The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V made waves last year as the very first fully electric vehicle to carry the performance-focused V-Series badge. Delivering impressive power and acceleration, the Lyriq-V can even outpace the supercharged CT5-V Blackwing when with regard to the sprint from 0 to 60 mph. The Lyriq-V looks the part too, all thanks to a number of V-Series-specific styling upgrades. Notably, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V will also offer a subtle but notable feature “under the hood,” namely the Underhood Sight Shield.
Cadillac Lyriq with underhood beauty cover
Cadillac Lyriq without underhood beauty cover
Tagged with RPO code SUZ, the Underhood Sight Shield for the Lyriq-V is an LPO-level option, meaning it’s installed by the dealer at delivery, rather than at the factory during assembly. Essentially, the shield serves as a beauty cover, streamlining the appearance under the hood by concealing much of the electric vehicle’s complex wiring and hardware.
Previously available on the non-V-Series Lyriq, this feature was removed from the non-V-Series lineup for the 2025 model year. Without the cover, the underhood area reveals a dense array of cables, hoses, and high-voltage components. With the cover installed, however, the area presents a clean, integrated look with panel cutouts for access to elements like the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Though pricing for the Underhood Sight Shield has yet to be announced, it will be available for both Lyriq-V trim levels. Regardless, for a performance luxury EV with a starting price just under $80,000, the ability to tidy up the underhood appearance will likely be a desirable upgrade for many buyers.
Performance-wise, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is powered by a dual-motor configuration paired with a 102 kWh lithium-ion battery. Output is rated at 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, enabling a 0-60 mph sprint in just 3.3 seconds with Velocity Max mode engaged. Built on the GM BEV3 platform, the same architecture underpinning the standard Lyriq, the Lyriq-V is assembled at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.
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I prefer seeing the components when lifting the hood.
I like the neatness of the engine cover. I’m curious bout how much heat it holds?
No heat because there is no engine.
I agree with seeing the Engine when opening the hood! Plus with this cover where does the heat go, only builds up with this cover! Just saying…
GM and Cadillac will be surprised if you did see the “Engine” when opening the hood because there is no “Engine”, thus there is no hest.
Having worked around some fairly large electrical motors I tend to agree with the GM owner there is some heat generated but not enough to be a problem. The problem is the Ozone level produced by a powerful machine like the Lyriq. This car produces a lot of pollution when charging and should only be charged at night. Maybe it’s just me but every time I breath around this much Ozone production I can taste it.
It’s a good looking ride, but opening the hood and only seeing ‘lectric junk and no V8 kills the soul.
For $80K+ it should be standard. It looks like the engine cover of my CT6.
No ICE…no go for me!
We get this crap but can’t get a XT4-V or XT6-V. Stupid GM….. Nobody asked for this. If you want to get people to buy EVs 500 miles per charge should be the priority.
Glad it’s an option, I don’t want it.