Cadillac’s go-fast electric SUV arrives makes its way Down Under — SkimNews
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- Cadillac confirmed plans to deliver the V-series Lyriq-V to Australia and New Zealand for the 2027 model year, marking the V-Series badge's entry into the electric era
- The Lyriq-V produces 459 kW (615 hp) and 880 Nm of torque, hitting 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds per GM specifications
- Oceania-bound models pack GM's "international" 92 kWh battery with an estimated 471 km range on the WLTP cycle, priced from 109,000 NZD (~$62,500 USD)
- The SUV features V2G (vehicle-to-grid) capability and uses the right-hand-drive configuration first introduced in Japan earlier this year
- GM Australia & New Zealand made Oceania-specific trim adjustments including larger side mirrors and exclusive interior upholstery, per GM Authority
Why it matters: The Lyriq-V is Cadillac's first electric V-Series model, and at ~$62,500 USD it brings genuine performance-luxury credentials to the Australian and NZ EV market. The right-hand-drive rollout — now spanning Japan and Oceania — signals GM's intent to grow Cadillac beyond North America using a market-specific battery pack rather than a direct carryover from U.S. models.
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