Excessive-performance electrical SUV guarantees to be Cadillac’s quickest automobile ever.
Cadillac is increasing its portfolio of performance-minded “V” merchandise by making use of the label to its LYRIQ all-electric SUV. With immense energy on faucet, model officers expect the LYRIQ-V to be the quickest Cadillac thus far.
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V
Design
Exterior updates for the V are delicate and tasteful with distinctive wheels, entrance fascia and rocker panels. All can have a two-tone paint end that features a black roof with mounted panoramic glass. Inside remedies embrace a V-specific steering wheel, 33-inch diagonal instrument and infotainment show, 23-speaker audio system, and power-adjustable aspect bolsters for each front-seat occupants.
![Rear 3/4 view of the 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V in Magnus Metal Frost.](https://blog.consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/2026-cadillac-lyriq-v-REAR-961.jpg)
Vary
It’s the working gear the place the LYRIQ-V issues. It begins with a 102-kWh battery pack that’s good for a most projected driving vary of 285 miles. Energy will get to all 4 wheels through a dual-motor system producing an estimated 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. Drivers can faucet into the system’s full potential through a brand new “Velocity Max” possibility that, when mixed with the included launch management, Cadillac says will propel the automobile from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
![Detail shot of the 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V’s 22-inch wheels with Brembo® performance front brake calipers in red.](https://blog.consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/2026-cadillac-lyriq-v-6367.jpg)
Different performance-enhancing {hardware} features a “Aggressive Mode” that’s speculated to dynamically alter traction to enhance dealing with. Brembo-brand brake calibers are designed to convey the almost three-ton SUV to a fast cease.
The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V is slated to enter manufacturing in early 2025. Pricing begins at $79,990 together with producer vacation spot price.
CG Says
“V” has been an necessary letter to Cadillac’s model id for greater than a decade. We’ve seen it utilized to some actually spectacular autos, lots of which deserved way more love from the general public than what they achieved in gross sales. Whereas it’s good Cadillac desires to broaden this moniker, we’d concurrently urge warning, lest they dilute its worth, very similar to with what Mercedes-Benz has accomplished with its AMG efficiency arm.
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