2024 Cadillac LYRIQ SUV

　　

2024 Cadillac LYRIQ Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　If you feel like the current crop of luxury EVs lack a little personality, you might want to begin your shopping journey with the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. This midsize SUV is the first fully electric car from Cadillac, and it dazzles with a high-tech interior and exterior design, alongside practical attributes like a long-range battery pack and General Motors' hands-free Super Cruise system. It was introduced just last year in limited configurations, but the lineup explodes from one trim to seven in 2024.

　　

Cadillac LYRIQ EV Insights

Trim:LYRIQ Tech

　　Tech 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $57,195 MSRPLuxury 1 4dr SUV (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $61,295 MSRPSport 1 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $61,795 MSRPLuxury 2 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $65,595 MSRPSport 2 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $66,095 MSRPLuxury 3 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $69,195 MSRPSport 3 4dr SUV (electric DD) - $69,695 MSRP

　　

Range

　　314 miles

　　EPA Estimated Range

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 267 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

EV Battery Warranty

　　8 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　6.5 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　No rebates available in 58067

　　Complimentary Home Installation or Public Charging

　　Restrictions: This program provided by General Motors gives customers who purchase or lease a new 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ the option of either receiving a home charging installation credit of up to $1,500 using QMerit or having 2 years of complimentary charging with EVgo public charging stations. For home charging installation, must be completed within 180 days of your eligible vehicle delivery date. For complimentary public charging, the authorization code must be redeemed at EVgo.com within 60 days of eligible vehicle delivery date. Such customers have unlimited access to EVgo public charging stations for 2 years from the date of authorization code redemption. Offer is non-transferable. See your participating dealer for details.

　　

Cost to Drive

　　$81/mo

　　LYRIQ

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　SUV Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: The Lyriq's distinctive style

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but whether you love it or hate it, there's no doubt that the Lyriq's styling makes an impression. Unlike the EVs that try to fly under the radar with a reserved design (or, in the Model Y's case, are so ubiquitous that your eyes glide right off the sheetmetal), you won't lose the Lyriq in the Disneyland parking lot. An intricately detailed front lighting signature is complemented by the Lyriq's tall station-wagon profile. The high waistline and chopped roof give it a custom car look, and the wraparound taillights that start at the rear pillar wouldn't look out of place on a concept. Simply put, the Lyriq is a showstopper.

　　

Competitors to consider

We also recommend checking out the Genesis GV60, which is one of the Lyriq's closest rivals in terms of size and price. It's comfortable and quick — especially if you opt for the Performance version — but its maximum range isn't particularly impressive. You could also save some cash with the Model Y or go upmarket with the BMW iX or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.

　　

Which LYRIQ does zzdcar recommend?

The Lyriq's Luxury 2 and Sport 2 trim levels provide loads of value. Either is a reasonable price bump from the Luxury 1 or Sport 1, and it gets you massaging and cooled front seats, a primo sound system and other upgrades. We think it's well worth the extra spend.

　　

Cadillac LYRIQ models

The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq is a five-passenger midsize electric SUV. For its second year of production, the Lyriq is available in far more configurations than the 2023 model. The new Tech trim is the base version, followed by the 1, 2 and 3 trim levels, which are each available in the Luxury and Sport styling themes. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Lyriq's range, power and features that come on each trim.

　　Whichever model you select, every Lyriq is powered by a 102-kWh battery pack and your choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. RWD models feature a single motor (340 horsepower, 325 lb-ft of torque) estimated by the EPA to deliver 314 miles of driving range. Upgrade to AWD and you'll add a second motor to the front axle, upgrading output to 500 hp and 450 lb-ft while dropping range slightly to 307 miles.

　　Tech

　　The entry-level Tech model comes standard with:

　　20-inch wheels 11.5-kW onboard charging DC fast-charging capability of up to 190 kW LED headlights Chrome exterior trim Power liftgate Keyless entry and push-button start Memory for driver's settings Dual-zone automatic climate control Power-adjustable front seats Heated front seats Synthetic leather upholsteryStandard technology features include:

　　33-inch instrumentation and infotainment display Seven-speaker audio system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity) Connected apps and services (including access to a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot) Google built-in infotainment and voice assistant system Wireless charging padEvery Lyriq also comes with numerous driver assist features:

　　Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse) Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)The Tech trim has a few optional extras, including:

　　Driver Assist package Power-folding mirrors with auto-dimming on the driver's side Upgraded alert systems with bicyclist and rear pedestrian detection Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Cadillac and the car in front) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Lyriq and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Front cross-traffic warning with automatic braking Luxury 1/Sport 1

　　From here, the lineup is split into Luxury and Sport themes. Luxury keeps the chrome exterior trim, while Sport has black-painted trim, body-color door handles and a unique grille. Otherwise, they share the same upgrades.

　　The Luxury 1 and Sport 1 start with the Tech trim's features and add:

　　Driver Assist package Upgraded headlights with self-leveling Automatic wipers Auto-dimming rearview mirror Heated, power-adjustable steering wheel Multicolor ambient lightningLuxury 2/Sport 2

　　Stepping up to this upgrade package adds:

　　Massaging front seats with ventilation Power-folding rear seats 19-speaker AKG premium audio system 110-volt household-style power outlet Super Cruise (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to provide hands-free driving capability on select highways)Luxury 3/Sport 3

　　These ultimate trim levels include:

　　22-inch wheels Hands-free liftgate Tri-zone climate control Heated rear seats Leather upholstery Rear air vents Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)Optional features include:

　　19.2-kW onboard charger (option levels 2 and 3 only) Panoramic sunroof (option levels 2 and 3 only) Nappa Leather package (option level 3 only) Upgraded leather upholstery Open-pore wood trim with backlit accents Illuminated front doorsill plates

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