One of the advantages of electric motors is that their compact packaging usually gives automakers a bit more space to work with. As such, many EVs have an additional front trunk in the front of the vehicle (sometimes called a “frunk”) that serves as an additional storage cubby for smaller items.
While a lot of EVs on sale today have a front trunk, including all Tesla models and the Jaguar I-Pace, the Cadillac Lyriq will not feature this additional front cargo cavity. During a recent conference call with Canadian automotive journalists, Cadillac Lyriq Chief Engineer Jamie Brewer indicated the Lyriq will not have a front trunk, explaining that Cadillac would not “split up” the available cargo space, but rather try to maximize the traditional cargo section in the rear of the vehicle.
Brewer did not say how much cargo capacity the production Cadillac Lyriq will have, though it is expected to fall between the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 with regard to its overall size. For reference, the Cadillac XT5 has 30.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 63 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. As we mentioned above, though, EVs usually offer a bit more freedom with regard to interior packaging, so the Lyriq may be able to squeeze out some extra space over the XT5.
The Cadillac Lyriq debuted in show car form earlier this month. The battery-electric crossover features a rearward-sloping roofline and has a slightly elongated shape compared to most crossovers, giving it an almost wagon-like shape that should lend itself well to cargo capacity. While the Lyriq presented recently was only a show car, the vehicle is believed to be about 80-85 percent representative of the final production model.
As for technology, the electric crossover will feature a standard 33-inch widescreen LED display, along with General Motors’ Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system.
Look for the Cadillac Lyriq to enter production in late 2022 as a 2023 model year vehicle. Base models will be priced from just under $60,000.
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Another brilliant decision by GM regarding Cadillac. It is as if they want Cadillac to not succeed.
What will they use that long hood for then?
He must have misspoken. Makes Zero sense otherwise.
I hope he misspoke, since there is no reason NOT to have a frunk – other than piss poor engineering.
@bubbaq
Totally agree with you.
Why must it have a frunk to be successful? Or just being dramatic in your typical fashion?
At this point we don’t know what’s under it. Why judge for the sake of being dramatic? I’ve previously read the single motor version will have a frunk while the AWD version doesnt get one. Regardless, who’s going to make a decision on purchase based in frunk or no frunk?
Let me reverse your question…why should it not have a Frunk?
I mean what else will GM do with all of that free space?
How is stating hopefully he misspoke being dramatic?
And you obviously are not very familiar on just how much EV customers love their Frunks. I mean the C8 has a Frunk but the Cadillac EV CUV not having one if true would make sense to you?
You’re dismissing the Lyriq because it doesn’t have a frunk. Yes, thats filled with drama.
There’s so little that’s known about the details to this SUV. Wait until it’s actually been released and look at all the details and make an educated decision versus ridiculing it for not having a frunk.
@GMC Fan
I am not dismissing anything. Simply stating GM is about to make another horrendous decision for the Cadillac Brand. Almost all other Media outlets just like I predicted have picked up on this non Frunk story by GM. What the hell else if GM going to do with that long front end?
It just makes zero sense. Like I originally stated I hope he simply misspoke.
This no-frunk thing just reinforces my opinion that the Lyric was little more than a concept car, and they just couldn’t help showing it off early.
Maybe they’ve already chopped off that front end or something, who knows, but I suspect the actual product will be quite different.
This thing looks more and more like a big sedan with big wheels
Wait until you see the Celestiq…mama. Lower this thing, make it WAY wider and longer, and make the rear a fastback/sportback instead of a hatchback, and you’ve basically got it.
With the high floor, it’s going to feel like a sedan once you’re inside.
Dang, some of you people complain about everything, just be happy Cadillac is stepping up with a electric car! I may not know why they wont have a frunk option on this car and i could care less as long as they make the traditional cargo in the rear spacious. I swear nothing can please people these days
Based on what he said about maximizing rear cargo space I’d suspect spare tire under the hood.
I would expect run flat tires on that car.
A spare tire seems kind of like going backwards for maximizing cargo space.
@matt
Not sweating the small and important things is exactly why Cadillac is where they are at in the Luxury hierarchy.
It will make zero sense if the Lyriq with that long front end not to have a Frunk. Would be a huge mistake.
Some might not think that a lack of a Frunk isn’t an issue but trust me it will be. Every review of the Audi E-Tron it is one of the first things they talk about, the lack of a Frunk.
Like I said hopefully he misspoke and we have nothing to worry about.
As a model 3 owner the frunk is kindoff a gimmick, like its good to show friends there’s no motor under there, but as to day to day use it never gets used. Not sure if this will put buyers off a caddy or not.
I personally use it all the time actually. I got an A WeatherTech rubber mat for it and place all my dirty items in there that might have a smell. Be it food take out, Point cans, or gym bag and such. I absolutely love it.
Super convenient.
I assume they have done some testing and found that people can’t use the frunk due to high lift over. The real sin here is that we are still two years away from a product. “Please keep buying our ICE SUVs until we can figure out how to make the same technology as other manufacturers.” Not feeling very standard setting for the world.
I would say that is not the case. The Cybertruck, and Rivian both will have Frunks.
And from the video GM released so will the Hummer EV.
Like I said the Lyriq lacking a Frunk will be an insane choice by GM. It will make zero sense.
The only reason I can think of is they do not want their customers while visiting a showroom to see it and it absolutely cannibalizes their current ICE offerings. Especially in the CUV segments.
If that is their thinking, they are beyond saving and Tesla will continue to eat their lunch.
Dumbest excuse by any person ever. He speaks like as if it’s a trade-off. Hello, You don’t have to split trunk space between front and rear, you don’t have to shrink trunk in order to make front trunk available as extra spaces for needs. Basically they squander away engine space for nothing.
Just as I predicted.
“Frunk”? How cute. I don’t recall this ootsie-cutesie term used for the front trunks on Corvairs, VW bugs, Renault Dauphines, or other cars with the luggage compartment up front.
Do they call them “Froots” in countries that use British English? Is the emergency latch release inside it called a Froot loop?