Cadillac Lyriq EV Will Feature Widescreen 33-Inch OLED Display
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Earlier this year, we reported that all future next-generation Cadillac vehicles will feature a large OLED display similar to the 38-inch screen that comes standard in the 2021 Cadillac Escalade. That means the upcoming Cadillac Lyriq electric crossover is in line to receive an impressive widescreen display like the Escalade’s, and we’re happy to report that General Motors dished out some new details on the Lyriq’s display.
According to an article published on Electrek, the Cadillac Lyriq will be equipped with a curved, 33-inch widescreen OLED display that will stretch across a large section of the dash and serve as both the driver’s display and the central infotainment screen. It will be made out of one single piece of curved, almost three-foot long glass, but will be broken up into three different sections when turned on.
Like the Escalade display, the area furthest to the right will contain the navigation and normal infotainment features, while the area in front of the driver will feature a speedometer and other pertinent vehicle info. Controls for interior features like lighting and head-up display settings will be positioned to the left of the steering wheel beside the driver. Cadillac says the display will also be capable of doing a complete screen “takeover,” but only when the vehicle is stopped and/or charging, for example.
Cadillac released an image showing the general layout of the 33-inch OLED screen this week. In this image, the central area features a navigation map and is showing a nearby charging station, while the driver area has navigation directions, the time and distance to the set destination, the battery charge percentage and a blind spot monitor display that shows the rear end of the Lyriq from a birds-eye perspective. The area to the far left appears to have an option for adding a stop the current route to charge the vehicle and displays the current drive mode (“Cruise”) in the lower corner. All in all, the screen layout looks very sleek and minimalist, and seems to put relevant information in easy-to-read areas.
Additionally, the two displays on either side of the driver will be touch-controlled, while the driver’s display area will be controlled with a rotary dial and buttons. We haven’t seen the Lyriq’s interior yet, so it’s unclear if the vehicle will feature traditional HVAC knobs and volume knobs or some type of touch-activated controls embedded in this display.
In a statement, GM’s senior design manager for UI, Bill Thompson, said the “the size of the Cadillac Lyriq display is a huge differentiator for us.”
“The form factor is going to be very industry-leading,” he added. “The huge 33-inch display is a very big differentiator for us, even among the other brands in our portfolio.”
The Lyriq will go on sale in China first, with sales beginning sometime in 2021. It will launch in the United States sometime shortly after in 2022. North American models will be built at the automaker’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant in Metro Detroit.
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“The Lyriq will go on sale in China first, with sales beginning sometime in 2021. It will launch in the United States sometime shortly after in 2022.”
Likely related to battery production. The Lyriq will likely be built in both China and at DHAM. The Chinese version will likely use locally sourced battery cells while the North American version will use the NCMA cells from the new battery factory in Lordstown. The delay for the NA version will likely be due to battery production timing and the fact that the Hummer’s (SUT and SUV) will likely get first dibs on initial battery production.
not to mention that China has more aggressive EV incentives, lowering the cost for the consumer. Who wouldn’t sell there first.
I had read initial supply of batteries for the Hummer was coming from the LG Chems Holland, MI plant (previously made cells for the Volt). Given the Lordstown plant isn’t scheduled to be completed until early 2022 that’s really the only way for them to get cells for the Hummer in 2021.
Having lived with the phenomenal Audi Etron for almost a year now, I can say that GM has a very high barre to top with the Lyriq. I hope they train their mechanics more intensely than they did with the ELR which was a good car but suffered from lack of proper support .
The Etron is a nice vehicle with a great DC charging profile. And I would certainly consider one off lease. But it’s a heavy inefficient EV that is not built on a dedicated EV platform. I honestly think that GM should be able to get over that bar with the Lyriq fairly easily which will have more range on a dedicated EV platform and DC charging up to 200KW (though charging profile and average charge rates might make that metric meaningless).
As for service that is very dealership dependent. The dealer I use for my Volt and Bolt EV have been very good.
Back in the 90s, when GM introduced the Impact vehicle (later referred to as the EV-1), the display was a series of smaller panels that was referred to as the Christmas tree. When turned on, the panel did attract attention.
I saw an eTron the other day and It looked super spicy. I think the Lyriq has the potential to catch the eye even more than the eTron and so far the interior is looking A+. Might have to change the Handle to “I Want a Lyriq”
I agree about the eTron. It’s a very nice looking vehicle with a planted stance and Audi’s purposeful design aesthetic. If I were buying an EV SUV, it would be my choice.
I also agree that the statement about the Lyric product launch beginning in China is disappointing. One would think this product would launch in the US but I suppose GM is now transitioning Cadillac to be a China-focused brand like Buick.
“….while the area behind the driver will feature a speedometer ….”
They’re putting the speedometer BEHIND the driver?
😉
So it basically will take Cadillac 10 Years to come out with a Tesla Competitor in the US?
Woooooow.
How many years will it take for Tesla to match competitor panel gaps, fit and finish, and hire decent manufacturing engineers?
@Geoff
My car has ZERO Panel issues. Even Bob Lutz on CNBC admitted that when he saw a Tesla Model 3 he said the Gaps are on Par with anybody.
Their early production cars have issues that is why you shouldn’t be first to order Lol
I have great soft touch materials everywhere in my car. Cannot say that about any of my previous GM vehicles. I am hopeful this will be a Stop Gap and the upcoming Cadillac EV’s will bring back Home.
That 33 inch screen should be pretty sweet. It’ll basically be like the Byton EV that was supposed to go on sale shortly
Not sure why the Thumbs down as it is an accurate Statement. The Tesla Model S came out in 2012 so if the Lyriq starts selling in the US in 2022 that is 10 years. Simple math really Lol
Just about one forth of the luxury makes are now bringing out EVs. Nothing to write home about. The real threat for Tesla potentially is what the competitor could offer that will be different as an alternative.
The Jaguar I Pace is nice but it looks like a joke, the EQC is not in this side of the market and the E-Tron is decent but not enough to put a dent into Tesla. Cadillac may have that chance to give Tesla an excellent run for the money w/ several models.