The all-electric Cadillac Lyriq luxury crossover made its formal introduction for the 2023 model year, with the subsequent 2024 Cadillac Lyriq ushering in two new trim levels, specifically the new Cadillac Lyriq Sport and Cadillac Lyriq Premium Luxury. Now, GM Authority photographers have spotted this rather odd 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport out on the road with an unlit front grille.
For those readers who may be unaware, the Cadillac Lyriq is typically equipped with a front grille that’s backlit by LEDs. This particular Cadillac Lyriq Sport, however, appears to have a grille without any lighting elements in the grille, giving the front end of the crossover a simplified, more-streamlined look. The aesthetic is enhanced even further by the paint, with this particular example covered in Stellar Black Metallic (paint code GB8).
Critically, this odd-looking Cadillac Lyriq Sport differs from the Chinese-market Lyriq Sport, given the former does not incorporate the usual silver-winged trim bits around the grille. What’s more, the model featured here incorporates chrome headlamp bezels, whereas the Chinese-market Lyriq Sport incorporates black bezels.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport with unlit grille
Chinese-spec Cadillac Lyriq Sport
Even without the usual LED backlighting in the grille, this particular 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport certainly has the goods to turn some heads, with sleek, futuristic lines, and the rest of the lighting spec present and accounted for. Earlier this month, GM Authority photographers caught another Cadillac Lyriq Sport out in the wild looking athletic and sinister thanks to a black-out theme applied to the exterior paint, window trim (alternatively known as Daylight Opening, DLO), door handles, and wheels.
As is the case for all Cadillac Lyriq models, motivation is sourced from GM Ultium battery tech paired with GM Ultium drive motor tech, while under the skin, the crossover rides on the GM BEV3 platform. Production takes place at the GM Spring Hill plant located in Tennessee.
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New wheel!
doesn’t look like it has a “grill” at all, looks like a painted panel
For some of us, it looks better and simpler.
Looking at the second image, it could be a cover
Bean Counters
I like the Lyriq, but I’m not ready for an electric car. I plan on replacing my 2021 XT5 with another XT5, when the lease is up next year. Hopefully by the time that lease is up in 2027, the Lyriq will be capable of more than a 300 mile range. A 500 mile range would be reasonable, in my opinion.
Frank Ricciardi –
Since it looks to be over 3/4 of a year since I officially ordered my LYRIQ to the time I’ll actually receive it, perhaps if you order a 2028 model in 2027 they might have it available by Calendar Year 2030 and the battery might be a bit bigger…. 500 miles will require a technology advance.
As far as no LEDs in the grille, that would be fine with me… To me all that Kidde Stuff diminishes the car’s presence… Must like when you see an otherwise nice Caddy plastered with Bumper Stickers. No Class.
Anybody know the replacement price of the lighted grille on one of these?
My old 2014 Regal GS LED headlight capsule was over $1000 back around 2016, so if that’s any indicator, that grille is going to be stunningly expensive.
waiting, waiting, waiting
I believe the Cadillac Lyriq has always had an odd looking front end that only a mother could love.
Mac GMC –
To me, the car looked like a 1950’s Chrysler – A look that I can tolerate. I finally saw one at a dealership and the car admittedly does look better in person than I would have first thought… I’m not purchasing the vehicle mainly for its ‘looks’ but it is nice to also have as a ‘plus’ an attractive vehicle.
Rather like a decked out Chevy Blazer. Believe me, they could have made it WORSE…. As is, the car is more than Semi-Attractive.
From some angles the Lyriq is a knockout. From others it’s a train wreck. The name spelling is also a mistake, as is the concept of an EV with less than 350 mile range.
Still waiting to see how these sell when production isn’t constrained.
I don’t understand all the criticism about a 300 mile range. I charge my iPhone and watch every day for a little while when I don’t need them. To me, topping off the charge overnight so I COULD drive 300 miles the next day is more convenient than stopping for gas. I could go most of any week without charging, anyway. And I remember sitting in lines at the gas station in the early 70s. After I get my 2024 Lyriq AWD, I might put up solar panels and never think about it again. Sitting in line after Sandy at the only gas station with a generator to run the pumps wasn’t fun, either.
And one other thing- basic physics: energy storage means extra mass means more energy is needed to move that mass. EV manufacturers are looking for the sweet spot – enough range without too much mass (mass times velocity squared means a lot of energy needs to be dissipated during non-regenerative emergency braking).
You omit the dcades of 99.995% ease of access for two bad experiences at gas stations.
Also fairly certain electricity was unavailable after Sandy, Ian, and most other major hurricanes, so you’d need generators then as well.
I understand you’re trying to talk up EVs and talk down ICE vehicles, and that’s perfectly fine if EVs fit your situation, but you’re not comparing situations fairly.
Do not confuse EV with BEV, even while today most EVs are BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicle), this will not remain so. It is more convenient to produce the electric current needed to drive the motors ON BOARD, and refueling the fuel cell tank as quickly as you fill up the gas tank.