This Crystal White 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Debut Edition Is A Rare Build
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Officially kicking off production back in March 2022, 2023 Cadillac Lyriq deliveries have been picking up recently, as General Motors dealt with teething pains related to quality concerns. In light of this, one person on social media was sure to show off their newly delivered all-electric luxury crossover. However, what makes this particular Lyriq interesting is the paint color.
In the post, the new owner claims that this 2023 Lyriq unit is outfitted as a Debut Edition. That being said, this Lyriq is also painted in what appears to be Crystal White Tricoat (color code G1W), which the Debut Edition techincally wasn’t available to order with.
In fact, the 2023 Lyriq Debut Edition was supposed to be available in only one of two paint colors, including (relevant color code in parenthesis):
- Stellar Black Metallic (GB8)
- Satin Steel Metallic (G9K)
The Lyriq in the social media post appears to be painted in one of two colors for non-Debut Edition 2023 Lyriq models, including (relevant RPO code in parenthesis):
- Crystal White Tricoat (G1W)
- Opulent Blue Metallic (GTR)
According to someone who commented on the new Lyriq owner’s post, a select few Lyriq Debut Edition units were painted in non-Debut Edition colors. More specifically, 14 units were painted in Crystal White Tricoat and four examples were painted in Opulent Blue Metallic.
GM Authority reached out to General Motors to get to the bottom of this conundrum, and a Cadillac spokesperson confirmed that this particular 2023 Lyriq was indeed a Debut Edition model. That being said, GM won’t confirm the production numbers for units built in white or blue, or in any color for that matter. Currently, it’s unclear as to why these units were allegedly built in different colors than what was originally intended. Regardless, this is quite an interesting development.
As a quick reminder, the Cadillac Lyriq rides on the GM BEV3 platform, while power is sourced from GM Ultium batteries paired with GM Ultium Drive motors. Production is currently underway at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.
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for me, it is quite stupid to say that it is a mistake to paint those few Cadillac lyric in white because it is quite nicer and it will appeal to many more peoples such as me; i am quite fed off those inside black cars: at this price, we should have the choice of something nicer.
I can’t see how their white “leather” or “fake leather” will hold up after 50K+ miles without showing some wear marks and some discoloration. It is hard to touch up compared to some of the darker colors. Of all the lighter inside colors out there I found Toyotas’ grayish blue leather one of the cleanest and nicest looking insides after 100K. The nice thing about black though is the easy ability for the car owner themselves to easily match the stain and repair any worn leather spots or creases without it even being noticeable. I’ve tried this on two older cars with different shades of black leather seats and they looked like new in less than an hour. Once dried, the stains are permanent and last. Even a pearl white outside with a black interior can look stunning.
Agreed!
Mary Barra stated that GM has ramped up production on the Lyriq. GM is closing in on 1,000 builds in the month of April. This is a nice ramp up. Go GM!!
LOL….And you believe her??? Dont be surprised if next month the GM Comms Team announce,, that Barra mistakenly added an extra zero to her announcement. (snark) Interestingly, GM wont confirm the May 4th production start for the 2024 and will only say “in the spring”, which (to me) is shorthand for “we know we are gonna blow the may 4th date which gives us until the summer solstice on june 21 to meet the production date”. GM has misled its customers so much, i have no faith in any of their announcements. The old phrase to live by when dealing with GM… “Seeing Is Believing”
Can you imagine what a knock out of the park hit this car would be for Cadillac with just the plain old 3.6 under the hood for the same $60K?
I’ve been driving electric cars for 10 years. I will never go back.
I live at an elevation of 9000 feet. At that altitude an ICE vehicle is down about 30% on horsepower where an electric vehicle is down exactly zero horsepower.
At that altitude we have long winters. Being able to charge my car in the garage means I never have to stand out in the snow and cold. Whenever I pass a gas station and people are standing out in the cold, I laugh. It also means I can preheat the car in the garage so its toasty warm… I’ll let you do that with your ICE car.
Where I live, electric rates are regulated, meaning it rarely changes. Can you say the same about your ICE vehicle? My solar panels produce 2/3 of the electricity I use. That include the car and the house. Do you have a refinery at your house?
An often overlooked benefit of electric vehicles is that it’s a lot easier to change the fuel source of a few power plants than it is to change the fuel of thousands of ICE cars. Electric utility companies are salivating at the opportunity of taking a bit of that oil money. Over time more and more electricity will come from green sources.
You’re likely to make some comment about the capacity of electric generation. At night (when most people charge their cars) there is a vast amount of unused capacity.
That all being said, I’m disappointed/annoyed that GM seems to be incapable of building my new car.
“It also means I can preheat the car in the garage so its toasty warm… I’ll let you do that with your ICE car.”
It’s called remote start…..its been around a while.
The ICE vehicles I’m aware of start the engine with remote start. My point is running an ICE vehicle in a closed garage will fill your garage/house with carbon monoxide.
Are there ICE vehicles that can preheat without running the engine? I genuinely don’t know.
“My point is running an ICE vehicle in a closed garage will fill your garage/house with carbon monoxide”
Garage door opener….
define rare
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Really would like to see the new Lyriq colors “in wild” as the computer generated are nice but still not perfect representation. In my case I opted for Opulent Blue for my 2024 AWD order though I thought it tended to a navy. Luckily I found a video of an XT5 at a dealership in Opulent Blue and in the sunlight it rocked. Very different from website’s color.
Definitely rare because I have yet to see one in the flesh, and that includes the off chance of seeing one while driving or sitting in traffic around Metro DC. That said, I will remain unconvinced that the Lyriq exists until MY eyes see one.
I’ve seen 2 in the flesh in Miami, a silver one and a black one.
I saw three of them on a car hauler about a month or two ago, heading west on I-69. All three were black and at first they just looked like any other car. Only up close could I see that they were Lyriqs.
I think not having any of the garish Cadillac lights on just makes them seem sort of plain.
I’ve seen multiple in LA. Gorgeous.
Also, anyone saying they’ve made a mistake building an EV…how? The giant wait list? The fact that it’s faster, smooth, quieter, and less complex than an ICE vehicle? Own one and you’ll understand. If you haven’t, all I can say is keep an open mind. EVs are a better experience.