With 500 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque on tap, the Cadillac Lyriq AWD already offers high levels of performance, highlighted by a 4.6 second sprint to 60 mph. But GM is cooking up a Lyriq for those who want even more from their all-electric luxury crossover. GM Authority has been closely following the imminent debut of the high-performance Cadillac Lyriq-V, and have some new and exclusive details to share with you today.
As a whole, the Lyriq-V will be based around the 2024 Lyriq Sport model, with dark-themed accents throughout the exterior for a sporty and sinister appearance.
2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport
Beyond that, however, the Lyriq-V will feature several styling revisions to help distinguish it from less Lyriq models, including a unique front fascia with a unique upper LED “grille.” The lower grille, meanwhile, will also be unique, with a pattern similar to those used on Cadillac’s current V-Series models.
The upcoming Lyriq-V will feature a lower grille pattern similar to that used on the current V-Series models, such as this CT5-V Blackwing.
At the sides, a unique body kit will give the model a more sporty appearance, while helping the high-performance EV slice through the air more easily. Out back, a unique lower rear fascia will give the Cadillac Lyriq-V a more aggressive appearance. Rounding out the body accents will be a set of unique wheels, along with V-Series badges throughout.
Those who have seen it have described the Lyriq V to GM Authority as “sleek” and “very sporty.”
2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport
The interior will be largely the same as that of “regular” Lyriq models. However, we expect the Lyriq-V to receive at least one unique interior colorway, along with some V-Series badging to provide a subtle reminder of the performance that lies beneath.
In regard to drivetrain, the Lyriq-V will feature a high-performance AWD setup, and will offer higher levels of output than the current Lyriq AWD, rated at 500 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque.
Cadillac Lyriq Luxury interior pictured here
We’ve heard rumors concerning the release of a new high-performance Cadillac Lyriq-V model for a few years now. Back in 2021, GM Authority reported that Cadillac chief, Rory Harvey, made comments that seemed to suggest that GM was developing a high performance variant of the luxury EV crossover.
In fact, during a media presentation, Harvey remarked that any questions regarding a Lyriq V-Series required “some other information to talk about,” adding that “if you look to Cadillac in the past, having sporty variants has been part of our heritage and we understand there is a need and a desire and that is something that we’re looking at and evaluating looking forward.”
Additionally, it’s worth noting that Cadillac is currently celebrating 20 years of the V-Series sub-brand, likely signaling that more V-Series products are on the way.
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given that the blazer ss starts at 70k and does 0-60 under 4 sec as per gm, i’m curious to how different the performance and the price in the lyriq will be
Probably very similar.
Will it keep up with the camaro on willow? The modle S plaid didn’t.
It’s an EV SUV, who cares? Nobody expects a Cadillac SUV, even EV, to be a better track car than a Camaro. Someday we may see an EV Blackwing of some sort and that should be closer or better I hope.
I have yet to spot a Lyriq on the road and Iive in Metro DC. Where are the Lyriqs,GM?
All these new models and now a high performance version and people are still waiting for their original orders of a year or two ago. GM needs to stop with the rumors and “future” model specs and just produce the vehicles it showed the public last year or the year before. Don’t advertize something you do not have available for immediate sale. I don’t see other manufacturers doing this on such a grand scale as GM. At least the foreign makes have their vehicles ready for the public within 90 days of their advertizing usually. Not so with most of the GM models! It’s turning into a pipe dream trying to get a vehicle from GM that was ordered.
I’m not sure GM advertised this anywhere. This is speculation (albeit likely very accurate) but your comment is a bit misguided. Should GM stop all future product development to put more focus on producing more vehicles? That’s an extremely short sighted vision. I get your frustrations about vehicles not coming as quickly as you’d like, however they aren’t advertising a V-series Lyriq, it hasn’t even been announced yet. Its media outlets reporting on it, not GM.
This may be the reason the marketing exc. was fire.
Or, he was let go because he was fire and kept igniting all the flammable items arounds the office.
DC area myself. GM EVs are lacking. Only seen one Hummer EV since their first delivery.
I finally saw one last week on the road in Miami.
I still haven’t seen one in the wild, but I hear they are in Netflix movies.
What are the quality control problems that are holding up production?
There were some initial issues that caused initial unit shipments to be held, as we reported here:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/01/cadillac-lyriq-units-now-shipping-as-quality-issues-are-resolved/
As of right now, there are no issues that are holding up production. What’s holding up greater volumes is battery output, as the battery plants aren’t fully scaled. I expect this to change during the course of this year, barring any significant changes in raw material supply.
I called my dealer today and got another run around about status of the one I reserved. I’ve been feeling the dealer would be happy if I cancelled. Then somehow they would title it and then market as a pre owned for a price of the MSRP plus $20,000. Obviously I’m losing my confidence inCadillac and my dealer
I would like to buy the Lyric-V. Will it be under the $80,000 limit with some obvious upgrades? Also Chicago pot holes destroy low profile tires on big wheels. ACan the car be ordered with standard wheels and all season tires?
Saw my first one (black in color) in the wild on the highway in Bellevue, WA last week. It was definitely getting some attention from a Tesla driver.
I went to Interlake High School.
Saw my first just yesterday. Parked at a home not far from mine. A home that until recently at least had an ELR (so they have a charger already). Very handsome! I think it will be a success.
Waiting for Celestiq V. A modern Cadillac 16 for the 22nd Century.
All these cars now and trucks are so high priced. It’s ridiculous. I just don’t see the incentive in buying a vehicle at these prices anymore when they barely even have a decent warranty or quality and dependability for the amount you’re spending.
If you’re concerned with high prices, perhaps you should shop for a Chevy Bolt EV or EUV. MSRP starts at $27,990, and some dealers have them in stock. That’s before the $7,500 Federal tax credit and any state incentives that may apply.