Today marks a pioneering moment for Cadillac that shines a light on the brands future and the future of luxury vehicles.

The production debut of the 2021 Cadillac LYRIQ is the beginning of a great new era for Cadillac. With testing of the electric SUV running ahead of schedule, the brand announced that customers can place order reservations in September of this year.

“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.”

Power

The LYRIQ will be available with premier technology and 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 that will allow customers to ass 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***.

Exterior & Interior Features

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.

“LYRIQ represents a clean-sheet design that sets the standard for the future of Cadillac,” said Andrew Smith, executive director of Cadillac Design. “The objective I gave my team was to design the LYRIQ with the level of detail that they would a show car. The customer should feel like they’re driving in the future.”

The interior is clean and simple with a focus on secondary and tertiary design elements, including intricate laser etched patterns through wood over metal accents, 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 décor.

The most striking example of Cadillac’s next steps in styling is the distinctive black crystal grille. “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.

Vehicle Highlights

Additional 2023 LYRIQ highlights include:

• Available Super Cruise, the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assistance technology for compatible roads
• 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

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*Based on GM testing. EPA estimates not yet available. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age, and vehicle loading, use and maintenance.
**Requires professionally installed 19.2 kW AC / 100A dedicated charge station.
***Actual charge times will vary based on battery condition, output of charger, vehicle settings and outside temperature.