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 (373 kW / 507 PS) and 450 lb-ft (609 Nm) of torque, the Chinese variant is slated to develop up to 503 hp (375 kW / 510 PS) and 524 lb-ft (710 Nm) of torque. This will enable the Lyriq to run from 0-62 mph (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 118 mph (190 km/h) to 130 mph (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 (378 miles) in the China Light-Duty Vehicle test cycle. That compares to 653 km (406 miles) for the rear-wheel drive variant, which also uses a 95.7 kWh battery pack.
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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 $64,000 when it launches in the United States in the spring of 2023.
