Video Summary
- Build quality of some interior parts falls slightly short of German competitors like BMW and Audi.- Creaking noises are present in parts of the interior cabin, specifically around the cup holder and lower dashboard.
- The Cadillac Lyriq isn't dynamic or sporty, but it excels as a luxury barge.
- Its steering is light, and turning is a bit lazy.
- The braking system has a nice and smooth progressive build.
- Driving experience provides comfort, which aligns with the point of a luxury barge.
- Germans balance Sport and Luxury better, but the Lyriq excels in luxury.
- Cabin experience is overall very nice.
- Nappa leather package is worth it.
- Lacks a head-up display, but offers a 33-inch screen.
- Has Physical climate controls despite its large screen.
- The Super Cruise feature is excellent.
- Base models have 312 miles of range, and all-wheel drive models have 308 miles of range.
- The design is instantly recognizable as Cadillac.
- Level 2 home charger takes about 9 hours and DC fast charger gets 76 miles in 10 minutes, or about 190 miles in 30 minutes.
- It's the most sophisticated American electric car launch to date.
- The cabin is extremely silent while driving.
- Has passive dampers without air or adaptive suspensions.
- It feels heavier with the tendency to lumber around a bit.
- Lacks grocery bag hooks with a 12-volt plug in the trunk.
- 6'1" passenger in back seat has a fist's worth of knee room and $1600 Panoramic Sunroof.
- Competitively priced, and worth consideration.
- This is a very compelling value proposition, with prices starting around $58,600, which is cheaper compared to the BMW IX, Audi Q8 E-Tron and Mercedes EQC and EQS.
