The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is the first-ever all-electric production Caddy model, offering a combination of high-end luxury and cutting-edge technology that introduces the marque to a brand-new segment. Now, we have new information on the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq AWD, specifically its torque rating.
Although GM Authority previously covered details regarding the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq AWD for the U.S. market, including pricing and horsepower figures, General Motors has stated that the model’s torque figure was yet to be determined. Now, however, a recent press release from Cadillac China reveals the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq AWD torque rating as 710 Nm, which converts to roughly 524 pound-feet of torque.
Moreover, the press release states the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq AWD boasts driving range of more than 600 km based on the CLTC, or Chinese Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle, as well as 653 km for the Lyriq RWD. If we assume the EPA’s 312-mile range for the Lyriq RWD, we can calculate a rough driving range estimate of 287 miles for the Lyriq AWD variant.
Interestingly, the press release also reveals several performance figures. According to Cadillac China, the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq AWD can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.9 seconds, while the Cadillac Lyriq RWD variant, which is motivated by a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 340 horsepower, can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.35 seconds. Top speed for the Cadillac Lyriq RWD variant is rated at 190 km/h (118 mph), while top speed for the Cadillac Lyriq AWD variant is 210 km/h (130 mph).
As a reminder, the Cadillac Lyriq is equipped with GM Ultium battery technology and GM Ultium drive motor technology, with the GM BEV3 platform providing the bones. Cadillac Lyriq production is underway now at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.
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I was under impression ultium and electric car frameworks by gm were going to be game changing. These stats seem ordinary. Maybe prices will be less than competitors.
This is the base Lyriq even if it has all the options it still isn’t a V optioned Electric [i]YET[/i] so its focus is on lux and good ride quality/comfort.
I still really don’t understand how they rate torque on these, on a gas engine it’s at the flywheel, but what really matters is torque at the wheels. Since gas and electric car are geared totally different I don’t really know how you compare gas/electric without calculating out torque at the wheels on both
one of the engineers in an interview for GM stated they liked the wheel torque because it made more sense for vehicles with multiple motors.
Base awd Porsche Taycan offers 429 horsepower with a 200 mile range. Audi’s version is going to have less. If you think the Lyriq is ordinary, how would you describe their competition?
Very expensive !
Sounds like the AWD version will get the designation “700E”
Better yet, it would be “750E”. They round UP to the nearest 50, remember? 😉
Wow, if the est. 287 miles range is true, that’s bad. I’m afraid Ultium isn’t the game changer we were told.
Nice vehicle, however.
for a Vehicle larger than a GMC Acadia yes these numbers are fine.
Not to mention it takes exponentially longer to recharge these things compared to filling up an ICE vehicle.
You are right till the last sentence at least!
I’ll wait for the North American EPA figures before trusting anything from China since their testing is different from ours.
I was going to say, how can their testing be so wildly different? They say 650km+ for the RWD but my dealer told me *roughly* 502km on a full charge…. That’s a pretty enormous difference.
I’m ngl, besides from the hp, the rest of those numbers seem very unimpressive. imo cadillac shouldn’t have such low numbers. these specs should be for a buick or chevy.
This is the base Lyriq, with ride and comfort in mind, there will be future performance versions.
Not everything has to be a rocket.
This is what I hate about the younger EV buyer, all they care about is the 0-60. It’s a very “cell phone” mentality and I hate it, there’s more to a car than how fast it goes.
They want to make sure they get to next stop light first
Why should you scorn what other people like? There’s nothing like a bitter old boomer for painting entire generations with the broadest brush they can find.
I’m 27 sir lol
Tomasso – No one should insult you due to your relative youth..
When I was a pre-teen and later as a teen – all the guys wanted big v-8’s in their cars…. I didn’t have the money, but my favorite car at the time was a used 40 hp Karmann-Ghia Roadster Convertible – basically a VW beetle with an Italian Body…
VW of America at the time used to brag that its Roadster would “Lose every race”, haha..
The car was more in keeping with what a Roadster traditionally was at the time – a “Driver’s Car”, but not a Hot-Rod.
The Lyriq’s standard 340 hp RWD system is plenty for me, as is my current 200 hp BOLT EUV.
Sure you are. 😂
Reservations begin this week, so here is the Lyriq Owner Manual for some deep reading:
https://www.cadillac.com/bypass/pcf/gma-content-api/resources/sites/GMA/content/staging/MANUALS/5000/MA5681/en_US/6.0/23_CAD_LYRIQ_OM_en_US_U_15644413A_2022MAR04_Rvsd2.pdf
Hummm Raymond – Got a ‘404’ not found
Works fine here…
What will the torque rating be on the RWD model?
The base RWD car is going to 62k, not bad imo. Isnt 650km about 390 miles?
Not terrible, not the best. Cadi is taking a different route IMO than the Hummer EV launch. Hummer was Performance 1st followed by the “base” models. / Lyriq might be a standard rollout with performance variants coming later.
The only thing that makes me somewhat concerned is if this is the same Power Numbers for the Blazer SS. While HP and TQ are high, due to weight, the 0-60 isn’t SS Badge Worthy. And isn’t MachE GT levels of quick which would be the benchmark IMO. While I agree with Tomasso, that 0-60 isn’t everything…it does get eyeballs on the vehicle.
You have to look at the Mach-E Long Range AWD 0-60 numbers, not the GT (5.1 seconds). As a V-Series Lyriq will come later.
I bet there could be an OTA update to unlock a faster 0-60 on the Lyriq for those who really want it though.
Has GM announced its weight yet? I hope it’s less than the 9k lb Hummer!
5600 Lbs
No thanks. I am happy with my diesel Suburban and it’s 700+ mile range. 30+ mpg on the highway for a 6000 pound vehicle with massive cargo capacity that can be refueled in 5 minutes will be tough to beat 🙂
Nice! But you’re not the target market.