The Lyriq Optiq fully launched at Beijing Auto Show 2024and now we know more about the powertrain that will be available at the crossover’s market launch in China.
In the Middle Kingdom, Standard The version of the Optiq is a front-wheel drive, single engine version. 180kW And 330Nm. Combined with a 68.4kWh battery pack, the base Optiq is said to have a generous CLTC-standard 536km driving range.
The Range The model boasts a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive layout with total power 211kW And 465Nm. It is equipped with a larger 79.7kWh battery, which can travel 600 km according to CLTC testing.
Pricing for the Optiq starts at 239,700 yuan ($51,000) for the Standard variant and 269,700 yuan ($57,400) for the Long Range model.
Measuring 4822 mm long, 1912 mm wide and 1642 mm tall on a 2954 mm wheelbase, the Optiq is 72 mm longer, 66 mm narrower and 18 mm taller than a conventional car. Tesla Model Y.
It’s also 174mm shorter than the rear- and all-wheel-drive Lyriq, and significantly smaller than the three-row Vistiq.
There’s seating for up to five people and boot space is said to be 441L with the rear seats folded up and 1362L when folded down.
Standard features in China include automatic emergency braking, single-pedal driving mode, dual rear spoiler, torque vectoring, variable dampers, virtual key support on the electric smartphone, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade, interior lighting system with up to 126 available colors, perforated leather seats, electric front seats.
Also standard is a 33-inch curved screen that includes the infotainment system and clock display, wireless Apple CarPlay support, USB-C ports for both front and rear seats, and an audio system. AKG 1000W.
In China, the top-of-the-range Optiq Long Range version is equipped with GM’s Super Cruise driver assistance features, including lane centering assist, automatic lane change assist and driver attention monitoring. rider.
Production of the Optiq has begun at the SAIC-GM joint venture factory in Wuhan, and Chinese customers can start purchasing Optiq models at any time.
Optiq has also been confirmed for Canada, the US and Mexico. It’s unclear where models for these markets will be built, but reports suggest North American models will be built in Mexico, which could make them eligible for the credit. US federal tax credit up to $7,500 ($11,500).
GM has yet to confirm whether the Optiq will be sold in Australia, although it has registered the Optiq, Escalade iQ and Vistiq names Down Under.
So far, the only Cadillac model confirmed to be part of the brand’s local relaunch is the larger Lyriq crossover, which is built in Spring Hill, Tennessee and will arrive on our shores in Last year.
