Does The Cadillac Lyriq-V Feature An All-New Steering Wheel?

General Motors unveiled the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V late last month, showing off the very first all-electric model to wear a high-performance Cadillac V-Series badge. With that in mind, the Lyriq-V has some rather lofty expectations attached to it, and although Cadillac has yet to give us a full spec rundown, the recent debut has provided us with a few tantalizing tidbits. Among them is what appears to be an all-new steering wheel design that caters to the V-series’ high-performance identity with a blend of luxury and functionality .

The new steering wheel features a leather-wrapped horn pad that includes a bold “V” logo front and center, taking the spot traditionally held by the Cadillac crest and signaling its performance intentions. The wheel includes spokes at the three, six, and nine o’clock positions, unlike the two-spoke wheel equipped by the new 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, which places spokes at the three and nine o’clock.

A prominent feature on the left side of the Lyriq-V’s wheel is the “V” button, which likely activates the Lyriq-V’s custom performance driving mode. Positioned for easy access, this button is integrated into a piano black trim area with an indentation beneath it as a tactile reference point. When the driver engages V mode, the Lyriq’s expansive 33-inch curved display showcases a revamped gauge cluster graphic, enhancing the visual impact of this performance setting.

In a a recent episode of the Cadillac Society podcast, GM Authority Executive Editor Alex Luft highlights a few of the other steering wheel features, including what appears to be compatibility with the Super Cruise hands-free driving system, as indicated by a dedicated Super Cruise light strip along the top of the wheel. Check out the full pod cast embedded above for more information.

As for the specs, GM has yet to divulge important numbers like power and torque, but, as GM Authority covered previously, the release of the new Vistiq may hint at what’s to come, including peak output of 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.

As a reminder, the Cadillac Lyriq rides on the GM BEV3 platform, while production takes place at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.