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Cadillac LYRIQ: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 13, 2026
The Cadillac LYRIQ is a two-row electric luxury SUV known for its quiet, spacious cabin, dramatic lighting, and sweeping 33-inch dashboard display. It favors relaxed comfort and visual presence over sports-car handling.
The LYRIQ arrived for 2023 as Cadillac’s first all-electric SUV. Its character has stayed consistent: quiet, roomy, technology-rich, and designed more like a rolling lounge than a sporty crossover. Later updates expanded and renamed the trim lineup, added broader driver-assistance technology, and simplified fast-charger access without changing that core formula.
Strengths
- The quiet, lounge-like cabin makes comfort the LYRIQ’s main attraction.
- The spacious two-row interior seats five and gives adults nearly 40 inches of rear legroom in 2027 models.
- The sweeping 33-inch dashboard display gives the cabin a distinctive, technology-focused look.
- Depending on configuration, 2027 models are rated for 303 to 319 miles of electric driving range.
- Rear-wheel drive gives the LYRIQ its standard relaxed layout, while dual-motor all-wheel drive adds traction and stronger performance on models equipped with it.
- Cadillac’s hands-free highway driving assistance became standard across the regular lineup for 2026.
Who it's for
The LYRIQ suits someone who wants an electric SUV that feels calm, spacious, and upscale rather than aggressively sporty. It makes the most sense for daily commuting, comfortable highway travel, and carrying up to five people in a cabin where design and technology are major parts of the appeal.
Cadillac LYRIQ lineup
Luxury and Sport form the lineup’s two main styling themes, so the first decision is which look you prefer rather than a major change in the LYRIQ’s comfort-focused character. Pick Luxury or Sport for the more straightforward version of that theme, then step up to Premium Luxury or Premium Sport when you want a higher equipment level. Signature Luxury and Signature Sport sit at the top of their respective branches. These names date to 2026; 2024 and 2025 models used numbered Luxury and Sport levels, while the short-lived Tech trim served as the entry point.
Cadillac LYRIQ generations
From 2023 to 2027, the LYRIQ spans 1 generation. The current 1st Generation arrived for 2023.
1st Generation (2023–Present)
Cadillac’s first all-electric SUV rides on GM’s Ultium electric-vehicle platform. It pairs a 102-kWh battery with rear-wheel drive or AWD and uses a 33-inch curved dashboard display.
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2027
A native NACS charging port replaces the need for an adapter at compatible fast chargers. Alloy-accented pedals also become standard.
2026Trim changes
The six regular trims receive new names, and the LYRIQ-V joins the lineup. Super Cruise hands-free driving assistance becomes standard across the regular range.
2025Trim changes
The Tech trim leaves, and the lineup is reorganized into Luxury 1/2/3 and Sport 1/2/3 grades. Several comfort and convenience features also change.
2024Trim changes
The limited launch lineup expands to seven trims. Tech and Sport branches join, along with numbered Luxury and Sport grades.
2023New generation
The all-new LYRIQ launches as Cadillac’s first all-electric SUV, with a 102-kWh battery, a 33-inch curved display, and rear-wheel-drive and AWD versions.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Cadillac LYRIQ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cadillac LYRIQ fully electric?
Yes. The Cadillac LYRIQ is a battery-electric SUV with no gas engine or hybrid system. Across the first generation, it has been offered with single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
How many people does the Cadillac LYRIQ seat?
The Cadillac LYRIQ seats five people in two rows. Its roomy cabin and SUV cargo area suit small families, couples and drivers who want passenger space without a third row.
What is the Cadillac LYRIQ known for?
The Cadillac LYRIQ is known for a quiet, spacious cabin, a sweeping 33-inch dashboard display, dramatic exterior lighting and a comfort-focused ride. Its appeal centers more on relaxed travel and visual presence than sharp handling.
Is the Cadillac LYRIQ meant to feel sporty?
Not primarily. The regular Cadillac LYRIQ emphasizes quietness, comfort and smooth electric driving rather than sports-car handling. Sport trims mainly change the exterior appearance, while the separate LYRIQ-V is the performance-focused version.
Has the Cadillac LYRIQ been redesigned?
No. Every Cadillac LYRIQ from its 2023 launch onward belongs to the first generation. Cadillac has revised trim names, equipment and the charging interface, but the regular LYRIQ has not received a full redesign.
Does the Cadillac LYRIQ come with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Both layouts have been offered. Rear-wheel-drive LYRIQs use one electric motor, while all-wheel-drive versions use two motors for power at both axles. The exact drivetrain should be checked on each used vehicle.
Do all Cadillac LYRIQs use the same charging connector?
No. The 2027 LYRIQ brings a native NACS port across the lineup. Earlier model years predate that model-wide update, so check the connector and adapter setup on the specific used LYRIQ before planning where to charge.
Cadillac LYRIQ Reviews
What owners are saying about the Cadillac LYRIQ.
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Cadillac LYRIQ
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“Car is well built and feels solid. Performs very well and has a great number of innovative features that make driving a pleasure.”
“There are some occasional glitches. My infotainment system crashed after 2 weeks of owning and I couldn't see my speed or open the glove box. Charging time and availability of chargers at stations is a major setback, especially with chargers not being universally adapted.”
“This is by far the most beautiful, innovated, safest, fun, and dependable car we've ever had. We fight over who drives. Looking forward to many road trips. Thank you, Cadillac!”
“It's the best of all vehicles, it's reliable, affordable, safe, and it's beautiful.”
“The Lyric is a beautiful vehicle but my constant/multiple on-going ownership problems outweigh that perception; hence I could not recommend this product.”
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