What do we know so far?

Dimensions

The Lyriq is a spacious SUV comparable in size to the BMW IX.

It offers 5 seats (with two isofix fittings) and 793L of boot space behind the rear seats, expandable to 1722L when the rear seats are folded down.

Battery

The Lyriq is equipped with a 12-module, 102-kilowatt-hour Ultium battery pack and two Ultium drive units, providing an estimated range of up to 329 miles on a full charge.

The maximum AC charging rate is 22kWh, with a DC charging rate of 190kWh. The charging point is conveniently located near the front wheel arch accessed with a tap of the Cadillac badge.

Electric Drive

In Europe, the AWD system offers 528hp, 610Nm Torque, and a top speed of 130mph, accelerating from 0-62mph in 5.3 seconds.

It features 5-link independent suspension with Passive-Plus Premium Dampers, Brembo performance brakes, and 21" alloy wheels as standard.

The Lyriq offers a pressure-sensitive Regenerative-On-Demand paddle, allowing drivers to control the deceleration and engage One-Pedal Driving.

Exterior

Available in six colour options: Argent Silver, Celestial, Opulent Blue, Stellar Black, Crystal White, or Radiant Red.

Free from the need for a traditional grille, Lyriq comes with a unique grille that makes the Cadillac Crest the focal point. In the US this grille illuminates, but in Europe this is unfortunately not the case.

The headlights incorporate slim-line LED low and high-beam projectors stacked vertically in segments.

At the rear, vertical LED tail lights transform a basic function into an impactful design with Cadillacs impressive lighting signature. Indicator lights wrap around the edge of the Lyriq, designed in a nod to Cadillac’s iconic 1957 Eldorado. Horizontal break lights sit either side of the bumper coupled with an F1 inspired brake light that is featured underneath the spoiler.

Interior

Interior options include Taupe ‘Oxford Stone’ with ‘Garnet’ red trim or ‘Juniper’ green with ‘Sky Cool Gray’ trim, Nappa Leather. Ambient lighting with 26 colour options enhances the spacious feel of the interior.

The interior boasts a sleek, organic design centered around a large, seamless 33-inch diagonal curved advanced LED screen. It features three distinct sections: easily accessible driving controls, a dashboard designed to maintain focus on the road, and infotainment functions shareable with the passenger. The Cadillac LYRIQ allows for the use of driving controls either at the touch of the screen or through traditional buttons.

In keeping with Cadillac's musical heritage, the Lyriq is equipped with a 19-speaker AKG Studio audio system and next-generation Active Noise Cancellation technology to ensure a reduction in road noise.

Safety and Driver Assistance Features

US Cadillac Lyriq boasts ‘Super Cruise’ a semi-autonomous adaptive cruise control system which is not yet legal in Europe.

In Europe, standard features include:

Price

The starting price for the Cadillac Lyriq in Switzerland is ₣84,200 (Swiss Franc), equivalent to £74,222.80 at the current exchange rate.

Specifics regarding a UK launch, variants, and pricing are yet to be confirmed by Cadillac.