Cadillac Lyriq

{{See also|General Motors BEV3 platform}}

At the 2019 North American International Auto Show, CEO Mary Barra presented several details about the group's upcoming series of EVs,{{Cite web|title=Cadillac Lyriq: GM's first next-gen electric SUV built on new modular EV platform|url=https://electrek.co/2020/03/04/cadillac-lyriq-gm-next-gen-electric-suv-battery-pack/|last=Lambert|first=Fred|date=2020-03-04|website=Electrek|access-date=2020-05-05}} which included a crossover from Cadillac.{{Cite web|title=GM unveils 11 future EVs, new batteries and its plan to beat Tesla|url=https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2020/03/04/gm-unveils-10-future-evs-new-batteries-and-its-plan-beat-tesla/4905906002/|work=Detroit Free Press|last=LaReau|first=Jamie L.|date=March 4, 2020|access-date=2020-05-05}} The name Lyriq follows a pattern of several prior Cadillac concept vehicles, including the Evoq, Provoq, and Celestiq, all ending in "q".{{Cite news|title=GM's new EV models: Cadillacs, Hummers, Buicks and Chevys|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2020/03/04/gms-new-ev-models-detailed-cadillacs-hummers-buicks-chevys/4952615002/|last=Payne|first=Henry|work=Detroit News|access-date=2020-05-05}}

Cadillac originally planned for a US-market presentation of the Lyriq (as a "show car" or concept car) on April 2, 2020, followed by a launch soon thereafter for the 2021 model year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,{{Cite web|title=Cadillac Lyriq Sings Sad Song; Coming-out Party Kiboshed by Virus|url=https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/03/cadillac-lyriq-sings-sad-song-coming-out-party-kiboshed-by-virus/|date=2020-03-10|website=The Truth About Cars|access-date=2020-05-05}} it was postponed to August 6.{{Cite press release|date=July 30, 2020|title=Cadillac LYRIQ: The Journey Continues Aug. 6 |url=https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/cadillac/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2020/jul/0730-lyriq.html|access-date=August 5, 2020|publisher=General Motors}} Production of the Lyriq was also delayed to early 2022.{{Cite web|title=Cadillac Lyriq Launch: China First, North America Second|url=http://cadillacsociety.com/2020/05/01/cadillac-lyriq-launch-china-first-north-america-second/|date=2020-05-01|website=Cadillac Society|access-date=2020-05-05}}{{Cite news|title=Which upcoming vehicles will be immune to COVID-19?|url=https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2020/04/11/new-vehicles-coronavirus-mustang-mach-e/5128743002/|last=Phelan|first=Mark|date=April 13, 2020|work=Detroit Free Press|access-date=May 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120212728/https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2020/04/11/new-vehicles-coronavirus-mustang-mach-e/5128743002/|archive-date=January 20, 2022|url-status=live}} Chinese and Asian market production at a new plant at Shanghai GM's Yantai complex built for Ultium will start slightly before Spring Hill starts Lyriq assembly for North America.{{citation needed|date= May 2022}}

Following the public debut of the Lyriq show car at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the production version was presented on April 21, 2021.

Batteries for both Yantai and Spring Hill production will be sourced from LG Chem, with Spring Hill initially getting pouch-type Ultium cells from an LG Chem plant in South Korea. This will be done until GM and LG Chem expand Spring Hill to accommodate Ultium battery production for both domestic use and exports to Mexico.{{citation needed|date= May 2022}} According to Cadillac, all the interior components were newly designed for the Lyriq and no pre-existing GM parts were used.{{Cite web |last=DeMattia |first=Nico |date=2022-06-28 |title=2023 Cadillac Lyriq Interior Uses Nothing From GM's Parts Bin |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-cadillac-lyriq-interior-uses-nothing-from-gms-parts-bin |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=The Drive}}

Production of the Lyriq for all markets is at the Spring Hill, Tennessee plant in the US, except for China, where it is produced locally.

Pre-orders for the Lyriq opened in China in November 2021 with over 5,000 pre-orders within half a month, with reservations opening in June 2022 and deliveries beginning in October that year, or December for the all-wheel drive model.{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2022-06-06 |title=Cadillac Lyriq officially available for reservations in China, deliveries expected to begin at end of September |url=https://cnevpost.com/2022/06/06/cadillac-lyriq-officially-available-for-reservations-in-china-deliveries-expected-to-begin-at-end-of-september/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}} It was initially offered with a 95.7{{Nbsp}}kWh battery pack but retained the same motor setup as other markets, allowing for CLTC range ratings of {{convert|653|km|mi|abbr=unit}} for rear-wheel drive and {{convert|600.|km|mi|abbr=unit}} for all-wheel drive.{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2023-07-10 |title=Cadillac takes page from Nio, dramatically reduces Lyriq prices in China by scaling back benefits |url=https://cnevpost.com/2023/07/10/cadillac-reduces-lyriq-prices-in-china/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}

A new base version was introduced at Auto Guangzhou 2023 in November, equipped with fewer features and a single {{convert|335|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} motor with {{cvt|440|lbft}} of torque, allowing for a lower price. It has a CLTC range rating of {{convert|502|km|mi|abbr=}}.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=2023-11-23 |title=New Base 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Variant Launches In China |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/11/new-base-2024-cadillac-lyriq-variant-launches-in-china/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}

The Lyriq-V was unveiled in China in March 2025 with sales to begin later in the year as a 2026. It will be produced locally, and is the first Cadillac V model to be sold in the country.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=2025-03-05 |title=2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Officially Introduced In China |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/03/2026-cadillac-lyriq-v-officially-introduced-in-china/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}

Cadillac Europe introduced the Lyriq with a direct-to-consumer sales model in Europe in 2024, first entering Switzerland, followed by Sweden, France and Germany.{{Cite web |title=Site Maintenance |url=https://media.cadillac.com/media/me/en/gmc/news/news_archive.detail.html/content/Pages/news/eur/en/cadillac/2023/10-05-all-electric-journey-europe.html |website=media.cadillac.com}}{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Jonathan |date=2024-01-02 |title=Cadillac Lyriq Deliveries To Begin Soon In Sweden |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/01/cadillac-lyriq-deliveries-to-begin-soon-in-sweden/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hawkins |first=Trey |date=2024-02-28 |title=Cadillac Lyriq Launches In France |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02/cadillac-lyriq-launches-in-france/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hawkins |first=Trey |date=2024-05-08 |title=Cadillac Lyriq Heading To Germany |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/05/cadillac-lyriq-heading-to-germany/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}} It is available with exclusively with the all-wheel drive powertrain rated at {{convert|528|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}.

A right-hand drive version of the Lyriq was unveiled in Japan in December 2024, with sales expected to begin in Spring 2025. It will be built at the Spring Hill, Tennessee manufacturing plant.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=2024-12-20 |title=2025 Cadillac Lyriq With RHD Officially Announced In Japan |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/12/2025-cadillac-lyriq-with-right-hand-drive-officially-announced-in-japan/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}

The Lyriq was first delivered to American dealerships in the highest demand markets of New York, Los Angeles, and Detroit in the first week of July 2022.{{cite news |last1=LaReau |first1=Jamie L. |date=9 July 2022 |title=Cadillac dealer says he has first Lyriq EV in the world, told 'Don't touch it' |url=https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2022/07/09/michigan-dealer-says-hes-got-first-cadillac-lyriq-world/10009066002/ |access-date=9 July 2022 |work=Detroit Free Press}} GM delivered a total of 122 Lyriqs to U.S. customers in 2022.{{cite press release |title=GM Delivers a Year of Firsts |date=January 4, 2023 |url=https://investor.gm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gm-delivers-year-firsts |accessdate=July 16, 2023}}

For the 2024 model year, EPA range estimates for the dual motor models increased from {{convert|312|mi|km}} to {{convert|314|mi|km}}. Additionally, a new $1200 optional OTA update for dual motor models, called the Velocity Package, increases the torque output and allows for a reduction in {{Convert|0-60|mph|km/h|abbr=unit}} times from 4.7 to 4.4 seconds.{{Cite web |title=Cadillac Offers OTA Power Upgrade For 2024 Lyriq |url=https://insideevs.com/news/685884/cadillac-lyriq-power-upgrade/ |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=InsideEVs |language=en}} A more conventional door access system was implemented, with remote activated flush pop-out handles replacing an electronic unlatch button which lacked discrete handles.{{Cite web |last=Hunt |first=Rhian |date=July 12, 2023 |title=2024 Cadillac Lyriq Gets New Deployable Door Handles |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/07/2024-cadillac-lyriq-gets-new-deployable-door-handles/ |access-date=March 1, 2024 |website=GM Authority}}

For the 2025 model year, the base Tech trim level was dropped, and the model is produced with 24% fewer parts.{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Jonathan |date=2024-07-24 |title=2025 Cadillac Lyriq To Use 24 Percent Fewer Parts Than 2024 |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/07/2025-cadillac-lyriq-to-use-24-percent-fewer-parts-than-2024-model/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Jonathan |date=2025-01-25 |title=Cadillac Refreshed The Lyriq Without Anyone Noticing |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/01/cadillac-refreshed-the-lyriq-without-anyone-noticing-exclusive/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}} Additionally, it receives an increase in power output to {{convert|365|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} for rear-wheel drive and {{convert|515|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} for all-wheel drive, with torque numbers maintained. Range increases to {{convert|326|mi|km}} for rear-wheel drive models, and {{convert|303 or 319|mi|km}} for all-wheel drive models depending on the trim level.{{Cite web |last=Barta |first=George |date=2024-10-04 |title=2025 Cadillac Lyriq Gets Range Increase In The U.S. |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/10/2025-cadillac-lyriq-gets-range-increase-in-the-u-s/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}

In January 2025, Cadillac introduced the Lyriq-V, joining the "V-Series" of high-performance models. It is expected to launch later in 2025 as a 2026 model.{{cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Jack |date=January 23, 2025 |title=2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Is a 615-HP Electric SUV Priced at $79,990 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63513500/2026-cadillac-lyriq-v-revealed/ |access-date=February 11, 2025 |website=Car and Driver}}

The Lyriq was introduced to Australia and New Zealand in October 2024 with right-hand drive.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-15 |title=Cadillac confirmed for Australia in 2024 |url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/cadillac-confirmed-for-australia-in-2024 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=WhichCar |language=en}} It is available exclusively with the all-wheel drive powertrain, and the 102{{Nbsp}}kWh battery providing {{convert|530.|km|mi|abbr=}} of range on the WLTP cycle. It is produced at the Spring Hill, Tennessee manufacturing plant.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=2024-10-16 |title=2025 Cadillac Lyriq Orders Officially Open In Australia, NZ |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/10/2025-cadillac-lyriq-orders-officially-open-in-australia-new-zealand/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}

The Lyriq began sales in South Korea in July 2024, available with all-wheel drive and {{convert|465|km|mi|abbr=}} of range from the 102{{Nbsp}}kWh battery pack.{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Deivis |date=2024-07-02 |title=2024 Cadillac Lyriq EV Officially Launches In South Korea |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/07/2024-cadillac-lyriq-ev-officially-launches-in-south-korea/ |access-date=2025-03-07 |language=en-US}}

File:2023 Cadillac Lyriq in Satin Steel Metallic, rear right.jpg|Rear view

File:CADILLAC LYRIQ CHINA VERSION INTERIOR (2).jpg|Interior

File:CADILLAC LYRIQ China (2).jpg|Cadillac Lyriq on a street in China

File:2024 Cadillac Lyriqs.jpg|Sport & Luxury trims in Argent Silver & Nimbus Metallic

At debut, the Cadillac Lyriq was offered with a single motor driving the rear wheels, while dual motor all-wheel drive models became available for the 2024 model year.{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/23522467/cadillac-lyriq-ev-review-specs-photos-price |title=Cadillac Lyriq review: the Cadillac of EVs |author=Hawkins, Andrew J. |date=December 26, 2022 |work=The Verge |access-date=13 January 2023}} In both configurations, synchronous AC motors with permanent magnets and bar wound stator is used. The single motor generates {{convert|340|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|325|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} torque, while the all-wheel drive, dual motor version adds an additional motor to the front axle and has an estimated combined output of {{cvt|500.|hp|kW PS}} and {{cvt|450|lbft}}, increasing to {{cvt|524|lbft}} with the Velocity Package.

The motors draw from a 102{{Nbsp}}kWh gross capacity (100{{Nbsp}}kWh usable capacity{{cn|date=February 2025}}) Ultium battery with an EPA estimated {{convert|314|mi|km}} range for the single motor, and {{convert|307|mi|km}} for dual motor models. The single motor drivetrain achieves a combined {{cvt|89|mpge}} under EPA testing, while the dual motor is rated at {{cvt|88|mpge}}.{{Fuel Economy Guide|year=2023|page=25;36}} The vehicle supports 19.2{{Nbsp}}kW Level 2 AC charging and DC fast charging at up to 190{{Nbsp}}kW.{{cite web |url=https://www.dimmittcadillacstpete.com/static/group-dimmitt-automotive-group-erinlangston/2023-cadillac-lyriq-electric-suv-brochure.pdf |title=The All-Electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq (brochure) |publisher=Cadillac division of General Motors |date=2021 |access-date=13 January 2023}}

The Lyriq was the first vehicle built upon GM's third generation BEV platform called BEV3. It is a unibody chassis with a skateboard style powertrain, where the battery is a flat shape that sits underneath the floor of the vehicle. All models have five-link multilink suspension paired with passively frequency sensitive hydraulic dampers on both the front and rear axles. In addition to regenerative braking, the vehicle is equipped with {{Convert|17|in|mm|abbr=unit}} brakes on the front wheels, and {{Convert|18|in|mm|abbr=unit}} rotors on the rear wheels. Run-flat all-season tires fitted to 20 inch wheels are standard on all trims, with 22 inch wheels optional. All-wheel drive models have a {{Convert|3500|lb|kg|abbr=unit}} towing capacity, while rear wheel drive models have no tow rating.{{Cite web |title=2024 Cadillac LYRIQ |url=https://media.cadillac.com/media/us/en/cadillac/vehicles/lyriq/2024.tab1.html |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=media.cadillac.com}}

The Lyriq-V increases the power of the dual-motor, all-wheel drive Lyriq, with a peak output of {{convert|615|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|650|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} torque. This output can only be achieved in a driver-selected "Velocity Max" mode, which Cadillac claims can accelerate the Lyriq to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The Lyriq-V adds a "V-Mode" control to customize performance settings and sound output. It uses the same 102{{Nbsp}}kWh battery as the dual-motor Lyriq, with a slightly decreased range of {{convert|285|mi|km}} estimated. The suspension is lowered with standard continuous damping control, and the steering ratio is changed for a quicker response.

In 2024, the Lyriq became the best-selling luxury midsize electric SUV in the United States.{{Cite web|url=https://investor.gm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gm-posts-4-sales-growth-2024-market-share-keeps-expanding|title = GM posts 4% sales growth in 2024, as market share keeps expanding|website= GM Newsroom |date = January 3, 2025}}

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