2025 Cadillac LYRIQ: The EV SUV That’s More Lounge Than Launchpad

The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ is the middle child of Cadillac’s shiny new EV family, flanked by the entry-level OPTIQ and the seven-seat luxo-barge VISTIQ. But don’t let that middle-child energy fool you—LYRIQ is no wallflower. It struts onto the scene with bold looks, proper presence, and enough tech to make a Tesla blush.

Design and Space: Lounge-Luxe Realness

Built on a dedicated EV platform, LYRIQ’s generous 3.1-metre wheelbase allows for a completely flat floor, making the most of that battery skateboard design. No lumpy transmission hump, no petrol engine hogging the nose—just beautifully balanced proportions inside and out. The cabin feels airier than an Elizabethan poet on absinthe.

Thanks to the raked windscreen and a deep dashboard, the front seats feel cocooned without being claustrophobic. It’s more gentleman’s club than SUV, minus the cigars and with significantly better sound insulation. Double-glazed front windows, an acoustic windscreen, and Cadillac’s faux-engine sounds keep the experience refined, both inside and out. It’s quiet, serene—like driving a velvet-wrapped spaceship through a gallery of eucalyptus trees.

In the back? Darling, you’re in for a treat. Heated rear seats, plush armrests, and enough legroom to host a floor show. Lay back, toss a travel rug over your knees, and pretend you’re flying private.

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Tech and Features: More Than Just Gimmicks

Cadillac has given LYRIQ the full luxury treatment. You get:

A glorious 33” curved OLED display across the dash
An electronic rear-view mirror for unimpeded visibility
Massage seats that feel like a Swedish masseur with a minor in shiatsu
AKG speakers that genuinely thump—but not like a teenage tradie with subwoofers
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Over-the-air updates and Cadillac Connected Services

And here’s the clincher: the tech is actually usable. No endless menus, no confusing swipe-tap-hold-twist nonsense. It’s elegant, intuitive, and mercifully light on the usual EV nannying. We did notice the lack of a head-up display—which is a strange omission for a $130K EV—but it’s hardly a deal-breaker.

The Drive: Electric Glamour Meets Aussie Grit

From the moment I set off, LYRIQ felt sorted. The steering is light but precise, and throttle response is smooth yet punchy. It’s not a drag strip demon, but the way it surges forward with effortless grace is nothing short of addictive. The ride is supple, gliding over potholes and coarse chip like they simply don’t exist. That air of refinement remains unbothered no matter what Australian roads throw at it.

On our test, we tackled twisty backroads, city traffic, and wide open highway. We endured pelting rain, 6am frosty mornings, and even had a rogue willy willy fling bark at us on the Hume. LYRIQ handled it all with calm composure. Heated seats and steering wheel came to the rescue when the temps dipped, and the regen braking in “strong” mode gave enough bite to drive almost entirely with one pedal. It takes a moment to adjust, but once you do—it’s fun and functional.

There’s a satisfying weight and authority to the drive, without the barge-like float you sometimes get from oversized SUVs. It feels well-planted, and at 110km/h, LYRIQ is whisper quiet, almost unnerving at first, until you lean into the vibe and realise this is the future Cadillac promised.

Living With LYRIQ: Not Just Another Pretty Face

Priced to sit somewhere between high-end Chinese offerings and Euro badge snobbery, LYRIQ feels genuinely competitive. You’re getting the opulence and innovation of a German luxury EV, but with a distinctly American flair—think Palm Springs meets Byron Bay.

Cadillac’s Gallery showroom experience feels unlike any traditional dealership. No pushy sales types with cheap cologne—just relaxed staff, ambient lighting, and room to explore. Servicing is every 12 months or 12,000km, which may feel excessive for an EV, but Cadillac reckons the peace of mind is worth it.

Charging was a breeze during our test, and public charging compatibility was solid. It’s not quite Porsche Taycan fast, but more than acceptable for daily life or weekend jaunts.

Final Verdict: Should You Buy One?

The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ delivers genuine luxury with an electric twist. It’s calm, quiet, and properly posh—but also practical and fun to drive. It doesn’t scream at you with overbearing safety alerts, and it doesn’t try to out-tech everyone just for the sake of it.

If you’re cross-shopping EVs and find yourself exhausted by the tech tantrums of Chinese cars or the sky-high pricing of European rivals, LYRIQ sits beautifully in the middle.

This is a car for people who want to glide, not grind. Who want to be seen, but not screamed at by their driver aids. If you’re after an electric SUV that’s stylish, spacious, and deeply satisfying, Cadillac LYRIQ absolutely deserves your attention.

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