General Motor's luxury automotive manufacturer, Cadillac, releases the all-new 'Lyriq,' a crossover designed to dominate the new market, leaving behind the company's internal combustion engine, moving forward with electric.
This is a massive step for Cadillac as they are well known for their V engines that output great deals of horsepowers that Americans preferred over the years. The 'Lyriq' can par with electric vehicles like Tesla, offering performance, comfort, and luxury.
Cadillac dubs the 'Lyriq' as "Poetry in Electrified Motion" pertaining to the combination of its looks and features as an electric vehicle. "True Cadillac performance DNA stands every hair on end." The luxury car company claimed to assure its future buyers that its transition to electric would not sacrifice what's made the company well-known.
Electrek reports that GM did not reveal any details about where they will be manufacturing Caddy's crossover electric ride, only saying that 'Lyriq' would begin production on China in 2021.
"We have not announced the start [date] of production in China. But I can confirm China production will begin first with US production following shortly afterward." Michael Albano, the GM spokesperson, said.
'Lyriq' won't be the first GM vehicle that will sport the company's new electric platform. GMC's earlier announcement of the Hummer EV would start production in their Detroit-Hamtramck plant in 2021. Engadget reports that the American manufacturer would also add an electric pick-up in their line up.
What do we know of the 'Lyriq' so far
Cadillac features their show car 'Lyriq' on their website, teasing off its would-be features and looks. However, best be warned that everything about this car is still on development, making the actual production car have more or less of what's advertised.
Lyriq Chief Engineer, Marty Hogan, admits that the car is still in the "development phase of the program" but will do everything they can to maximize its potential.
Cadillac 'Lyriq' offers a futuristic design integrated into the vehicle's sleek body, with "deecisive graphic elements contrast against fluid form." The exterior will sport a two-tone full-glass roof designed to add to the vehicle's sportiness. The face would also showcase led lighting system that will enhance its look into an "iridescent" color scheme.
Caddy's electric vehicle would sport a 19-kW Level 2 charging option ready and capable of charging at home and 150kW capable fast-charging in designated charging hubs. The current battery's range promises a 300-mile range on full for the rear-wheel-drive variant (RWD) and 20-30 miles less than that for the performance variant all-wheel drive (AWD).
Cadillac's Ultium propulsion system for the 'Lyriq' offers a 50/50 weight distribution in its chassis that promises a low center of gravity that makes the vehicle sporty, agile, and responsive.
Inside the Electric Crossover
'Lyriq' offers a wide variety of the car's interior features that will take you on a luxurious step towards the future. Its unique Augmented Reality Heads Up Display system offers a 33-inch diagonal display that brings you the speedometer, gauges, navigation, radio, and everything you need to know about the car, all-in-one.
A 'Super Cruise' system developed by Cadillac will give hands-free full driver assistance that will assist the driver in "simplifying" the drive.
An AKG 19-speaker sound system is also promised to be part of the car. It would bring sound optimization that is sure to deliver precise and crisp sounds that every passenger would experience.
With all the hype and details given by Cadillac and GM about the all-new 'Lyriq,' interested buyers of the car would have to wait until late 2022 for its release.
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Written by Isaiah Alonzo
