Additional information has emerged regarding the output offered by the upcoming 2024 Cadillac Lyriq-V, with ongoing GM Authority research uncovering new details about the hard-charging Lyriq variant.
Following the publication of our article stating that the Lyriq-V wouldn’t be more powerful than the Lyriq AWD, Cadillac Senior Manager Joseph Singer reached out to GM Authority, stating, “for over 20 years, V-Series has represented Cadillac’s commitment to performance. No V-Series model’s horsepower has ever been equal to that of the base variant. If an electric V is in our future, I can assure you it will deliver the same promise to our customers.”
Unlike our previous report, we have now confirmed the Cadillac Lyriq-V will indeed be more powerful than the “regular” Cadillac Lyriq AWD. The Lyriq-V will be a high-performance model of the Lyriq, offering greater power in addition to upgraded suspension and brakes.
The Tech, Luxury, and Sport trims of the Cadillac Lyriq are equipped as standard with RWD as standard, with the AWDÂ two-motor powertrain (RPO code X0E) as an optional upgrade. The Cadillac Lyriq-V will be equipped with the same X0E two-motor powertrain as standard.
Turning to the question of power, the standard Cadillac Lyriq RWD powertrain (RPO code X0D) produces 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. The AWD two-motor powertrain develops 500 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque when equipped on the standard Cadillac Lyriq, providing a 4.6-second 0-to-60 mph time for the EV crossover.
However, while the X0E AWD two-motor powertrain also motivates the Cadillac Lyriq-V, the variant will receive a high-performance calibration of that setup. The Lyriq-V will therefore boast higher output numbers than the standard Cadillac Lyriq AWD.
While no official estimates of the power output from the enhanced X0E powertrain intended for Cadillac Lyriq-V are yet available, GM Authority has learned that the same X0E powertrain will also equip the Chevy Blazer EV SS trim, and in that application, GM has confirmed the SS will crank out 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque.
The Cadillac Lyriq-V will also feature unique styling details, including a sleek, sporty body kit, unique front and lower rear fascias, and other details giving it a distinctive, aggressive appearance. GM Authority spy photographers captured spy shots of the Lyriq-V prototype during road tests, confirming the model’s planned aesthetics.
We expect the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq-V to officially debut in the coming months. The Lyriq-V was briefly listed on the official Cadillac accessories website in a trim option pull-down menu, providing support for the idea of a near-future release.
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.
Under the body panels, the Cadillac Lyriq-V rides on the GM BEV3 platform and is powered by GM Ultium batteries and GM Ultium Drive motors. While the Lyriq AWD’s driving range is estimated at 307 miles per charge, the Lyriq-V might offer slightly less range because of its different wheel and tire configuration.
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I knew something was off, good thing the V isn’t just going to be a design upgrade unlike previously reported, if a chevy blazer can deliver 557 hp, this as a V serious product commemorating cadillac’s 20 year heritage wouldn’t be so commemorating if it had less power than a Chevy product with similar mechanical parts.
Thank you GMA for stepping up to the plate and covering this. It’s much appreciated. A lyriq V is in my future, I see.
With all that HP and torque, a Lyric-V can become a luxury sleeper and surprise most sportscar drivers, especially older Corvettes.
The car will still weight close to 6000lbs….even with 600HP that is way too much weight to place the vehicle below 4 secs in a 0-60 time. I suspect the price for this option will be hefty compared the 500HP AWD with less than a second difference in the 0-60 time.
I’m glad that you guys specified that he reached out and not vice versa. to me that shows that cadillac isn’t willing to change performance just because its electric. at the same time, paying 10k more for aesthetics and suspension is downright ridiculous, especially for a luxury vehicle like a cadillac.
Very good to hear.
Great news this morning. Nice to know this website has a voice that GM listens to with respect.
As to where to position the V’s performance in relation to others, I’d suggest to make it outperform the standard Tesla S by two or three body lengths in a 1/4 mile drag race.
Tesla’s fastest sedan is the Model S Plaid which takes a tick less than 2 seconds to reach 60mph from a standstill. That Tesla should be targeted by a Blackwing version of the Lyriq V series.
Yup. Glad to know that gm listens to and respects GMA. It’s my favorite auto news site and one of my favorite news sites in general.
If they keep having delays in getting out Lyriqs, besides all the other incentives to waiting people, they need to offer GM loans at below-market interest rates. Car loans have gone from under 4% to close to 7%.
It doesn’t matter because GM can hardly build this vehicle anyway. Or at least build it with quality. They built a few thousand of them last year but only released for a couple of hundred of them due to quality issues. So while product design releases vehicles and variants at it’s assigned cadence, the manufacturing division, software coding and some suppliers are absolutely unable to do their job. These same comments for the most part also apply to the Hummer and the Brightdrop vans. All three launches have been a financial disaster.
I got a call from a dealer a few days ago offering me a 2023 RWD at MSRP, which I passed on. I have two cars (ICE) that are RWD, so I don’t need another. I told them I’m waiting for the 2023 AWD in blue that GM told me I would receive. I’m leery of actually getting it.
Has anyone actually received an AWD Lyriq as of yet…in their possession to actually drive?? I suspect that there are tens of thousands that were ordered….probably more than the RWD vehicles (since no one in the north would really want a RWD vehicle). GM should release the number of AWD Lyriqs delivered so I can get an estimate of how long the wait will be since this is almost the middle of the 2nd quarter. Telsa gives time estimates for their vehicles…and it is usually less than 2 months of a waiting time.
There’s a Tri-motor setup that’s not for truck applications like the HUMMER EV. I initially thought that’s what the Blazer SS would launch with, but now it makes me more than sure that it’s going into the LYRIQ as a case study(like the CT6 BW motor) and to fund future developing models. GM has so many secret plans for the ULTIUM with the BEV3 & GMT platform. Let’s just hope it’s not typical GM and they make something good, just to turn around and cancel(ie BW motor, Envoy XUT, et.)