Cadillac LYRIQ – Everything you need to know about the Cadillac LYRIQ all in one place. Product specifications, pricing, charging network, ownership details and more.
October 2024 Update
Complimentary Charging and 5-Years of Support Provides New Cadillac LYRIQ Customers with Stress-Free, Luxury Ownership
The arrival of the new Cadillac LYRIQ in Australia and New Zealand signals the dawning of a new age of vehicle propulsion. Courtesy of the new model’s fully electric powertrain.
As a new luxury EV offering for the Australia & New Zealand market. It was imperative that any charging solution needed to align with brand values and customer expectations associated with Cadillac.
That is why every new Cadillac LYRIQ in Australia will come with one-year free public charging as standard. And then, depending on a customer’s lifestyle, the owner is invited to choose between:
- an additional two-years of free public charging
- or the complimentary supply and standard installation of a standard 7.4kW home electric vehicle charger^.
“Whether this is your first EV or your latest and greatest, we want to ensure the experience is a luxury one,” said Jess Bala, Managing Director GM Australia and New Zealand.
Cadillac LYRIQ charging experience
“With this in mind, Cadillac will introduce charging partnerships which will enhance the EV experience. And at the same time deliver a high-end charging solution befitting of a luxury, fully-electric SUV.
Cadillac’s philosophy is that you shouldn’t just live with one of the marque’s electric vehicles but thrive with one.
“This charging partnership programme is intended to do just that, to make owning an electric LYRIQ convenient and enjoyable.
“And for our New Zealand customers, we are finalising an equally exciting charge and warranty offer which we will share the details of very soon,” said Ms Bala.
The Cadillac LYRIQ offers high-speed DC fast charging for use when away from home. Enabling customers to add up to 128km of range in 10-minutes1 when charging at a public charge station.
To deliver these charging benefits, Cadillac has announced it will partner with:
- carefully selected,
- established, and
- respected charging suppliers in Australia for public and at-home solutions.
In Australia, Cadillac will partner with Chargefox to provide LYRIQ owners with public charging across their national network. For home charging solutions, Cadillac has selected JET Charge to deliver and install a 7.4kW Autel unit to customers who select this option at purchase.
Chargefox is Australia’s leading EV charging platform, featuring thousands of EV chargers all over the country. Owned by the mobility clubs of Australia including NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAA, RAC and RACT. Chargefox makes EV charging simple, affordable, and accessible for all.
JET Charge was created in 2013 to supply and install electric vehicle chargers to support and accelerate the growth of EV sales in Australia. In that time, it has become the country’s leading provider of fast, safe and highly rated home EV charging solutions. And has in excess of 10,000 customers.
GM’S EV BATTERY
Cadillac LYRIQ is powered by GM’s EV battery, a flexible and modular construction which delivers outstanding power, range, and performance.
GM’s EV battery is modular and allows engineers to optimise battery energy storage and layout for EV’s of all shapes and sizes.
A key benefit is that each vehicle constructed on the platform is built with a specific configuration of battery modules and electric drive units. To provide a one-of-a-kind performance tailored to each vehicle’s goals.
In the case of the Cadillac LYRIQ, the battery modules are arranged within the battery pack horizontally across the vehicle underbody. The battery pack was designed as an integral part of the vehicle structure to create a safer, higher-performing vehicle.
The horizontal arrangement of the battery modules facilitates LYRIQ’s low-slung, aggressive SUV profile and sporty performance attributes.
An industry-first Wireless Battery Management System communication module allows individual battery cells to coordinate while reducing the amount of wire required compared with traditional electric vehicles.
With less battery space devoted to wires. More cells can be included in the same amount of space. Allowing for a more energy-dense, efficient battery which delivers improved range.
LYRIQ’s Common Battery Cells feature a state-of-the-art nickel-manganese-cobalt-aluminium (NCMA) chemistry. Which was designed to reduce the cobalt content in the batteries by more than 70%, a major advancement in battery technology.
Cadillac LYRIQ features an eight year/160,000km Electric Vehicle Propulsion Battery Warranty2.
FIVE YEARS OF VEHICLE SUPPORT IN AUSTRALIA
The launch of the new Cadillac LYRIQ also heralds the arrival of the ‘Cadillac Confidence’ programme for owners in Australia, a benefits package which supports the premium experience expected of the new model.
Available as standard and in addition to complimentary and comprehensive charging solutions2, Cadillac Confidence is designed as a premium wrap-around service and provides reassurance and support for all LYRIQ owners.
Headlining the standard support for every new LYRIQ is as follows:
- five-years unlimited kilometre factory vehicle warranty,
- five-years roadside assistance
- five-years scheduled servicing.
The package is transferable from one owner to the next, provided terms and conditions associated with the warranty have been adhered to3.
FINANCE YOUR WAY
Cadillac has partnered with leading Australian consumer lender, Plenti to offer tailored financing solutions for LYRIQ and our upcoming EV range, making it easier for Australians to access electric vehicle financing through Plenti’s fast, convenient, and fully digital process. Cadillac’s online purchasing system, combined with Plenti’s cutting edge technology provides customers with fast, easily accessible financing solutions at competitive rates4.
Notes
1Actual charge times will vary based on battery starting state of charge, battery condition, output of charger, vehicle settings and outside temperature.
2Terms and conditions apply. Every new Cadillac LYRIQ in Australia and New Zealand will come with one-year complimentary public charging as standard and then, depending on a customer’s lifestyle, the owner is invited to choose between an additional two-years complimentary public charging or a complimentary standard 7.4kW home charger supplied and installed.
3For more information regarding warranty terms and conditions, please visit the Ownership section on cadillacanz.com
4Credit subject to approval. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. See cadillacanz.com.au for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Fair use policies and T&Cs apply to public charging. Home charger includes standard installation as defined by Cadillac’s partners. Upgraded home chargers, solar integration and non-standard installation are available at additional cost. The support package is in addition to the rights that customers have under the Australian Consumer Law.
MY25 Cadillac LYRIQ Pricing and Specifications Confirmed
Cadillac has revealed the highly anticipated pricing and vehicle specifications for the new, fully-electric MY25 LYRIQ SUV, with the www.cadillacanz.com website opening this month to commence accepting customer orders.
The LYRIQ luxury SUV promises standout design, superior technology, and unparalleled performance, with two different models available for Australia and New Zealand – Luxury and Sport.
The all-new MY25 Cadillac LYRIQ is competitively priced, with the Luxury variant available from $117,000 and the Sport variant available from $119,000. Pricing for both variants includes GST and LCT, but excludes government charges, on-road costs, and optional extras.1
“LYRIQ sets the standard for the future of Cadillac in the region, and we are thrilled to be officially taking customer orders this month.” said Jess Bala, Managing Director GM Australia and New Zealand.
“This is a significant milestone for the launch of Cadillac in Australia and New Zealand with customers able to order their new Cadillac LYRIQ online.
“The LYRIQ is the perfect vehicle to launch the Cadillac brand in Australia and New Zealand. It delivers a uniquely Cadillac experience, with the refined luxury and technology that the brand is famous for around the world.”
Manufactured in right-hand-drive at the Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant in Tennessee, USA, Australian and New Zealand customers can specify and order the Cadillac LYRIQ SUV online at www.cadillacanz.com or in our Cadillac Experience Centre locations in Sydney and Melbourne with support from our Cadillac Ambassadors.
Cadillac LYRIQ Specifications2
Both Luxury and Sport offer near instantaneous torque and an impressive 388kW of power delivered via an all-wheel drive electric powertrain featuring a 102kWh battery capable of 530km between charges.3
Showcase features found on both models include 21-inch alloy wheels, a curved 33-inch diagonal advanced LED display, an AKG Studio 19-speaker audio system and a full glass roof with power sunshade.
In both models, the driver is well catered for thanks to LYRIQ’s Ultium battery, which enables a near 50/50 weight distribution of the vehicle and a lower centre of gravity for a sporty, responsive, and spirited drive.
Cadillac LYRIQ Models – Luxury and Sport
Key differences between the two models are primarily found in aesthetic signatures. Luxury is crafted for a sophisticated journey and Sport is designed for expressive power and presence.
Luxury is adorned with chrome characteristics associated with understated elegance, while Sport is more performance-oriented and features a greater amount of dark trim.
“Passengers are equally well looked after, with the interior of the new model a place of beauty and opulence, ensuring passengers are safely cosseted in luxurious surrounds whenever they take to the road,” said Bala.
The additional elements on the Sport model are a different grille treatment with dark grille-bar finish, unique wheels with dark inserts, obsidian chrome finishes and dark accents on front & rear fascia, windows, and bodyside mouldings as well as body-colour door handles.
ULTIUM
At the heart of the Cadillac LYRIQ is GM’s Ultium battery – an innovative EV propulsion architecture with flexible, modular construction which spans Cadillac’s entire global EV portfolio, delivering outstanding power, range, and performance.
Acceleration is dynamic, with near instant torque delivering a thrilling driving experience and the distribution of battery weight across the floor of the vehicle provides sure footed and comfortable handling.
LYRIQ’s Ultium Battery Platform and Ultium Drive System offer drivers a feeling of balance and agility – attributes that affirm Cadillac’s long-standing commitment to satisfying performance, resulting in outstanding launch and passing acceleration, plus dynamic but comfortable ride and handling.
A five-link independent suspension with Passive-Plus Premium Dampers delivers a sublime ride and handling experience, either as part of a spirited drive or with a full complement of passengers onboard.
A fast charge is capable of delivering up to 128km of range in 10-minutes.4
Cadillac LYRIQ Exterior
The LYRIQ is a harmonious combination of sculptural and fluid surfaces. The beauty of LYRIQ is contained in clarity of statement: It is effortless, and distilled.
With LYRIQ, exterior design is no longer limited by the constraints of internal combustion engines, such as air flow requirements of the grille. This allows designers to design with far fewer constraints.
A full glass roof stretches through to the roof spoiler, which is a key design feature as well as an enabler for aerodynamics.
Exterior features common to both models include a Black Crystal front grille, a dual panel power sunroof, a Hands-Free Liftgate, open and close with programmable memory height and Cadillac branded projection light.
LYRIQ offers several contemporary colour options including Crystal White Tricoat*, Stellar Black Metallic, Radiant Red Tintcoat*, Argent Silver Metallic, Emerald Lake Metallic, Celestial Metallic, Nimbus Metallic,
Opulent Blue Metallic.
Cadillac LYRIQ Interior
The LYRIQ interior is centred around the theme of ‘graceful interaction,’ which focuses on how the customer interacts with the vehicle at every touch point. The goal is to create a partnership between the customer and the vehicle, where the vehicle can seamlessly improve the drivers experience.
The interior is clean and distilled with a focus on attention to detail with the secondary and tertiary design elements. These include specific Cadillac knurling etched on all components, the use of intricate back-lit laser etched patterns in interior décor design through to detailing inside the vents, which emphasises the idea of high design even in the smallest of areas.
And Cadillac has paid homage to the brand’s heritage with iconic crests throughout the decades hidden in the details of the interior. The luxury and heritage of the interior is further emphasised with the Cadillac scripture on the sill plates, seen as customers step in and out of the vehicle.
A standout feature of the new Cadillac LYRIQ is the AKG Studio 19-speaker system, which includes front row headrest speakers.
Further luxury touches are delivered by way of interior lighting with 126-colours available as part of a dual-zone customisation system.
The two front seats offer power lumbar massage and are ventilated and heated, as are the two outboard seats in the second row, while tri-zone automatic climate control ensures the interior of the Cadillac LYRIQ is a pleasant place for all occupants.
Active Noise Cancellation system
LYRIQ is also a place of supreme quietness, thanks to the combination of several noise-cancelling elements, including Cadillac’s next-generation Active Noise Cancellation system.
Next-generation Active Noise Cancellation actively monitors road noise inputs and uses LYRIQ’s AKG 19 speaker sound system to mitigate road-induced noise. The system takes data from the vehicle’s accelerometer sensors in each wheel, allowing it to calibrate noise cancellation to expected road impacts the suspension experiences.
LYRIQ’s wheels were designed to strict stiffness requirements, which improves road noise isolation as well as handling.
infotainment system
A 33-inch diagonal advanced LED display enhances Cadillac’s user experience system and integrates the driver information center, navigation and infotainment sytems, with the single large screen spanning the viewing area of the driver.
The infotainment system also provides a customisable user interface designed to deliver a flexible, high-end user experience that Cadillac customers desire. Users will be able to select display themes to fit their mood and/or personality, as the LED display has the ability to display over one billion potential colours.
LYRIQ’s luxury interior colour options include Noir with Santorini Blue accents and Inteluxe seat trim with perforated inserts, Sky Cool Grey with Santorini Blue accents and Inteluxe seat trim with perforated inserts,
Oxford Stone with Garnet accents and full Leather seat trim with perforated inserts*, or Juniper with Sky Cool Grey accents and full Leather seat trim with perforated inserts*
A Nappa leather package is optional on each of the two models and consists of first and second row Nappa leather seats, Nappa leather armrests, soft-wrapped upper instrument panel and door trim with Dark Ash cluster decor trim with backlit door accents. The Nappa leather package is included and only available with interior colours Oxford Stone or Juniper.
Safety and Security5
The Cadillac LYRIQ features a full suite of airbags, including dual-stage frontal, seat-mounted side-impact for driver and front passenger, knee for driver and front passenger, head-curtain for all outboard seating positions with rollover protection.
Additional innovative safety features include Blind Zone Steering Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Alert, all of which help the driver transport passengers safely.
Inclusions consist of:
- HD Surround Vision,
- Rear Pedestrian Alert,
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist,
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking and
- outside heated power-adjustable,
- power folding and driver side auto-dimming mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and puddle lamps.
Warranty6
Both models in the Cadillac LYRIQ range are covered by our ‘Cadillac Confidence’ program. Which is designed as a premium wrap-around service and provides reassurance and support for all LYRIQ owners.
- Headlining the standard support for every new LYRIQ is as follows:
- 5 years unlimited kilometre factory vehicle warranty,
- 5 years roadside assistance
- 5 years scheduled servicing/5 scheduled services7
- eight year/ 160,000km Electric Vehicle Propulsion Battery Warranty.
The package is transferable from one owner to the next. Provided terms and conditions associated with the warranty have been adhered to**.
Notes
1Regional delivery available at an additional cost.
2All specifications provided are based on testing undertaken by General Motors in controlled conditions. Actual performance will vary depending on many factors such as, but not limited to:
- Environment,
- accessories,
- individual driving style,
- battery and vehicle condition,
- temperature,
- weight,
- road and traffic conditions.
3The range of electric vehicles is determined using a uniform measurement procedure (WLTP). These results are not guaranteed. Range and energy consumption may vary under real-world conditions depending on driving style and various external factors. It is therefore not always possible to achieve the range according to WLTP.
4Actual charge times will vary based on
- battery starting state of charge,
- battery condition,
- output of charger,
- vehicle settings and
- outside temperature.
5Safety features assist the driver but do not replace the need for driver remaining alert to their surroundings.
Warranty notes
6The warranty is provided to purchasers of Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles in separate documentation at the time the vehicle is supplied. The terms and conditions of the warranty are included in that separate documentation. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded. Under the Australian Consumer Law in Australia or the Consumer Guaratees Act for non-commercial purchases in New Zealand. Purchasers of Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles are entitled to either a replacement or refund. For a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. They are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced. If the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If the vehicle has been used for commercial purposes. The warranty coverage is for 5 Years or 200,000 km, whichever comes first.
7five-years scheduled servicing / 5-scheduled services, whichever comes first.
*Extra-cost colour
**For more information regarding warranty terms and conditions, please visit the Ownership section on www.cadillacanz.com
Cadillac LYRIQ – November 2023 update
Global reveal of right-hand-drive all-electric LYRIQ powers launch of Cadillac in Australia and New Zealand
Electric vehicle buyers in Australia and New Zealand will be the first in the world. To be able to purchase the all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ in right-hand-drive. Marking a milestone moment for automotive luxury in both countries.
“The Cadillac LYRIQ, will be available in Australia and New Zealand as a 2025 model. It is a fully electric SUV that redefines modern luxury. As the industry moves to electrification,” said John Roth, Vice President, Global Cadillac.
Factory-built in right-hand-drive and with standout design, technology, and performance. The Cadillac LYRIQ will help luxury buyers transition more confidently towards electric vehicles.
“Cadillac is experiencing great sales momentum thanks to our strong product portfolio. And we are now expanding our business globally,” said Roth. “The introduction of a right-hand-drive LYRIQ will enable new opportunities in important markets where EV adoption is strong.”
“LYRIQ sets the standard for the future of Cadillac. It elevates our iconic brand through artfully integrated technology, premium craftmanship, and dedication to delivering spirited performance.”
Jess Bala, Managing Director GM Australia and New Zealand, said. The all-electric Cadillac portfolio in Australia and New Zealand would begin with the LYRIQ, and grow with more entries.
Cadillac fully electric portfolio by 2030
“Cadillac will be in a position to offer a fully electric portfolio by 2030,” said Bala. “Launching our all-new, all-electric Cadillac EV business in Australia and New Zealand positions us well. To be able to select the right models for these markets – just as we are doing with LYRIQ.”
“The launch of Cadillac signals the introduction of our modern automotive luxury brand for our markets. One which features electric vehicles front and centre with the promise of more models to come.”
Australia and New Zealand are at a formative stage of the EV transition. Which presented new opportunities for Cadillac and were important factors in selecting these countries. As the first right-hand-drive markets for Cadillac LYRIQ. Said Ernesto Ortiz, President and Managing Director of GM’s Strategic Markets, Alliances, and Distributors.
“Cadillac’s iconic brand and LYRIQ’s bold design make it a compelling combination for Australians and New Zealanders. Who have an eye for quality, love technology. And want to challenge the status quo and stand out from the crowd,” said Ortiz.
The Cadillac Experience in Australia and New Zealand
The introduction of Cadillac and LYRIQ – and the focus on three capital city launch markets with an exclusive EV portfolio. Presented an opportunity to re-imagine the luxury sales and aftersales experience for customers.
In keeping with the luxury position of the Cadillac brand, dedicated ‘Experience Centres’ are to be established. In Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland. Together with an intuitive online presence that will enable customers to explore and buy fully online. These will be the foundations of the retail strategy for the Cadillac EV business in Australia and New Zealand.
“Our Cadillac ‘Experience Centres’ will be destination locations. Where customers can discover more about Cadillac. As a modern luxury brand and explore, test drive, and buy a LYRIQ,” said Bala.
“Whether customers want to shop fully online or in-store. We will provide experiences that engage the senses. Anticipate desires, and enable our customers to go on extraordinary journeys.”
For customers who would like to be the first to put their hand up to purchase a LYRIQ. When it arrives in Australia and New Zealand, they can visit www.cadillacanz.com/register.
