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Here is the summary of the YouTube video:The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ was the first vehicle GM built on their new Ultium electric car platform back in 2022. Cadillac's aggressive electric initiative had a slow start back then, but it has gained steam. By the end of 2025, there will be six Cadillac electric models on sale in the US, and possibly a seventh if an ultra-luxury convertible is produced.
GM has delivered on their promises for this platform, albeit slower than desired. There have been rapid changes to the LYRIQ. The reviewer notes that production has ended for the XT4, and production for the XT5 and XT6 is expected to end. It is logically timed, because there are full electric replacements for all three of those models in the current lineup. The one model continuing for sure is the Escalade, though there is now an electric Escalade.
The LYRIQ launched in 2022 with a rear-wheel-drive model, with all-wheel drive added in the 2024 model year. Cadillac finally delivered the Velocity Package for the LYRIQ, which allowed it to go faster from 0 to 60. The LYRIQ-V is now entering production, and will get the LYRIQ from 0 to 60 in 3.3 seconds, thanks to 615 horsepower. The other electric models include the Optiq (a smaller, less expensive LYRIQ) and the Vistiq (a three-row model). Also, the Escalade IQ, the IQL, the Celestiq, and soon the Sole will be available. The LYRIQ is the OG (original) model and the only model that will have CarPlay.
The long hood on the car was an interesting and deliberate choice by Cadillac and is a bit controversial. The long hood and long wheelbase give it a stretched station wagon vibe. Its wheelbase is an extraordinary 122 inches - one inch longer than a gasoline Cadillac Escalade.
All-wheel-drive versions are rated for around 319 miles. Also, it’s equipped with 22-inch wheels, which is a Michelin All-Season eco-focused tire. The upcoming LYRIQ V is going to get Brembo brakes and more aggressive tires, which better handles the curb weight of the LYRIQ.
The cabin is generally quiet at 70 decibels at 50 MPH. The front seats, though, are not comfortable for all, since the seat bottoms are short. All models are able to claim the tax credit, but not so with the Tesla Model-X.
The review points out that, because the charging components are mostly in the front, a frunk is not available on this vehicle. It charges at a max speed of 180 kilowatts. Also, Cadillac delivers power conservatively, providing a linear power up to 30 mph and adding a significant bump between 30-40 mph and beyond.
Handling is rated at B-. Though stable, ride quality is a bit numb because the suspension is soft with lean and dive while cornering. The fuel economy for a combined test of is 2.8 miles/kilowatt hour at a cruising 70 mph. The interior has been elevated with higher trims and is a premium design. Its cost is competitive within the luxury EV SUV segment.
