© Provided by Roadshow You can probably count all the changes between the concept car and the production Lyriq on one hand. Maybe two. But you probably won’t need to break out the toes to keep going. Cadillac
General Motors’ Ultium EV platform is set to spawn all sorts of electric vehicles over the coming years. While many of these are still months or years away, at least one GM EV is preparing for an imminent spot in the limelight.
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV will begin series production on March 21, Cadillac Society reports, citing sources within the company. While representatives for Cadillac did not immediately return a request for comment, a spokesperson told Motor1 that production was slated to begin “later this month” but did not provide any specifics beyond that.
The Lyriq will be built at Cadillac’s production facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee. This factory was given a multibillion-dollar renovation in order to prepare it for building Ultium-powered EVs. Overall, GM has earmarked some $35 billion to invest in building future electric and autonomous vehicles.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq is quite the flashy electric SUV
1/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow It’s wild just how closely the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq’s production form matches its conceptual preview.
2/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Cadillac said it went to great lengths to keep the real thing as true to form as possible, and it shows.
3/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow If you thought the Lyriq’s exterior was cool, get a load of the inside.
4/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow A single permanent-magnet motor drives the rear axle, providing approximately 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque to motivate the 5,610-pound crossover.
5/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow When it goes on sale in early 2022, the Lyriq will start at $59,990 including destination.
6/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Hopefully you’re cool with the Satin Steel Metallic paint color seen in these pictures, though, because your exterior choices are limited to that and black for the 2023 model year.
7/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow There’s a good amount of space for people inside the Lyriq, too; both rows get between 38 and 39 inches of headroom and roughly 40 inches of legroom.
8/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Cargo shouldn’t have a bad time, either, thanks to 28 cubic feet of space behind the second row, which expands to 60.8 cubes when the rear seats are folded down.
9/20 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Cadillac’s version of GM’s regenerative braking system appears to include a pressure-sensitive shift paddle for changing how strong the motor’s regeneration is during deceleration.
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Powering the Lyriq is a 100-kilowatt-hour battery that drives a single permanent-magnet motor on the rear axle. Net output is approximately 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Range is internally estimated at more than 300 miles, but the EPA has yet to publish an official figure. When it comes time to charge, the Lyriq will accept up to 190 kW of juice, which is enough to add about 195 miles of range in half an hour.
Initial variants of the Cadillac Lyriq sold out quickly. After opening the books for its top-trim Debut Edition, the automaker ran out of reservation slots in 10 minutes. Those not lucky enough to snag one will likely have to wait until summer. We’re still hoping to receive the full breakdown on pricing, but for now, we know the Lyriq starts at a hair under $60,000.
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