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Watch The Cadillac Lyriq Face Its Toughest Challenge Yet

Nov. 27, 2021 3:10 PM ET by Jake Lingeman Electric Vehicles / 6 Comments GM says the vehicle is 80% done and on track for production next year. The electric Cadillac Lyriq is inching closer to production, which starts early next year. The company just crossed the 80% validation threshold, which means "engineers can now focus on fine tuning the Lyriq prior to production." Cadillac posted a video today of some of that late testing, which took place in New Zealand in August, so the company wouldn't have to wait until the northern hemisphere's cold months. "We have spent countless hours behind the wheel of our Lyriq test fleet and in virtual testing environments to be sure we deliver our customers a comprehensive luxury experience expressed in an all-new electrified package," said Jamie Brewer, executive chief engineer. "All the while we are remaining true to our brand promise by placing high priority on meticulous craftsmanship and intuitive integrated technologies." Cadillac Cadillac This is part of the vehicle's accelerated launch, helped by virtual development and parallel processes during Covid times, but now it's at the physical phase where it needs to be tested in use cases like freeways, rural and urban driving scenarios, and of course at low temperatures. It's also feeling out the ride, which benefits from the Lyriq's Ultium batteries in the floor. "Lyriq has exceptional torsional stiffness," said Todd Bruder, lead development engineer. "As a result, we were able to dial in exceptional responsiveness in the steering and suspension systems while simultaneously elevating the brand's signature feeling of comfort to an entirely new plateau." It has a five-link suspension setup, front and rear. That allows for independent tuning of the suspension bushings, which improve ride and handling. The new frequency-dependent dampers can also "see" the difference between large and small impacts, softening and smoothing the ride even further. Cadillac Cadillac Cadillac When the Lyriq does arrive next year, it will come with a 100.4-kWh battery pack sending juice to the rear wheels. GM says it should land with about 340 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. It will be built alongside other Caddy SUVs at its Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. The Lyriq will be able to charge at up to 190 kW from a DC fast charger, which will be good for 76 miles of range in 10 minutes, says Cadillac. That's what you'll need to find for an EV cross-country road trip. It will go 300 miles on a single charge and at home on a Level 2 charger, should regain about 52 miles per charging hour. That means only about six hours to fill up at home. Cadillac says the Debut Edition Lyriq is already sold out, but that it will offer additional reservations next summer. Cadillac Cadillac Cadillac

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