2023 Cadillac LYRIQ Review // A Mercedes In Disguise

[@dorbomer8835]

And the Oscar goes to: Thomas Holland, for his incredibly believable performance in LYRIQ: A Mercedes in Disguise.

[@wlcrosby]

Zendaya will be so proud

[@buckwheatley1520]

Technically it would be a Emmy

[@vernonpaigejr.1517]

that was so funny, but it could happen in real life

[@Nathdood]

So what you're saying... is that he's TOM HOLLAND?!

[@huleyn135]

James' analogy regarding the first cars looking like carriages and all is the perfect way to explain EVs with grills. He described it so brilliantly and with so many less words than I'd be able to. Lyriq is the best execution of a fake grill I've seen, but they're really unnecessary and honestly speak to just how risk-free and afraid car companies are.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Many EV front ends, Kia's, just remind me of when Mr Anderson has his mouth glued shut by Agent Smith. Fake and stupid

[@zeeshanhassan8241]

it makes sense for them to be riskfreea and afraid. they're investing hundreds of millions into their new car with the hopes that the customer will like it. should they stick with the OG designs? the ones that are proven to be likeable by consumers? or should they risk it all and make something like how BMW did with the M3 grille?

[@OutOfMemory07]

Or it speaks to how dumb and resistant to change we as consumers are. People like the fake grills. I like them

[@Ksoism]

​@@OutOfMemory07you are on point. I don't think car manufacturers are in love with them, but we, the consumers very much are. I still think that there is visually something missing between the lights off Teslas. But it doesn't mean that I like these fake thingies, either, I'm looking especially at you two, Lyriq and Ioniq 5. I dunno what there should be, but nothing looks weird and stupid shit just looks stupid and shitty. Not by much, I could live with both of those two, but they are just.... Trying too much. They are so "radical" and "out there". In the end, both are like graphic designs and details of 80's, there really is a lot of similarity. And they aged really well...

[@SJRS700]

still, people who likes cars (the majority buyers of good cars) wont accept these dumb boring useless electric cars, and they should not ever, electric cars are for babies with no sense

[@markking9778]

A guy at my job had one of these as a loaner and they look absolutely amazing on the inside and that sound system is something to just have to hear to believe!

[@starkyslp16]

Agree this looks good and much better than the weird competition. I just wish they would stop over complicating things like doors. It's so incredibly easy and intuitive to open a mechanical door in 1 smooth motion.

[@faheemabbas3965]

They’re bringing actual door handles for 2024, GM confirmed.

[@B4R0N.]

Good news is, enough people called them out on how stupid these doors are so the lyriq now comes with actual door handles.

[@KittRembo]

@@B4R0N.what about current owners? Do they get new doors?

[@B4R0N.]

@@KittRembo as far as i'm aware, they're S.O.L.

[@huntersiegfried7651]

nope, as of the 2024 deliveries so far they all have updated handles. The handle pops out now like a tesla@@KittRembo

[@daynevickers1079]

MOST hilarious intro EVER! Who else could take a vehicles negatives and turn it into an Oscar winning performance? You guys should have your own sit-com.

[@Joey.Alford]

Only Thomas would think “garlic sauce” was a brand name 😂

[@nanomage]

Considering I've ordered things, twice at this point, from large chains that stated garlic sauce but which did not in fact have any garlic in them he's not far off.

[@IlyaKanis]

It’s not garlic sauce, it’s garliq (TM) sauce

[@solitudegaming]

​@@IlyaKaniswell played

[@ArchisMarathe]

thanks for spoiling it

[@iiroyalty2519]

​@archismarathe1589 its the first like 30 seconds of the video why do you go to the comments immediately expecting to not get spoiled?

[@Shahabbi]

One of the best intros y’all have done. I hope the manufacturers watch this and understand the mistakes they are doing

[@jeffs6090]

It would be nice, but I'm sure they really don't care.

[@SJB117]

Never stop with the amazing intros guys 🤣

[@cbotten106]

James's comment "It's a lovely place to be...just don't press on anything too hard." Pretty much sums it up. I remember when Car & Driver first tested this and said it was a luxury bargain. This e-car market is moving really fast.

[@juicysushi]

The intro’s funny, but it’s also making a really good point about accessibility and a general industry failure to do a decent job.

[@Konnersaki]

Love these guys seems like they really give an unbiased opinion even if the company gave them the press car! 😂

[@Shiny_Dragonite]

No kidding. I found it funny too, even as someone who carries an Epi-pen for a food allergy. Making stuff "fancy" for the sake of doing so and losing accessibility in times of emergency is something we could do without.

[@Rascularvideos]

Yep, absolutely this. Modern cars are contradictory when it comes to safety. Brilliant crash and pedestrian protection - at the expense of weight and design variance - but then you have to use idiotic screens with a million sub menus. All that while trying to handle increasingly mental power outputs in ‘cars’ the size of Western Europe and with multiple elephants in the room. It makes no sense. Right, rant over.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

This what we get when the Playstation-generation is designing cars. More stuff = better.

[@baronvonjo1929]

Everyone is chasing Tesla ideals.

[@Corvette6317]

13:10 "It's an ingenious solution to a problem that should have never existed in the first place" -James May Also that glove box is an absolute deal breaker for me, probably the definitive example of adding tech for the sake of adding tech

[@daweigo6851]

Wonder how many more cars will crash in the future while distracted trying to complete a over complicated task that use to consist of pushing a physical button 😮

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

“The glove box is a deal breaker for me” said no one ever.

[@1994SHOtime]

@@JackSmith-qi7dr dude, read the top comment. Someone said it literally just 2 hours ago.....

[@afr1952]

Off my radar now. Too many things not thought thru before coming to market. Genesis GV60 seems a better choice.

[@lonetrader1]

​@@afr1952I'm sorry. You'll have to return to the home screen before this comment can be added to the records

[@egold2071]

Dad turned 70 and did the proper 70 year old man thing - turned in his funky Lexus UX250h and got a Cadillac. A Celestial Lyriq AWD. Car is stunning a glides down the road like a dream! 👌

[@starkyslp16]

I like a front grill look like you said, even when no longer needed with EVs. Helps to break it up and add style. Manufacturers should keep adding these, but evolve and improve it to use a material that won't get road rash and look bad after 5 years.

[@damienlee1165]

I can see it evolving to becoming another screen to flash "fuck you" messages to people who cut you off in the future.

[@MaticTheProto]

I find that stupid. Grills are for people so resistant to anything new that they‘d have gone extinct if natural selection was still a thing

[@laakeadrumright3010]

This felt like a… highly produced episode of Extra Throttle House with you guys in the car together 😂 Love this format for these types of cars

[@bluesti3]

This is the show that fills the Top-Gear sized hole in our hearts... and they do a DAMN good job. I'd argue "better" in many instances.

[@allanjgr_1002]

❤❤❤

[@BobBob-et9io]

Throttle House and Car Trek have been scratching that itch for me for awhile now. Glad at least TH is still posting regularly 🥴

[@SomeGuysGarage]

@@BobBob-et9ioalthough I've watched all the Car Trek's, it feels even more scripted than TG was, while not being even remotely funny. TH's road trip was FAR better than any of the Car Trek ones.

[@huleyn135]

Eh. Throttle house has a better technical review of the cars, but it's also pretty obvious what they value in them and the reviews become predictable, which is ok. In terms of antics, personality and ability to present, the trio of TG is still far, far ahead. Clarkson could review a goddamn toaster and I would find it hilarious. I can't say the same for the guys at TH, and I love them.

[@pooyanmanoochehry2629]

Let's just say I don't miss Richard Hammond anymore when I watch these videos.

[@Wickwok]

I just leased a 2024 AWD with the dual motor setup. They worked out alot of the annoying things mentioned in this video. And its an absolute roocket thats also extremely smooth. Its amazing.

[@craigt8432]

“What color Mach E would you get” got me 💀

[@MyOldCar]

The 2023 Lyriq stopped production months ago, and any unfulfilled orders were switched to 2024 models. The 2024 model already changed the door handles so that the handles themselves pop out instead of the door popping open. Yes enough people said the pop-out door was stupid for GM to change it that quickly.

[@tinayeshendlovu2567]

The intro 🤣🤣🤣 immaculate

[@justaguy6100]

It's been revealed, Thomas is a vampire.

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

James could have been a fantastic First Responder. The way he kept his cool while James was slowly dying. Amazing. 👏

[@BigfootDubs]

I’m sure one of those names should be different… His name is “And I’m James” isn’t it??

[@devinmurray5280]

That’s me in the ICU

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

@@BigfootDubs Huh? James was eating his food like a boss, and Thomas was succumbing to his allergy like a weakling.

[@mojojojo_BB]

'That's dumb!" Love the straightforward honesty.

[@wlt3585]

My university amongst others gets one of these to basically strip it down and reverse engineer it, from the manufacturing to the coding. Really excited because I like this car alot and did not imagine getting a Lyriq specifically to break down and learn

[@Rudenbehr]

Is this undergrad or grad? I can’t imagine non senior undergrads or higher understanding enough to reverse engineer something like this.

[@wlt3585]

@Rudenbehr It's an academic club, so a mix of everyone. It's meant to be a learning process for both the undergrads as well as point out any flaws that could be addressed by Cadillac. Quite a few universities got one iirc, coders likely had a field day

[@jamescox1806]

For once someone has made an EV vehicle with an interior that still has some visual emotion left in it and doesn't look like something out of the Jetsons!

[@PazLeBon]

it looks like car s i drew aged 6

[@piercelawless2654]

​@@PazLeBonjust say u broke lil bro 😂

[@pieswimmer1]

​@@piercelawless2654God I hate when people say shit like this. I drive a ZL1 and think this looks awful. Gonna call me broke? Retard.

[@damilolaakanni]

Volvo/Polestar? Audi? Just asking.

[@GoodBrownBear]

If by EV you only look at tesla and newer companies

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I took delivery on my Luxury 3 Lyriq AWD fully loaded earlier this past week. It's an amazing car. It's luxurious. It looks way more expensive than it is. The ride is slightly harsh and I wonder if they could improve that with Magnetorheological shocks (magneride) as well. I guess they weren't ready for this car yet. But that's a minor nit pick: I'm totally happy with my car. I have the same Argent SILVER with Light-gray interior on 22's and the car looks like $100,000.

[@venom5809]

My business partner has a Mach E and I have driven it many times and I would 100% get this over the Mach E. The Lyriq looks premium inside and out, not the same class of vehicle at all.

[@ws1814]

Yeah I don’t know why they continuously kept comparing this with Mach E and Ionic. It would have made sense if they did with offerings from Mercedes, Audi, Lexus, or even Tesla.

[@venom5809]

@@ws1814 Bizarre comparison, like comparing an Escalade to an Expedition. lol

[@michaelguthardt327]

Customers considering this Cadillac probably aren’t cross shopping with the Mustang or Ioniq, because they are looking for that premium look and feel. However, the comparison is interesting anyway when talking about driving dynamics, build quality, ergonomics, daily usability, etc. Might make a buyer question what they are really getting for the extra money.

[@senoow4215]

​@@michaelguthardt327crazy how this cheaper too

[@andrewc7512]

I think its a fair comparison. With EV lines of cars now there is really becoming a lot less areas of things that these “premium” car brands can claim to justify their pricing. EV pretty much have the same power (or they all have enough that it becomes unnecessary to need more), as they claimed the suspensions/steering/torque/etc are completely comparable. Being an EV the interiors are probably comparably quite. They have comparable tech options. The only thing i noticed that had the an iqonic wouldnt is massaging seats. So if Cadillac/BMW/Mercedes want to charge $20000-30000 premiums still, what is it they are offering to justify it? Idk about you, but i think they will start losing alot of customers if its just interior materials and “feel”. Im sure a good segment of their customer base still sees 20k as alot more money they could put elsewhere

[@GT-gt4bf]

I think it’s the best looking of the EV crossovers, I absolutely love it.

[@ApKieras]

Your glasses are so thick that when you look on a map you can see people waving.

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

Ya know, there were also people that thought the Edsel was a great looking Sedan. And think the production Cybertruck looks good. To each their own I guess.

[@G-Rated]

I agree. I’m not buying a luxury SUV to blend in with everyone else. This thing is gorgeous but most importantly uniqueZ

[@ShadowRaptor8]

I test drove one of these at a marketing event and loved it, but wasn't in the market to buy. This year I was in the market, but the dealership said it would take 22 MONTHS to get a Lyriq with SuperCruise. Not to mention an awful dealership experience, maybe because I was under 30 and not wearing a suit. Ended up getting a Model Y. ID.4 was also a very close competitor, probably would have gone with that if it weren't for the Electrify America/ NACS news.

[@L33tSkE3t]

I do hope the trend of using the main infotainment display to perform every simple action in a car isn’t here to stay. You can have a modern, simplistic and minimalist design language for a car interior without everything being on one screen. Having some things be physical and tactile is nice.

[@ACCELER8TV]

Hilarious Intro! Well done guys.

[@TheFlyingJ]

I can't imagine what it would cost to replace one of those headlight assemblies. Brilliant review as always! Keep up the great work!

[@ravidas4852]

Total loss😅

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

I long for the days of a true sedan. These crossovers are for the birds.

[@CyberRelic280]

Same.

[@faheemabbas3965]

I long for the days that weight advantages are defeated making cars just as safe as SUVS when the two get into a crash with each other…

[@chirazi]

@@faheemabbas3965suvs arent more safe really than plain sedans or wagons and also they are less reliable in corners as well as breaking distance. Suvs are for birds as well

[@sd8111]

I have one.

[@ian._002]

Throttle House is so good I just sat through a 20 min review of a C teir car, and enjoyed it.

[@tri3pleagent]

The Lyriq is the best looking EV in the class. It really is a well executed design.

[@MaticTheProto]

You mean the „lol I weigh more than a truck“ class? Yeah because nobody else is dumb enough to build in it

[@GamerplayerWT]

For me, I don’t care about how complicated something is or its color or how fast it can go from 0-60mph…. what I care about is how far it can go on a charge AND how quickly I can recharge it. That’s it. That’s what I want. Long distance travel and rapid recharging.

[@barefootalien]

Well, the problem is, every video about that would be the same. "It's not there yet. Battery tech isn't there yet, infrastructure is not only not there 'yet' but actually getting worse year over year, and you should buy a hybrid of some flavor." -Or a Tesla, if you can avoid vomiting in your mouth at the quality issues and the industry leading amounts of stupid design choices.... but at least they're less abysmal in terms of the infrastructure piece. Slightly.-

[@eggplantandpeach]

Better exterior design than the current BMW, Audi & Mercedes EV Suv's👌

[@CantDcdeGoodNamsTakn]

Idk the Audi Q8 etron looks pretty good and less weird at the back

[@andrewduong2740]

I always liked Art and Science. 2.0 is even better. It has a bold, executive presence that is distinctively American and appropriately bespoke to Cadillac. The Lyriq isn't my favourite example of it.

[@rtcturnemup7028]

@@andrewduong2740yea I think this design looks best on the (China ct6), xt6 and Escalade

[@samsdad638]

I haven’t laughed this hard in a while. ‘It’s pretty obvious. It’s deep in the menu to the screen’. Best intro yet from you guys. You’re only getting better!

[@solitudegaming]

I like how it whistles as it drives along. Most evs generate either no sound or something thats just annoying to hear. But this one, not bad. Looks great too

[@squatch2003]

There is no way anyone does better intros than Throttle House's! Hands down the best!

[@AceCyberstarGaming]

😂”the steering is like a rolling civics lesson in inertia”😂

[@itsomarz9337]

My favorite duo ever ! Thomas and james the history won’t repeat u!

[@isaacanderson7160]

I’m a salesman at a Cadillac dealership and the AWD version is out and so are 2024 models, the AWD is noticeably better and the 2024 level 2s and 3s are being built here this month in September but awesome cars I highly recommend anyone checking out EVs to take a look

[@chriszaiser]

Sorry, but Cadillac is and has been going down the drain for years. Sales are abysmal compared to all other luxury vehicles. This electric garbage is just another nail in the GM coffin.

[@Rascofresco11]

@@chriszaiserany thing before “but” is a lie. Just say it in your opening sentence if you don’t like GM or Cadillac and get it out the way.

[@venom5809]

@@chriszaiser The eleventy billion new Escalades around me say otherwise.

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

Of course you do you’re a salesman lmao

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@chriszaiserI’ll be honest, I thought Cadillac was only the Escalade until they came out with this thing. I was really surprised they made something like this, it’s a pretty good offering imo.

[@bradsharpe9413]

Car industry has really embraced the mantra “if it ain’t broke, change it for no reason”

[@sathyaaadhithan]

Would love you guys to go back a review an EV you already have but in winter conditions to see how much of an affect the weather has on range.

[@pooyanmanoochehry2629]

I'm sure they know about shrinkage.

[@Mikeeg0607]

Have they ever tested range on a vehicle?

[@vishal_ks18]

just got our 2024 Lyriq one of the first in Canada very nice been loving in 1 month we have already reached over 5000km it has been a great drive except minor apple car play issues.

[@MadmanLink]

What issues are you having?

[@archipelago93]

“That handled like trying to run through a ball pit in those ‘90s moon shoes.” One of Thomas’ funniest lines in a while 😂

[@dohc1067]

On my job, there is one red. It is beautiful, sleek, and credit to Cadillac on the exterior execution. From a view, it looks small to me, but I guess it is roomier than you would think.

[@ApKieras]

Love the dirty headrests 🤣

[@AGPreston12]

I saw a local review show the 2024 Lyriq and Cadillac fixed the door handle situation, now they work like the Tesla Model 3. Now if only they would put a latch on the glove box.

[@bobabreath5097]

It would be better off just not being an EV. Insurance costs??Too high. Real life charging costs?? Too high. Repair costs after warranty/price of extended warranty?? Too high. Parts availability??Zero other than dealership=Too high. Battery degradation / actual mileage range / cold weather impact upon range(as much as 60+% decrease during cold weather(they live in Canada) And you'd better not think about ever towing anything with an EV over any trip other than something very local(see cold weather battery mileage minus 25%). It's pretty. You guys are pretty too... pretty awesome!!! Your video was A+ as always.

[@trumpisastump9382]

Do you work for the oil and gas industry??? Your post is full of misrepresentations. Charging cost to travel 25 miles in a Lyriq is about $1.00 here in Washington. Repair costs--near zero- much fewer parts and mechanicals-warranty much longer than ICE vehicles. Battery degradation averages about 10% over 100,000 miles.

[@99-Zulu]

At the end he essentially just named the Blazer EV SS that supposed to be coming out.

[@alexanderspenser4960]

Gotta tell you, first Lyriq review I did not fall asleep on. Truely! I understood exactly what you meant by the wallowing suspension, why isn't the glove box button always available. And by now the Nautilus has the longest display. Listened to a Caddy staffer talk about all of the feature/tech placed in the doors; Caddy didn't make TH standards. Only wish this was a hybrid.👍🏾

[@abhi4ify]

I test drove one of these couple of weeks ago .. The best interior EV or non EV .. such a sad thing they can't produce them enough and then dealers charging 10k over the MSRP as market adjustment .. Also due to delays in super cruise components, they are producing only the base model which has significantly less premium things as compared to lux2 or tech 2.. And they have got rid of push / pull thing in 2024 model

[@SuzukiKid400]

Give it six months for thr repos to catch up to the industry. Prices are falling and luxury EVs will fall the most.

[@michaelv6870]

They now offer 7,500 off MSRP. Amazing what a few months can do.

[@SPEED_BOYZ_19]

Throttle house is so funny every video makes my day😂❤

[@Mindmellow]

Interesting assessment - some things to note are that the fussy door handles have been completely replaced on all 2024 models with something akin to what’s on the Ioniq 5/6 albeit nicer as they have light bars in them. I was extremely impressed with both the design and build quality of the one I sampled a few months ago. Ride quality, cabin quietness, material quality, design (subjective but still), and tech were notably better in the Lyriq than the Mach-E. Also, you keep saying it’s 80k CN but then on the screen it shows that it’s significantly less than that…most other reviewers make note of how much value you’re getting for your money with the Lyriq. I’m not even going to go into how much better it is than the dumpy-looking Model Y…IMO Cadillac knocked it out of the park with this one.

[@Rechargencrush]

The Lyriq in this video is 80k CN as equipped for this review. The “cheaper” numbers on screen are Lyriq base model pricing with no options. Cadillac, like many others, love to overcharge for their options.

[@Mindmellow]

@@Rechargencrush the trim lines are only a few thousand dollars apart from each other and they’re all pretty generously equipped 🤷🏼‍♂️ also they are driving a 2023 debut edition RWD that had a roughly $70k CN MSRP…

[@stonecoldcustoms]

I initially thought the intro was dumb but you won me over with your Oscar worthy performance, plus I love when a point is well made. A++.

[@jayquin85]

This is the car reviewers that even when you don’t like the car they are reviewing you would still want to watch. Amazing!!

[@LF-du4uc]

So a few things: First the door handles present as you walk up on ‘24+ models. Second in the US there is at least an $8k subsidy plus $1.5k home charger credit, plus years of gas and maintenance savings you’re not counting into the “price” of the car, plus a 4-year warranty.

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

I like the way it looks honestly. Still super expensive but it does look cool. Great review as always Gents!

[@trippytimmy5837]

5:23 killed me “that’s dumb” then they follow up with some goofy ass music lol😂 that was funny

[@ejd1984]

There has been spy shots for the 2024 Lyriq with real door handles. And there is apparently a V Series in development, and hopefully that will get the MagneRide suspension. So the glimmer of hope is that Cadillac is being proactive, and working on improving the car.

[@theconfused_fisherman]

The 2024 Lyric has relatively normal door handles that pop out in the front and you pull them to open the door. This design was more or less a place holder bc it came out well before it should have. They have a lot of kinks to work out before it's really a solid vehicle

[@evanderfrancis694]

i have the 2024 AWD and it indeed has normal door handles. The car is amazing!

[@ejd1984]

@@evanderfrancis694 I didn't know they had hit the market yet. Great to hear!!! 😀

[@khalilgreer5725]

good because i've seen people saying that the door has failed many times and hurt hands

[@nicky2981]

I've now watched so many reviews of cars I absolutely never intend to buy, which aren't even available in the UK. And it's all thanks to Throttle House! Cheers!

[@Far2hip]

Terrific looking vehicle. Love the A pillar back to the tail from the side angle. Very cool. 😎

[@lolsovs]

11:19 the repeated clips of the tailgate, is that to show off the "amazing" alignment of the creases in the bodywork?

[@ned8249]

You boys still have the magic. Best openings in the business and the best reviews.

[@neeravism]

Every week I leave a comment saying that was the best intro but this here.. this one takes the cake.

[@4g5y]

Harrison is pretty good at conveying the seat comfort with no words! 😀

[@AntoniousG]

It would be nice if they reviewed the current model year Lyriq instead of the old one. The new one has the new door handles which is game changer for simplicity.

[@FzNd]

The fact that you have to point out *standard doorhandles* as a "gamechanger" says all about the level of lunacy current car design has reached. I just wish car makers stopped all this nonsense and focussed their efforts on actually building better cars instead of pointless, needlessly convoluted tech fests.

[@AntoniousG]

@@FzNd I wouldn’t say the new door handles are standard design . But, they are much simpler in design and function, which is as a consumer I would like.

[@G-Rated]

A Mercedes in disguise? I don’t think Cadillac would appreciate such a comment when Mercedes are putting out jelly beans as EVs. _Cadillac_ took their time to create something unique.

[@jngobngo]

Aside from the back and rear 3/4 view it looks good. The rear feels like it's being stretched just for cargo.

[@cfi8238]

So happy you guys managed to shoot the entire video before Thomas was offed. Thomas will be missed though.

[@joshuathomas512]

Been waiting for this one for so long EDIT: This must be the first model year cause they updated the door handles after

[@BlackPenquinn]

I have never considered Cadillac, but this vehicle and the price to quality ratio are very attractive. For under 75k CAD you can get a tech pack AWD with 500+ hp. That’s actually a bargain considering a Volvo XC40 Regen is pretty much the same price for similar quality (I have one), less room, less range and Android auto OS. A similarly priced BMW ix will cost you between 12-20k CAD to own over 48 months. These don’t look great, but they drive fantastic and have similar space. Plus a more sophisticated chassis. They cannot be had with a trailer hitch, so not great if you are a cyclist who needs a rack or need to tow anything A decently optioned Q8 e-tron has far less space in the back and seem to be around 109k CAD. I was personally underwhelmed by that car. But others love it. You could also go for a Genesis electric GV70 for similar money. I think that car looks less attractive but has a quality interior, less range but faster charging. A Jaguar iPace drives beautifully and has a fantastic interior, but is being discontinued and costs 118k CAD. Plus the back seat is smaller. I’ve had 8 Land Rover/Range Rovers over the years and love them. But a new sport is starting at 120k and can hit 175k on Autobiography trim. They’re nice, but really thirsty (15litres per 100km was all I ever saw. Even with my 2 door 6 cylinder Defender. We can’t really get the Phev here. The Ionic 5 vs the tech pack Lyriq is an interesting matchup. The Lyriq feels like 15k more car. The Kia EV9 is another option at this price point. I think it’s a great option for a Land Rover Discovery type vehicle. And at 78K CAD it’s very competitive, especially since it gets the rebate. But it feels a little more “family” than this car. So I actually think the Lyriq works as a competitive step up from some options and a step down from others.

[@deasunodonnachadha6408]

Why does it look like the headrests have grease spots on them?

[@coolaa7]

Speakers in the headrest.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Speakers in the headrest.

[@ap1986]

The last scene 1:13 when Thomas dies my girl walks by and goes "ohhh he thicccc" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ZeGermanHam]

I agree with the views expressed in this video. I've spent a limited amount of time in the Lyriq, and my initial impressions are similar. It looks great, but the doors are an unforced error (i.e., they kinda stink, in many ways), and the build quality doesn't feel anywhere near as good as it looks. As soon as you start touching, opening, and closing things, you realize that it all feels kinda cheap - way cheaper than it should. I've been in Japanese cars that cost half as much but all the doors, compartments, buttons, and knobs feel higher quality even though they don't look as fancy.

[@regiwstruk]

Same, it’s so close but not there. Also, the air vents simply cannot blow air upwards, meaning no air hits your face in the Summer. The salesman had never had that pointed out and after I did, all he could say was, “yeah, that’s not going to work in the South (US)”. He was so defeated.

[@pokerfred68]

I just priced out a 2024 with AWD and other options and it was just shy of 85k US. EV6 GT all day. Good luck Cadillac!

[@theflew]

First people normally don't cross-shop and Kia with Cadillac. A better comparison with the EV6 would be the Equniox or Blazer EVs. Genesis GV70 is the Kia/Hyundai equivalent. Second, the Lyriq gets 100 more miles EPA range than the EV6 - that's a big difference.

[@pokerfred68]

@@theflew no one cares about range unless you’re traveling cross country. EV6/Ionic5 have better performance and are so much less than the Lyriq. Plus a better warranty. If cross shopping then the Model Y is quicker and cheaper in this realm.

[@theflew]

@@pokerfred68 I didn't say anything about cross country. San Diego to Los Vegas is 6 hours, and Columbus to Chicago is 5 hours. Those are very normal trips. You keep bringing up better performance and quicker. That's great if you racing stop light to stop light boy racer style. Once again that's not the point of a luxury vehicle. The AWD Lyriq has 0-60 at 4.7 seconds. That's faster than most ICE vehicles and on par with other EVs that aren't pure performance versions. The EV6 GT is a nice vehicle, but I wouldn't want to ride it in on a 6-hour drive.

[@pokerfred68]

@@theflew I said something about cross country…which is when range would come into play. For Lyriq money there are better choices unless GM wants to chop at least 10k off to bring in more customers. I’ll take fun over luxury and for Caddy money I’d better have some fun…the AWD version is the one that’s sub 5 second and 85k. RWD less quick and cheaper of course. The boys are also correct, make the doors easier to open, and why do you need to open the glove box thru the screen 🙄 Chevy Blazer SS should sell 2 to 1 over the Lyriq and will be about 15K cheaper.

[@AcuraAddicted]

Good ZDX preview, thanks, guys! Hopefully, with a sane decision to add Apple Car play to the ZDX, Acura will also add a dedicated button for the glovebox :D

[@mikemillan7088]

Love all your intros! Super hilarious! I love your channel I watch you videos everyday ! Thank you both so much !

[@benj2588]

I think you guys raised a very valid point there and auto manufacturers need to pay attention to this. I cant believe how complicated things are getting for the most menial of tasks, there should be legislation against this in the future..

[@stevevirag8282]

At first I thought the headrest was dirty, then realized they wear speakers lol

[@ArthurBenetton]

GM nailed this - great styling and interior, competitive milage range, and can easily sit with much more expensive cars (this feels way more special than the mentioned $89k base X5, and thats not even an EV). The overly plush ride and moments of overly exuberant styling (the rear styling definitely challenges a bit) are all exactly what you want out of a Cadillac - this feels very spiritually on-brand and also makes total sense as an EV - I really dig this. When GM brings their A-game good things happen, and this one is worthy of praise for what was clearly a lot put into it.

[@trippinhard250]

What do you think about the suspension though? They complained of the absence of Magneride

[@MaticTheProto]

Nailed what, other than the asphalt with they way too heavy pos brick on wheels

[@olakunlearowosegbe2921]

The intro is perfect

[@stevesuiter]

Always a great review. After seeing this, I'd be scared of how many things in this car would break. I mean, why not just use door handles? And why not just have a normal latch for the glove box!

[@gregkramer5588]

The door handle design was changed already.

[@faheemabbas3965]

They’re changing the door handles for 2024, GM confirmed.

[@4literv6]

Avengers age of ultium ev platform had me laughing so hard. Even more than that intro. 👍🏻😂

[@gettcouped]

Agreed with this. Good looks, great engineering, Interior looks great and has all the features, but needs some more time in the oven. The creaks are disappointing and its unfortunate. The vehicle started at a good base price and perhaps that caused the bean counters to cut some corners, or maybe they haven’t gotten their production line fully fleshed out. Needless to say the creaks are more perceived quality rather than actual quality. Let’s see if these things break or if they hold up reliably.

[@ivanratchev9542]

Would you elaborate on the creaks comment? Thanks in advance!

[@jorgejefferson8251]

Normally as a rule I don't watch anything having to do with electric vehicles, which I despise, but that opening was so hilarious I broke my own rule just this time. James deadpan while eating was classic.

[@DM-xt3rl]

I think most people will opt for the Acura ZDX Type S when it comes out. It is basically the same vehicle but with air suspension…….some more refinements and 500 horsepower.

[@MandMMan]

These intros never fail, best in the industry 1:51 😂❤🎉🔥🔥

[@nikolasschefold8035]

Loveee the Lyriq! Just test drove the 2024 model and I'm in love! too confortable and efficient, by the way, the door handles on the 2024 models are different!

[@RIB0S0ME]

Love the innovative doorhandles!!! ❤

[@TheMcBob123]

For what it's worth, the 2024 LYRIQ has deployable door handles which function more like a Rivian where they pop out when unlocked. Guessing they got so much hate on these 2023 doors that they didn't even make it to the mid cycle enhancement

[@theflew]

Pretty sure they already had the design on the roadmap before people complained. You don't make changes like that in less than a year.

[@AI3-4]

you guys crack me up! my favorite channel for automotive info and hilarity!

[@Jasontyo]

Do people actually like that all cars are turning into minivans? Nothing wrong with a minivan, but there was nothing wrong with a sedan either.

[@SJB117]

Unfortunately yes they do

[@faheemabbas3965]

Materialism. A good number of suburbanites could care less about looks when it comes to flexing on the next door neighbor.

[@Fly2.L0]

These videos have always been the best on KZbin, but MY GOD this is top 3 for sure lmaooo!!!

[@TheBigFatTater]

I think that the grill will live on, especially because of automakers unquenchable thirst for overstyling cars. The lines do bring a tasteful bit of intrigue to the front end that is completely lacking in most all other EVs.

[@sdfasdfadfasdfadfasd]

It's also where you hide all your sensors and safety doodads.

[@malikiddeen]

I love watching you guys. I crack up screaming sometimes lol you are so funny

[@thewaygokid3135]

I do like this vehicle. GM probably only loses 20k for each one sold. That’s why they will only make like 500/month. It’s a good business model.

[@jfscotch]

You guys are hysterical. I know I am late to this review but keep up the comedic relief!

[@JwAutoAndOutdoors]

Rip ❤

[@Jonch03]

Curious how the acura zdx will be considering its going to be on the same platform

[@tylerbetthauser7647]

Need to stay impartial....need to stay impartial....