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EV Channels Review

The Cadillac Lyriq, while a year early and a year late on features, offers a remarkably soft and luxurious ride, prioritizing comfort and quietness above all else. The reviewer highlights the exceptionally low road noise, thanks to advanced sound insulation and headrest speakers, creating an "otherworldly" quiet cabin. However, the current rear-wheel-drive, 300 horsepower model, with a 0-60 mph time of around six seconds, is described as feeling more like a Bolt EV in acceleration than a premium car. The reviewer strongly advises waiting for the all-wheel-drive version, which will add significant horsepower and improve acceleration. Build quality is noted as solid, but the infotainment system and some controls, like the glove box release, are found to be a bit clunky. The usable battery capacity is 102 kWh, with an estimated range of 312 miles for the RWD model. Overall, the recommendation is to wait for future iterations, particularly the AWD model, for a more compelling performance package.