2025 Cadillac LYRIQ Review – Electric Elegance, American Drama, and RHD Realness MINI REVIEW


The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ is the kind of car that doesn’t whisper luxury—it projects it in Dolby Atmos with a laser light show and a glowing badge. It’s what happens when America gets serious about electric luxury and finally remembers Australia exists. Factory-built in right-hand drive, the LYRIQ brings that full-size electric limo energy to our driveways without the headache of post-import fettling.

From the outside, LYRIQ looks like it just rolled off the set of a sci-fi reboot with a Vogue cover budget. The grille lights up, the badge glows, and every door handles its own stage lighting. It dances, literally, every time you approach. The 33” curved display that spans the entire dashboard plays its own welcome animation featuring—you guessed it—a LYRIQ, flanked by animated vertical light bars. It’s electric theatre.

Underneath the dramatic styling is a 103kWh battery paired to dual motors, delivering a crisp 388kW and AWD traction. Despite tipping the scales at almost 2.7 tonnes, LYRIQ is surprisingly spritely when asked. It wafts like an old-school Cadillac should, but with sports-car poise through corners, thanks to its 5-link rear suspension with Passive-Plus Premium Dampers. We didn’t expect that much grace from something this grand. Range? A solid 530km (WLTP), with a full recharge costing around $80 if you’re using a top-tier public charger.

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ABOVE: Cadillac LYRIQ

The interior is where LYRIQ really flexes. From the back seat, the 3.1m wheelbase gives enough room to lounge like you’re waiting for a massage—not a traffic light. It’s calm, quiet, and designed for people who know where to find caviar in Coles (and who might insist on a monogrammed picnic blanket for their dogs). The materials? Divine. The fit and finish? Regal. The vibe? Members-only, but make it mobile.

The Boys Weigh In:

  • Casper was chauffeured and blissed out: “I haven’t felt this zen since that retreat in Byron where no one spoke for three days. Except this one has 5-link suspension and passive dampers.”
  • Raffy was all about the drama: “The light show is everything. If it offered drag brunch from the centre screen, I’d buy two.”
  • Nico floored it and grinned: “You’d never guess it’s that heavy. It shifts. And it stays planted like it’s nailed to the bitumen.”
  • Alan was impressed by the polish: “No rattles, no creaks, just silky silence and the glow of expensive tech. I felt like I was in a soundproofed Baccarat showroom.”
  • Hunter approved with minimal words (as usual): “This? Yeah. Big, fast, flashy. Love it.”
  • Max had spreadsheets: “$117k is steep, but show me another EV that looks this mad and doesn’t need a steering column transplant to work in Australia.”

The Verdict: LYRIQ isn’t trying to be discreet. It’s bold, opulent, and entirely unbothered by the subtlety of European luxury rivals. The right-hand-drive build is a breakthrough for Cadillac in Australia, and frankly, it’s about time someone brought factory-fresh American flair to our side of the road. This isn’t just a car. It’s an electric cabaret on wheels.

With OTA updates promised, Cadillac says more features are coming to your LYRIQ long after you’ve taken delivery. If they’re anything like the existing theatrics, we’ll be queueing up for the next act.

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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