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EV Motor, Power, and Performance
The Lyriq comes standard in rear-wheel-drive form with a 340-hp electric motor on the rear axle. 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 Tesla Model X. A 500-hp dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain is optional and adds a second motor at the front to drive those wheels. The Lyriq’s road manners will be a letdown to enthusiast drivers. While its handling feels stable and competent, the Lyriq doesn’t deliver much fun when pressed hard. Its steering is nicely weighted but lacks tactility, and the same could be said of the brake pedal. Luckily, Cadillac has engineered an aggressive regenerative braking system that allows for one-pedal driving, so merely lifting off the accelerator pedal slows the vehicle quickly enough to avoid touching the brake pedal in most day-to-day driving scenarios. The ride is comfortable over smooth pavement, but some may find the suspension loses its creamy isolation over rougher stretches of road.
0–60-MPH Times
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-gasoline-SUV standards but behind many EV rivals. At our test track, the all-wheel-drive Lyriq made it to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Not bad, but still considerably slower than rivals such as the Genesis GV60 (3.7 seconds), BMW iX (4.0 seconds), and Genesis Electrified GV70 (3.8 seconds) to name a few.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
A rich-looking interior treatment gives the Lyriq upscale flair. Handsome metallic brightwork is intermingled with open-pore wood on the door panels and center console. A large storage tray on the floor between the driver and front passenger is lined with bright blue, which serves as a cheeky pop of color. Although the concept vehicle was shown with just four seats and a center console that divides the two front and two rear seats, with a touchscreen for the rear seat passengers, the production Lyriq has a traditional rear bench seat. The absence of a gasoline engine certainly helps create a quiet cabin, but the Lyriq also employs noise cancellation technology to reduce road noise further. The interior is spacious, but the cargo room isn’t as generous as in other SUVs, and Cadillac hasn’t integrated any storage under the hood.
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