2025 Cadillac LYRIQ Magnificent Midsize Electric SUV

TVPressThe Lyriq comes standard in rear-wheel-drive form with a 340-hp electric motor on the rear axle. With this entry-level setup, acceleration is adequate and the Lyriq feels responsive, but it lacks the powerful feeling we enjoy in rival SUVs such as the BMW iX and the Tesla Model X. A 500-hp dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain is optional and adds a second motor at the front to drive those wheels. The Lyriq's road manners will be a letdown to enthusiast drivers. While its handling feels stable and competent, the Lyriq doesn't deliver much fun when pressed hard. Its steering is nicely weighted but lacks tactility, and the same could be said of the brake pedal. Luckily, Cadillac has engineered an aggressive regenerative braking system that allows for one-pedal driving, so merely lifting off the accelerator pedal slows the vehicle quickly enough to avoid touching the brake pedal in most day-to-day driving scenarios. The ride is comfortable over smooth pavement, but some may find the suspension loses its creamy isolation over rougher stretches of road

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