A little while back, we published a digital rendering of the upcoming new Cadillac Lyriq EV, which was put together using some of our insider knowledge of the upcoming new crossover.
Now, we’ve learned a little bit more about the design of the Cadillac Lyriq from our source, who was able to see the yet-to-be-unveiled vehicle during the GM EV Day event held earlier this year.
Cadillac Lyriq digital rendering
The vehicle shown to our source was technically still a concept, but GM claims the design study is about 95 percent production-ready. So while the actual production model will be a little bit different than the concept they were shown, it is largely representative of the vehicle we’ll eventually see in Cadillac showrooms in a couple of years’ time.
According to our source, the front end of our rendering is identical to the vehicle they were shown in Detroit during EV Day. It was plucked directly from the initial design sketch for the Cadillac Lyriq that GM released at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, so this makes sense. The front end will be made out of a singular piece of molded plastic and, as we were the first to report, will feature a light-up, stylized version of the Cadillac logo. The fascia will also use black coloring with diagonal gray contrast lines, to give the Cadillac Lyriq a unique look that will certainly set it apart from other crossovers.
Out back, the Cadillac Lyriq will adopt an elongated, almost shooting brake-like shape that will be somewhat evocative of other coupe crossovers like the Audi Q8 and Jaguar I-Pace. The taillights will also be quite different than current those of Cadillac models. Instead of a thin vertical lamp topped by a horizontal accent, as seen on current models like the Cadillac CT5, and Cadillac XT5, the Cadillac Lyriq will feature lights along the outer edge of the hatch that form into a horizontal element near the bottom of the light assembly. The shape is more like an “L,” rather than the “7” design seen on the XT6, or the “I” of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The Lyriq’s tail lamps are also wider overall than those used under the brand’s current design strategy.
Lastly, we know the Cadillac Lyriq will have a rear hatch with similar v-shaped creases/character lines to those seen on the trunk of the Cadillac CT4 sedan.
We’re eager to see the Cadillac Lyriq design in its entirety sometime later this year. GM had previously planned to debut the EV crossover during a special debut event on April 2nd, but the event has been delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Comments
If Cadillac cannot do a live presentation of the electric Lyriq, why don’t they do a private one online? Most of the interested buyers have Internet services so we can connect online and watch it. That is how other companies, such as Samsung, present their new products worldwide.
The greenhouse is to tall, the windshield angle is all wrong and the shooting brake aspect is repetitive.
The concept sketch is much more distinctive with a much better profile. The rear pillar is also more visually appealing………….
Where are my Cadillacs of old? These Cadillac’s are the ugliest looking vehicles around. I don’t want to look at them, see them or ever consider buying one again. SO UGLY!!!!!
A camouflaged Lyriq is supposedly running around north of Detroit.
Can you get pictures…….
I read about it in this article
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/when-labs-go-dark-engineers-try-keep-launches-track-basements-garages
“And just north of Detroit’s city limits, a camouflaged electric Cadillac SUV of an unknown nameplate is being tested on public roads by a General Motors calibration engineer in an effort to keep that product’s launch on schedule.”
Cadillac, once again, is missing the “attention-getting” design. Some of their earlier renderings were quite stunning, offering gorgeous stying with strong sight-lines throughout. I want one. Oh, right. Not available.
C’mon, Cadillac. Let the creative people do their thing. If the Koreans can do it, so can you.
Cadillac needs to produce the Lyric as a highly stylized future looking vehicle. if it’s too much like current mediocre Cadillac’s it will not compete with others. Needs to be a “loss leader” to bring people into showrooms and make Cadillac standout. otherwise brand will flounder. I switched from Escalade (to LEXUS) and while my wife needs a new car (current ATS) she doesn’t like any of the current Cadillac line-up.
“L” taillights? Just like the refreshed XTS?
Probably more like the XT4
Yeah, ugly, dull, cheap looking….all of those things. Cadillac no longer has any style. I’m not impressed with Mike Simcoe so far. At least he’s consistent though if this rendering is to be believed. He kept the tacky black plastic panel aft of the back door a la CT5; you know, the thing everybody hates.
Lyriq is exciting because it could be a stealth second coming of the CTS Wagon. With Super Cruise.
Unless Tesla pulls a free Supercharging rabbit out of their hat, I’m patient.
I know it’s the future…..but I got turned off when I read “black plastic grille”. Somehow that just didn’t fit with the Cadillacs I used to know & love. I’m well aware the grilles are all plastic, but at least some of them almost resemble the chrome we used to have.