Cadillac Announces the 2026 Lyriq-V Performance EV

Chris Teague
by Chris Teague

Cadillac’s V brand has given us some of the most exciting General Motors vehicles in decades, and it’s not slowing down as the automaker heads into the electric age. Cadillac recently announced the 2026 Lyriq-V, a hotted-up version of its Ultium-based electric crossover.


The company plans to launch the Lyriq-V in early 2025 and said that it will offer the vehicle in both left- and right-hand drive versions for the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Other global markets will be announced after the initial launch.


While the standard Lyriq was already one of the better-looking options in its class, the V builds on that with a more aggressive stance and bodywork. We don’t have any details on its performance or specifications, but given the brand’s other handiwork, it’s reasonable to assume that we’ll see a significant boost to the base model’s numbers.

The dual-motor Lyriq already has 515 horsepower, so the Lyriq-V could edge on the numbers offered by the also-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, which sees up to 750 horsepower in its most powerful form. It will have to outdo the upcoming Chevy Blazer SS, which is expected to offer 575 horsepower, but will likely not surpass the flagship Escalade.


Cadillac only shared a couple of images and short video clips, but it’s possible to see the vehicle’s Brembo brakes and Continental performance tires. Inside, the steering wheel features a red V button, which could be related to a temporary boost setting or sport mode.


[Images: Cadillac]


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Chris Teague
Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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  • Big Al from Oz Big Al from Oz on Oct 30, 2024
    The world is awash with high end EVs, not many affordable ones around. I think if the governments want EV adoption they should require the manufacturers to produce affordable EVs.
  • IBx1 IBx1 on Oct 30, 2024
    oh
  • Lorenzo If it's over 30 years old and over 80k miles, and not a classic, it's a parts car, worth no more than 20% of original price.
  • Dusterdude No mileage noted on a 33 year old car means likely well north of 300k + miles , along with issues noted , should equate to an ask price of less than $3k
  • Ajla IMO, something like this really should be naturally-aspirated.
  • Kjhkjlhkjhkljh kljhjkhjklhkjh Unless they are solid state batteries you BAN THEM. I like EVs... but EVs like to burn ... for days
  • Kjhkjlhkjhkljh kljhjkhjklhkjh uh .. it looks like a VW golf got the mumps
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