of date.
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Charge Port Detail
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Rear V-Series Badge and Spoiler
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Rear Quarter Window Graphic
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Front Three-Quarter Action Shot
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Digital Dashboard and Infotainment Display
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Rear Three-Quarter Action Shot
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V V-Series Embossed Seat Detail
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V V-Series Branded Alloy Wheel Detail
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Interior Cockpit Overview
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Rear Seat and Panoramic Roof
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V Front Three-Quarter Studio Shot
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From the album: 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V - NACS Charting port with charging cable connected -
From the album: 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V - Carbon Fiber rear air splitter -
From the album: 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V - V-series trunk badging -
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V - D-Pillar decoration -
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V - Front, driving on a mountain road -
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2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V - Navigation screen -
From the album: 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V - Rear, driving on a mountain road
