2023 Cadillac LYRIQ

[Mockingbird]

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq is the first pure electric vehicle (EV) from Cadillac. If Cadillac follows its current plan, it’s the first of a parade of them.

To say this is an important vehicle for Cadillac is a drastic understatement. It rides on the platform GM hopes to use for dozens of EVs from all of its brands and sets the tone for the future of America’s best-known luxury marque.

Does it hit its marks? Our Lyn Woodward got some time behind the wheel. Her take on the experience? Mixed, with praise for the handling and ride quality, along with some concerns about interior materials and user-friendliness. Watch the video for details.

 

[jackmott]

I really like seeing some physical buttons in the interior! I do not like the ratio of battery size to range, but perhaps real world range will prove to actually be 300 miles which would make it not so bad. But a curb weight of 5,688lbs is pretty bad. Though I am that 0.1% of consumers who care about that!

 

[jboy210]

I really like seeing some physical buttons in the interior! I do not like the ratio of battery size to range, but perhaps real world range will prove to actually be 300 miles which would make it not so bad. But a curb weight of 5,688lbs is pretty bad. Though I am that 0.1% of consumers who care about that!

That weight is going to hinder performance with only 340 hp in the rear wheel drive version. Hopefully the later dual motor will have significantly more power and not too much more weight with bigger batteries.

 

[meomyo]

2023 Cadillac Lyriq Interior Uses Nothing From GM’s Parts Bin

The Cadillac Lyriq doesn't have a single pre-existing GM part in its entire cabin, finally giving Cadillac a truly special interior.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Mockingbird]

I really like seeing some physical buttons in the interior! I do not like the ratio of battery size to range, but perhaps real world range will prove to actually be 300 miles which would make it not so bad. But a curb weight of 5,688lbs is pretty bad. Though I am that 0.1% of consumers who care about that!

Well, it has 19 speakers, massaging seats, a lot of sound insulation for a proper luxury vehicle.

 

[Brando]

gM won't make enough fast enough -- yes wait for deliveries - how long will you have to wait?

 

[Mockingbird]

 

[jackmott]

Well, it has 19 speakers, massaging seats, a lot of sound insulation for a proper luxury vehicle.

Adding ~20lbs of mass budget for less wind noise definitely worth it. The other 1,280lbs extra mass maybe not

 

[jboy210]

Well, it has 19 speakers, massaging seats, a lot of sound insulation for a proper luxury vehicle.

Only 19 speakers. Ha! Model X has 22!

 

[Mockingbird]

Adding ~20lbs of mass budget for less wind noise definitely worth it. The other 1,280lbs extra mass maybe not

Only 19 speakers. Ha! Model X has 22!

I don't know if you watched the video or not, but the Cadillac Lyriq is the size of the Tesla Model X or the BMW iX.

 

[thesmokingman]

I'm skeptical but it does look pretty good, the price is great but the weight is huge although its expected given its class.

 

[_Redshift_]

I really like seeing some physical buttons in the interior! I do not like the ratio of battery size to range, but perhaps real world range will prove to actually be 300 miles which would make it not so bad. But a curb weight of 5,688lbs is pretty bad. Though I am that 0.1% of consumers who care about that!

I would be one who immediately searches for the curb weight first and foremost.

If you want a vehicle to handle well and be fun, start by reducing the curb weight.

 

[jboy210]

I would be one who immediately searches for the curb weight first and foremost.

If you want a vehicle to handle well and be fun, start by reducing the curb weight.

And keep the weight low to the ground. Top heavy means poor handling and worse recovery.

 

[voxel]

A Bolt owner whose husband has some automotive connections posted pics of their home test drive on FB and short review. The audio system is worthy of the luxury tag. Model Y is my "minimum" standard these days for audio system quality and the Lyriq appears to be large step better.

The quietness and suspension definitely appeal to me more than the Ioniq 5 and to some extent the Genesis GV60.

For the price, I think it is a winner. Who knows if Cadillac can produce enough to even meet the meager allotment for 2023 model year.

Oh yeah... I have reservations/orders (with confirmed order code) for the RWD and AWD trims

 

[Apprunner]

This looks like a winner. Its also the same price as the Y with much better features. I think if you aren't interested in speed or handling, this will look like a much better deal.

 

[phaheem]

This looks like a winner. Its also the same price as the Y with much better features. I think if you aren't interested in speed or handling, this will look like a much better deal.

Yep. The interior quality and design shows that it’s from a legacy carmaker

 

[Brando]

Cadillac will sell every LYRIQ they can make ---- and they won't make enough.

 

[dipper]

For a few grand more than Kia/Hyundai, I pick this Caddy instead.

 

[voxel]

Finally more EVs that aren't econo-boxes:

 

[P3dStealth]

The initial reviews are coming out now for the lyriq and they are all very positive. It's surprisingly priced closer to the model Y than I thought and they seemed to have really killed it on the interior as expected with a Cadillac.

I am not a buyer of crossover suvs or wagons but I understand the market likes them (families). This is a good entry into the ev market if they can make a lot of them and get them on the road. If I was someone considering a Y this is the competition and it is a more luxury vehicle. I would consider the Y a more sport vehicle.

Assuming Cadillac really is going to electrify the line like they say... An electric cts-E would be really nice next for the luxury sport sedan world. I am surprised by this vehicles price honestly.