The production debut of the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ crossover signals the beginning of the end for traditional gasoline vehicles at Cadillac in favor of EVs.
The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ is expected to go into production in the first quarter of 2022, with pricing starting at $59,990 before tax, license and dealer fees.
With testing of Cadillac’s inaugural luxury SUV running ahead of schedule, GM’s luxury brand announced that customers may place order reservations beginning in September 2021, with initial availability starting the first half of 2022.
“Throughout the next decade, Cadillac will define the future of luxury transportation through a series of exciting new electric vehicles, and it all begins with LYRIQ,” said Rory Harvey, vice president, Global Cadillac. “The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ’s stunning design and artfully integrated technology combined with GM’s Ultium Platform will deliver a high-performance luxury experience unlike anything that has come before it, setting a new standard for Cadillac.”
At launch, LYRIQ will be available with premier technologies and stirring performance capabilities enabled by the vehicle’s dedicated electric architecture. A 12-module, 100 kilowatt-hour battery pack and a rear-wheel-drive Ultium Platform deliver a Cadillac-estimated 340 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque — and a Cadillac-estimated over 300 miles of range with a full charge
“Thanks to the modular and highly flexible Ultium Platform that powers LYRIQ, along with advanced virtual development tools, Cadillac has been able to accelerate development and put more real-world miles on prototypes sooner than expected,” said Jamie Brewer, LYRIQ chief engineer. “It’s exciting to see our objectives realized on the road — and it means we are on track to bring this pioneering electric luxury vehicle to customers nine months earlier than originally planned.”
LYRIQ also offers high-speed DC fast charging for public stations at 190 kW, enabling customers to add an estimated 76 miles of range in about 10 minutes of charging time. For home charging, LYRIQ offers a segment-leading 19.2 kW charging module, which can add up to 52 miles of range per hour of charge.
To help customers take full control of their electric driving experience, LYRIQ will feature next-generation variable Regen on Demand technology, along with the convenience of One-Pedal Driving5. With Cadillac’s new variable Regen on Demand, drivers can control how quickly LYRIQ slows down or comes to a complete stop using a pressure-sensitive paddle located on the steering wheel. Both technologies make use of regenerative braking to help maximize electric driving efficiency.
Additional 2023 LYRIQ highlights include:
– Available Super Cruise, the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assistance technology for compatible road
– A stunning 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED display with the ability to emit over 1 billion colors
– Cadillac’s next-generation Active Noise Cancellation system
– Slim-line LED headlamps with choreographed lighting sequence
– AKG Studio 19-speaker audio system with headrest speakers
– KeyPass digital vehicle access
– Dual level charge cord
– Standard 20-inch split six-spoke alloy wheels or optional 22-inch dynamic split-spoke Reverse Rim alloy wheels
Customers will be able to select from Satin Steel Metallic or Stellar Black Metallic exterior colors, and Sky Cool Gray or Noir for the interior.
The 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 large, curved LED screen is the centerpiece and all the components are incorporated artfully, blurring the lines of separation among technology, lighting and decor.
Perhaps the most striking example of Cadillac’s next iteration of brand styling is its distinctive black crystal grille.
The Cadillac LYRIQ will be produced at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee assembly facility, which is receiving a $2 billion investment to support electric vehicle production. An additional $2.3 billion is being invested in an all-new battery cell manufacturing plant at Spring Hill, by Ultium Cells LLC, the joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution.
A new ad campaign featuring the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ debuts April 25, during the Oscars broadcast.
LYRIQ Preliminary Specifications
EFFICIENCY
| Cadillac Estimated Driving Range | More than 300 miles (482.8 km) on a full charge |
BATTERY SYSTEM
| Type: | Rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules |
| Battery chemistry: | Lithium-ion NCMA cathode, blended graphite anode |
| Modules: | 12 |
| Energy: | 100 kWh |
ELECTRIC DRIVE
| System: | 1 drive unit with 1 motor |
| Motor: | Permanent magnet, bar wound |
| Power: | 340hp (255 kW) |
| Torque: (lb-ft / Nm): | 325 lb-ft. (440 Nm) |
| Final drive ratio (:1): | 11.63:1 |
CHARGING TIMES
| 120 V: | 3.5 miles of range per hour of charge time |
| 240 V (11.5 kW AC) 240V (19.2 kW AC) | 31 miles of range per hour of charge time 52 miles of range per hour of charge time |
| DC Fast Charge: | Up to 76 miles of range in 10 minutes of charge time Up to 195 miles of range in 30 minutes of charge time |
CHASSIS & 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 (EPS) |
| Turning Circle (wall-wall) (ft. / m): | 12.1m |
| Brake Type: | 4 wheel disc with DuraLife Rotors |
| Brake Rotor Size: (in. / mm) | 17” (321mm) front/18” (345 mm) Rear |
| Wheel Size: | Standard: 20” Split 6-spoke Alloy Optional: 22” Dynamic Split-spoke Reverse Rim Alloy |
| Tires: | Included with 20” wheels: 265/50R20 All Season, Self-sealing Included with 22” wheels: 275/40R22 All Season, Low profile, Self-sealing |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
| Wheelbase (in. / mm): | 121.8 / 3094 |
| Overall Length (in. / mm): | 196.7 / 4996 |
| Overall Width (in. / mm): | 77.8 / 1977 |
| Overall Height (in. / mm): | 63.9 / 1623 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
| Headroom (in / mm): | Front 38.6 / 980 Rear 37.7 / 957 |
| Legroom (in. / mm): | (front – max) 41.4 / 1052 (rear) 39.6 / 1006 |
| Shoulder Room (in. / mm): | (front) 58.9 / 1497 (rear) 58.6 / 1488 |
| Hip Room (in. / mm): | (front) 56.5 / 1436 (rear) 54.0 / 1372 |
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
| Base Curb Weight (Min) (lb. / kg): | 2545 kg/5610 lbs |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft. / L): | 105 / 2976 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / L): | 28.0 / 793 (behind rear seat) 60.8 / 1723 (rear seat folded) |
