---
title: "Leaked 2024 Cadillac Lyriq-V Order Guide Shows No Power Bump [UPDATED]"
description: "The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq-V sounds like it'll remain more of a luxury cruiser than a performance EV—do what you're best at, I guess."
date: "2023-05-04"
modified: "2023-05-04"
authors:
  - name: "James Gilboy"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/james-gilboy"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/leaked-2024-cadillac-lyriq-v-order-guide-confirms-no-power-bump"
categories:
  - "Cadillac News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Cadillac"
  - "Electric Vehicle"
  - "luxury"
  - "Lyriq"
  - "suv/crossover"
---

# Leaked 2024 Cadillac Lyriq-V Order Guide Shows No Power Bump \[UPDATED\]

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/04/Lyriq-V-Hero.jpg>)
*\<em\>James Gilboy\</em\>*

A report circulated on Wednesday alleging that Cadillac's first performance EV, the [2024 Cadillac Lyriq](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/cadillac-walks-back-2024-lyriq-ev-price-increase-of-nearly-10k>)-V, would [launch with the same amount of power as the regular all-wheel-drive model](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/2024-cadillac-lyriq-v-wont-be-more-powerful-than-awd-models-report>). That has now been seemingly confirmed by a trim guide [accidentally published on Cadillac's website](<https://brochures-statics.cadillac.com/image/upload/prod/brochures/2024/LYRIQ/24MY_LYRIQ_TrimWalk_041123.pdf>), which one of our readers saved and sent in.

Let's start with what makes the Lyriq-V a V-series: the performance parts. As reported, it makes 500 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, which are reported to be good for zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Because Lyriqs weigh close to three tons, the V-series gains massive Brembo brakes with 20-inch rotors in front and 18s in the rear. To fit them, the Lyriq-V gets 22-inch alloy wheels as standard, which wear 275-section summer tires. It's unclear how much these reduce range, though.

![2023 Cadillac Lyriq interior](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/04/2023-Cadillac-Lyriq-1.jpeg>)

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/04/Lyriq-V-Inline.jpg>)
*James Gilboy*

To counter the compromised ride quality, the Lyriq-V will feature adaptive damping that's unavailable on lower trims. It'll also come with performance-adjacent cosmetic tweaks, consisting of a front splitter, rocker inserts, and rear valence inserts in either gloss black or carbon fiber or a combination thereof.

Beyond that, the Lyriq-V as the top trim will offer amenities that are either optional or unavailable on lower trims. An AKG Studio 19-speaker sound system, tri-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, and a heated leather steering wheel are only a small sample thereof. The 19.2-kW AC charger and Trailer Prep package enabling up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity are also standard.

Cadillac told us Friday that V-Series models have always exceeded base models' power output. "For over 20 years V-Series has represented Cadillac’s commitment to performance," a spokesperson told us. "No V-Series model's horsepower has ever been equal to that of the base variant. If an electric V is in our future, I can assure you it will deliver the same promise to our customers."

Pricing isn't shown in the guide, but I estimate it'll start in the low $80,000s. It's disappointing—but not surprising—that the Lyriq-V appears to be only a warmed-over version of a cruising-oriented driving experience, rather than a more thorough performance EV. It's also a letdown that adaptive damping isn't available on lower trims, as it'd only improve [what's already a commendable luxury EV](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/the-2023-cadillac-lyriq-ev-the-start-of-something-great>). Guess [Cadillac](<https://www.thedrive.com/category/cadillac-news>)'s gotta differentiate the Lyriq from pricier models to come—even if that means hamstringing its own cars. Some things never change, I suppose.

***Updated on 05/05/2023 at 2:30 p.m. ET:*** *This story now includes Cadillac’s statement regarding a potential electric V model.*

*Got a tip or question for the author? You can reach them here: james@thedrive.com*

## Author
James is a former staff writer for The Drive. He has changed the conversation around electrification, debunked misinformation online, and become a prominent hunter of what he calls "automotive cryptids."

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