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Cadillac is adding a significant model to its high-performance V-Series family with the 2026 model LYRIQ-V – the first all-electric V-Series vehicle. Cadillac estimates it has 615 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. (880 Nm) of torque, which deliver a Cadillac-estimated 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds with Velocity Max. [footnote 1] This makes it the quickest Cadillac ever starting at $79,990. [10] The timing is unfortunate given Trump’s emerging trade and economic policies that likely will negatively affect Lyric’s prospects in the U.S., Canada and globally. LYRIQ-V will also be sold in the Australia, New Zealand, as well as other markets to be announced in both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive. Production starts early 2025 at General Motors’ Spring Hill Manufacturing plant in Tennessee. [3]

“V-Series captures the spirit of Cadillac, embodying our relentless pursuit of engineering excellence through our racing and production vehicles,” said John Roth, vice president, Global Cadillac. “LYRIQ-V takes this commitment a step further in the EV era, pushing our performance pedigree of V-Series to new heights with a powerful, personalized and high-tech driving experience that fits perfectly into our customers’ lives.” Continue reading →