The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq AWD will have a maximum torque rating of roughly 524 pound-feet of torque, as confirmed in details released by Cadillac China back in May. It turns out this figure was not representative of this trim level’s performance specs here in North America, though, as the automaker’s U.S. website now indicates the crossover will have a bit less muscle on this side of the Pacific.
According to Cadillac.com, the U.S.-spec 2023 Cadillac Lyriq AWD will produce roughly 500 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque from its dual-motor powertrain. The Chinese-spec model, by comparison, is rated at 710 Newton Meters, which is equivalent to 524 pound-feet of torque. It’s currently unclear why there’s a discrepancy between the Chinese-spec model and the North American variant. One theory is that there isn’t any difference at all between the Lyriq models sold in the markets, and the discrepancy is simply a matter of different numerical standards used to measure power and torque.
Cadillac China also indicated the crossover would be able to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and boasted a top speed of 130 mph. It’s not clear if these same performance statistics will apply to the U.S.-spec model, or if the difference in torque will affect acceleration and top speed. The Lyriq AWD will also use the same 100.4 kWh lithium-ion battery as the Lyriq RWD, with range set to be slightly lower than that model’s 312-mile EPA estimate as result.
Production of the U.S.-spec 2023 Cadillac Lyriq AWD will commence later this year, with the customer deliveries set to commence in early 2023. Pricing for the AWD model starts at $64,990.
As a reminder, the Cadillac Lyriq is equipped with GM Ultium battery technology and GM Ultium drive motor technology, and rides on the GM BEV3 platform. Production of the full Cadillac Lyriq range takes place exclusively at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.
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I don’t think the car is any different. I think the difference has to do with the US figures being speced under SAE J2907/J2908, while China’s got their own EV power standard, GB/T 18488.1-2015.
Similarly the Mustang Mach-E GT is advertised in China as 860 NM (634 ft-lbs), whereas the US spec is 600 ft-lbs.
This is the same as IC engines, where Europe, Germany, Japan, and several SAE standards all define different measures of HP and torque. Basically, there’s no one right way to condense a torque and power curve to one number, plus there’s varying test conditions.
exactly.
Speed and power are fine and good but what about ride quality, tire sizes, how about a cheaper Cadillac like they used to make many years ago for people who don’t care about 0 to 60 times.
It is well known that the CCP people are little people compared to their larger and oft obese USA populations. Therefore the torque and HP ratings are much higher in CCP as it is pulling tons of less mass. Simple logic. It appears they overall weigh less because they study more and simply do not have time to go to the buffets as often. Fish and rice is healthier than Cheetos, Freetoes and other various “toes” our USA people gorge on daily. Big Mac’s are whack.
French fries are not even French. Pasta and carbs are Keto koo koo. Weight Watchers do nothing but watch the scale increase. Back rolls are not a sign of virility. Speaking of weight our Lyriq is heavier than an Escalade FYI and it should go to a fat farm ASAP. What’s the point in having kick azz HP & torque if its so heavy the 0 – 60 times are equal to a light weight 4 banger? lol
If everything is equal with respect to equipment and tests, then someone is lying. It’s them, not us. GM, don’t trust them, put more oversight on this ASAP. The Lyriq needs to be a flawless launch. Crap like this underscores it.