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The Cadillac Lyriq has received an update for 2027, bringing less range and slower charging for the large electric SUV but quicker acceleration, more torque and better efficiency – all at an unchanged price.
Gone is the Luxury, which was priced identically to the Sport but featured minor cosmetic differences such as a different grille pattern. For now, at least until the Lyriq-V arrives, there's a single Sport trim priced at an unchanged $90,000 before on-road costs.
The Lyriq drops to a smaller 92kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for 2027, aligning it with the smaller Optiq and larger Vistiq, which for Australia and other markets like Europe adopt smaller batteries with slower DC charging capacities than the US market due to Europe's ECE Regulation 100.03.
Range has consequently been reduced from 530km to 503km, and the DC charge rate dropped from 190kW to 130kW.

A 10-minute DC charge now adds 114km of range, down from 131km. However, energy consumption has decreased from 22.5kWh/100km to 20.2kWh/100km.
The Lyriq Sport now produces 384kW of power and 720Nm of torque, down 4kW but up 110Nm on the pre-update model. The 0-100km/h time has been reduced from 5.3 seconds to 4.9 seconds.
In terms of safety equipment, the Lyriq gains lane-centring and traffic sign recognition but its airbag count drops to six with the removal of the dual front knee airbags.
Its 19-speaker AKG sound system has been upgraded to a 23-speaker AKG Studio system with Dolby Atmos, while you no longer need to press a button to start the Lyriq.
The range of interior and exterior colour options has also been shuffled, and is detailed in the Colours section below.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2027 Cadillac Lyriq Sport | $90,000 |
The Lyriq Sport continues to feature a one-pedal drive mode and GM's Regen on Demand paddle.

It features Passive-Plus dampers, with adaptive dampers exclusive to the upcoming Lyriq-V.
| Specifications | Cadillac Lyriq |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Dual electric motors |
| Battery | 92kWh nickel manganese cobalt |
| Power | 384kW |
| Torque | 720Nm |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Tare weight | 2687kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 4.9 seconds |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 20.2kWh/100km (WLTP) |
| Claimed range | 503km (WLTP) |
| Max AC charge rate | 22kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 130kW |

| Dimensions | Cadillac Lyriq |
|---|---|
| Length | 5005mm |
| Width | 2207mm – incl. mirrors1977mm – excl. mirrors |
| Height | 1623mm |
| Wheelbase | 3094mm |
| Cargo capacity | 793L – behind rear seats1722L – rear seats folded |
Cadillac backs the Lyriq with 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 12 months or 12,000km, whichever comes first. While the MY25 Lyriq was offered with five years of complimentary scheduled servicing, Cadillac has yet to confirm the servicing offer for the MY27 Lyriq.
The Cadillac Lyriq has yet to be tested by safety authority ANCAP or its sister authority Euro NCAP.

Standard safety equipment includes:
Dual front knee airbags have been deleted for 2027.

The Lyriq Sport comes standard with the following equipment:
The colour palette has been shuffled for 2027.





Stellar Black and Argent Silver remain the standard exterior finishes. The following are available for an additional $1500:
The previously optional Crystal White tricoat, Emerald Lake metallic and Celestial metallic finishes have been deleted.



The Lyriq remains available with two different colourways for no extra charge:
A Kona Brown Nappa leather interior with Sheer Grey accents is optional.
Two previously optional colourways – Oxford Stone with Garnet accents, and Juniper with Sky Cool Grey accents – are no longer available.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.


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