Second chances are hard to come by - is Cadillac wasting this opportunity?
Pros
- Great looking
- Unique and stylish interior
- Drive like a classic Cadillac in the best possible way
Cons
- Infotainment interface is a bit fussy
- Silly door handles
- Worrying assembly issues
The Cadillac Lyriq 2023: Redefining the Luxury Experience: A blog offering insights into this new luxury sedan.
The Cadillac Lyriq 2023 represents a major step forward for the storied American luxury marque. Cadillac's revival began in the early 2000's with the art and science of designing the Cadillac CTS and Escalade, and ended with the demise of the CTS-V sport wagon. however it Lost momentum, lost ground as a fashion status symbol, to arch rival Lincoln and upstarts like Tesla. The industry-wide shift to electrification offers Cadillac an opportunity to start over, and the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq 450E is the first fruit of that work. Is it another CTS or Caddy experiencing another ELR or CT6 moment? We'll find out soon.
What drives the Cadillac Lyriq?
Cadillac's relationship with GM has often been a liability rather than a benefit, leading to sports sedans sharing unrefined truck engines and/or switchgear with $20,000 Chevrolets. As far as Lyriq is concerned, however, the relationship is not a curse. Lyriq is built on GM's cutting-edge modular Ultium electric vehicle platform gave Cadillac designers the space to create a mid-size SUV that recalls the mid-century modern greats of Cadillac's postwar era while being current and forward-thinking.
A rear-mounted motor with 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, backed up by a fast-charging 102-kWh battery pack, propelled our Lyriq 450E Debut Edition test car with its long dash-to-axle ratio and kammback rear end. According to the EPA, the Lyriq should be able to travel 312 miles on a single charge 190kW of peak power ensures you don't spend too much time hooked up to public chargers when necessary. A dual-motor all-wheel-drive Lyriq is also in the works. You can learn more about the rest of the Lyriq's package, including its passive suspension system, here.
How Quick Is The Lyriq?
We didn't expect the Tesla Model Y Performance um performance of the rear-drive Lyriq test car with only a mid-power engine, but it was impressive nonetheless. The Lyriq accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and does the quarter mile in 14.2 seconds at 100.5 mph. That's much slower than many electric SUVs in its class (most of which feature dual-motor all-wheel drive), and even the slowest Model Y we've tested takes 4.1 seconds to hit 60 mph, clocking in at 114.8 mph. Speed ran a 12.4-second quarter-mile mph. Still, it outperformed several of its Gasoline-powered rivals include the Lincoln Nautilus Genesis GV80 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Despite its 134-foot 60-0 mph performance, the Lyriq completed a decent 27.2-second figure-eight lap while averaging 0.64 g. Not bad for a vehicle that weighs 5654 pounds.
Is the Lyriq a better road bike?
In the real world, Lyriq performs admirably. Unlike many of its EV rivals, many of which offer blazing acceleration, the Lyriq is tuned to be more conservative, simulating the behavior of a massively understressed V-8. When you step on the gas pedal, you get a huge wave of torque, you Any legal speed limit in this country can be far exceeded. "The gas pedal is properly damped, too," notes Associate Editor Duncan Brady. "Electric cars with quick torque tend to exhibit a tendency to drive less smoothly, but the calm response in the default Tour mode makes for a smooth ride. simple. "Those looking for even more thrills need not fret, as the dual-motor and V variants should have more than 500 horsepower.
The Lyriq's brakes have also been fine-tuned. The one-pedal driving mode is smooth and well tuned, bringing you to a complete stop. If you need extra braking power, lift the paddle to the left of the steering wheel for greater regenerative deceleration. the person I like Braking the old-fashioned way will appreciate the natural feel and ample bite of the pedal.
Modern high-end Cadillacs are known for their stellar ride quality thanks to the extensive use of MagneRide dampers, but the Lyriq opts for a more traditional configuration with what GM calls "Passive Plus" frequency-selective dampers. Probably cheaper passive According to our well-trained auto journalist ass, the dampers are actually as good as the expensive magneto-rheological dampers. The Lyriq can float through all but the worst shocks - not becoming so like many of its predecessors. Lyriq, like many of its medieval forerunners Not particularly sporty, but handles decently. In other words, the Lyriq won't overwhelm you on a twisty road, but it won't be confused with one of Cadillac's perfectly tuned V performance vehicles, either.
Inside Lyriq, Cadillac
Which is good, too, because it's worth stopping to admire the Lyriq's interior. The Lyriq has custom switchgear and hardware that, for the first time in a Cadillac this century, is shared with lower-level Buick Chevrolet or GMC. New controls provide excellent first impression. "They're nicely weighted," Brady said. "The pure metal and heavy feel of the knobs reminds me of a Bentley. Given that many of the brand's vehicles share control with other GM vehicles, I don't expect to see any of them in Cadillac's new electric car." notice these in the car product. "
The Lyriq isn't just a good-looking car; it's also surprisingly good for hidden storage (such as the blue leather-lined drawers in the center stack), comfortable front seats and exceptionally roomy rear seats and trunk.
There is still potential for development. For starters, Cadillac's entertainment system shows a lot of promise -- the curved screen and Google Maps integration are particularly impressive -- but the user interface doesn't make efficient use of the display block's real estate Programs that are difficult to navigate using the control knob. Likewise, the door handle appears to have been designed in virtual space; getting into the car requires pressing the door handle—actually just a button disguised as a handle—to release the latch, and then Grab the individual handles hidden in the window trim to pull the doors open...unless you're going to the rear with no grab points. Despite having rear-wheel drive on this test car, the Lyriq lacks the ubiquitous trunk found on EVs.
On the negative side of the ledger, we were concerned about the build quality of the early production Lyriq test cars. Charging port cover flapping in the air Mirror vibrates slightly at high speed, some inconsistencies in interior panel gaps affecting others Beautifully furnished cottage. Due to the current scarcity of semiconductor chips, our Lyriq also lacks GM's excellent Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system, although its hardware is standard. Cadillac claims owners can install it later via software update and an unspecified monthly fee.
Is Lyriq worth the price?
Despite manufacturing difficulties, the Lyriq sells for $62,990 in base and as-tested models. The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq 450E Debut Edition is stunning, a joy to drive, and a joy to live in. It represents a plausible and fascinating path forward Branding as we rapidly approach the mid-21st century. Second chances are rare. Cadillac isn't wasting any time on the Lyriq.
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