GM sets 2027 Lyriq debut for eyes-off driving, with broader plans

General Motors plans to add eyes-off driving to the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq and extend the technology across a wider range of vehicles, including pickups, crossovers and larger SUVs, according to news.ssbcrack.com. The account also says GM has slated a debut in the Cadillac Escalade IQ for 2028, a model and year named in headlines from IndexBox and AUTOJOSH as well.

The stated rollout thus includes two distinct vehicle references: the Lyriq’s expected 2027 debut and the Escalade IQ’s planned 2028 introduction. The account describes the Lyriq as the feature’s expected debut, while its mention of the Escalade IQ places that model’s introduction in 2028.

The headlines from IndexBox and AUTOJOSH specifically associate the 2028 timing with the Escalade IQ; Repairer Driven News describes GM’s plans as covering popular-selling SUVs and trucks. GM’s expansion ambitions extend beyond those model references. The account names pickup trucks, crossovers and larger SUVs as part of the broader vehicle range for the technology.

Fox Business, AUTOJOSH and Repairer Driven News headlines also describe plans involving pickups or trucks and SUVs, though those headlines do not give further model or rollout details. Mary Barra, GM’s chair and CEO, presented the technology as part of a wider shift in the driving experience.

She said, “We’re changing what it means to drive, and transforming your car into an intelligent partner that makes your life easier.” Her statement describes GM’s intended user experience; the account does not provide a separate evaluation of how the feature performs in use.

The same account reports that Ed Nightingale, GM’s vice president of Digital Products, discussed the OnStar AI Assistant and GM’s approaches to data privacy and safety in a recent FOX Business interview. It does not describe specific privacy or safety measures.

The interview is presented alongside GM’s plans for autonomous driving, but the account does not detail a technical link between the AI Assistant and eyes-off driving. UBS estimates cited in the account project GM’s digital income rising from $3.2 billion in 2026 to $9.6 billion by 2036.

That forecast frames the company’s digital capabilities as a potential source of growth; it is an estimate, not a reported result. The account does not break down how much of the projection is tied to eyes-off driving, OnStar, or other digital products.