Cadillac Lyriq-V News

General Motors Australia has conceded for the first time that it would consider introducing petrol-powered vehicles, most likely the Escalade SUV, if electric vehicle sales stay flat.

Cadillac's electric car assault on Australia is continuing with the souped-up Lyriq-V electric SUV, the brand's fastest car off the line ever.Earmarked for a local on-sale date of early 2026, production of the Lyriq-V will commence at the brand’s plant in Tennessee imminently.Australian prices remain unconfirmed, but it will start in the US at $79,990 ($127,256). Expect it to incur a considerable premium once it lands here.Cadillac has confirmed the Lyriq-V will have a zero-100km/h sprint time of just 3.3 seconds, which blitzes a Tesla Model Y Performance (3.7 seconds) and even trumps a Porsche 911 GT3 (3.4 seconds).Power is sourced from dual-electric motors that deliver 452kW/880Nm to all four wheels, while power is maximised through a selectable driving mode called ‘Velocity Max’.Underpinning the powertrain is a huge 102kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which delivers a claimed 458km of driving range, down from 530km on the standard Lyriq.Cadillac also claims a DC fast charger will deliver approximately 120km of range in about 10 minutes, while a “low state of charge” to 80 per cent will take approximately 40 minutes.In terms of design, the Lyriq-V is beefier than its more sensible Lyriq sibling, adding a unique front fascia, side rockers and the option of additional carbon fibre trims.There’s also a unique “chin spoiler”, V-series logos on the front doors and tailgate, as well as a V-patterned mesh on the front grille to distinguish it from other Cadillac models.Bulky 22-inch alloy wheels, etched with a V-series logo, and a black painted roof come standard, while special Magnus Metal Frost paint will be offered to customers in very limited numbers.Dimensions are quoted at 5004mm long, 2207mm wide, 1627 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 3094mm. That puts it in the size category of a Hyundai Ioniq 9, a Volvo EX90 or a Kia EV9.Stepping inside, the Lyriq-V shares the same 33-inch panoramic dashboard as the Lyriq, which incorporates the digital driver’s display, climate controls and the central multimedia display into one.There's a fixed panoramic glass roof, a 23-speaker AKG audio system, paperwood trims and optional Nappa leather upholstery, along with a dual-plane augmented-reality head-up display, which is Lyriq-V-specific.Otherwise, the only thing that really distinguishes it from the standard model is the V-Series steering wheel, which adds V-series branding and a V-mode, allowing for quick customisation of steering feel, pedal response and the noise played through the cabin.More details, including local pricing, are expected closer to the Lyriq V’s official launch in 2026.