2025 Lyriq electric SUV modernizes Cadillac legacy
The Cadillac Lyriq now in its third year is an excellent choice for several reasons But its greatest attraction may be an unofficial title It s a bicycle worthy of changing the buying habits of those who have never considered the American status symbol car of yesteryear or an electric conveyance Unlike the gas-guzzling elongated staid sedans from several decades ago the Cadillac Lyriq is modern handsome efficient and a standout in a strong segment The luxury sport utility car s top competition includes via low-to-high price points the Acura ZDX Rivian R S Volvo EX BMW iX and Lotus Eletre The five-passenger midsize SUV is available in Luxury and Sport styles and offered in equipment levels designated and All offerings are powered by a -kWh battery pack and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive The former models include a single motor with horsepower the latter adds a second motor to the front axle and increases the horsepower to The reviewed Sport has extensive standard equipment as other models But it s upgraded with several items including -inch wheels and tri-zone context control The MSRP s is Nappa leather seating sunroof and a charging module options help push the price to According to the manufacturer the Lyriq has a -mile range with rear-wheel drive miles of range if equipped with AWD Its charging status stats include as high as kW on a level charger miles of range added in minutes of DC fast charging and percent of full charge in approximately minutes Level charging provides between and miles per hour of charge time The single-motor RWD trim advances from -to- miles per hour in seconds The dual-motor AWD model completes the industry standard acceleration test in seconds The reviewed Sport offering is rated with a combined MPGe with MPGe in city driving MPGe on the highway Attributes are plentiful The Lyriq s appearance is dramatically elegant with the future of car design arriving now Its interior features upscale materials and traditional amenities cooling to heating and an optional panoramic sunroof But there s also the unique massaging seats speakers located in the front headrest presenting door handles that lock flush and a hands-free power liftgate The majority dramatic is the single-piece curved -inch LED display and K resolution capability Its Google built-in comes with the Google Assistant with hands-free access to Google Maps and Google Play Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability a built-in available G Wi-Fi hotspot and over-the-air van system updates add more convenience The optional -speaker AKG Studio audio system has superior sound The Lyriq received top individual and overall safety grades from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA and it has a full canvas of related features Adaptive cruise control blind-spot monitor parking sensors automatic urgency braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection lane keeping and centering A -degree camera is also standard on all Lyriq trims General Motors Super Cruise a hands-free semi-autonomous driving system and a rear camera mirror with a washer are optional safety items With its power efficiency and modern interior and exterior designs the Lyriq shares with its ancestors It has the cruising comfort of the carmaker s legendary harem the Eldorado to Fleetwood Coupe DeVille to Seville The big sedans were quiet and confident the greater part massive of which was the -foot-long Fleetwood lineup from - The Lyriq drives big too But it s about -feet long the same length as a Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfinder It s proof the manufacturer has evolved from its mentality of years ago Medium is the new big a Cadillac reimagined James Raia is a syndicated automotive columnist freelance writer and editor based in Sacramento E-mail address james jamesraia com
