Yup, this is the car that had a few dealers ditching the Cadillac franchise because the company required a lot of changes to be made to existing dealers if they are to sell these and after spending some time behind the wheel, this could be the game-changing luxury SUV that Cadillac needs that just happens to be electric. We're excited to try out the more powerful AWD version later this year.
You're correct, Redline Reviews. Many dealers ended their Cadillac divisions because of this car. They were so rearward thinking. Now GM may make it hard for them to be a dealer again. Cadillac is finally learning to leverage the success of the Escalade, but also deliver world-class performance rocket like the CT5-Blackwing, and now this Lyriq, which is a very solid first effort.(the ELR was a PHEV(basically a Volt missing two doors in a tux), for those not in the know). I think Mary Barra identified that this car couldn't have came at a better time for Caddy.
This is a driver centric car. The passenger seat in the back and front clearly sells all the action there. As such a V makes a ton of sense. But lack of front or rear passenger toys just a cup holder seems like a choice made to push the executive and passenger focused crowd to the Celestiq and Escalade. Nothing wrong with that, just a very visible choice.
If you don't know that the doors have a solid sounding thunk, the glove box is damped and lined with felt and that he's 5'7 then you're not a true follower LOL
You know you’re the best reviewing cars right ? I’ve worked over 20 years in the car business selling etc, I was good doing demonstration but your skills are just flawless. I always look for your reviews. Thanks
This is why I like watching redline reviews because sofyan is going to give you the real deal especially if you are shopping for a particular vehicle and you really want to know everything about that car or truck
@@theredline Seriously great job with the reviews. They are always well-organized and packed with useful details, perfect for someone who's in the market for one of these vehicles.
Precisely! Aside from a handful of nicer interior materials, you could still very much see it's a Chevy underneath. Starting from scratch on a vehicle with the outset of stating they won't use any parts bin items is what they've needed to do for a while now. This is great to see, and hopefully is the case on everything they make from here on out. They now, of course, have a new parts bin to pull from.
Amazing Job, Cadillac. Futuristic styling, beautiful interior with high-quality materials, and innovation. This is great for Cadillac, a brand that’s been struggling for decades. The LYRIQ is the beginning of a new era for Cadillac.
@@davidperea1659 Yes they have. China is really the only reason they are alive. Cadillac is barely a premium brand and doesn't compete with the three German premium three (BMW, Audi, MB).
I have never really considered a Cadillac, but if I had a bunch of money for a car, this one is actually very nice. Exterior looks quite nice. The interior is the show piece, though. Love the color of it all and the large screen.
GM will lose a fortune making these and the hummer EV they are so far behind technology wise. They need to add a ridiculous amounts of batteries to get decent range which will limit the production. My Model three has a 60 KWh battery for 325 miles of range at 133 EV mpg which is best efficiency in its class. Rivian is only 88 ev mpg which is horrible. I can’t find these specs for the Cadillac. Hopefully it’s efficient.
@@Anthony__420 tony you don’t seem to know shit but I believe deep down you knew that already. You’re comparing the battery in your slow as shit rear wheel drive sedan woth an awful interior to this actual luxury crossover.
Yeah it's like they are going back to pre '70s oil crisis where the bean counters only had a marginal say in Cadillac design instead of essentially running the show. That charge door needs some work though, looks like it will fly off with a good gust of wind when charging. This and the Celestiq look like Cadillac will return to full luxury and maybe Buick can fill the premium slot it once did.
Problem is, none of them are profitable to make at scale with subsidies and government handouts. Electric cars will be taken over by the Chinese just like electronics.
This is amazing. Im not usually a cadillac person but seriously well thought out and looks awesome inside and out. Extremely shocked to hear its only 60-70k
@@mattbrew11 👈TMI...let's see...a little sensitive about your bald spot.....you are telling me (for some strange reason)...about your business selling products requiring strip - mined Chinese minerals....and you are lactose intolerant. You fancy the Cadillac EV for which the American coal miners thank you ever so much. We really don't think you are much smarter than the average person. I am trying to be gracious here sweetie.
Thank you guys very much for the review, I want to remind you of one thing, that dealers who are supplied with cars will additionally charge money for the sale of this car now, for example, Cadillac Escalade. which are sold at dealers for $ 15,000 more than the manufacturer recommends selling. Dealers do what they want. Until GM puts things in order with dealers, Tesla will be charged more and the price there is more transparent and no one is shaking their nerves and making an important appearance as managers of GM dealerships. Therefore, I think feel free to add another $ 10,000 to the price recommended by the factory, which the dealer will put in his pocket and will make an important appearance pulling money out of your family. By the way, when I ordered LYRIQ on the official website, it was said in the contract that the final price depends on the dealer's interest.
Same here. Pre-ordered & put down over 2100; but worried because I have not seen my order workbench in the system yet. GM also states they reserve the right to change the MSRP at any time with or without notice. This and the dealers playing games really upsets me.
@@tom98vr4 I just did the $100, no other deposit. I too have concerns about how the process will go when it actually gets in to production and it’s time to interface with a dealer.
@@davidbuell8711 I did the same for RWD model. Just the $100 deposit but it looks like it's going to be the 2024 model that we're able to get our hands on.
@@tom98vr4 my cousin nick is a gsm at a large volume dealer in NC. If you get dicked around come back here and I’ll connect you. They are doing $500 over sticker on this car if you use their financing $850 if you do cash or your own financing. Reasonable because they get stuff faster
I work at the factory that makes the Lyriq. Glad to see the reviews coming in and they’re all mostly positive. What surprises me the most is the only gripe I hear consistently is the ride mode not having a hard touch button. Other than that it’s mostly good. But I guarantee they’re listening to all of these concerns.
Lyriq is amazing. I love open center console up front. That extra knee room is much needed. I hope you guys get paid well making them. I pre-ordered mine.
@@DarkTranqz 2 things. You’re upset about 2 things. A ride mode switch and a handle. Weird design choice, sure, I agree. But if that’s an absolute dealbreaker…wow ok.
I feel like these are the CFLs of the car world. Hybrid makes so much more sense for almost every application except for "I live in a big city, rarely leave, and have safe locations to charge my vehicle."
I waited for this and absolutely enjoyed your review Soyfan! Again folks, this is the equivalent to a base model Lyriq with a few options (wheels & paint color). I think they have done a great job in every aspect of the vehicle. Also thanks for explaining the frunk situation. I have never had a frunk so I can’t say I’d ever actually miss not having one, but if I’m switching from a ICE powered car to a EV I think my first priority would be the *charging speed* so I feel Cadillac definitely made the correct decision there. They cleaned that frunk area up nicely, fitting of a luxury vehicle. I always thought the frunks of the Ioniq 5 and Kia ev6 look a mess especially for their prices.
I totally agree that charging speed takes priority over frunk space. Especially, if you’re on a road trip. Tetris packing and minimizing extra stuff to lug is something you can adjust, but charging speed is not something we can customize. I already think taking 30 minutes to charge on a road trip is PLENTY long.
Really great review!! Thank you for the very in-depth look at this car. I have recently been looking at getting into the EV game and this review has seriously moved the needle to Cadillac. For the price....WOW!!!!
I'm a big GM guy, always have been, but they need to start putting features in the back, at $60k this should have standard heated seats in the back, optional ventilated, hell the Escalade at $130K doesn't even have ventilated seats in the rear, just a observation
Love that it's no gears... that was a huge turnoff on the Taycan. I just placed a pre-order based on this video for the 2024 AWD model. There are only 2 things that will ruin this for me: if the range for the AWD version is less than 300 miles per EPA and if I have to deal with a crappy dealer or ADM fees. I own Tesla as well as ICE cars... dealers are a huge negative. I wish I could buy all of my cars direct.
Wow, I instantly had to pause the video 3 seconds in. What a shot! Such an amazing view. And this is the most interesting Caddy in years! Looking forward to test driving one.
Gotta say " ALL EV's DO NOT need have FAST 0-60's times " Good Grief. Lets be real. I think 7 secs or less is pretty good & highly acceptable. People are setting there minds to all them are super fast, we need to be realistic and not have that expectation.
When you're paying 80 grand for a electric vehicle you expect it to be fast now the hyundai or Kia ev 6 they can be slower because they cost half proce
Exactly. I don't need 600 h.p. in an e.v.. I want reliability, good range and charging times with great tech and luxury. The Lyriq hits the sweet spot in the market
@@weirdshibainu For now charging on trips is a bit of a hit and miss, but should get better in the next few years. If u charge only at home, you good to go.
Great review Sofyan! I love how you’re so knowledgeable about the vehicles and so your reviews in long one-take segments. Can’t wait to see how Cadillac installs those missing chips “in an over the air update”, 😂
I really thought it’d be starting in the 70-80k range. With a version of this spec to be higher. 60k???? I’m considering this to be my next car after my prime. It’s stunning.
Thank you for the complete review of this car! With your positive reviews, I’m super excited for mine to arrive. I ordered the AWD and was told it’ll be delivered in the spring. Can’t wait!
Driving a new PHEV Rav4 prime xse premium and would have cross shopped a Caddy, but I need 400-500 range for my trips from LA to Oregon. Yesterday I used ,for the first time,charging away from home ,Ev Go had 2 out of three charges broken … infrastructure needs to improve.
Something I would actually consider over another Tesla. I am in love with the design. I don’t mind the range. My grandma and aunt used to drive Caddies and I learned to drive in a 99 Seville & 97 Deville lol.. Can’t wait to see what else the brand does with electric cars 😍
Looking forward to collaborating with Cadillac on the upcoming MDX electric option in the upcoming years for Acura as well. Can’t wait to sell them too !
You'll never have to replace the battery, and if you can charge at home, it's far cheaper per mile than gasoline. Oh, and operating costs far lower than for a gasoline-powered car. Same for every EV.
@@rmblocker it’s like buying a brand new ICE vehicle and asking the salesman about when your engine replacement will be due. That’s how dumb y’all sound talking about full battery replacements on brand new EVs. 🤡
@@mybro727 It's not dumb. In an ICE car you can replace the engine, transmission and drive train and it will not be as expensive as one of these batteries right now. At least you can patch together your ICE vehicle and keep it going for about 15 to 20k less than the purchase of an EV. It is a consideration. That is why SMART people do cost/benefit analysis on big purchases.
I’ve never considered a Cadillac but this SUV blew me away. I love the interior and the materials they used. A little disappointed that it doesn’t have a frunk but faster charging is always welcome considering the time it takes now
I like the style of this Cadillac and it's electric, I would prefer the rwd model because you get a longer range compared to the awd version. Power is good enough for me. A ver nice electric vehicle,
This is what I've been looking for!!! An all-electric SUV that is conventional and good-looking! I don't want some futuristic-looking, ugly, impractical SUV out of a sci-fi movie.
I don’t understand automakers’ insistence on reinventing door handles. There’s absolutely no reason to make opening the doors a two-step process that involves multiple electronic components, including motors. Also, putting the glove box release in the screen is completely ludicrous.
Totally agree. Not only is there the 2 step process, but the rear door doesn't seem ergonomic at all. You'd have to stand behind the door. Why would you open the door into your body to walk around it? Not to mention the cringe feeling of putting your fingers between the door and frame every single time.
There’s no reason, are you sure? So how else would the Lyriq have flush door handles for the best aerodynamics that don’t retract into the body of the vehicle like Tesla? They clearly wanted to opt out of moving parts for the door release. Opening doors has literally always been a 2-step (or more) process. Which world are _you_ from?
Also, every single luxury vehicle with a soft close door function involves an expensive motor regardless of how you open the doors. Your comment is the equivalent to complaining about “unnecessary motors” for soft close doors. Asinine. 🙄
Damn, that interior though!! 😍 Those contrasting colors and that pano roof makes it look so roomy and airy. GM and Cadillac spared no expense with this one. If only the exterior (especially the back) looked that good. That backend looks like the love child of Cadillac and a Honda CRV.
As a 2018 Cadillac CTS owner I love this car. Everything is great except the weird tail lamps around the back windows. Those can go away. Otherwise a well executed design. Kudos to Cadillac for NOT making it look strange like most of the other EV's on the market. They managed to maintain the traditional Cadillac DNA while also making it electric. Wish more manufacturers would do the same.
I CURRENTLY DRIVE THE AWD XT5 LUXURY & I ♥️ IT. THIS LYRIC IN AWD WILL BE MY NEXT DREAM CAR. CADILLAC IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO IN MY OPINION. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
beautiful car, Cadillac is heading in the right direction. I still believe there should always be a frunks for 2 small suitcases. rear seats should always recline and I also believe in ceiling air vents. I live in a hot state and floor vents are so outdated. Give us 400 mile range standard, I believe we can always have a frunk. Thanks again.
I have a registration number for the AWD version and have been really wanting to see someone drive the car. I watched another video from a different source interview the lead GM Lyriq engineer. When the interviewer heard that they used 5-link with Passive-Plus Premium Dampers, he said that is very premium. The engineer's response was, "it is a Cadillac." That pretty much summarizes the design philosophy of this EV. I'm glad to hear in fact the suspension does give a smooth, quiet ride. I'm going with the standard (smaller) diameter wheels because the large wheels have low profile tires and they don't do well in pothole heaven here in the Indy area. FYI, GM China said that 0-100 kph (62 mph) is 4.35 seconds and the range converted from the Chinese test method was 287 miles. That number compares with cars like the Mach-e that suffer a 20-30 mile range loss going to AWD. Here's hoping the dealer does not turn around and charge more (gouge) than the MSRP, which is the only reason I would not purchase this vehicle.
I feel sorry for electric car drivers and future owners. They will simply have to learn the hard way .. as I did. These things are a huge hassle, all those lost hours sitting in those charging stations, huge anxiety, plus a outrageous expense in the long run. Good luck trying to sell a used Electric car with wore out battery modules. You'll find out nobody wants to pay the ridiculous price of batteries ... Batteries are very ... very expensive to replace ( thousands and thousands of dollars) ... and make no mistake, you will be replacing them. These batteries are highly toxic to our environment, with a high potential for disaster to our surroundings. DON'T FOOL YOURSELF and CERTAINLY, DON'T LISTEN TO A SALESMAN , ... LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE NOT GREEN CLEAN ENERGY BY ANY MEANS! ... I wish I knew all this before I bought my car . Do your homework before buying !
@@RLTtizME It’s not solely for them anyway. They wouldn’t even be able to change the radio station without a webinar followed up with a Q&A. The Lyriq is clearly for tech savvy individuals, not necessarily the older crowd.
@@mybro727 Cadillac has been trying to change their demographic for decades...without much success. When you see a Cadillac on the street ..take a look at who is driving it. 95% of the time it is a geezer. They are trying to lure a younger demo....but response has been lethargic at best.
@@dominiclallande The Supercruise hardware is already built into the Lyriq for Cadillac dealers to retrofit the chips at a later date once semiconductors are in stock. OTA updates may be required in order for the latest version of Supercruise to work properly. There’s even a Ultracruise that will be available soon.
So the door release and the door handle are in different places? You press the button and then grab a different part of the door to open it? Yup, that sounds like the kind of dumb mistake Cadillac would make.
I only watched about half of this review. You were doing an excellent job with the styling details. My first thought is Cadillac may be TOO aggressive with a 2030 deadline to be fully electric. IMO the infrastructure will not be 100% in place. Also, even though the new exterior door handles look very nice, they have added an extra step just to open the door. Not a smart move, no matter how nice it looks. So, time will tell how reliable this car will be mechanically. I personally gave up on GM, including Cadillac years ago. Good luck to Cadillac, I hope this will be a success story. I'm just not personally sold.
I don’t see the big deal with the door handles. They aren’t confusing or hard for anyone that should be opening a door to operate. Cadillac went the more elegant route with an automated door that opens itself at the push of a button. It’s a Cadillac, a *luxury* SUV after all. Too much technology and luxury for you, maybe you should check out a review of the Chevrolet Blazer EV. People like you that say you’ve “given up” on GM years ago and then in the same breathe you’re criticizing the very aspects where they’ve gone the extra mile - it’s asinine. You’re a walking contradiction.
Good for Cadillac. I think what I like about it is hearing the ride quality is great, the overall build seems on a good level and it seems like a solid value (if the dealers don't jack the prices up). You know it'll be quiet. What I don't like, it's another crossover and I'm really sick of the crossover format. EVs should be lower and sleeker, not tall because that's fashionable. But that's not Cadillac's fault and until the public changes what's fashionable, we'll see more and more of variations of crossovers.
I have a bad habit of looking at history, especially mine. In 2013, I started leasing Cadillacs. It started with a $55,000 ATS. I then went to a $70,000 CTS. I tried out a CT6. In 3 years I had to take these pieces of junk into the shop (break downs and recalls) 24 times! I was lucky on the CT6. I only drove it a short time with it braking on its own scaring the heck out of me. I was lucky on the Escalade that broke down and was recalled 53 times in 3 years. It was my friends new vehicle. So good luck on this EV.
@@alexdarkstar95 the way a car looks in terms of what someone likes is subjective so why wouldn't bias determine judgment? How would you determine judgment otherwise? Haha
