- The Cadillac Lyriq-V will go into manufacturing in Q1
- Cadillac expects EPA vary at 285 miles
- It will value $79,990 to purchase the 2026 Lyriq-V
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, revealed Thursday, marks probably the most highly effective, quickest, and most costly model of the Lyriq EV to this point. When the Lyriq-V goes into manufacturing this spring at GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee it should value $79,990 together with a vacation spot cost of $1,395.
The Lyriq-V will use the commonplace Lyriq’s 102-kwh battery pack, however output from the dual-motor powertrain is kicked as much as 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. A single motor per axle will ship all-wheel drive. Cadillac mentioned vary will examine in at 285 miles.
The Lyriq-V’s 0-60 mph time of three.3 seconds is 0.1-seconds faster than the gas-guzzling supercharged-V-8-powered CT5-V Blackwing. Cadillac gave the Lyriq-V shorter remaining drive ratios of 11.59:1 within the entrance and 11.63:1 within the rear whereas the usual Lyriq has 9.87:1 entrance and 10.49:1 rear ratios.
Cadillac upgraded the braking system for V responsibility, with 6-piston Brembo calipers grabbing 15.3-inch entrance discs when it comes time to cease. The rear rotors, with sliding rear single-piston calipers that are not Brembo-branded, are 13.6 inches in diameter.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
Lyriq-Vs will embody a brand new Aggressive Mode that Cadillac mentioned lets drivers push the electrical crossover to its lateral limits with sufficient talent. A brand new V-Mode, which is a recognized fixture within the V-Collection, allows drivers to switch settings to their liking. That features steering weight and throttle sensitivity, together with damper firmness. Cadillac’s Efficiency Traction Administration system, which allows a number of ranges of stability management for monitor days on gas-powered V-Collection fashions, is absent.
A stiffened construction, commonplace adaptive dampers that decrease the experience peak by 0.62-inches, and faster 15.81:1 steering ratio (commonplace Lyriq’s have a steering ratio of 18.44:1) ought to give the Lyriq-V sharper dealing with. Continental Efficiency Contact 6 summer season rubber will likely be commonplace whereas Michelin all-season tires will likely be obtainable.
The Lyriq-V is claimed to characteristic a V-specific sound. Cadillac famous it may be custom-made through modes, however for people who desire it may be turned off. It is mentioned to ship a “multilayer expertise unique for the V,” Cadillac spokespeople mentioned.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V
Delicate design updates embody understated V-Collection badging, revised entrance and rear fascias together with prolonged rocker panels. Consumers can go for carbon fiber trim. Cadillac’s given the sportier Lyriq V-specific 22-inch wheels and a V-only Magnus Metallic Frost colour choice.
Inside, the Lyriq’s 33.0-inch LED curved show display screen and upscale dashboard stay, however V-specific graphics will splash throughout the display screen. Augmented actuality has been baked into the heads-up show when utilizing the navigation system. The automaker’s hands-free driver-assist system referred to as Tremendous Cruise is commonplace as is a 23-speaker AKG Studio sound system with Dolby Atmos. Obtainable nappa leather-based will be optioned on the V-specific entrance bucket seats with power-adjustable facet bolsters.
