The Cadillac Lyriq is one of the best electric crossovers on the market and we’re starting to learn more about the all-wheel drive variant as deliveries will begin in China on December 26th. While the company previously estimated the model would have 500 hp and 609 Nm of torque, the Chinese variant is slated to develop up to 503 hp and 710 Nm of torque. This will enable the Lyriq to run from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, which is roughly 1.8 seconds faster than the rear-wheel drive variant. Furthermore, the top speed increases from 190 km/h to 210 km/h.
In exchange for being faster and more
powerful, the all-wheel drive Lyriq gives up some range as it can only travel
608 km in the China Light-Duty Vehicle test cycle. That compares to 653 km for the
rear-wheel drive variant, which also uses a 95.7 kWh battery pack.
To accompany the improved performance, the
all-wheel drive Lyriq will be offered with a new sport package. Cadillac didn’t
say much about it, but the package includes a revised grille that trades
angular lines for a geometric pattern with exclusive lighting animations. Buyers will also find special 20-inch wheels.
It remains unclear if specifications will
carryover to the U.S. model, but the all-wheel drive Lyriq will start at
¥ 479,700 in China. On the other side of
the Pacific, the 2024 Lyriq AWD will start around US$ 64,000 when it launches in
the United States in the spring of 2023.
