GM is stepping up its all-electric vehicle offerings with plans to release 30 new EV models by the 2025 calendar year. Included in this deluge of battery-powered vehicles is the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, and now, we’re taking a closer look at how these two crossovers compare with regard to exterior dimensions.
2024 Chevy Blazer EV
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
Although the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq occupy completely different segments (mainstream versus luxury, respectively), there are still quite a few similarities between them with regard to underpinnings and powertrain. For example, both vehicles ride on the GM BEV3 platform, and both equip GM’s Ultium battery tech paired with GM’s Ultium drive motor tech. What’s more, the exterior dimensions are also similar.
2024 Chevy Blazer EV
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
With that, how do these two models compare with regard to exterior styling? Starting in front, we find a broad, rectangular nose section, with both crossovers incorporating a mix of horizontal lines (primarily for the top and bottom leading edges) as well as vertical lines (primarily along the sides of the fascia). The inner grille section, however, is quite different, with the Chevy Blazer EV incorporating a mix of broad, geometric lines, and the Cadillac Lyriq incorporating a unique design with thin, light-up styling lines.
2024 Chevy Blazer EV
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
Moving over the the profile, we find relatively similar silhouettes, with a long, low stance that seems to hunch over large alloy wheels in the corners. The dash to axle-ratio is also similar, as are the general proportions.
However, the closer we look, the more differences we can point out – the roofline, for example, falls away at a steep angle in the rear hatch of the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, while the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq incorporates a more gradual slope that creates a more rounded appearance. The Lyriq also appears to have a longer rear overhang than the Blazer EV. The midline is also a point of departure, with the Blazer EV incorporating a curved midline that swoops up and over the rear fenders, and the Lyriq incorporating a straight, more streamlined midline.
2024 Chevy Blazer EV
2023 Cadillac Lyriq
Finally, in back, we see the Chevy Blazer EV once again incorporating a more technical, geometric look, with a chunky rear bumper section and angular upper hatch spoiler, as compared to the smoothed-out hatch of the Cadillac Lyriq.
Despite the similarities, these two vehicles definitely have a unique look all their own, with the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV offering a more aggressive, angular aesthetic, and the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq offering a more streamlined and refined aesthetic.
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Why is a Chevrolet and a Cadillac be compared in looks? I really like the Blazer SS EV and also the RS, but the Cadillac Lyric is simply a step above.
Maybe you should read the article?
To answer your question, they are the same platform.
I think this is why GM wants to do EVs so bad.
In the ICE world, they’d been forced to create Alpha and Omega and legitimately differentiate between a Chevy and a Cadillac again. It was quite costly to do and building a legitimate Cadillac engine with the 4.2 L Blackwing Twin Turbo V8 was even more expensive. It was the price of admission though. It was what it took to be taken seriously against BMW and Mercedes.
With EVs though, GM thinks they can go back to their old ways and nobody will notice. They’ve got a scalable skateboard platform, some generic electric motors probably made in China, and a configurable Ultium battery pack. Upon this foundation, they can attach a Chevy body, Cadillac body or anything in between. It’s the Chrysler K-car 2.0. In GM’s eyes, it’s sheer brilliance. If they can get buyers to pay $300k for an Ultium car with a Cadillac body, even if it’s outfitted with high-end materials, it’ll still be highly profitable.
I think this and the prospect of lucrative subscription fees for connected car services is why GM is so bullish on long-term profits and it’s why they’re spending so lavishly on the future. For years GM barely funded their future but now they’re big spenders. I think it’s because they feel they have a fool-proof formula to build products more cheaply, sell them high, and then keep raking in the money from consumers on monthly service fees.
For everything that’s been written about the Cellistiq and Lyriq, I’ve seen virtually nothing about what’s under the skin other than to say the battery capacity. Think about how unusual that is and compare it to all the cutaways of the CT6 which was a thoroughbred Cadillac and how proud GM was of what lay beneath its body. I think the reason for that is if one buys a Lyriq they’re only getting a Cadillac body on top of essentially the same mechanicals as a Blazer. Of course that’s nothing new but Cadillac had made strides to be better. EVs allow them to abandon all that and they think nobody will notice or care. They may be right.
I can’t agree more. I’m tired of their silly naming convention as well. Bring back the old names of Cadillac’s past or come up with something that does not end in IQ because really, the brightest people are not going to fall for this. What is the future of Luxury cars? is it Lexus plush and reliable or is it BMW/Mercedes aggressive stance and aggressive performance? Those are the only two options and i don’t see the Lyric as either. Is GM creating a better Buick? Cadillac, GM’s light show division. We have silly lights everywhere
Hi Martin – well, while I agree with the sentiment – I’d say Yes and No to your comment…
1). Agressive Performance? Well yes…. I never thought I would ever buy a mid-sized SUV with 348 horsepower – but that is the smallest motor available with the LYRIQ and probably the only model that GEICO (I always search for the cheapest insurance premium) will insure.
2). Plush and Reliable? Yeah here even more so….. Haven’t been actually near my new car that is coming supposedly in 3 weeks to my dealership, but it looks to me like a 1958 Chrysler – A good thing in my view… Of course the silly and tacky Light Show nonsense will be the first thing to be disabled… I don’t want to tell hoodlums I’m approaching my otherwise upscale car.
And GM Electrics are better-than-expected Reliability… Better than the typical GM ICE vehicle…Much Better.
My dude, this is how efficient manufacturing has always worked.
If you can use the same basic tool kits, platform, batteries as another model and 90% of the buying public doesn’t know they share a lot of the same components, then they’ve done an excellent job. Toyota, Honda, VW, Stellantis, Mercedes, etc ALL do it and have been doing it for years.
GM using multiple platforms was a contributing factor into decades of decline.
I feel like you know this but refuse to accept it.
Engineering, designing, and building any vehicle (ICE & EV) is incredibly expensive and is only getting more expensive due to cost of raw materials. If a company isn’t looking for ways to standardize the process, they will go out of business.
How about comparing the Blazer EV to the Equinox EV since that would be a more reasonable example of any particular customer’s buying considerations.
What is so difficult to understand about why these are being compared?
They are the same vehicle, basically, from two different brands. Same platform.
Comparing how unique they each appear to be shows that GM did a decent job differentiating them.
GM Authority should do a comparison table of external and interior dimensions, plus power specifications. If they are very similar , then those of us who cannot buy the Lyriq can go for the Blazer EV for less luxury.
Great job GM these look like quality products hello EV I can’t wait to see the final Equinox EV and what Buick offers. To those complaining these are badge engineering machines might I point out two cars from my youth… The Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable… They where the same car down to the interior bits save for fake leather seats! And that was in the 90s. The cost involved with creating a platform that two or three vehicles can share with different engines is out of control these days, not to mention continuing government control on emissions which everyone thinks is going away but is getting worse. Yes a Cadillac CT6 with a unique engine is something to be proud of but when the company loses money on it THATS THE OLD GM… let’s take chances even if it bankrupts us you need that SSR, Caddyvette XLR, Trailblazer SS, oh and let’s not forget the garbage coming out of GM in the 2000’s yeah but those days where better.
Personally, I think that the EV’s are making leaps and bounds improvements over the styling of their ICE counterparts. I still haven’t, however, gotten to the point that I would consider getting an EV as my sole vehicle. Right now I have an XT5 which I’m very happy with, but when the time comes to get an EV I may end up using my ICE vehicle for long runs and the EV for in town commuting. Just not there with the EV ONLY vehicle practice as I’m still not sure the infrastructure ( mileage and fast charging station locations ) are where they need to be at this point. Perhaps, 5-10 years down the road my opinion will change, but for now, I’m happy with what I have! 😃
I’m with you, with your plan Al. While EV’s range will improve in the next 5yrs., it could be a very long time(10rs.?) before the infrastructure and society has adequate recharging facilities for a traveling vehicle. Right now, the immediate future calls for hybrids, and cheaper smaller 2nd car EVs for in-town and nearby commutes.
Which is why a fully updated Voltec system would be perfect now and should be the new standard for mass market ICE vehicles.
Having owned EV’s since 2015, as our main family cars, I can say a Tesla works fine for most if not all practical purposes. We’ve put 75k miles on our 2018 Model S, driving all over the eastern U.S. including from Atlanta to Philadelphia and W. Va. (both in winter). No problem charging a Tesla on long trips. It may not be the same for other EV’s; Tesla Superchargers are hard to match. Still, for our second family car (which we also want to be an EV), I’m considering GM cars. If they really can be bought for MSRP, they are a good value compared to current Tesla prices. Both Blazer and Lyriq seem to be very nice cars for the MSRP.
Nice article… Now lets compare the Equinox EV – Blazer EV
How do you know the dimensions/specifications of the Blazer EV? Have they been published?
Thanks for doing this comparison GMAuthority.
I have deposits on both of these but for slightly different reasons.
The SS looks a bit less sophisticated and luxury (a negative for me) but it’s also less money, faster & has an opening roof (huge pluses for me)
Still have time to decide.
How big or small is the Lyriq anyways? Is it close to an XT4, or more the size of an XT5, or? Interesting that the article said the Blazer and Lyriq are about the same dimensions but didn’t specify length or width or height or wheelbase. Why not?
I’ve seen the Lyriq, it’s longer and wider than XT5. Plenty of legroom in the second row. In my opinion, It looks and feels luxurious…
Maybe a comparison to Tesla MY is more important as that is the competition. I like the chevy and Cadillac styling and interiors the technology would probably go to Tesla. Range and super charging are also big considerations.