LIVING WITH THE CADILLAC LYRIQ - HERE'S WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE TO DRIVE AND CHARGE (POV REVIEW)

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The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport 3 AWD is presented as a comfortable, luxurious sanctuary, successfully embodying Cadillac's traditional strengths rather than chasing performance benchmarks. The reviewer highlights its exceptional ride quality, quiet cabin, and premium interior features like the AKG sound system and massaging seats, positioning it as a distinct step above its Chevrolet counterparts. While acknowledging its respectable 500 horsepower and over 300 miles of range, the focus remains on its serene driving experience and luxury appointments. The handling is described as competent but not sporty, with seats lacking lateral support for aggressive driving, which the reviewer sees as a positive, allowing the Lyriq to excel as a daily luxury driver rather than a sports car. Practical aspects like ample rear-seat space, a functional rear plug, and excellent camera systems are praised. Criticisms include the awkward placement of the massage seat control knob and the need to start the car to access the glove box. Charging infrastructure issues are noted, though the Lyriq itself achieves its advertised 190 kW charging speed. The reviewer emphasizes the importance of efficiency (miles per kWh) over just range, noting the Lyriq's 2.9 miles/kWh as adequate but with room for improvement in future EV technology.