2026 CADILLAC LYRIQ MODEL REVIEW - Frisco, TX

What's New for the 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ?

The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ is a refined, tech-focused luxury EV that combines competitive range with a smooth, composed ride. Rear-wheel drive versions achieve an EPA-estimated 326 miles of range, while dual-motor AWD models offer slightly less. For 2026, Cadillac has made Super Cruise a standout standard feature, bundled with a three-year OnStar Super Cruise plan. New V-Series hardware also joins the lineup, pushing available horsepower into the mid-600s for drivers seeking peak performance.

What are the 2026 LYRIQ Trims & Features?

The LYRIQ range includes Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Signature Luxury to focus on comfort, Sport, Premium Sport, and Signature Sport for a more athletic aesthetic and tuning, and LYRIQ-V and LYRIQ-V Premium to deliver V-Series performance for maximum output.

Luxury and Sport share core features like a 33-inch wraparound display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. Many versions ride on 20-inch wheels. An 11.5-kW onboard charger and a seven-speaker audio system come standard, with higher trims offering upgraded materials and extra options.

Premium Luxury and Premium Sport build on these with next-generation active noise cancellation, ventilated and massaging front seats on select packages, a digital rearview mirror, and an available 23-speaker AKG audio system. Premium Luxury also adds conveniences like a hands-free power liftgate and the available 19.2-kW onboard charger for quicker Level-2 charging.

Signature Luxury enhances the Luxury lineup with 22-inch wheels, illuminated door-sill plates, tri-zone climate control, heated rear outboard seats, and richer interior finishes. Signature Sport applies similar premium upgrades with sport-oriented touches such as a blackout roof, unique wheel designs, and typically standard dual-motor AWD. A panoramic power-opening sunroof and the 19.2-kW onboard charger are also available.

The LYRIQ-V emphasizes performance with reverse-rim 22-inch alloy wheels, Brembo performance brakes, summer tires, a performance-tuned suspension with continuous damping, and V-Mode driving profiles. The LYRIQ-V Premium adds upscale Nappa leather, a panoramic roof, and enhanced charging options, with Cadillac rating it at 615 hp.

How Much Horsepower Does the 2026 LYRIQ Have?

The single-motor RWD LYRIQ produces 340 hp and about 325 lb-ft of torque. Dual-motor AWD raises output to roughly 515 hp and 450 lb-ft. The LYRIQ-V delivers 615 hp and about 650 lb-ft in Velocity Max/Performance settings.

What Safety Features Does the 2026 LYRIQ Include?

Standard and available safety features include lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree HD camera system, forward collision alert with automatic emergency braking, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, blind-zone interventions, and Super Cruise hands-free driving.

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