Cadillac Lyriq-V confirmed for Australia, New Zealand — SkimNews
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- Cadillac confirmed plans to deliver the 615 hp, 880 Nm Lyriq-V electric SUV to Australia and New Zealand for the 2027 model year, marking the V-Series badge's first electric-era entry in those markets.
- The Lyriq-V packs a 92 kWh "international" battery pack delivering an estimated 471 km (~295 miles) of range on the WLTP combined cycle, with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability.
- Performance specs include 459 kW (615 hp), 880 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque, and a 0-100 km/h sprint in 3.6 seconds, positioning it as a genuine performance SUV rather than a rebadged cruiser.
- Oceania-spec Lyriq-V pricing starts at 109,000 NZD (~$62,500 USD), with right-hand-drive configuration first introduced in Japan, larger side mirrors, and exclusive interior upholstery.
- Greg Rowe, Acting Managing Director of GM Australia & New Zealand, called the Lyriq-V "a genuine performance SUV" that retains the refinement, technology, and everyday usability defining the broader Lyriq line.
- The launch extends GM's global ambitions for its flagship luxury brand, following Cadillac's Formula 1 team debut earlier this year.
Why it matters: Cadillac is planting its V-Series performance flag in the EV era across Oceania at a ~$62,500 USD entry point, betting that badge cachet translates to international luxury-EV buyers. With nearly half of Cadillac's Q3 sales already electric, this launch tests whether a 615 hp electric SUV commands the same premium positioning as its gas V-Series predecessors in markets GM only recently entered.
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