2 WORST And 9 BEST Things About The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq

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0:00 - Intro

BAD

0:25 - Interior creaks

1:08 - NOT Dynamic

GOOD

2:00 - Interior

4:11 - The drive

6:11 - EV Stuff

7:43 - Styling

9:52 - Tech

12:36 - Super Cruise

13:11 - Rear seats

14:03 - Trunk

15:05 - Price

16:00 - Duo Drive

[dwnshft]

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[Homer]

After a year I am getting 378 miles to a full charge. I use the regenerative brake paddle a lot. It’s the smoothest, quietest, most comfortable car l’ve ever driven.

[Cassandraruns]

I just bought it and I really wanted to get the BMW but for the interior for the cost for the drive and I’ve had nine BMWs I couldn’t believe this. I got a Cadillac.

[G-Rated]

I think majority of Lyriq reviews are excessively nitpicky as reviewers struggle to find faults with the vehicle. I honestly don’t understand the imaginary difference in build quality/materials between it and its German rivals. I honestly think people just say that because it sounds right to them. Tesla Model X may be sportier and BMW IX more luxurious but they also aren’t in the Lyriq’s direct price bracket. They’re substantially more expensive, and I don’t think Cadillac will have an issue competing with them at those price points.

[rlejr]

Great review. I own one. Love it. And for pricing, don't forget the $7500 tax credit (for qualified buyers). I like mine so much, I was thinking of replacing my '21 Aviator with another one!

[ronniemullis]

Definitely the best looking EV, inside and outside.

[russellschundler]

I have owned Porsches, Audi’s, and Lincoln Continentals. I like to call my 2023 Lyriq my “so-so” car. It is so smooth, so quiet, so powerful, so smart, and so relaxing when I let it drive me with super cruise. I’ve driven over 20, 000 miles and still get excited every time I’m behind the wheel. It does not make any of those creaky sounds you mentioned and I actually prefer the original door handles that don’t stick out. I get behind the wheel, turn on my radio, and with second generation noise reduction, I feel like in the concert hall. I sit back and relax and let my car do the driving! I have the all wheel drive model and I can get over 350 miles on a warmer, sunny day.

[JD_-_]

Good review. Rattles you described are specific to your car, my Lyriq doesn’t have that. No cars matches the Lyric at it’s price point!

[tonysalmon]

Well let say this 3 weeks in I LOVE my Cadillac Lyriq Luxury 2. I'm still learning the car inside and out. So far no complaint, only the EVgo charge stations not one around my location.I can live with that.

[IslandMutt]

Great review and 100% on point with the positives. I just picked up my Oppulent Blue AWD Sport 3. The Lyric is luxe-elegant, interior/exterior character lines emotionally connects (makes my heart skip a beat when I see the back/front lighting sequence dance), and has Cadillac comfort-V racing DNA heritiage. After 20+ years with german motor ICE's as my daily, I'm now a believer of Cadillac! Tesla haters gonna hate on my Cadillac 2024 rebates ($$), luxe interior, retractable sunroof, night gloss 22s, ambient lighting, & SUPER CRUISE! EV car design doesn't have to look like a jellybean or a porpoise face with non-organic/appliance-like interactive experiences. We have choices! Pray bless live love life IN LYRIC LUXE (PBL3-Ly-Luxe).

[tman]

Best looking EV by far. Instantly recognizable as a Caddy. I’ll wait until the 1st round of refresh like Rivian just did and I’m all in. Beautiful!! Awesome review.

[derekhamel]

The Lyriq is such a good bang for buck on a lease. It’s substantially cheaper than anything it’s being compared to.

[jandy]

I just bought a new Optiq and find myself driving under the speed limit more also. I think that it just feels like you are going faster than you are. I wanted a Lyriq but was out of my price range so i got the Optiq and love it.

[robertcameronjones]

I was surprised how slow it felt vs other EVs but the ride was quite nice. I could see driving one of these. Oh, and it's a pretty car. Very nice looking.

[dwlewis]

Good review and beautiful vehicle. They are big sellers here in Houston, Texas USA. See them everywhere and everyone I've spoken to that owns one, loves it. Myself, I'm going with the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

[deathtothenwo]

I think you got a “bad” one, we have had our 2024 AWD for 11 months now and have no squeaks or rattles at all

[LF-duuc]

We’ve had our ‘24 for a year and have already decided to get another when our lease is up. Even if it was the same $ as the Germans we’d still get it for its looks alone -everyone comments on it. If you need racy there’s now a V version with all the goodies that’s starts where the Germans start $-wise.

PS: There is also a smaller Optiq, a 3 row Vistiq, and Escalade IQ EVs depending on your budget. Suffice to say they are newer and even more impressive.

[benjaminfallon]

Spends most of the video nitpicking about the trim, cup holder, vent controls and no cooled back seats….ends the video noting the Lyriq starts $20K lower than its nearest competitor…I am no rocket scientist, but you think that might be the cause and effect?

[PassportBrosBusinessClass]

4:00 I have the Lyriq with white (sky cool gray) interior. I wanted white because I was envious of Tesla owners with White interiors. 10, 000 miles in, it looks great with no stains and minimal creasing on my most used driver seat.

The leather options are brown-ish and olive-ish. I saw no reason to want them for that kind of premium. Cadillac might as well get rid of them both. Black, White, and perhaps a blue and red INTELUXE would be so much nicer.

Save the leather for the V-series.

[revandrem]

I absolutely love my 2024 Lyriq but I also have the rattles. With a cabin so quiet the rattles can’t help but stand out