Cadillac Lyriq-V Reaches Australia With 615 HP and Handovers Set for 2027
Julian Hayes
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The Cadillac Lyriq-V is finally on the Australian delivery calendar. Cadillac Australia confirms handovers will run from late Q1 into Q2 2027, with the first cars arriving around March or April. Priced at $99,000 before on-road costs, this is no longer a spec sheet fantasy.
Cadillac Lyriq-V Electric Powertrain Reality Check
Beneath the skin sits a 92 kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery feeding a dual-motor all-wheel-drive layout. Output reaches 459 kW, or 615 hp, with 880 Nm of torque on tap. Cadillac claims 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, which places the Lyriq-V firmly in hot-SUV territory.
Retuned adaptive dampers, 22-inch wheels and a dedicated V-Mode reshape its character. Velocity Max unlocks full output, while Competitive Mode and Launch Control add theatre to every launch. Braking relies on 390mm front rotors with fixed calipers, but brake durability deserves scrutiny given the recent Cadillac and Chevrolet brake recall.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 92 kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery, dual-motor electric powertrain |
| 🐎Power Output | 615 hp (459 kW) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 880 Nm (650 lb-ft) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.6s |
| 🚀Top Speed | 130 mph (210 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Dual-Motor AWD / Single-Speed EV |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $99,000 before on-road costs |
Chassis Tuning and Braking Discipline
On paper, the Lyriq-V reads like a serious contender. In reality, the real test lies in how the adaptive dampers manage body control at speed. Software-driven throttle mapping will decide whether the SUV feels precise or merely fast.
The 471 km WLTP range keeps long highway runs realistic, though sustained track sessions will be the true stress test for the cooling loop. Cadillac’s full model details are available on its official website.
Final Verdict on Electric Performance SUVs
Ultimately, the Lyriq-V earns its V badge with credible acceleration and a clear performance mandate. I predict early Australian examples will hold their value better than most luxury EVs, as enthusiasts chase limited-run hot electric SUVs. Follow more EV coverage at Auto News Magazine.
Julian Hayes
Future Mobility & Technology Editor at Auto News Magazine. Covering the next frontier of electric powertrains, 800V architectures, solid-state battery chemistry, and autonomous vehicle platforms.
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