The Cadillac Lyriq, now in its third 12 months, is a superb alternative for a number of causes. However its biggest attraction could also be an unofficial title. It’s a car worthy of fixing the shopping for habits of those that have by no means thought-about the American standing image automotive of yesteryear or an electrical car.
In contrast to the gas-guzzling, elongated, staid sedans from a number of a long time in the past, the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq is fashionable, good-looking, environment friendly and a standout in a robust section. The luxurious sport utility car’s prime competitors contains through low-to-high worth factors, the Acura ZDX ($66,000), Rivian R1S ($77,700), Volvo EX90 ($81,290), BMW iX ($88,425) and Lotus Eletre ($145,000).
The five-passenger midsize SUV is offered in Luxurious and Sport kinds and supplied in tools ranges designated 1, 2 and three. All choices are powered by a 102-kWh battery pack and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The previous fashions embrace a single motor with 365 horsepower, the latter provides a second motor to the entrance axle and will increase the horsepower to 515.
The reviewed Sport 3 has intensive commonplace tools as different fashions. However it’s upgraded with a number of gadgets, together with 22-inch wheels and tri-zone local weather management. The MSRP’s is $67,495. Nappa leather-based seating ($3,790), sunroof ($1,600) and a charging module ($1,480) choices assist push the worth to $81,085.
In accordance with the producer, the Lyriq has a 326-mile vary with rear-wheel drive, 319 miles of vary if geared up with AWD. Its charging standing stats embrace: as excessive as 190 kW on a degree 3 charger, 86 miles of vary added in 10 minutes of DC quick charging and 80 p.c of full cost in roughly 45 minutes. Stage 2 charging gives between 20 and 50 miles per hour of cost time.
The only-motor RWD trim advances from 0-to-60 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds. The twin-motor AWD mannequin completes the trade commonplace acceleration take a look at in 4.8 seconds. The reviewed Sport 3 providing is rated with a mixed 85 MPGe, with 99 MPGe in metropolis driving, 77 MPGe on the freeway.
Attributes are plentiful. The Lyriq’s look is dramatically elegant, with the way forward for automotive design arriving now. Its inside options upscale supplies and conventional facilities, cooling to heating and an non-compulsory panoramic sunroof. However there’s additionally the distinctive — massaging seats, audio system situated within the entrance headrest, presenting door handles that lock flush and a hands-free energy liftgate.
Most dramatic is the single-piece curved 33-inch LED show and 9K decision functionality. Its Google built-in comes with the Google Assistant with hands-free entry to Google Maps and Google Play. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, a built-in accessible 5G Wi-Fi hotspot and over-the-air car software program updates add extra comfort. The non-compulsory 19-speaker AKG Studio audio system has superior sound.
The Lyriq acquired prime particular person and total security grades from the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and it has a full canvas of associated options: Adaptive cruise management, blind-spot monitor, parking sensors, automated emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane preserving and centering. A 360-degree digital camera can be commonplace on all Lyriq trims. Common Motors’ Tremendous Cruise (a hands-free, semi-autonomous driving system) and a rear digital camera mirror with a washer are non-compulsory security gadgets.
With its energy, effectivity and fashionable inside and exterior designs, the Lyriq shares with its ancestors. It has the cruising consolation of the carmaker’s legendary harem, the Eldorado to Fleetwood, Coupe DeVille to Seville. The massive sedans had been quiet and assured, essentially the most huge of which was the 21-foot-long Fleetwood lineup from 1974-1976.
The Lyriq drives huge, too. However it’s about 16 1/2-feet lengthy, the identical size as a Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder. It’s proof the producer has developed from its mentality of fifty years in the past. Medium is the brand new huge, a Cadillac reimagined.
