Compare the2026 Cadillac VistiqVS 2025 Lexus RZ

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Vistiq. But it costs extra on the RZ.

A passive infrared night vision system standard on the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The RZ doesn’t offer a night vision system.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Vistiq has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Cross Traffic Braking, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Only the RZ Premium/Luxury offers Parking Support Brake.

Both the Vistiq and the RZ have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Cadillac Vistiq weighs 1707 to 2049 pounds more than the Lexus RZ. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

There are over 2 times as many Cadillac dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Vistiq’s warranty.

The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 414 more horsepower (615 vs. 201) and 454 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 196) than the RZ 300e’s standard electric motor. The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 307 more horsepower (615 vs. 308) and 329 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 321) than the RZ 450e’s optional electric motors.

The Vistiq can travel longer on a full charge than the RZ on a full charge:

For better stopping power the Vistiq’s brake rotors are larger than those on the RZ:

For better traction, the Vistiq has larger standard tires than the RZ (285/45R21 vs. 235/60R18). The Vistiq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the RZ (305/35R23 vs. 235/60R18).

The Vistiq’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the RZ’s standard 60 series front and 55 series rear tires. The Vistiq’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the RZ’s optional 50 series front and 45 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Vistiq has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the RZ. The Vistiq’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the RZ.

The Cadillac Vistiq’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Lexus RZ only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the Vistiq can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The RZ doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The Vistiq has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The RZ’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Vistiq has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The RZ doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Vistiq’s wheelbase is 9.6 inches longer than on the RZ (121.8 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Vistiq is 3.4 inches wider in the front and 3 inches wider in the rear than on the RZ.

The Vistiq offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the RZ can only carry 5.

The Vistiq has 2.3 inches more front headroom, 1 inch more front legroom, 2.8 inches more front hip room, 4.1 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear headroom, 2.7 inches more rear legroom, 5.5 inches more rear hip room and 5.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the RZ.

The Vistiq’s cargo area provides more volume than the RZ.

The Vistiq has a 5000 lbs. towing capacity. The RZ has no towing capacity.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the RZ Premium/Luxury, the Vistiq has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Vistiq has a standard rear wiper. The RZ doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Vistiq has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The RZ doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Vistiq has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the RZ.

The Cadillac Vistiq stands out above the Lexus RZ by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and and two of them provide more flexibililty. Both vehicles also offer Qi charging for the second row passengers.