5 Dislikes & 5 Likes - Cadillac LYRIQ

[@CMCNestT]

Excellent detailed owner review. Very different from professional auto journalist that have the car from a few hours to a week.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Wow, Thx! I agree there is a perspective only an owner can provide. However, owners need concede they are likely biased since they have made a financial commitment. I try to be objective, but as an owner, I need to admit I may suffer from lack of a balanced prospective. That is where pros like Out of Spec Reviews comes in to provide a non-invested review. Thx for watching.

[@bobbiggs800]

Own a 2024 tech model with the same dislikes along with Mickey mouse radio.I was informed the dash was designed by gamers(game over).Also it would help if the dealers had half a clue as how things worked .The owners manual is non existent unless you enjoy 20 pages on seat restraints. Outside of being a excellent drive .This car has a lot of growing up to do

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

@@bobbiggs800 I agree. As for the owner's manual, I use the on-line one and find it comprehensive. We did not get it when we bought it. Just the one you mention. The on-line one thought is complete.

[@krbuck]

That notification ding gives me a heart attack every time! I'm glad to hear it isn't just me.

[@Josh-X]

Have they still not fixed this?

[@martinr1848]

I called GM several times and they had no idea about the chime. Using the voice prompt and saying mute chime volume will reduce the sound. But it goes back to super loud every time the car is restarted. My 2024 Lux 1 has had the 12v battery die but I was able to put the car in neutral for the flat bed. Now my radio goes on and off at times. The dealer asked GM for an info update.

[@ramikhayyat7281]

Excellent video, thank you for making it! Definitely gave me a clear picture from an owner's perspective.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@domenickruttura5412]

We have two and agree with almost everything it’s a great car in summer. Our range at 100 is up to 358 miles very neat car ,my wiper motor went out at 13000 miles

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I wish my wife let me get one. She has claimed the one we have and I only get to drive it occasionally. Mostly to and from the car wash. Bummer about the wiper. That sound really debilitating. Strange how such a small component could make a car undrivable. Hope it worked out for you & glad to hear you two are enjoying as much as we are. Thx for watching & the nice comment.

[@babakabbaspoor4057]

thanks for good information about the Lyriq

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

It's my pleasure

[@keithshayle7027]

You want to try driving in the UK... the other week at around 11pm it took two hours to drive from Central London to where I live in a NW London suburb. Total distance - 14 miles!!!! Nice looking car btw!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I use to live in Chicago. There too to go to the grocery store to buy milk was about 30-45 minutes each way for 7 miles. ;-} She looks nice, but IRL is a dream to drive. So smooth and big. Stay safe.

[@philemon8597]

Thank you much. I learned a lot from this video. I think 🤔 I love ❤ this car. I love the 300 mile range as well. 🚗

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Dude, like seriously. Every time I drive the thing, I have a permasmile. If that’s not love, what is? Thx 4 watching

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

So I’ve been driving my lyric since January 2. I basically leave my rearview LCD mirror turned off. It’s far too distracting. The regular mirror works just fine. Overall, I think this car is probably the best Cadillac ever built. Up until now I had always wanted a CT six because it was almost an S class competitor. I also liked the XTS. Feels like you’re getting the best of those cars with all new technology. There are a few things missing aside from those I pointed out. In order for you to truly have a “luxury car“ on the market now you pretty much have to have a backseat that offers the amenities of the front seat. Noticed that in the Celesteiq, you can get the same heated/ventilated/massage seats that you can get in the front of the lyriq. Why not make a backseat option for those seats? There’s also no option right now for rear seat monitors behind the headrest. The Cadillac CT6 had that feature and I thought it was awesome. The battery is not supposed to be charged to 100% which would give you 307 miles. You can’t reduce the charge to 300 miles. You have to reduce the charge to 297 miles but you can’t ask for 300 even. I think electric vehicles in general would get rid of range anxiety once they can offer a solid 500 miles of range. There’s a lot of loss of range due to using interior heating or cooling amenities but that’s a necessity. I haven’t had a chance to DC fast charge my car yet and I’m still waiting for the EV go card to come in the mail. Eventually, I will get a chance to test a Tesla supercharger against an EV go fastcharger. As it stands: my 40 amp Lectron Vbox takes about 7 1/2 half hours to refill the car to full from 25%

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Great comment and lots of good points. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I agree there are a few things that could push this to a true luxury car. The Escelade back seat infotainment being one and the seat heat/vent in the back too. As far as range, you can charge to 100%, just don't leave it there more then ~6hrs. If you are going on a road trip, 100% charge is fine the night before. it has a feature that comes in clutch where you set your departure time and the car will start to charge to reach that level at the time you set. That is what we use and routinely get well over 300. Tom M. got ~340. We love it to death. I get giddy anytime I get to drive it. The novelty has not warn off even though we are approaching a year of ownership. Thx 4 watching.

[@rsewill12]

I’m not a fan of subscription services. The only one I have is iCloud for 50GBs of data backup for a dollar. I can afford the dollar but as a retiree I would not care to have a $50/month subscription nor would I want to pay a subscription for SuperCruise, something I bought when I purchased the car new. That would be a strong dislike for me.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Thx for the comment. I am sure many people agree with you and GM will likely have a backlash from customers concerning their new subscription model. I am guessing, I am in the minority with the perspective I have. Thx for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Ditto. The providers of these subscription services forget that they are just one of literally hundreds of services asking for your subscription dollar. What they think is a small monthly charge quickly adds up to a substantial monthly headache when you have dozens of other subscriptions not to mention having to keep track of all of them - Which did you forget to cancel, which one is on which card etc.

[@paulm6481]

Tyrell so well said.

[@Scalaflow]

I hate monthly subscriptions Cadillac should include it in the price

[@gregsullivan7408]

Wow - thanks for the "heads up" re the rear vision mirror - that would affect me too! Another solution (which I remember from Doug DeMuro's Countach review): just make sure you're faster than everything else. 🤣

[@DavidMiddleton-o1t]

Another amazing video, my Brother! Love the sound effects 😂! Still waiting for my Lyriq 😢

[@michaelb.hortonrealtorgrim5922]

Very nice and informative video. Thank you!

[@larryroelofs336]

Nice review and I enjoy all of your videos, especially since I am on a waiting list for a sport3 in red. I must say I don’t like the idea of subscription service. The cost you quoted is far too much and Cadillac should revisit that aspect.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Thx! & I enjoy making them. I respect your view and actually have a difficult time explaining mine. Back a few years ago, the thought of paying for individual telephones instead of one line for the house would of been unthinkable. Now, it has become accepted to pay $250 per month to the likes of Verizon or AT&T for the family to have the opportunity to one-up each other with new hardware every 18 months not use their phone as a phone, and instead carry around PDAs that are never used as telecommunication handsets. For me, the digital portfolio I carry and enjoy extending to my car makes sense. However, I suspect as you say, the sticker shock will likely have a backlash and may cause GM to reconsider if they start to see customers going elsewhere as a result. Thx for watching & the nice comment.

[@robbmcgee484]

Thank you for this overview. I am seriously looking at the Lyriq and I found your detailed insights very helpful.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffreywoodin8549]

Nice video. This might be might next car in a couple years. The only thing I might take issue with is your comment "GM...has not produced mainstream EV's before". Well, had two generations of the Volt that started 13 years ago (I own a '17 Volt Premiere I got new in Sept' '16, it has more tech than many new cars today, and I've had OpenPilot in it for over 5 years for amazing Level 2+ self-driving), there was the Spark, the Cadillac ELR and of course the Bolt (which has been around for over 7 years)!! GM was also one of the first auto makers to hit the old 300,000 Federal EV Tax Credit limit. But anyway, nice video. Enjoy your Lyriq, it def on my radar when come time to replace my Volt....but my Volt been such a great car (especially with OpenPilot) that may be 6 or 7 years away. (...and I'll tell you, 15 or 20 years ago I was a "never another GM" guy....put kudos to GM for the massive improvement since then, they deserve a lot of credit for the great vehicles now!)

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I agree it is an arguable nuance, but I feel the Volt & bolt targeted a nitch segment instead of mass market. I believe I am correct in saying the Ultium cares are the first to do so, but concede this is arguable. Thx 4 watching & the nice comment

[@ronalaska2472]

I am 73 and love the mirror but my wife has bad eyes and can’t use it, I love my Bolt EV as it has mostly easy controls like the glove box release!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Terrific car the Bolt is. Can’t wait to see it reintroduced as an Ultium in two years. Thx 4 watching

[@kobiel.2174]

Great video! I have a 2023 RWD and I feel the same way about almost everything.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Good to hear!

[@E_Schepp]

I love the rearview camera mirror (in the Chevy Bolt - same as yours). We have multiple drivers using the same car and are different heights. No need to adjust the mirror for each driver since you have multiple viewing angles with the camera mirror (like a computer monitor). We never use the regular mirror even though the view is not bad out the back of the Bolt. I have the garage door opener clipped to the passenger side sun visor. This keeps it in reach of the driver and not in your view. Currently EVgo has no chargers in my state (Iowa), maybe one day. I have watched you channel and decided to look at the Pilot and Flying J truck stops in my area (Des Moines). Both would not be a very present charging location (not like the nice ones you reviewed).

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I feel the same as you that the cam option is cool for not having to re-adjust for different drivers and such. My issue is just a thing with my progressive reading glasses. I am pretty sure I am not the only 50+ yr old driving around in one who needs reading glasses. Kinda their target audience ;-) so thought I would throw it on the log pile. Not sure what could be done. Unlike the Bolt, the LYRIC back window is not really practical for viewing traffic out of. Kinda like the Volvo C-40. Thx for watching and chiming in with the comment.

[@Molishious]

I agree about the camera mirror. I test drove a Toyota Venza with one and hated it. Then I tried an aftermarket one on my car and really wanted to like it but it just felt hard on my 57 year old eyes. On the aftermarket version the mirror mode wasn’t as good as a regular mirror. So I ended up sending it back. But if I didn’t need reading glasses I think I’d have readily liked it.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I agree. W/o reading glasses it is a better option and in the cadi even has a little camera cleaner to wipe away muddy spots. I figured I wasn’t the only 50+ driving around in a cadi who needs reading glasses, so I added it to the list. Thx 4 watching

[@bflat32]

I like the sound effects lol.

[@Josh-X]

Has the battery preconditioning loud chime been fixed yet?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

No, it is fixed now. Just an early bug that has since been corrected. Thx for watching.

[@AntoniousG]

Hello! Have you had any experience with the 22 inch wheel-tire combo in the snow/wet conditions? How do the tires perform?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Last winter we got no snow. Will have to see what this year brings. Rain seems fine. As far as performance, I asked around what is the advantage to 22 inch besides looks, and I think the answer is it smooths out going over pot holes a little is all. Can’t seem to find another answer. U have any ideas from a performance stand point why 22” are “Better”?

[@AntoniousG]

@@thenetworkarchitectchannel Not sure, maybe cornering.

[@jdlutz1965]

It seems there could be an opportunity for an aftermarket manufacturer to make a frunk for the Cadillac and other GM models with similar one motor platform. This could allow you to remove the large plastic cover and place in a new molded plastic insert with cover for storage options.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

great point.

[@Pure3nrg]

Great review Walter. I enjoyed learning about EVgo expansion.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ralphl7643]

How high is the floor off the ground? What prevents the glass roof from heating up the cabin & tall people's heads in summer?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Floor is about 17 inches & the seat is about 28. The glass roof has a retractable shade that fully blacks it out. If u r thinking of getting one or r just curious, I recommend going to a dealer & sitting in one. Videos do not convey the experience well. 30 seconds sitting in it does. Thx 4 watching

[@larryroelofs336]

Being an experienced Lyriq owner, it would be interesting to hear how much you pay for EV insurance. There are lots of folks hearing different information regarding the cost of an EV vs ICE. I realize there are many factors that determine premiums, i.e., driving record, location, etc, but overall it would be an interesting topic.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

So the Hertz deal is going sour since the crash repair thing caused the CEO to have to splain himself to the board. I would of thought too there to be a bump, but nada. However, here in North Cackalacky, we are forced to pay ~$150 EV fee each year when we renew our tags in the name of helping pay for the roads. Thx for watching.

[@ronniemullis8717]

@@thenetworkarchitectchannelIn Georgia it’s $200 per year for road tax. The problem for us is we don’t drive enough to pay that much for the amount of gas we buy.

[@ronniemullis8717]

The 24 Blazer seems to be priced what this car cost and doesn’t appear to be near as nice. I wish Cadillac had a small SUV EV about the size of a Toyota RAV 4 priced in the low forties.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

yeah, plus I am already paying taxes on my electricity here at the home, so IMHO, this is double taxation

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I believe the LYRIQ is the small SUV. The Escelade is the big one. If they go smaller, likely gonna be an Ultium sedan, if I had to guess.

[@cedia08]

Good video!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidmcgee2129]

We’ve had our 2024 Luxury 1 Lyriq for about a month (and we drove a 2023 for two weekends) so the door handle and rear view mirror issues don’t apply (no camera option for the rear view mirror. We love the car as well and my only dislikes are all software which far inferior to our 2022 Ford F150. 1) We do not have super cruise (part of Luxury 2) and were told that the “lane assist” that comes with the Luxury 1 did the same thing as our “Lane Keeper” on our F150. It doesn’t! The lane assist blows and is virtually useless. 2) No trend lines or limit bars and lines on camera views which is really odd as the 2023 has them. 3) Glove box release is stupid and clumsy to get to (put a latch on the door!). 4) Garage door opener … when pulling out of the garage the camera view (w/o trend lines!) comes up and can’t be cleared to select the “control” page where the door opener is located. You have to stop, put the car in park, then select control & garage door, and then put the car back in reverse … all of that just to get out of the garage … again, put 2-3 physical buttons somewhere like every one else does. 5) There is no display of the current % of charge anywhere in any screen in the car … you have to go the My Lyriq App to find this information out and even that app is a little hinky. You’re otherwise left to guess what the actual % of charge is by looking a bar graph marked only with 0% & 100% at both ends of the bar graph.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Ask Google. She’ll tell you the percentage. :-) U make valid points. I did not realize the L2 was so different from the DE. We use the click to increase following distance with some regularity. I agree about the garage door snafu. Someone needs a talking to. :-) Thx 4 watching!

[@LvH8Travel]

I saw on another review that you can drag icons from the sub-menus onto the blue 'shortcut' bar. Is it possible to drag shortcuts to the garage door or glovebox there?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

not that I have heard for future releases and not currently. The control shortcut option is enough for me to loose the clicker, but my wife is the one who routinely drives it so she like the clicker instead. Thx 4 watching.

[@payneok]

Walter I recently have found your channel and have watched several of your videos. A couple of quick points! 1) I REALLY appreciate your focus on the EV-GO Flying J build out as I live in Oklahoma and have very few solid charging options. The EV-Go build out should have a big impact on our ability to more easily travel. 2) I appreciate your delivery as you are clearly are not a "bought and paid" for shrill. 3) You clearly spend a lot time and effort and have great production quality for such a small channel. 4) I was shocked while watching your older videos to find out that you actually used to own a Model 3 but I do not see a video discussing that. On that last point My wife and I purchased a Model Y in June and love it. I saw your "checklist" comparing the ModelY vs the Lyric but you never really discuss why you left the Tesla brand and went with the Lyric vs the ModelY (or Model X). When I was looking to purchase I wanted a Lyric but when I started "shopping" all signs (and discounts) pointed to Tesla. Now that I own a Tesla I am convinced I made the right call but would LOVE to see a video of why Tesla did not win your repeat business. In one video you seem to praise their home charger which I also find to be very elegant. You seem to not be a fan of the Supercharger network but that has been the most impressive "feature" of my Tesla that I really did not understand when I made my purchase. Again thanks for all the hard work!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Thx so much for the nice comment. Tesla is a great brand. I have not met a Tesla owner who experienced buyer's remorse. Their tech is a generation or two above all others. Plus, as you say, the SC network is unparalleled. You have no reason to regret the purchase of the Y, IMHO. If given a blank check, I would likely pursue a 5 seat X for road trip with a Glamping setup. However, as of late, I have my eye on the G2 by Grounded. Both are not really able to be pursued, but one can dream. I did not drive the `19Mod3LR much while on KZbin. My wife and I trade off cars and she was driving it by the time I got to cutting vids. It was her choice to move away from it for the practical reason of comfort. She found it uncomfortable on long trips and too low to get into and out of. I think of EVs in general, the ICE age has come to an end for me. I am fine in a Tesla or other brand. I have grown to appreciate the EV way of life for the many benefits it provides. I am just glad to be on the inside as the EV boom days start to occur. They are exciting times in which we live. Thx for watching.

[@Moont706]

I’m so excited to get mine

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Many had to wait a yr+. We were fortunate to buy one off the show room floor after a customer decided not to take delivery and have been loving it ever since. Thx for watching & hope you enjoy too.

[@G-Rated]

Also 8:20 this is the reason I didn’t see why they updated the door handles for 2024 outside of the constant nagging from reviewers on the internet. The rear doors on 2023 models have wpad located inside of the door where you’re supposed to pull the door open. No one would naturally grab the shiny black plastic as you did to open the rear doors. People simply don’t know enough about this vehicle yet to give it a real review.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I agree, the DE door handles r better. Truth is I was reaching for a dislike and that was all I could come up with. The car is the nicest I have ever owned. Thx 4 watching

[@danicawilson1]

The garage door which we use every day being buried in the menu is far more annoying than the glove box which we rarely use anyway.

[@joesinkovits6591]

This video has helped me decide that I am NEVER going EV.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

You're welcome

[@ksorsomeplace]

There's no physical buttons for the homelink garage door opener????

[@ians3586]

Do you have any regrets on your choices? For example the 22 inch tires - they look amazing but do they effect range or ride quality? Are the tires expensive to replace (I've heard that tires on EV's wear out much more quickly because of their weight)?. Do you regret not having AWD?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

No regrets. In fact my wife & I both commented on how neither of had buyers remorse. 22 do not seem to lower our range and for any EV buyers I recommend single motor when available. Accelerators which knock your fillings out have no practical purpose I can find. Thx 4 watching

[@gadgets4steve]

Now that you have owned a Tesla Model 3 and Cadillac Lyriq... which would you now recommend?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

It depends on the driver. Both are nice.

[@gadgets4steve]

Thank you! Appreciate your videos!

[@leonardferguson8413]

I see in the awd sport 3, on youtube in the climate software for the rear seats, 2 arrow one point down towards the floor & another arrow points to the chest area of the rear seat passengers, is there a vent under the front & passenger seats for the rear passenger feet for the LYRIQ💥💥

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

no, I have the debut edition. There are several differences there. For instance, there is a NEMA 110 outlet in the back seat. The HVAC vents though are tactile bevels, so not sure I can help with the question. Thx 4 watching & happy NY!

[@williamwilke1944]

Well, Walter it has been some time since you got the "Debut". I'm almost jealous. There are still a few "Demo Debuts" out there here in California. The price is pretty much what the Monroney window sticker was. Some are registered. So licensing is less as a used car. But the package is at least level two Luxury. New colors are now available, but things do cost more. Thanks for your likes and dislikes. The door handles are what they are. Still trying to convince my wife of the advantages of an EV. She was a "bean counter for Boeing" and is a tough sell.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Bean counter lingo: TCO. Recent assessment places EV stickers at a 10% premium over ICE, but it is falling. That is easily recouped from lack of routine maintenance and the decrease in fuel cost. Plus, they are just damn cool and who can put a price on that? Happy NY!

[@williamwilke1944]

As of today, the $7,500.00 discount on the GM EVs is for anyone and not connected to a lease or loan. There remains a $1,500.00 credit for home purchase and installation of a charging unit. So, the incentive to buy a New Lyric is $9,000.00. It has been noted by the dealers that this offer is thru June 3, 2024. I'm ready to buy, the bean counter is not.@@thenetworkarchitectchannel

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

#1 The rearview mirror is a bit jarring. It feels like the car behind me is IMMEDIATELY behind me. I'm driving lately with it turned off. #2 Glove Box - The one benefit to a glove box with a digital access is that they could potentially be Password locked. Would be really nice in CARRY states. #5 Door Handles - Your car is the initial run with the press button. My car has the actual pull handles and they are LED lighted. I love that feature! #6 2 years free charging - I choose the 2 years of EV go. But I have a home charger LECTRON V-Box. I may/may never use my free charging. I'll keep the card in my car till then. INTERIOR - the car looks like a spaceship. Probably the best EV design currently as the Mercedes EQE/EQS look like jelly beans. The interior I have is "light grey" which is basically "off white". It makes the interior look GORGEOUS. Like driving an S-class Mercedes. The one thing that bothers me is that the seat track would be perfect if it was just 1 inch rearwards. I'm very tall. There are a number of points I doubt you noticed: a) The turning stalk is a bit soft. It's very easy not to notice if the turning signal is on. b) The Supercruise can't reset the turning stalk after a successful lane change. c) The only USBC port that is recognized by the computer is in the footwell. Therefore your iPhone cable or USB stick will jut out. I'd prefer a recognized port in the armrest. d) The music indexing system is HORRIBLE. I have my music in a usb thumb drive arranged in folders: Rap, Rock, Soundtrack, Latin, Reggae, etc. The Lyriq DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE FOLDERS. I've had to play through my music track by track. WORSE: the Lyriq only lets you scroll through 1 page at a time whilst driving. This is without a doubt the worst indexing I've seen - actually - because the indexing is NON EXISTING. e) The Massage seat feature is a little unintuitive. You press the center button to activate it, but maneuvering from MASSAGE to LUMBAR is difficult. What's extremely odd is you can't touch the touchscreen to use the massage seats. That's a huge omission. f) There's no option for rear heated seats at current. You'd think that this car would have the same rear heated seat tech from the XT5. g) There's no rear ventilated seat option. A minor quibble but it would be nice to have for hot climates h) The scroll wheel has a steep learning curve. It's not as straight forward as Mercedes or BMW. OVERALL, I LOVE MY CAR. This is probably the most ambitious Cadillac made yet (although I've seen the Escaladeiq in person and it looks even moreso). It looks like a $100,000 bucks but costs $70,000 - $80,000 properly equipped. I got the power moonroof because I'm used to having one. I don't really think I "need it" but I like having it. There's no wind screen so if you open the roof while driving fast, all the aerodynamic airflow sounds like a hurricane above your head. I have the 19 KW charger option. Originally I omitted it, but I ended up getting it in this allocation. Unless you are always fast charging/ DC fast charging you may not need it. The moonroof and 19 KW charger are both expensive options most people can do without.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Will give longer response tomorrow. Quick point. I live in NC. I didn’t know there were non-Carry states.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

@@thenetworkarchitectchannel Try living in these communist liberal controlled states

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

nah, I'm good.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

RVM = I often find I need to decided if a break check to piss the tailgater off is the right move or if it is just an optics issue. EVgo= if you do juts, it may come in handy. Setup plug-n-charge. Sweet to pretend you are in a tesla Interior = like a limo. hard to put into words the lux feel xtra space adds. turning stalk = it is soft, but for me it is not a bother. I figured someone some where made the decision for me it was the right way to go and never really questioned it. Supercruise = u r right, but man, it is sweet to go an hr w/o doing anything but sit there while the car drives itself. In a tesla, you gotta do this annoying thing every minute or two to let it know u r there or pay fifteen large for FSD. this is free for 3 yrs and works out of the box. DE has a USBC in arm rest that jacks into audio. I guess they took that out for twenty four the carry your own music like that is a dying thing. U may want to look at KZbin instead. I put my stuff on there and make playlists. Then just play from the KZbin app. Most folks use spotify now a days. I am an old guy and just drive listening to the voices in my head. They keep me entertained for hrs. I agree starting seat massage is kinda strange. Feels good though. I wish it went longer. Good point bout rear heated seats. Just checked. None on DE either. My Volvo has them. Go figure. I too feel the car should cost more. The battery being 102 kWh alone calls for it, but they also sit it on a lux car. Like 30k less then EU options, plus tax credit time is coming for us. U know what that means. power moon roof is a good add. I wish we had that. I like to use in in my Volvo. we too have 19.2. All DE have it. Looking at adding 80 amp L2 to garage. Nice for those time rolling in empty and want to go back out. Lot of coin to make that happen, but hey, its a Cadi, right? Thx for watching. Stay safe.

[@dariush3587]

Personally having electronic glove boxes is terrifying 😂

[@craigzellner4159]

Can you move the garage door icon to the bottom of the main screen. I think you can move other icons to the bar at the bottom.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

oh, good idea. I am not sure. Will try. The car is my wife's and she is not fond of me touching things in it, sitting in it, breathing in it, etc, but will try to sneak in a test. Thx 4 watrching.

[@craigzellner4159]

Yes. Sounds like your wife and my wife have similar ideas. I was told by the dealer that you can set everything to the key fob. If that is the case you can set your key fob ( if she lets you have one😀) to have the opener on the bar.@@thenetworkarchitectchannel

[@swypr1]

there is a grab pad on the inside of the door at the level of the door handle. thats how u reach in & open door. there is also a mechanism that doesnt allow the door to close on ur fingers until u open it all the way

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

4 sure. U & I both know that. I find most folks who are getting in the back are doing so for the first time and do not know that and end up leaving finger prints. This is really just a filler though. It was tough to come up with things I do not like. The car is awesome. My wife and & agree. It is the nicest car we have ever owned. Thx for watching.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Could I do a video on your thoughts on 1 pedal driving and why it’s the work of the devil?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

4 sure.

[@craigzellner4159]

Cadillac says the frunk is in the back. They call the area under the rear cargo floor the replacement for the frunk. I agree with you though. It would be better to have more cargo space.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Yeah, more is more in the case of cargo area. I like the sleek cargo cover though The car as a whole is very well designed. Thx for watching.

[@andrerodriguez7603]

Why couldn’t GM put the rear view image on the lcd like everyone else does? Glovebox issue, Tesla has the same thing, go to the submenu on the screen. Than I found out you can use voice command to do many functions in the car. Including opening the glovebox. Problem solved. I’m sure you can use voice commands with the Lyriq also. If not that sucks. I see Ford Mach E gave free adapters to use Tesla chargers. Have you gotten your’s with the Lyriq yet? If the backseats sold you on this car. The Model Y has seats the recline a few degrees and has plenty of head room. Very comfortable. A new 2023 Model Y AWD long range with tow hitch was $40,090, inventory price with a $7800 discount. After $7500 Tax rebate at time of sale, with all fees and taxes in Southern California. $38K out the door. Can’t beat that for all the tech and performance you get. Subscription for infotainment is only $99 a year. Standard autopilot is included. $99 a month will get you full FSD subscription or buy it out right for 8K, and is transferable to another purchase of a tesla in the future.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

IMHO, you should compare the Blazer EV or Equinox EV to the ModY. The LYRIQ competes with the ModX. It costs less and offers more, IMHO. Since I made this, the LYRIQ has become the highest selling Lux model in the U.S., I am assuming because other buyers are seeing the same. Thx for watching.

[@randomcheese1719]

the lack of storage under the hood to me is something i couldn't' care less about. I never use it on my mach-e and wouldn't' use it on the lyriq either if it had it.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I agree, frunk usage needing to pop the hood to access is cumbersome. I think in Pickup’s it is more functional since they normally have key fob controls. Thx 4 watching

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Good strong voice and great audio. Are you a professional presenter?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Nope. Just a hobby

[@tonymcflattie2450]

@@thenetworkarchitectchannel keep it up, you nailed the most important part, quality audio and good presenting. I am trying to figure out if the lyric uses Regen brakes when you press on brake pedal. Maybe I can cover that. All the braking modes, like the braking paddle

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I have been told by multiple people it does. GM has been doing that for awhile now, is my understanding.

[@leonardferguson8413]

2 Stage with a small recline the back seats, with a slot on the C pillar to tuck in your rear seat belts buckle when you fold the rear seats.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

yeah, cars a step above have those. I agree a small thing to add a big boost.

[@leonardferguson8413]

@@thenetworkarchitectchannel I think your rear backseat has that 2 stage function, the first stage where you sit upright & the second stage where it recline even more, & also where you can tuck your seatbelt in that slot to get it out of the way when you fold your back seats, I think those are probably standard features.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

will check out. Wife has it on a road trip currently. thx for sharing. Just last week I found a new feature on the Volvo I never knew existed. Cool to find Easter eggs like that.

[@kennethtarlow]

The range estimate is wrong. First on the road you only charge your car to 80%. Charging beyond 80% is considered bad manners especially if there are people waiting. (the charge according to a curve, they charge much faster at slower levels then they do at higher levels, so if you come to a charger at 20% and it takes say 20 min to charge to 80%, it my take longer to charge from 80 to 100 than it would take from 20 to 80.) If you don't wish to be below 20% when you arrive at a station you are only using 60% of the battery if you are charging at fast chargers and 80% when you are charging at home on a level 2 charger.. 60% of 300 miles is 180 miles. If you travel at real highway speed say 70-75 mph you may be surprised.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

thx for watching and taking the time to include a well thought out comment. I do agree with all you indicate. Good advice.

[@manuelwilson9214]

Totally Agree....

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Great review! Just one nitpick: towards the end you said "General Motors ... has not produced mainstream electric vehicles before". Huh? Maybe you mean Cadillac? Are you forgetting the Bolt, the Volt, the Hummer or indeed the ev1, from well before Tesla was even a gleam in anyone's eyes? Technically, GM has been building electric vehicles for longer than just about anyone.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Thx & welcome. I have not forgotten. In fact, I wanted a Volt, but situations did not work out. It is true those are all EVs put out by GM. I would argue each was targeted at a nitch market segment. The Ultium vehicles are targeted at a mass market. An arguable nuance I know, but I feel accurate. Thx 4 watching & the nice comment

[@nyogrson1]

I have the 2023 Lyriq...the software experience is horrible imo...when backing out of my garage i have to place the car in park in order to close the garage...the no frunk is absolutely insane... especially since the new IQ has a frunk...many mistakes were made

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

ours will slam on the breaks when backing up during a rain storm. Def bugs needing TLC. Stay safe & thx 4 watching.

[@nyogrson1]

@@thenetworkarchitectchannel yup...forgot about that...I've experienced that too...buggy buggy buggy

[@ians3586]

I think it is a beautiful vehicle but, despite the EVgo, the fact that it doesn't yet have an NACS connection makes me hesitate. Everything will eventually be NACS and I don't want to hassle with an adapter.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Good point. Maybe buy a Tesla or wait till ‘25

[@faizalharoun3930]

The glasses are your own issue and you can't expect any car manufacturer to account for everybody's eyesight (that's just ridiculous) While I also don't like the fact you just can't physically open the glove box, you can put the glove box icon on the main screen so you don't have to go into the main menu for it. We managed to reduce the ding noise. I'd rather have more room in the back than have a frank. 2024 models have better handles. This car is like a spaceship and Cadillac has done a great job. The ride is so smooth, so much better and luxurious than any of the Teslas.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

U r absolutly correct about the mirror being an issue unique to me. I debated if I should add that one, but I figured I wasn't the only 50+ cadi owner who needed reading glasses, so I kept it in. True bout the ding. Ours too has been since modified. True bout `24s handles being different. We love the thing to death. Thx for watching and enjoy yours!

[@bobmarchetti8878]

too complicated, too prone to problems. But what a beautiful vehicle.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

very complicated and lots of bugs 4 sure. U r right bout that. Thx 4 watching.

[@bloodycreepy]

You should be able to buy a aftermarket handel for the back i have seen them on mach-e EVGO credits can be used on chargpoint chargers

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

My EVgo RFID card only works on some of the ChargePoint locations. I am not sure why. Thx for the suggestion about the back door handle. I did not know there was an aftermarket solution. Truth is, we were searching for dislikes and that one is only a micro annoyance. We love the car. We are on x-giving and drove it from Charlotte to the ocean all w/o charging while the WiFi hotspot let me do some work in the passenger seat and my back was getting massaged. ;-} thx 4 watching.

[@heinekenswordfish]

I can't figure out why EV designers can't come up with a handle design that saves drag and still works intuitively without just resorting to "manhandle the door"

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I think the handle need not be redesigned. IMHO trying to lower a drag coefficient in such ways has little effect and takes away driver/passenger ease of use. Just add a bigger battery, would be my solution and put the handles back on. Likely falls on def ears, but will see what time brings. Thx for watching!

[@paulm6481]

We’re you able to get the $7,500 tax credit? How much was your out the door price for this?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

We have not filed yet, but see no reason why we will not get the full $7.5k. Our out the door was sixty two and change.

[@jamesjones7698]

Hi, I’ve had my Lyriq, over a year. I’m completely satisfied with all of your dislikes. I am really satisfied with my vehicle. You really seems like to be a person that complains about anything to get attention, or KZbin views. Secondly, to have your Lyriq for over 9 months, and not be aware of the plastic pad in the center of the rear doors(to pull open), only emphasize my earlier comment. I’m at least 10 years your senior, and I don’t have any problems.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I have yet to see a passenger open the rear door and do as you say. W/o instruction I would imagine that to be an exceedingly rare thing to witness. I am aware of the recommended method but it is not intuitive, leaving the pesky finger prints to be wiped down or lived with. I appreciate you taking the time to provide candid feedback. When I make videos I am alone and speaking to a camera lacks human interaction, so compliments this are appreciated. Thx 4 watching

[@rimalaw77]

There will be those who have his type of personality and appreciate his dislikes to at least know what they are getting into. I also benefits from his EvGo information. Why be so critical? If you are already happy with yours why are you watching this?

[@larryjolicoeur7169]

Can you please respond to show me this is not a fake profile. I find it hard to believe that anyone could be that happy with this car , considering it needs a 100 KW battery to get the same range as the model Y that has a 75 KW battery. Also that fact that GM loses over $ 25,000 on each one sold.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Hi. The LYRIQ crushes the Y in so many respect. You are either mis-informed or just plain wrong about the range. LYRIQ goes much farther and does not have a glitchy GOM. They use Google Android Automotive which has precision down to a science, unlike the wanabees over at tesla.

[@johncipolletti5611]

Isn't this video mute now. Production was stopped and they are all being recalled.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

U r 100% correct.

[@Michael-js6gp]

Moot* not mute

[@joesinkovits6591]

On the other hand, stuff in your glovebox is safe because thieves won’t be able to figure out how to open it!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Truth!

[@RTS915-zm4cf]

Why did you not mention the phone app?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

It is just "okay" and did not make it onto to the 5 best & 5 worst lists. There are many others. The 19.5kW AC charging too is a big plus. Thx 4 watching.

[@ocalakid55]

You can also use your EV-Go Card at any Charge-Point charging station. GM gave me a $500 credit good for 3 years on my Chevy Bolt EUV Premier. I am waiting until the 2025 Lyriq Cadillac Luxury is on the dealership's lots because they will allow you to charge at Tesla charge stations.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Good point. Exciting times we are living in. Thx for watching.

[@apache6084]

Good information., seems like you don’t have big problems., so it’s not true always the first ones are not good., I bought a 2024 spot 1 and it has given me bigger problems ., than yours are just cosmetics., mine has been towed 3 times. And all they said its a software., the last one had a high voltage.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

You have my condolences for the frustrations. Ours too needed a tow after a 12v bricking. Vids w/fix are on my channel. There r 3 parts. First one is the bricking. Second is the fix. Third is the apology letter. I hope your matter gets resolved. Stay safe

[@bhmbill]

I have had an order for 18 months, little confidence they can produce EVs. Can you use voice commands to open the glove box? I found the rear seats uncomfortable due to the hard child seat anchor points. No EVgo chargers in the entire state of Alabama.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

bama is a tough nut to crack 4 sure. Pilot / Flying J has several in the state on their build list though that will be EVgo. I find however, I do not really charge on DCFC in my state. It is only when I am on a road trip to another state where I have a need. In my home state, I typically just use AC L2 charging. Thx for watching & taking the time to comment.

[@shannonseaton2750]

Mine is in the shop for the 2nd time since I bought it 6 months ago for complete electrical shut dow which required it to be towed from my garage. What if it died while on the freeway, this would be super dangerous. While I like the looks and the drive, it has too many problems. Trying to get a buyback under my state's lemon law.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I sincerely hope it works out for you and you get the car you will enjoy. It sounds like a tremendously difficult situation. Stay safe.

[@spazoq]

Wait till they ship them with NACS charging ports. Then you can find more fast chargers off the highways.

[@ShashankKatiyar0]

EVgo charge station is less than a mile and in SafeWay parking lot for me. I will have to pay an absurd PG&E ectricity bill at home, so I took free charging, which (if all go as planned) is going to save me approx 3K/year. One of the reason to go with Lyriq rather than those who offer Electrified America.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Us to have found the free EVgo a terrific perk. Thx for watching.

[@supra800]

I hope Cadillac they make short cut and improve

[@Scalaflow]

5:05 It would have been interesting if you actually played back the sound of the ding so we can judge it for ourselves. 🤷‍♂ Can you put it in a Short ? 🎶

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

it has been fixed. Can't say I am sad to see it go either. Thx 4 watching.

[@Scalaflow]

@@thenetworkarchitectchannel Impressive Cadillac responding quickly to customer feedback. I've also seen a lot of negative reviews about the door handles similar to the Mustang

[@Robbie33993]

Hmmmm… with your accent …. In the dislike about the rear doorhandle I think you were going for the word ‘affluent’ (meaning wealthy) but it sounded like ‘effluent’ which is a VERY different word 🤣 … but maybe that was your intention 🤔

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Had 2 look up effluent. Eew. 😃

[@Yoni1200]

My wife and I is the correct way to say it

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Although you are right, speaking to an in adamant object is a challenge that I have not perfected to professional level yet. I am still a work in progress. Pls be patient with me.

[@Yoni1200]

Just letting you know no disrespect

[@G-Rated]

No need for a frunk with all that space in the rear which is where I’m familiar with the cargo space being located. I think “frunks” were selling points for EVs earlier on before models as good as the Lyriq were available. The Lyriq has so much space behind the third row that you would rarely need the space underneath the floor.

[@jamesmyers9285]

No Thanks! We looked at this car, went across the street, and bought a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve with a HEMI! Last year for the Hemi, 2023 so this new Summit is rare.

[@larocquerene7199]

You are wright, only a drunk ingeneer could think of opening a glove boxe by software, for the front space luggage Konami ev9 even with 2 motors has very big space so, gm should think about it.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I agree. The RR Specter does not have a frunk, but I feel the LYRIQ is more of a family car & the xtra space is always welcome. Maybe in future model years. Thx for watching.

[@jeffclem2982]

they were the first ones to make a ev then pulled them all...

[@jonnieinbangkok]

All those monthly electronic software fees...in the future, you will own nothing!

[@martinr1848]

PS I still really like the car.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

We as well. Could be better if it had 2 steering wheels so my wife & I didn’t have to argue over who gets to drive. Thx for watching & the nice comment

[@geoffreystearns1690]

You forgot to mention that the handling is sloppy and imprecise...this from the company that produced the superb CTS-V?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

It is not tuned for performance in the drive feel. They are for sure going for a more RR feel. There are many that could of been on the 5 by 5 list, but I had to choose my personal top 5 in each. Thx for watching though and taking the time to chime in.

[@1943rafaelpq]

The rear view camara/mirror is your problem. Your challenge to learn how the Leric controls again is yours. Didn't you learn to operate the vehicle when you bought it?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I do state it is a personal issue. I was grasping at things I didn't like about the car. It was difficult to come up with any. We love the car to death. My wife and I agree. It is the nicest car we have ever owned.

[@rocketomega11]

front camera does not work properly at night. That is another negative.

[@ronedwards8239]

I can tell you’re not a very tall guy from seeing you sit in the back seat. The front bench is too short for a taller driver. (They should have provided an extendable bench like Volvo).My other gripe the display is rather dim in daylight mode.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

4 sure it is a work in progress. We own a debut edition. I am confident subsequent models will improve. Thx 4 watching & yes, I am kinda short ;-}

[@rcpmac]

Regarding the rearview camera issue. Your vision is NOT GM's problem to solve and there IS no real solution for it. How do you read the map, change the climate, control or radio station... Critiques like this undermine your validity as a reviewer.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

you must of missed the parts where I mentioned "micro-annoyance" and "unique to me" and how it was hard to come up with negatives so I needed to basically manufacture minute ones. Also, I am not a reviewer. I am an amateur KZbin content creator who did a vid on a car I own. I claim no creds. vid is an as-is take-it-or-leave-it amateur effort. However, I am quite proud of this one. I think it is one of my more engaging ones. Thx for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@GDennisHalkides]

Walter you’re being very nitpicky!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Truth!

[@DavidBehar007]

The video is good but the annoying yelling could have been left out. Ugh

[@Hero007ization]

That's why I got an Audi.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

truth, but no $7.5k from the feds that way.

[@paulm6481]

Lol you must make a ton of money. That comment about paying for subscription services being ok and part of life has to do with your station in life.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Middle class really. We pay $17.50 for Hulu Plus, $400 per year for ITPro.TV, $21.39 for Netflix, $24.60 for KZbin Red, and $60 for two car wash subscriptions. The Cadi bill is just another in the same vain as far as I am concerned, but understand I am likely in a minority holding this opinion. Thx 4 watching & taking the time to comment.

[@Starlighterigniter]

The only place I have seen one of these was on the back of a flat bed tow truck,gm blows!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

truth, but I am kinda a fan of my car. She is a sweet ride.

[@eddyeroyal6024]

Finger prints is nit picking, can be solved, wear gloves.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

U R Right. By that time, I was reaching a bit looking for a rounded out 5 on the dislikes. Truth is, we love the car. Thx for watching.

[@johndonovan7018]

300 miles is nothing and that under ideal conditions... im a hypermiler. i rack them 600 at a time.

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I use to own a Hyundai Ionic Hybrid (not plug in) and loved to see how high I could push my MPG. U & I could be friends 4 sure. Stay safe.

[@johndonovan7018]

well im just using vehicles with huge fuel tanks. years ago i took my off roader to an event few states away. i was burning a tank every 180 miles which came out to 6-8mpg depending on each stretch. its not about the fuel cost, it is about the constant need to look for fuel and stop. i never did that again... im pushing the suburban to 602 miles per tank. its extremely liberating not having to stop or worry about fuel. and with an electric that gets 300 at best, you will do everything around the next charging station (and hope it isnt broken). @@thenetworkarchitectchannel

[@chrisa.8175]

U brought the wrong car... buy a real car..trade it in!!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

I agree that the term "car" is being redefined. Thx for watching.

[@ShortFunnyTales]

With AC on at 70-74F how far can it go at 70mph?

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

Bout 300

[@ShortFunnyTales]

@@thenetworkarchitectchannel thats very good range!