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A large storage tray on the floor between the driver and front passenger is lined with bright blue leather upholstery, which serves as a cheeky pop of color. Metallic brightwork is intermingled with open-pore wood on the door panels and center console. Interior, Comfort, and CargoĪ rich-looking interior treatment gives the Lyriq an upscale flair. For more information about the Lyriq's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. In our admittedly lead-footed hands, we recorded 72 MPGe in mixed driving with the rear-wheel drive model but got 77 MPGe with the all-wheel drive one. All-wheel drive drops both of those numbers by 1 MPGe. The EPA estimates that the rear-wheel drive Lyriq is good for 92 MPGe city and 82 MPGe highway. Speaking of charging, DC fast charging capability is standard on all models and the Lyriq is also able to charge on home power outlets as well. In our highway range test, the rear-wheel drive Lyriq provided 270 miles of driving before needing to be recharged the all-wheel drive went for only 220 miles in the same test. The Lyriq's battery offers 102.0-kWh worth of capacity and offers an estimated driving range of up to 308 miles per charge in the single-motor model and 307 miles for the dual-motor version. The scalable technology allows the automaker to produce batteries that range in size from 50.0 kWh to 200 kWh, although the largest size is said to be reserved only for large EV pickup trucks such as the GMC Hummer EV SUT. General Motors's line of new Ultium EV battery technology launched last year with the Lyriq. Cadillac Lyriq AWD Tested: Powerful Yet Placid.Tested: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq 450E Debut Edition.


While its handling feels stable and competent, the Lyriq doesn't deliver much fun when pressed hard. The Lyriq's road manners will be a let-down to enthusiast drivers. At our test track, the all-wheel drive Lyriq made it to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.

A 500-hp dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain is optional and adds a second motor at the front to drive those wheels. At our test track, the rear-wheel drive Lyriq made it to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, which is fairly quick by mid-size SUV standards, but behind that of EV rivals. With this entry-level setup, acceleration is adequate and the Lyriq feels responsive, but it lacks the powerful feeling we enjoy in rival SUVs such as the BMW iX and the Model X. The Lyriq comes standard in rear-wheel drive form with a 340-hp electric motor on the rear axle. We'd also recommend springing for the 500-hp Dual Motor AWD model which also boasts a 3500-pound towing capacity. We'd recommend moving up to the mid-range Luxury trim, which unlocks customizable ambient interior lighting, wood interior trim, a heated steering wheel and front seats, adaptive cruise control, and opens up the availability of several desirable options including Cadillac's Super Cruise hands-free driving system.

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The Lyriq's base price is for the single-motor Tech trim which comes standard with a large, curved 33.0-inch digital dashboard display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless smartphone charging pad, a fixed glass roof, 20-inch wheels, and faux leather upholstery. The driving range is competitive at an estimated 308 miles per charge, and all Lyriqs come standard with DC fast charging capability to help make the most of America's burgeoning public EV charging infrastructure. A slick digital display starts behind the steering wheel and, with a slight curve, seamlessly transitions into an infotainment display in the center of the dashboard. The Caddy's stylish bodywork gives it a low-slung look and its cabin is far posher. The Lyriq rides on GM's Ultium scalable battery architecture, which means it shares its tech with the beastly GMC Hummer EV pickup truck, but the two couldn't be more different. After all, this thing isn't wearing a Blackwing badge. While several rivals have aimed for quick acceleration and athletic handling, the Lyriq is content to waft-something we think the brand's faithful will appreciate as they trade in their aging DTS sedans and SRX crossovers to go green. Although the 2024 Lyriq is the best glimpse yet of Cadillac's future, its on-road demeanor pays tribute to the brand's most iconic luxury sedans.
