The Cadillac Lyriq is a midsize all-electric luxury SUV. It launched for the 2023 model year and was Cadillac’s first vehicle built on GM’s Ultium battery architecture, the modular battery and drive-unit system GM also uses in other electric trucks and SUVs. The Lyriq seats five, uses a single rear motor in its base form, and adds a front motor for all-wheel drive.<\/p>\n
Most versions use a battery pack of roughly 102 kWh usable capacity. Rear-wheel-drive models are rated at about 300 to 314 miles of range depending on model year and wheel choice, and all-wheel-drive models are rated slightly lower. DC fast charging at up to about 190 kW is supported, along with 11.5 kW AC charging on a Level 2 home or workplace charger.<\/p>\n
Inside, the defining feature is a 33-inch curved LED display that spans the instrument cluster and center screen. Higher trims add Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free highway driving assistance system, along with a 19-speaker AKG audio system and features like a head-up display and rear camera mirror.<\/p>\n
An electric SUV removes a long list of routine jobs. There is no engine oil, no spark plugs, no timing components, no exhaust system, and no transmission fluid service in the conventional sense. What remains still matters, and some of it matters more on an EV than it would on a gas vehicle.<\/p>\n
Most of what a Lyriq needs between major service visits does not require a lift or a dealership bay. Tire rotation, brake inspection and service, cabin filter replacement, 12-volt battery testing and replacement, wiper and lighting work, suspension and alignment-related inspections, and diagnostic scans can all be done where the vehicle is parked.<\/p>\n
That matters more for an EV than for a gas car. If your Lyriq will not power up because of a dead 12-volt battery, driving it anywhere is not an option. A mechanic coming to your driveway or parking garage solves the problem on site. It also means you can leave the vehicle plugged in on your home charger during and after the work rather than arriving at a shop with a depleted pack.<\/p>\n
Some work on the Lyriq is reserved for a dealer: anything that requires opening the high-voltage battery pack, replacing drive units, or performing warranty repairs under GM’s electric vehicle coverage. A mobile technician can diagnose the problem, tell you plainly whether it is within scope, and document what you need before you book dealer time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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