Meet Cadillac’s first-ever EV, the Lyriq

KUALA LUMPUR: It was only last year when Cadillac introduced its first-ever EV, the Lyriq and now the automaker has revealed its production version, as a 2023 year model. As per the sources inside the company, the car will be available for sale in the second half of 2022 with its bookings commencing from September this year.

Let’s now get to know the Lyriq EV in detail, starting with the platform it sits on. Cadillac has confirmed that its latest electric SUV utilizes the Ultium platform that can accommodate modular propulsion systems and automaker’s newly developed Ultium batteries.

Cadillac Lyriq dimensions -

Length	4996 mm
Width	1977 mm
Height	1623 mm
Wheelbase	3094 mm
Weight	2,545 kg
Luggage capacity	793-litre (1,723-litre with rear seat folded)

 

Cadillac Lyriq features -

• 33-inch LED display panel (one billion colour output)
• LED headlamps with ‘choreographed lighting sequence’
• Hands-free driving (selectable routes)
• 19-speaker AKG Studio sound system with headrest speakers
• Digital key vehicle access
• Active noise cancellation
• Dual-level charging cord
• 20-inch split-spoke alloy wheels (wrapped on 265/50 tyres)
• Optional 22-inch split-spoke alloy wheels (275/40 tyres)
• Super Cruise

Exterior colour options: Stellar Black Metallic and Satin Steel Metallic

Interior colour options: Sky Cool Gray and Noir

2023 Cadillac Lyriq engine -

The Lyriq will be offered in a single-motor RWD guise. It will pack a 100 kWh battery pack that will churn out a maximum power of 340 hp and a peak torque of 440 Nm. On a full charge, it will deliver a range of 480 km.

As for its charging details, from a 10 minute 190 kW DC charge it can go for 121 km, however, from an hour worth of power from a 19.2 kW unit at 240 V AC it can for an estimated 83 km. Further, an hour worth 11.5 kW AC charge offers a 50 km range, a 120V yields 5.6 km from the same charge period.

The automaker’s Regen-on-Demand tech aids efficiency. It includes one-pedal driving and enables the driver to choose the rate of regenerative deceleration that helps in recuperating energy at low speed.

Braking duties are handled by 321 mm disc brakes at the front and 345 mm disc at the rear. On the suspension front is a 5-link unit at both ends.

The Cadillac EV’s production will commence in Q1 of 2022 at GM’s Spring Hill plant, Tennessee. It will first go on sale in North America and is priced at US $59,990 (approx, RM 246,108).

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