It would be really cool if Marques showed off what CarPlay & Android Auto looked like on each vehicle he reviews (when applicable). Great video as always!
@@itsm3th3b33 no it depends on the vehicle. Some manufacturers have a large infotainment screen but only let CarPlay use a portion of the screen. Hence I always look at how much estate CarPlay gets
@@anzetal9586 Yeah but there's only like 3 variations of AA, or CP. You have the classic full screen, a dual screen mode which shows the 2 latest apps on big screens, and a small PIP mode which works on cars like the Taycan or Volvo's.
This has to be the best combination of touch screen and analog controls in an EV. Looks pretty amazing tbh. Tesla is cool but the lack of analog controls is a huge pain point regardless of their "futuristic" ideology.
I saw a lot of LTT reviews on EV, they always try to use awful capacitive controllers or one button for everything, seeing a actually usable interface is refreshing.
I dunno if I could call this beautiful but I will give them accolades for making an ev SUV that I don't wanna gag at the sight of, that doesn't happen often.
What did you end up getting? I got the model Y while it was on sale and with the federal tax credit which brought the price down to ~$40,000. So the Lyriq was nowhere near the price I paid but I guess it is eligible for the tax credit again.
@@Neoxon619 it’s pretty funny that Tesla has lowered the bar enough that _GM of all people_ are now an example of how to do build quality, but I guess that’s what happens at this price point!
@@kaitlyn__L It’s not the price point because I have a cheap ass benz and its build quality exceeds what I’ve seen in this channel’s videos and others on the Teslas. Which is not to say that Mercedes has not had their own quality issues over the last decade or so. But the idea of a car creaking at this price point …hell no. So yeah your post made me spit up my tea.
14:05 That actually seems like a pretty amazing feature. If that specific part of your seat vibrates it naturally turns your attention to it so you can quickly spot any danger.
As far as the lack of sportiness, this is the base trim of the Lyriq so it’s not going to be all that sporty. However, there will be a sport trim that’s coming for 2024, and shortly there will be the AWD version with about 500hp and that should change things as well. More interior colors will be coming next year as well.
I really hope we see the Platinum version soon as well. The back entertainment system looks awesome. I hope it also has valet and full autopilot. I am hoping for an $80k price tag vs $100k. So many people have said they would pay more for this vehicle I am afraid they will start raising the price.
I watch virtually every well-known car reviewers videos on RU-vid daily, and I can say I genuinely enjoy how you're approaching this. Just straight to the point talking about what's good what's not showing off the most important features.
This thing is cool. I saw it and sat in it at the auto show a few weeks ago. I’ve never been a huge fan of Cadillac cause I’ve always viewed it as an “older” brand too, like you mentioned. But I think this is a car that could grab a lot of younger people to the brand, especially since it is electric
@@PamphileJonathan To be fair to this person, Cadillac has a bit of an image problem. Over the years they kind of did several things and vehicles. They had no real sense of what they were or the direction they wanted to go in and the vehicles showed that. It also didn't help that this was a brand that never marketed itself to young people at all, so most have no idea.... That the brand used to be THE American luxury brand. The Lyriq is the first shot of attempting to fix this image issue. They have a direction they want to go in now, they wish to build coaches.... And through that build a standard, the "standard of the world".
having to push the "door handle" and then move my hand to grab that piece bellow the window to pull the door open which makes that the actual door handle technically immediately annoys me that I can't unlatch and pull open the door in one action
my exact reaction! why add unnecessary extra steps. the "door handle" is just a glorified button. why not out it behind where you actually hold to open so you could unlock and open at the same time, without the song and dance
this is definitely not for me, but the roads are gonna be covered in some great looking cars. I like how brands are starting to embrace actually futuristic design
@@shwndh Bruh, while I do agree that Teslas looks good, they're not what I'd call something that pushes the envelope. If I gotta say from the top of my head, I'd say it was the i3 (though it looked ugly IMO) and the Ioniq 5
12:38 The no-typing/voice-only is part of Android Auto, and I don't think it's something that GM can influence in any way (pesky rules and regulations). Also, I have noticed that, especially after some recent updates, AA doesn't have great voice recognition/activation for commands. However, you can press the mic button on the AA interface, and it will immediately prompt you for a voice command (that it will hear). So I think that's another issue that Google is going to need to smooth out in AA.
This is an interesting attribution issue. The voice command failures I’ve experienced on Polestar’s AA have been connectivity driven. When your cell connection is spotty, the AA voice commands suffer, which makes sense. The only annoying bit is when you’re in a dead zone for a while and come back into range. The system struggles for consistency. Otherwise, and 99% of the time, the voice commands are quick and reliable around town.
@@bigdavedahl Yes, the only reason I don't believe it is a connectivity issue is, when I press the onscreen mic, the system connects immediately. My AA is older, though, and directly wired from my phone. An integrated or wireless AA might have slightly different functionality and issues.
I think it was a bug in this particular car or it’s an early build. I played with Hey Google in Lyriq and it works pretty smoothly. You can also control hvac settings with it besides navigation and do some other minor stuff
@@lllsevlll That's why I was saying that it doesn't work sometimes. It's not consistent, and occasionally, voice activation just doesn't trigger. But I know the system still works because the mic button activates it. Most times voice activation works just fine, but every now and then, it doesn't listen. That's why I think it's an issue on Google's side.
At this price point, GM really knocked this out of the park. It's competing with much more expensive EVs (when you consider what's in the 60k-ish range). The AWD version with 500hp is going to be the way to go.
its good to see a nice display/software experience on a new car, and also not have it replace all the physical buttons. thats a win for everyone tbh. now the door handles... lets just stop with two touch to entry.
ikr, lets design them to look just like theres a reg door handle there....but not operate in the same way! just causes a delay in an emergency if u ask me
First time I've ever actually seen an EV where it looks like the physical and digital control's UX (user experience) was considered and not an afterthought (looking at you Tesla). Awesome video, glad smartphones have advanced to the point that I wouldn't have noticed it if weren't for the filming style.
Love this channel, keep it up! It would be really cool if you'd also show examples of ambient lights in each car that you review (if there are any, ofc). Just a few shots of interior in dim lighting would be enough. As a tech enthusiast and coming from MKBHD channel, I'd love seeing this - gotta love those lights! 😁
Absolutely one of the best cars I've seen released love it, already pre-ordered. My thoughts exactly almost the same price as every other fancy electric car and this one actually feels high quality
With electric cars being the future I think MKBHD is in a perfect place to lead his RU-vid career in another direction with this channel giving his tech background. I can see him and this channel being one of the go to channels that EV auto manufacturers go to in the future to predict consumer wants and trends.
@@a-don13 I feel the same way. He’s not as skilled as the Doug Demuros of the world but Tech is his thing and I think he will perfect his craft with time. Doug’s first videos where super cringe at first too so I’m optimistic about this channel.
Doug's video style is very easy for someone like Marques to replicate. He also bought an entire car rig to do the professional car reviews on the main channel. You may have a personal issue but he said the style of this channel is very much intentional
maybe in the future, but he's very late in the game now. There are other RU-vidrs with electric car channels who are actually real critics of electric cars.. I like this dude and so do millions of his followers but he did not tell us about the battery in terms of kilowatts, nor did he speak about charging speeds, horsepower, suspension, warranty etc...
Correction, You can set the max charge level in the Lyriq, it's in the Charging app that you went into at the 9:25 mark... you are looking right at it. Just move the little circle counter clockwise.
Wow, very very nice looking car. I want one 😢 I have a Model Y, and although I really enjoy the minimalistic part of it, I also really like the premium stuff this car has. Those speakers on the headrest, the massage seats with the ventilation..man...
Im a really enjoying this channel so far. Also the Lyriq looks like an incredible vehicle. I think it pretty much nails the line between sport and luxury for me with the emphasis more on luxury. Ive done enough sport to last me a lifetime. Keep the content coming!
I agree, not everyone wants sport. I had fun with my clk 430 turbo convertible and my 330 ci BMW convertible but my preference is a luxury feel vs sport.
2:44 back in the early '90s and before, the Cadillac logo on the trunk lid concealed a keyhole for opening the trunk. this is a cool update of that quirk
Thanks so much for the quick review. Love this car and that Blue is sick! Did you get a chance to drive it? Any changes compared to the 2023? Looks like maybe the grill changed a little. Definitely liked the change to the door handles. Thanks Again! 🙂
I had a chance to borrow an xt4 for a week and I was surprised I really enjoyed it and I am performance car enthusiast. I feel like Cadillac going electric is a good fit with the current design language. This looks a lot like the gas cars. No birds chirping, in dash games, etc to draw you in. I hope the follow up vehicles keep with this theme of styling.
We had a 2016 SRX that we loved but unfortunately was totaled. I've had my eye on a Model S but this is looking pretty good. Nice review! I love how straight up honest you are about these cars.
Ok, maybe I'm late to the game but I didn't realize you do car reviews too, that's dope. I remember watching your phone reviews and loved how informative and straight to the point u are. I have a Model Y that I love for the tech and speed but hate that it doesn't feel luxurious (cringing every time a door is closed 🥴, going over bumps, build quality, etc. I have a pre-order in for the Lyriq and I'm hoping to love it so I can sell my Model Y. Cheers to wishful thinking!! 🥂
Just got a call from the dealer I selected during my preorder. They want another 1000 down and told me there will be at least a 10000 markup in 2024 when I can possibly get mine. Just checked with Cadillac chat and they say that they are allowing dealers to charge what they want. It may be a good car, but it won't be 60k! Just received my lighting and I was treated much better by ford. I guess I will be waiting anyway I'm sure Lincoln will have something like it soon.
I always love how balanced your reviews are. Maybe it’s just me, but it’s like you know what truly matters to the average consumer. Thanks for another good one!
The quality of these videos keep getting better and better with each video. I can't believe this was shot on an iPhone. You really are a great videographer and editor. I wouldn't be able to make my phone look this good
Would have been cool to mention that the screen is actually one continuous display. It's a big deal since this has been the end-goal for so many automakers, and the Lyriq is the first to do it.
It’s actually not really. Just like in the Escalade and EQS, it’s really one large display broken up into three separate parts. This is why two parts are touchscreen and one is not.
New subscriber, and months later I have to comment. No way I can afford any of these cars in the near future, but I'm enjoying your very clear but honest reviews of these EVs. This is key to acceptance, at least for me it is, vs. "reviews" from fanbois (and grrls). While I appreciate what Tesla has done advancing EVs, I prefer actual cars *that just happen to be electric* and the experience of actually driving them vs. tech taking control and drivers sleeping on the road of life. Like the Hummer and other GMs, it has actual "touch" controls all around, not controls limited to a flat center console screen. This Lyriq is absolutely gorgeous (design simplicity = luxury), so thanks for letting us experience it!
So much credit to Cadillac of all companies for putting in physical buttons for climate and important stuff. Cadillac got alot of flack for bad touch controls in the past, so I'm glad they learned their lesson.
Personal preference, that grille and headlights are amazing. Same goes for the vibration on the chair for the blind spots, that’s a great safety feature.
I would love to have known how fast the charging times are. That's very important in this day and age. For example, I was looking at the Subaru Soltera and IMMEDIATELY rejected the possibility of buying it when I found out it takes an entire hour to charge it from 0-80% and a fast charger. That's just nuts.
Don't consider a battery-car unless you can charge at home. Not only time and hassle, but public chargers can be costlier than fueling a gas car. Some Tesla Superchargers in CA are now priced at 65 c/kWh peak hours.
@@williamgrissom9022 I still think battery electric cars are going to flop somewhat. Unless you own a place with a private garage, there is no economical and convenient way to charge.
I'm amazed you got a 450e with heated/ventilated/massage seats and supercruise. I have a 600e (dual motor AWD) with everything - but your door trim ambient lighting is better than mine.
Minor note: I like how some EVs do NOT have frunks, because they move all the HVAC hardware to the motor bay, increasing interior volume. And if they can still manage to fit a small storage bin under the hood as opposed to a large frunk, it's a great spot for emergency equipment.
I mean not really. Tesla Model 3 for example is the exact same design before and after the heat pump, you just lost a couple of inches of frunk space. It still has a pretty big frunk with the heat pump there.
So that back hatch sloping part is not mainly for storage. The main reason is to minimise drag and maximising range. Then being able to do that and having more storage there meant they could get away with no frunk. Also the best combination and implementation of touch screen and manual controls I’ve seen in an EV.
Yes I would love to see a scale model in a water tunnel to see exactly where the flow goes on the back side of the car. This shape looks really good for defeating lift at the rear end of the car and still having a good streamlined shape.
what a great guy you are Marques, not just handsome on the outside but inside too. Not offensive, upbeat, positive, non-biased, chilled, not bagging other youtubers etc....always enjoy your reviews bro. Kia Kaha from Aotearoa.
Can you please add a review on highway autopilot function? It's becoming an increasingly important part of the car experience considering Tesla does it so well.
Good honest review. Like the details on the issues with AA. The Escalade comment was interesting. The RWD Lyriq weighs around 5,600lbs; about what an Escalade weighs now. Regarding the Sport Mode, you'll have to wait for the AWD Lyriq due in 1Q23 for something a bit quicker. Here are the Specs on the AWD from GM China: 710 Nm of torque (approx. 524 lb-ft) 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.9 seconds. RWD around 6.3 sec. Top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph) AWD range converted from the Chinese test data is 287 miles. AWD uses the same 100KW battery pack and that drop is similar to what you see in the Mach-e AWD variant. He did not mention that the AWD is $65K, including shipping, that it will have GM Supercruise via an OTA and you are given a $1500 allowance for either mobile charging or installing a charger at your home. Hoping that it qualifies for the new '23 EV credit of $7500 and it makes the Lyriq a really good buy.
The Lyriq after January 1 should qualify for the EV credit but not sure how they’ll work it into a lease. Was told by SA that it might be a prorated rebate. Was told that it’ll also have the surround view dashcams similar to Tesla. Just wondering if they’ll have streaming apps such as Netflix, RU-vid etc on App Store
Great video - one problem as a reservation holder from day one, the dealerships have asked for an additional $5k up front deposit on top of the $1k deposit made plus a $15k dealer markup. The price comparison to a Model Y is not accurate since I would be purchasing the car close to $80k IF we agreed to the dealers term. You might want to mention that in future videos. Thanks for the video - great work on the review.
in the near future the dealerships will be no longer, you will he able to purchase directly from the manufacture via online.. The manufacture will have service centers in cities/towns. $80k is a bit too expensive for this car especially since there are no climate controls for rear passengers. For $80k to $100k might as well look into buying a BMW iX or Audi eTron if you're going electric. If going combustion, get a Range Rover for $80k.
This is exactly what I am looking for. I drive 150 miles per day round trip so I need luxuory with little road noise. I was in my friends model Y and it had to much plastic for my liking, the interior of the Lyriq looks so much better imo. I dont care about sport mode I just need ride quality and low road noise. Thanks for the review, appreciate it.
The Lyric isn't very efficient, so 150 miles is going to be about 60 kWhr, more if you need the heating on or are driving quickly. This will take about 10 hours of charging each night on a good home charger, perhaps more. If you don't have 12 hours to charge from the time you get in to the time you leave then I would consider something more efficient.
No problem, it doesn't come up too much because it's only an issue for repeated long journeys like yours or regular medium journeys in very inefficient vehicles, i.e. electric trucks.
Was lucky enough to drive one a couple weeks back and I really liked it. One of my concerns with this car is the pouch batteries being used for these cars. This was the same style battery they had issues with years ago. GM apparently corrected their issues now but it remains to be seen.
They can change the batterietype in the future if there are better batteries!Soon you can convert your gasguzzer to electric to,and you decide how big the batteriepack should be!
legacy auto just put out all shiny new evs like this one that look great, to some, on the surface but that’s where it ends. Then get the right people to hype it for them .. and rinse and repeat
Thanks for the review. The new Lyriq looks really beautiful! One thing I really wish you had touched on, which should be discussed with all new EV's, is the software. It really plays a critical part in the enjoyment of new EV's. Teslas have redefined the basic operation of the car. No longer do Iyouneed to bring a key along, simply bring your cell phone, which everyone brings with them anyways., I walk up to the Model Y, it recognizes my cell phone and unlocks the car. Get out and walk away, the car knows to lock up and raise any lowered windows. No need to start and stop the car! Get in, put it in drive and away I go! Get home, I simply step out of the car, and close the door... I don't have to remember to "turn off" the car (which you needed to get back into the Lyriq to do, during the video, when you forgot to shut off the car) On/off, or start/stop is a repique from ICE cars! There's really no reason for them! Updates: The Tesla's get better and better. Tesla just added the feature where, if you have MyQ (garage door opener for your cell phone), your Tesla will now open your garage door when you get home (if you configure it that way), and close the garage door when you drive off. They've added blind spot monitoring, better battery management, etc. during the short time of my ownership. Turn signal now deactivates, when you complete a lane change. Previously, if you signal, say, left, and simply changed lanes, you'd have to turn OFF the turn signal. As of a few weeks ago, the Tesla now does that automatically for you. Not a big deal, but a minor upgrade that makes driving a little bit easier. Just saying, one thing that I think differentiates Teslas is how they continue to add features and get better and better, even years after the original purchase. I'd love to see other car companies do something similar.
GREAT VIDEO!! I AGREE WITH YOU ABOUT CADILLAC MAKING AN ELECTRIC ESCALADE! THIS IS LIKE LOOKING AT A VEHICLE AT A DEALERSHIP, BUT WITH THE SALES PRESSURE! KEEP DOING THESE VIDEOS!! HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!!
"Will Tesla figure out luxury or will luxury figure out software first" -MKBHD Looks like luxury is making real strides in fixing their software, I just hope that this will filter down to cheaper GM brands, they seem like the only brand that wants to make the mythical 25k electric car.
GM has really turned around post bailout… I’m quite interested in seeing where they go as they continue to make more electric vehicles. Everything they’ve been putting out for the last few years has been quite impressive and definitely underrated (probably because of their historic reputation). It’s exciting seeing real competition in the automotive industry again!
The problem with this quote is that Tesla's mission was never about figuring out luxury. If it was they would have slowed down production and focused on build quality. Also, they would have sacrifice gross profit and add more features to their cars.... Tesla just wants to flood the market EV before the competition. Once they do that, they can pull the profit margin lever and lower prices and/or add features like adaptive suspension, cool seats, extra displays, ect... Legacy auto has no manufacturing advantage making EVs so they have to try to wow ppl with extra features and sacrifice profit, just to get attention...
@@Teddy_M85 I'm not sure I agree with your opinion, especially where you say "Legacy auto has no manufacturing advantage making EVs so they have to try to wow ppl with extra features and sacrifice profit, just to get attention". Every car manufacturer right now that is releasing EVs to the market is bringing something that Tesla isn't and that is build quality and tech features. The only area that Tesla has a real advantage is in the software for their cars which is obviously really advanced especially in the "self-driving" aspect. Other than that though, Tesla offers nothing else of value to most people, unless the person buying an EV prefers that ultra minimalistic style.
@@ProXcaliber I agree Tesla's build quality is not as good as it should be. But it's largely overblown and has improved tremendously. I had a brand new Benz before my Tesla and it had plenty of build issues which I only noticed after I heard about the Tesla issues right before I traded it in. No car is perfect but build quality is mainly cosmetic and easy to fix. I haven't seen any major Tesla recall in recent history. Toyota, GM and Ford has seen far more recalls this year alone, while Tesla fixes the recalls with an over the air update.... Tesla is choosing not add the "high tech" features you might be thinking of. GM is not designing these "high tech" options, they purchase them from a catalog. Tesla can do the same but demand is high enough that they don't need to. They are actually removing parts, i.e. Ultrasonic sensors... Legacy OEM has not been able to ramp production because they can't. Too much ICE infrastructure to convert to EV. It will take time... Look at the Mach E sales, they started production a few months after the Model Y, and don't even bother to look at GM sales, especially the Hummer. I like Caddy, but they have ways to go... Massage seats, speakers and displays every where, is not an advantage, GM is just choosing to lose money on every car they sell. Tesla isn't... Software is clearly an advantage for Tesla but the supercharger network is head and shoulders above the comp. Consumers that do their research know this and are choosing Tesla for this reasons alone. If you care more about gimmicky lights, massage seats, ect. get a Caddy or a MB...
I'm amazed that you were able to shoot this off your phone, like that incredible staying true to your tip for starting a youtube channel with using exactly what you have....
The first thing I think of it has a retro rear hatch area like the Jensen Interceptor, but I do agree the package is attractive and price point is surprising.
Arguably, this is the second Cadillac EV. That's if we allow the ELR to be considered in the running. However, this is truly their first home grown EV, since the ELR was based on the Volt/Ampera platform.
I love the lights. I feel like the model y and Tesla cars and a few other electric cars have lost identity simply because… they look bland. They lost that grill and it just made it look unfinished. But hey, that’s their thing. Personally I LOVE flashy things a little. I love when my car has some type of character. Also the electric Escalade is coming.
Nice concept @mkbhd ❤ But I wanted to know if you’re using the Phones Mic when shooting or you got a custom one ? 🙌🏾 I know that AutoFocus concept is just to use phone but it we’ll be great to actually see whats the gear on the phone 🤗
My current car is a Tesla, my previous car was a Cadillac. IMO, Cadillac is far superior in almost every way, just at the time I got the Tesla Cadillac didn’t have an all electric car yet.
If this is any indication, I can't wait for the Blazer and Equinox EVs to hit the market from GM. They're built on the same platform and should provide a similar software experience.
Great video! Pretty reasonable price for that car given that something like the ID buzz might come out around the same price, and this is a Cadillac so yeah definitely going to have build quality down
Great video as always :) You do miss the most important part of any tech channel...a Top list :D Like, with electric cars, we definitely need a 0-60 list and so need a range chart :P
I really like GM's Ultium system. Using one system across all models greatly simplifies things. I like that the batteries can be repaired if need be. GM has a lot of experience with EVs and it shows. I own a modest little Chevy Bolt and am waiting for the Equinox EV.
I really hope so. I like Cadillac. I'm waiting to see it in the real world in real quantities tho. GM has a habit of overpromising, underdelivering, all the while telling you not to park your car in your garage for fear of your house burning down. This behemoth of a company won't change overnight.
@@sports2hedz542 Between Hyundai and GM, LG has spent $4 billion dollars replacing batteries, including the battery in my Bolt. That kind of money has a way of focusing your attention on quality. New tech always has a learning curve. I have been buying new GM's for 30 years and they keep getting better. My Bolt at 50k miles has been trouble free except for the battery recall and a software update.
I really like that Cadillac didn’t make the climate control vents and other small items electronically controlled. It’s such a dumb thing to have to go into the info system to adjust air flow or open the glove box.
You are not getting it. It’s simple. You adjust the climate control vents to your preference ONCE and it is saved forever on your driver profile. Always there waiting for you to drive. Any of your kids or passengers can change it unless you want to. For glove box, just push the button on the steering wheel to say ‘’open the glove box’’ and works 100% of the time.
Hi Marquees, I've been watching MKBHD for ages, you did great review there. I like gadget and cars, but i dont really enjoy Auto Focus. NOT because of you shooting with mobile phone, i think it's great and can inspire many new RU-vidrs to just start. BUT because you dont really describe the feeling / experience of driving the car. Other than the digital things, what driving experience differentiate one EV vs another. Thank you, sincerely, Dede from Indonesia 🇮🇩
Just so you know the Lyriqs seats are “inteluxe” basically synthetic leather. But still probably the comfiest seats I’ve sat in for a vehicle it’s a beautiful car and not even being bias bc I work for Cadillac lol
Synthetic leather has gotten really good in the last 5-7 years. Nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. The average person probably couldn't tell them apart.
This is by far the best 'first-try' electric vehicle i've seen! Not a big fan of the "slope" design or not having a fronk, but not bad. Having a full 110 watt outlet in the back, panoramic sunroof, click-y climate control buttons, and fast built-in car-play... strides in the right direction.
Same price... that might have been true. We purchased our Y on Feb 29th and got the dual engine awd with a tow hitch. Final cost after fees and 6.25% tax and state (MA - $3.5K) and fed rebates ($7.5k) = $40,326.25. And there have been some major improvements from last year... thicker glass, biohazard filter, different tires.
Excellent review of an impressive car. I particularly enjoyed his comment about the front light show killing the luxury of flying under the radar, as my first thought upon seeing it months ago was that I hoped it can be turned off.
