2023 Cadillac Lyriq

If you've hyped up the Caddy to be a performance masterpiece, you'll be disappointed. It's no sprinter and it won't be the SUV that thrills you through tight corners. So while it can get to 60 mph in the mid-five-second range in RWD configuration, we praise it more for the ability to soak up larger bumps in the road, isolate passengers from road noise, and comfortably cruise through traffic. It handles well and doesn't second-guess anything it does, but it's far from engaging so don't expect it to spike your heart rate. Still, the suspension retains some firmness to aid in that sense of composure, and it feels a little jittery over road abrasions.

One-pedal driving is possible and that will be something to get used to for most Caddilac fans moving over to the EV side of things with the Lyriq. On the plus side, it's not difficult to adjust, and if you can avoid getting distracted by the monstrous screen, it'll be a good shift to greener motoring for many.

The much-anticipated Lyriq isn't a let-down, and its striking looks both inside and out are outright captivating. Most people will love the interior, although many may need to adjust to the excessively tech-rich setup, and it's quiet and comfortable for the daily run as well as longer trips. As far as its EV DNA goes, the Lyriq's claimed 312-mile range is impressive and competitive, while EPA figures put it at 97/82/89 MPGe - this beats the Audi e-tron's claimed figures by some margin and it's even slightly better than those of the BMW iX. There is no safety review for the Cadillac Lyriq from either the NHTSA or IIHS to take into account yet, but the features and driver assists are plentiful, so it should be a safe people carrier. The main competitors of the Cadillac Lyriq are quite a bit more expensive, so while there aren't any over-the-top ultra-luxurious trims for its debut year, no one would blame you for springing for one of these.