2023 Cadillac Lyriq

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq will represent the first model year of the upcoming electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV), and is the brand’s first all-electric vehicle. As such, it introduces a new era in luxury, technology and electrification.

Notably, the vehicle is centered around GM’s Ultium battery platform, which utilizes Ultium drive technology.

Cadillac Lyriq Quick Facts
Model years
Assembly location	GM Spring Hill Plant, Tennessee, USA
Platform	BEV3
Layout	Skateboard-type
Battery	Ultium (102 kWh)
Horsepower	340 (RWD)
Torque	325 pound-feet (RWD)
Transmission	Ultium Drive
Drive wheels	RWD or AWD
Availability	U.S.A., Canada
Predecessor	No Direct Predecessor
Successor	No Direct Successor

Exterior

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq will be the first vehicle to flaunt the brand’s next-generation styling.

“We wanted to give the vehicle a face, making sure it looks distinctly Cadillac,” said Smith. The signature vertical lighting is emphasized through lighting choreography. The exterior lighting is a major technological breakthrough, allowing Cadillac to deliver on the promise of truly vertical lamps, an industry first.

One prominent example of Cadillac’s next iteration of brand styling is its distinctive ‘black crystal’ grille.

As reported by our sister-sister, Cadillac Society, the Lyriq will be slightly larger than the current Cadillac XT5. It will also have a profile reminiscent of a shooting brake, with sources describing it as being similar to the Audi Q8, Porsche Macan and Jaguar e-Pace.

As GM Authority exclusively reported, the Cadillac Lyriq will only be offered with two wheel types and in two exterior colors: Satin Steel Metallic or Stellar Black Metallic.

Interior

Cadillac has iterated that the Lyriq’s interior is clean and simple with a focus on secondary and tertiary design elements, including intricate laser etched patterns through wood over metal decor, which has never been done before. The 33-inch-diagonal, curved, advanced LED screen is the centerpiece and all the components are incorporated artfully, blurring the lines of separation among technology, lighting and decor.

Notably, interior color options will also be limited to Sky Cool Gray and Noir.

Other highlights include Cadillac’s next-generation Active Noise Cancellation system and an AKG Studio 19-speaker audio system with headrest speakers.

Technology

Of course, the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq will offer Super Cruise, which the automaker says is the industry’s first-ever true, hands-free driver-assistance technology (for compatible roads).

The 2023 Lyriq will also offer a new, dual-plane augmented reality-enhanced head-up display, which employs two planes: a near plane indicating speed, direction and other parameters, plus a far plane displaying transparent navigation signals and other important alerts.

Another next-gen technological feature is supervised remote parking, which uses ultrasonic sensors to help the Lyriq park itself in parallel or perpendicular parking spaces regardless of whether the driver is inside or outside of the vehicle.

Powertrain

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq will come standard with a 102 kWh GM Ultium lithium-ion battery pack and a single Ultium Drive electric motor producing 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque.

The setup will provide a GM-estimated driving range of roughly 300 miles or 480 kilometers. Charging at a rate of 190 kW at a DC fast-charging station adds an estimated 76 miles of range every 10 minutes. An available 19.2 kW onboard charging module will allow owners to charge up at home at a rate of 52 miles of range per hour.

Efficiency technologies, such as Regenerative Braking, help to maximize driving miles in between charges. Additionally, the 2023 Lyriq will offer next-generation Regen On Demand and a One-Pedal driving system.

Performance

The Lyriq’s lower center of gravity and near 50/50 weight distribution enabled by the placement of the battery pack results in a vehicle that’s sporty, responsive and allows for spirited driving. Additionally, the rear placement of the drive motor provides an even greater feeling of balance and agility and enables the system to channel more torque to the pavement without wheelspin while improving cornering capability.

A performance all-wheel drive configuration is also available, and adds a second drive unit placed at the front of the vehicle, which allows for a significant amount of tuning flexibility, thereby enhancing vehicle dynamics and performance for drivers.

“Lyriq was conceived to make every journey exhilarating and leverages more than a century of innovation to drive the brand into a new era, while rewarding passengers with a more personal, connected and immersive experience,” said Jamie Brewer, Cadillac Lyriq chief engineer. “To do this we developed an architecture specifically for EVs. It is not only an exceptional EV, but first and foremost a Cadillac.”

A high-performance version, similar to the V-Series and Blackwing variants of the 2022 Cadillac CT4 and 2022 Cadillac CT5 luxury sedans, has not been ruled out.

Platform

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq will be built upon the BEV3 platform, which is a skateboard-type architecture that will be utilized by multiple EVs. Fittingly, the BEV3 stands for “Battery Electric Vehicle 3” and the architecture replaces the BEV2 platform.

Notably, the BEV3 is also expected to underpin the upcoming Cadillac Celestiq.

Availability

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq made its debut in late April of 2021, bearing a starting price of less than $60,000 USD. Reservations are set to open in September of 2021.

Canadian customers can expect a price tag of $69,898 CAD, destination freight charge included.

Cadillac has announced that thee Lyriq is also set to make its way overseas, including the Middle Eastern and Chinese markets.

Specs

Cadillac Lyriq Specifications

Drivetrain

Electric Motor	1 (rear-mounted)
Power (hp / kW)	340 / 255
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm)	325 / 440
Drive Wheels	Rear-wheel drive
Battery Type	Rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules
Battery Chemistry	Lithium-ion NCMA cathode, blended graphite mode
Battery Modules	12
Battery Capacity (kWh)	102
Estimated Range On a Full Charge (miles / km)	300+ / 483+
Charge Time, 120V Outlet (miles of range per hour)	3.5
Charge Time, 240V (11.5 kW AC) Outlet (miles of range per hour)	31
Charge Time, 240V (19.2 kW AC) Outlet (miles of range per hour)	52
Charge Time, DC Fast Charge (10 minutes)	Up to 76
Charge Time, DC Fast Charge (30 minutes)	Up to 195

Chassis and Suspension

Front Suspension	5-link SLA with Passive-Plus Premium Dampers
Rear Suspension	5-link with Passive-Plus Premium Dampers
Steering Type	Continuously Variable Electric Power Steering
Turning Circle Wall-to-Wall (ft. / m)	12.1
Brake Type	4-wheel disc with DuraLife rotors
Front Brake Rotor Size (in. / mm)	17.0 / 321
Rear Brake Rotor Size (in. / mm)	18.0 / 345
Wheel Size, Standard	20" Split 6-spoke alloy
Wheel Size, Optional	22" Dynamic Split-spoke Reverse Rim alloy
Tires, Standard	265/50R20 All Season, Self-sealing
Tires, Optional	275/40R22 All Season, Low profile, Self-sealing

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in. / mm)	121.8 / 3,094
Length (in. / mm)	196.7 / 4,996
Width (in. / mm)	77.8 / 1,977
Height (in. / mm)	63.9 / 1,623
Base Curb Weight (lbs. / kg)	5,610 / 2,545

Interior Dimensions

Front Headroom (in. / mm)	38.6 / 980
Front Legroom (in. / mm)	41.4 / 1,052
Front Shoulder Room (in. / mm)	58.9 / 1,497
Front Hip Room (in. / mm)	56.5 / 1,436
Passenger Volume (cu. ft. / L)	105 / 2,976