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2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Specs, Pricing Announced

General Motors teased the new 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V last October, promising the first all-electric Cadillac to wear a high-performance V-Series badge. While GM Authority has followed the Lyriq-V story since 2021, General Motors has thus far declined to provide much in terms of specifics. Now, however, The General has announced official specs and pricing information for the new 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V.

The rear end of the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V.

Let’s start with performance. The new Cadillac Lyriq-V features a dual-motor powertrain juiced by a 102 kWh lithium-ion battery pack to produce an estimated 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, sending the all-electric crossover from 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 3.3 seconds with Velocity Max mode activated.

Range-per-charge is rated at 285 miles, while plugging into a DC quick charge power source will provide up to 75 miles of range in 10 minutes, bringing the battery from a low state of charge to 80 percent in roughly 41 minutes.

With regard to handling, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V features a five-link independent suspension setup with Continuous Damping Control and advanced adaptive valve-based damper technology, as well as Continuously Variable Electric Power Steering. A set of Brembo brakes throw the anchor with 15.35-inch rotors in front and 13.6-inch rotors in the rear, while 22-inch dark sport alloy wheels wrapped in 275/40R22 low profile summer-only tires are standard (all-season rubber is optional). The new Lyriq-V has a base curb weight of 5,980 pounds.

Outside, the Lyriq-V can be identified thanks to its unique lower front fascia, as well as new side rockers and body colored lower trim. Carbon fiber accents are available as well. The Black Crystal Shield grille treatment incorporates choreographed lighting bits. Also notable are V-Series logos in the doors, tailgate, and chin spoiler. A black-painted roof is standard, while exterior color options include Magnus Metal Frost, an exclusive, limited hue for the go-fast Lyriq.

Inside, the 2026 Lyriq-V features a 33-inch diagonal advanced LED display, as well as a dual-plane Augmented Reality Head Up Display. Other highlights include a 23-speaker AKG stereo, a unique steering wheel, power-adjustable seat bolsters, and a signature V-Series illuminated sill plate.

Pricing for the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V starts at $79,990, including destination freight charge. Look for the new Cadillac Lyriq-V to start rolling of the line in early 2025. Production will take place at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.

Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. So an >$80k, 615HP grandma’s car that looks like a Honda CRV? Ok.

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    1. It can do 0-60 in 3.3 seconds. Name GM’s other 4-door vehicles that can do that.

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      1. It doesn’t matter how quick it is, it’s in the old women’s segment. It’s a waste.

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        1. That is an outdated trope

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      2. I was gonna say. Seems like a nice alternative to a Model X Plaid. Especially if you want something Plaid quick but without the stupid problem prone falcon doors.

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    2. No, it looks even worse than a CR-V. The photos don’t do the ugliness justice. The overall shape of the vehicle is hideous.

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  2. I got a lyriq as a loaner this past summer when my ct6 was in for service. What a miserable cheap vehicle. Just buy the chevy. No comparison to my Hummer or the new escalade iq.

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    1. Did they give you a base model Tech trim? LOL

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    2. Speak for yourself. I got a loaner one too when my XT5 was in for service. The second EV I have ever driven (the first being a Model Y). I found it to be a fantastic vehicle. Super smooth and responsive. Still a true American Landyacht, just the way I love em. The car had a much nicer interior than my XT5 and it was a base model in Opulent Blue. I especially loved how it felt more like a large wagon than a crossover. I’m just not ready to go fully electric yet.

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  3. I love the dashboard, it’s like EVERY OTHER CAR ON THE MARKET

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    1. LOL No?

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    2. The curved screen is beautiful and makes the Cadillac interiors unique.

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      1. so unique that is the same dashboard that used in the much cheaper Buick.

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  4. Awesome design. Cadillac knocked it out of the park with the styling. Same goes for the Blazer SS. Kudos.

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  5. Looks nice. Impressive suspension and braking hardware. Good interior. Now, drop an LS3 in the “frunk” and connect it to the AWD hardware from the CT5. Keep the price at 80k. Watch your new Audi S4 Avant competitor fly out of the showroom

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    1. EV’s are simply impractical for most people. GM needs to concentrate on building more ICE vehicle, less EV’s. Then there is the crowd that think they are saving the planet. Reality=greenwashing.

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    2. I agree… Cadillac now must offer their newly designed EVs as ICE. A nice two door sports car with a 6.2 liter supercharged V8 would be superb. Build vehicles that give your customers a choice of EV or ICE…!!!

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      1. You are aware that Cadillac has been offering ICEVs since 1902, right? You can go buy one right now, if you’d like. Granted, they don’t make a V8 two door coupe, but I don’t think they ever did (definitely not in the modern era when they’ve been more associated with large vehicles).

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  6. I’d drive it. I’m looking for a sports sedan as I’m getting tired of driving my work trucks everywhere, but I’d consider it. Seems to be more of a Range Rover competitor. As far as looks/performance, I’d say it’s closer to that, than a CRV.

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  7. 285 miles range is crap, in reality you have somewhere around 260 miles or less for fear of running out of battery power. You’ll have to plan your trip and find a charging station hoping its not full and spend 10 minutes to get you 75 miles or 41 minutes to get 80% charge which is good for how many miles? To me, EV are only worth it if you don’t live far (say 50 miles one way) from your job and can charge every day or every other day from home or at work, but for traveling major distances forget about it. If you travel cross country add a several more days to your trip for charging time.

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    1. GM has been known to meet or exceed range. Also when driving in City you get much better range than ICE.

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    2. Check out the “The Network Architect Channel” on youtube they did a cross country trip with their Lyriq no problem and they enjoyed it immensely.

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    3. 285 mi is plenty. I can get from DC to NY with plenty of range left.
      Day to day, I’ll be charging at home, so…

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    4. All the ICE V-models get worse-off fuel economy because they prioritize performance. This is no different.
      The regular model has higher range. Customers can buy that instead of this performance model.

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  8. Nice car for the limited number of people who can afford it. GM needs more cars for the “average” person, who needs a reasonable, affordable CAR or SUV for everyday use.

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    1. Buy the Optiq.

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      1. I can’t wait to see the Optiq V, but they probably won’t be able to shoehorn a bigger battery in there so the range is going to really suck.

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    2. That is why GM has Chevy.

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    3. The Trax, Trailblazer, Equinox, Traverse, Terrain, Acadia, Envista, Encore GX, Envision should be able to fill that need, no?

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  9. ANOTHER unaffordable EV that looks awful and is contrary to what an EV should be. Who asked for this?

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    1. Blazer and Equinox EVs are available at your nearest Chevrolet dealer.

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    2. Why are you complaining about price for A CADILLAC!!! CADILLAC is a LUX BRAND! Of course prices will be up there!

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    3. Maybe unaffordable for you, but I am willing to bet that GM did their due diligence to be sure that there is a sustainable market for this model. Sounds like you are focusing your negative energy on the wrong brand. Go look at a Chevy.

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      1. Considering all the slow sellers Cadillac has had over the years, I wouldn’t put a lot of faith in their due diligence.

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  10. It’s ugly and overpriced…. next.

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  11. So it will take 41 minutes to get to 80% but I can fill my gas tank for 400+ miles in 5 minutes, no Thanks.

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    1. Yo can “fill it up”at you home while you sleep for less than the cost of gasoline. And some of us can do it for free!

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      1. “Free”?
        What’s the cost of your Home Charger, cost to install it and any upgrades to your home electrical wiring / panel?

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        1. I did all the installation myself for just the materials because I am an EE since 1974. I don’t charge for new installations. And I am off grid since 2022.

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      2. We will never convince those old school thinkers of the benefits of EVs. They will be out of the market soon enough, though, where it wouldn’t even matter if the cars were powered by the air we breathe. lol.

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        1. Why do you feel the need to convince anyone? We’re not crashing your site to preach the virtues of the V8 and convert you, lol.

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    2. My 2017 XT5 gets 400 miles on a tank of regular gas.You can keep your electric powered vehicles!

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  12. This is a much better ESUV hant what any other manufacturer can produce. It even cost less and has more space and luxury than the Tesla Roadster!

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  13. The Lyriq looks like a great car, BUT IT’S ELECTRIC

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  14. No V-VVVROOOM! Hails NO!!

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    1. Visit the Cadillac web page. There is an artificial engine sound generator.

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      1. That’s just tacky. Are they “silicone or are they real and spectacular”.

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    2. Yet it will beat most cars on the road.

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  15. Drop the stupid ICE powered junk and improve on EV’s. This is the future. Get used to it or go back to the rock you crawled out from.

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    1. Agree 100% old Geezer. Even a pedestrian knowledge of engineering would tell you that fewer moving parts is better. EVs do need to get better though and they will. ICE on the other hand has pretty much reached the pinnacle with only diminishing returns to be had with each new technology applied. 11-speed transmission anyone? The rubes on this site would sooner see China take a (more) decisive lead than even consider challenging their preconceived infantile conceptions… SAD

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      1. China WANTS EVs because they have and run off cheap coal, making their EVs actually coal powered. The US has plentiful and cheap oil and natural gas, if the government actually allows us to use it.

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        1. Nice to meet ya rube

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          1. Just another troll from the EV Discord. Thanks for the acknowledgement that my statement was correct.

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        2. John, not only are you a Rube, but you lack the capacity to interpret complex information. And even if your statements are unassailably true (they are not), they do not negate or invalidate my prior statements. You clearly belong to a regressive, recalcitrant, anti-progress lot of sorry excuses for sentient beings.

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          1. More name calling and zero rebuttal. Enjoy the next 4 years!

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      2. Amen, Charlie!

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    2. Cadillac is the head of the spear here for GM. They’ve added the Optiq, Lyriq, Vistiq and Escalade IQ, and are now adding subvariants like the Lyriq-V and Escalade IQL. On the other hand they’ve dropped the XT4 and seem to be skipping on the XT5 refresh in the United States.

      Even with just the Lyriq available until the last few weeks of the year, 18.1% of Cadillac’s sales were EV in 2024. It seems a given that the majority of their sales will be electric this year.

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  16. top speed?

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    1. 13 mph under the posted speed limit.

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      1. So you drive like a snail?

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        1. When I’m stuck behind CUVs, I’m usually forced to, yes.

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    2. 118 is the Normal Lyriq top speed so I expect it would be at LEAST that.

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      1. The CT5-V Blackwing is probably safer to drive at 150 mph than this vehicle at 100 mph. In fact, no boxy Milk Truck should be driven above 100 mph because of horrible aerodynamics.

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        1. LOL horrible aerodynamics LOL

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          1. Safe to say you have no idea what that term means. How about buying one these hot rods and drive it over 100 mph.

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    3. The regular Lyriq’s RWD version has a top speed of 118mph, while the AWD version has a top speed of 130mph.

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  17. The President just told the frauds at Davos what is up.

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  18. Have u read the story where a customer has been waiting for 6mos for a replacement front bumper.. The whole parts supply chain for these New vehicles is broken…only to get worse imo

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  19. Does this mean the 2026 “regular” Lyriqs will finally get a HUD like EVERY OTHER CADILLAC?

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