Cadillac opened orders for its first electrical automobile, the 2023 Lyriq SUV, on Might 19 at 9 am. It closed them 4 hours later.
Cadillac’s web site for ordering the automobile now reads, “2023 LYRIQ orders are full. Pre-order yours at the moment.”
A Cadillac spokesperson declined to say what number of orders the model obtained for the automobile. However in March, the corporate reported that greater than 225,000 buyers had signed as much as obtain discover of when orders would start.
Those that click on the “pre-order” button, Cadillac says, will probably be positioned on a waitlist. “Waitlist members might have the prospect to order a 2023 Lyriq primarily based on availability or could have the primary alternative to pre-order the 2024 Lyriq.”
Cadillac claims that 70% of Lyriq patrons are shopping for their first Cadillac.
Concerning the Lyriq
The Lyriq is a midsize SUV with sharp, angular exterior styling and a minimalist inside characterised by shiny piano black surfaces and an enormous, curved show display screen. It’s accessible in a rear-wheel-drive setup with 325 horsepower or an all-wheel-drive setup making 500 horsepower.
Costs begin at $62,990 (for all however a couple of patrons who reserved an early launch version for $58,795). Relying on configuration, the Lyriq can journey as much as 312 miles on a cost.
It’s Cadillac’s first electrical automobile. However GM has plans for the model to go all-electric. Later this yr, we anticipate to see its subsequent EV, the Celestiq flagship sedan.
