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Cadillac's first high-performance V-Series model in Australia, the electric Lyriq-V SUV, will start reaching customers early in 2027.

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Deliveries of the Cadillac Lyriq-V, a high-performance version of the large Lyriq electric SUV, are set to commence in the coming months.
"Lyriq-V deliveries will start late Q1 into Q2," said a Cadillac Australia spokesperson, which indicates buyers should be able to take delivery around March or April 2027.
This will follow the commencement of deliveries for the Vistiq, which are due to start late this year or early in the first quarter (January to March) of 2027.

You can view a full breakdown of the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq Sport's pricing and specifications here, but while the Sport and V-Series share the same 92kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery and dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration, the latter has 75kW more power and 160Nm more torque.
That gives it a claimed 0-100km/h time of 3.6 seconds instead of 4.9, though WLTP range drops slightly from 503km to 471km.
The V-Series represents more than just a power and torque bump. It features retuned suspension with adaptive dampers, larger 22-inch (instead of 21-inch) alloy wheels, and gains V-Mode with a Velocity Max button that allows you to tap the SUV's full outputs, plus a Competitive Mode and Launch Control.
It features the same brakes, however, comprising 390mm rotors and fixed calipers up front and 345mm rotors with sliding calipers at the rear.

Cadillac has been building high-performance V-Series models for over two decades, many of which have used V8 engines. The Lyriq-V is the first electric V-Series model, and has been followed in the US market by the smaller Optiq-V. This model has previously been ruled out for Australia.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2027 Cadillac Lyriq-V | $99,000 |
The Lyriq-V features a one-pedal drive mode and Cadillac's Regen on Demand paddle, which allows you to slow the vehicle by pulling a paddle behind the steering wheel.

It features five-link independent suspension with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) adaptive dampers.
Lyriq models for export markets, including Australia, use a smaller 92kWh (instead of 102kWh) battery, reducing the DC charge rate from 190kW to 130kW.
| Specifications | Cadillac Lyriq-V |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Dual electric motors |
| Battery | 92kWh nickel manganese cobalt |
| Power | 459kW |
| Torque | 880Nm |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Tare weight | 2687kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 3.6 seconds |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 21.6kWh/100km |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 471km |
| Max AC charge rate | 7.4kW – single phase 22kW – three phase |
| Max DC charge rate | 130kW |
The Cadillac Lyriq-V is a large, two-row SUV.




| Dimensions | Cadillac Lyriq-V |
|---|---|
| Length | 5005mm |
| Width | 1977mm – excl. mirrors 2207mm – incl. mirrors |
| Height | 1623mm |
| Wheelbase | 3094mm |
| Cargo capacity | 793L – rear seats up 1722L – rear seats folded |
The Cadillac Lyriq-V is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty, with five years of complimentary roadside assistance.
Servicing is required every 24 months or 24,000km, whichever comes first. Pricing is not yet available.
The Cadillac Lyriq-V and Lyriq have yet to be tested by safety authorities ANCAP and Euro NCAP.

Standard safety equipment includes:
The Lyriq-V differs from the Lyriq Sport with unique 22-inch alloy wheels, red Brembo brake calipers and a different exterior appearance package, but otherwise the features list is almost identical.




Standard equipment includes:
The Cadillac Lyriq-V is exclusively offered with a Black Nappa leather interior with Sky Cool Grey accents, despite other colourways being available overseas.





Exterior colours are as follows:
William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.


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