2025 Cadillac Lyriq price and specs: More affordable than key rivals
10/03/2024 03:00 PM
Cadillac is entering the Australian market with an all-electric line-up headlined by the new Lyriq large SUV, and it’s more affordable than first anticipated.
- 2025 Cadillac Lyriq pricing and specifications
- Two Cadillac Lyriq trim grades are available in Australia
- First deliveries to begin before the end of 2024
- Priced from $117,000 before on-road costs
The first 2025 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUVs will arrive in Australia before the end of 2024, with pricing for the large electric SUV undercutting initial expectations – and lower than key rivals from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi.
Cadillac is entering the Australian market with the factory-produced right-hand-drive Lyriq large electric SUV, set to compete against established luxury competition such as the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, the BMW iX, and Audi Q8 e-tron.
Pricing for its rivals begins around $130,000 and can range up to $150,000 depending on specification and model, but the two-strong Cadillac Lyriq range costs between $117,000 and $119,000 before on-road costs.
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The more affordable of the two is the Lyriq Luxury at $117,000 before on-road costs, while buyers can opt for the sportier aesthetic of the Lyriq Sport for an additional $2000.
Both specifications – Lyriq Luxury and Lyriq Sport – are powered by the same dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration fed by a 102kWh battery.
The Lyriq Luxury is typified by chrome accents on the exterior, whereas the Sport version gets darker trim, a unique grille, and black chrome finishes for the front and rear ends.
The Cadillac Lyriq will be sold in a “direct-to-customer” arrangement in which buyers specify their cars online and have them delivered through brand experience centres, initially planned for Sydney and Melbourne.
Customers can also have their cars delivered to their address, though the brand is planning a wider showroom footprint in the future.
The Lyriq is rated with a 530km electric driving range based on WLTP standards, while the maximum DC charge power is 190kW. Cadillac claims 128km of driving range can be added in just 10 minutes on a DC fast charger.
Total system outputs are 388kW and 610Nm, sent to all four wheels through a single-speed transmission.
Each specification benefits from a 33-inch widescreen infotainment and instrument display, 21-inch alloy wheels, a 19-speaker AKG sound system, a panoramic glass sunroof, and a hands-free power-operated boot.
Optional nappa leather upholstery is available at additional cost, and more than eight colour options are offered to Australian customers.
The Lyriq is covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty in Australia and its high-voltage battery is warranted for eight years/160,000km (whichever is reached first).
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq is due to arrive in showrooms before the end of 2024 and is available to order through Cadillac Experience Centres and online now.
2025 Cadillac Lyriq price in Australia
- Lyriq Luxury – $117,000
- Lyriq Sport – $119,000
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2025 Cadillac Lyriq Luxury standard features:
- Dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with 388kW/610Nm
- 102kWh Ultium high-voltage battery
- 21-inch alloy wheels with specific European/Australian ride and handling tune
- LED headlights and tail-lights
- Chrome exterior trim highlights
- Full-length glass sunroof with sunshade
- 33-inch infotainment and instrument cluster display
- Google integration, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, AM/FM/Digital DAB+ radio, Google Maps
- 19-speaker AKG sound system with integrated head rest speakers
- Keyless entry and vehicle start
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats with lumbar, massaging
- Heated outboard rear seats
- 126-colour ambient lighting
- Tri-zone climate control
- 360-degree camera system
- Power-operated boot release
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-centring assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with cyclist and pedestrian awareness
- Blind-spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Road sign recognition
- Driver attention warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
2025 Cadillac Lyriq Sport (over Lyriq Luxury):
- Dark exterior trim
- Unique front bar styling for Crystal Shield grille
- Black chrome finishes for front and rear ends
The optional $3000 nappa leather package, available on Lyriq Luxury and Lyriq Sport, adds:
- Nappa leather seats
- Nappa leather armrest
- Soft-wrapped upper instrument panel and door trim with Dark Ash decor
Note: The nappa leather package is included and only available with interior colours Oxford Stone or Juniper.
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