Is the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq the best AWD midsize luxury SUV?

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The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq is a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive, mid-size crossover SUV. Its industry is rethinking electrified vehicles, and Cadillac has a perfectly laid foundation for a foundation of luxury electrification. Cadillac brings unique touches to its Lyriq, competing with Tesla Model X, Audi e-tron, and Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Key findings:
- The reviewer praises the styling, particularly the separate LED turn signal, the LED signature vertical daytime running lamp, and the aluminum trim. However, he notes with dismay the fake vents.
- The exterior features a new color, Nimbus, and comes with metallic and pearlescent. It comes with hand-polished 22-inch aluminum wheels with arrow inserts, adaptive suspension at all four corners.
- The interior boasts soft touch materials, real wood, heated and ventilated massage seats, ambient lighting, and 33 inches of uninterrupted OLED screens.
- The reviewer appreciates features like flush door handles with LED lighting, power shades for the sunroof, a digital rearview mirror, real switchgear for the AC vents. Unique storage includes a leather-lined glove compartment.
- The Lyriq includes Super Cruise autonomous driving functionality and comes with safety measures, such as blind-spot monitoring and lane keep assist.
- It has 500 horsepower with a range of 307 miles. It does 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds, can complete a quarter mile in 12.9 seconds with a top speed of 132 mph. A DC fast charger will provide 77 miles of range in 10 minutes.
- At its stated price of $78,000 with options, the Lyriq may be a top contender among luxury EVs.

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