2026 Cadillac LYRIQ Trims Explained: From Luxury to LYRIQ-V

The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ lineup gives buyers four distinct paths into all-electric luxury, each with a clear character and a specific set of priorities. The range opens with the Luxury trim and climbs through Sport and Premium Luxury before reaching the performance-focused LYRIQ-V at the top. Every trim rides on the same 102 kWh battery architecture and shares the LYRIQ's long-wheelbase, five-passenger body, but the differences between them go well beyond badge placement.

Choosing the right LYRIQ trim means understanding what each one adds and what it trades. This guide walks through each variant in detail, covering powertrain, technology, interior appointments, and the buyer profile each one suits best.

2026 LYRIQ Luxury: The Starting Point That Doesn't Feel Like One

The Luxury trim is the entry point into the LYRIQ family, but it arrives with a strong standard feature list that makes it feel like anything but a base model.

Power comes from a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 365 hp, driving the rear wheels and delivering a rated range of 525 km on a full charge. AWD is available as an option, pairing a second front motor for a combined output of 515 hp and pulling range down to 513 km. Charging is handled by an 11.5 kW onboard module as standard.

The fixed full glass roof, slim-line LED vertical headlamps, and choreographed exterior lighting sequence come standard. Inside, the Luxury trim includes the LYRIQ's signature 33-inch diagonal advanced LED display, Google built-in, wireless phone charging, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats. The audio system is a 7-speaker setup. Super Cruise, Cadillac's hands-free driver assistance technology, is standard here.

• Rear-wheel drive standard (AWD available); 365 hp / 525 km range (RWD)
• 11.5 kW onboard charging module standard
• Super Cruise standard
• 7-speaker audio; 33-inch LED display; full glass roof standard

Best for: Buyers who want the full LYRIQ experience at the starting trim, with optional AWD for added confidence.

2026 LYRIQ Sport: Distinct Looks, Same Powertrain

The Sport trim shares its powertrain with the Luxury, offering the same 365 hp rear-wheel drive setup with the 525 km rated range and the same AWD option producing 515 hp and 513 km of range. What sets it apart is a more aggressive exterior character.

Where the Luxury uses chrome Galvano door handles and bright bodyside mouldings, the Sport switches to body-colour door handles, dark side window surround mouldings, and dark accent bodyside lower mouldings. Gloss Black Nameplates and an available Onyx Package give it a blacked-out look that reads more assertive on the road.

Interior content mirrors the Luxury, with the same 33-inch display, Super Cruise, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, and 7-speaker audio. The Sport is the trim for buyers who want the LYRIQ's technology and efficiency, but prefer a darker, more sport-forward exterior presence over the Luxury's traditional chrome accents.

• Same powertrain as Luxury: 365 hp RWD / 515 hp AWD
• Dark exterior trim replaces chrome details
• Gloss Black Nameplates standard; Onyx Package available
• Available AWD: 513 km range, 515 hp

Best for: Buyers who want a sportier exterior look without moving to the performance-spec LYRIQ-V.

2026 LYRIQ Premium Luxury: The Fully Loaded Standard LYRIQ

The Premium Luxury is the most comprehensively equipped version of the standard LYRIQ, and it shifts AWD from an option to the standard configuration. That means every Premium Luxury ships with the dual-motor all-wheel drive system producing 515 hp and a rated range of 513 km.

The technology upgrades at this level are substantial. The 7-speaker system is replaced by the AKG Studio 23-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos and Active Noise Cancellation. The Rear Camera Mirror, hands-free power liftgate, 110-volt power outlet, ventilated front seats, power flat-folding rear seatbacks, driver and front passenger power lumbar massage, and 8-way power passenger seat adjustment all join the standard equipment list. The 19.2 kW onboard charging module is available, cutting charge times compared to the 11.5 kW unit standard on the lower trims.

The panoramic power sunroof is also available on this trim, and a rear camera washer keeps the rear view clear year-round. This is the LYRIQ for buyers who want every available comfort feature in a single, cohesive package without stepping into V-Series performance territory.

Best for: Buyers who want the full standard LYRIQ specification with AWD standard and every comfort and technology upgrade included.

2026 LYRIQ-V: The Performance Tier

The LYRIQ-V is Cadillac's first all-electric V-Series vehicle, and it sits above the standard trim ladder as a purpose-built performance variant. It uses the same 102 kWh battery pack as the rest of the lineup but pairs it with a dual-motor AWD system producing 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque.

With Velocity Max engaged, the LYRIQ-V reaches 96 km/h in 3.3 seconds, making it the quickest Cadillac ever produced. Rated range checks in at 459 km. The V-Series engineering goes beyond the motor upgrade: Continuous Damping Control calibrated specifically for LYRIQ-V, Brembo front performance brakes, a quicker steering ratio, and a 5-link independent suspension setup tuned for precision combine to give the LYRIQ-V a noticeably different road character than its siblings.

The V-Mode button on the steering wheel gives direct access to Competitive Mode, a driver-selectable suite of traction management settings. The LYRIQ-V also gets a unique multi-layered interior and exterior sound experience synchronized to the driving mode, Regen On Demand steering wheel paddles, power-adjustable seat bolsters, and V-Series sill plates. The 33-inch advanced LED display carries over from the standard lineup, joined here by a dual-plane Augmented Reality Head-Up Display. The AKG 23-speaker system with Dolby Atmos is standard.

Best for: Buyers who want Cadillac V-Series performance in a fully electric, four-door luxury SUV format.

Which 2026 LYRIQ Trim Is Right for You?

The Luxury trim gives strong standard equipment and an optional AWD upgrade, making it a practical entry into the lineup. The Sport does the same with a darker, more assertive exterior character for buyers who prefer that look. The Premium Luxury adds AWD as standard along with the most complete interior package in the standard lineup, including the AKG audio upgrade and a full suite of ventilation, massage, and comfort features.

The LYRIQ-V is in a category of its own: 615 hp, Brembo brakes, and a 3.3-second sprint to 96 km/h put it well outside the standard luxury SUV conversation and into genuine high-performance territory.

All four trims share the same full glass roof, 33-inch diagonal LED display, Google built-in, Super Cruise, heated front seats, and the LYRIQ's distinctive exterior design. The differences are in what each buyer chooses to add from there.

Find Your 2026 LYRIQ at City Cadillac in Toronto

Four trims, one architecture, and a wide range of priorities covered. The LYRIQ lineup is broad enough that the right configuration depends on how you plan to use the vehicle, how much you value charging speed, and whether performance or comfort features rank higher on your list. The team at City Cadillac in Toronto can walk you through each trim, answer spec questions, and help you compare configurations side by side. Stop in to get a closer look.