

The original Model S had something like this as well, which was very popular for anyone who made practice of carrying a small bag.
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Designers told us that the increased packaging freedom afforded by the car’s electric powertrain allowed them to free up space in the interior, for example with a space underneath the center console to store handbags and such. There’s a reasonable amount of interior storage.
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It’s meant as a driver aid, not an autonomous drive system. Super Cruise currently only works on designated roads (primarily highways), and the system has several safety backups to ensure system functionality (satellite, radar, and other car sensors) and driver attention (camera and torque sensors on the steering wheel). It will not only be able to change lanes automatically on blinker activation, but it will also be able to decide on its own to change lanes in the event that you are behind a slow car and there’s a faster lane beside you. There is an underfloor storage area to store mobile charging cords and other “keep in the car all the time” tools, which Cadillac asked us not to photograph since it’s not yet up to production spec.Ĭadillac’s Super Cruise is available on the Lyriq, with some improvements over its current functionality on the Bolt EUV. There’s no “frunk” available on the Lyriq due to the space requirements of the 19.2kW charger and optional all-wheel drive, so you’ll have to make do with the large rear storage space.

We couldn’t push the seats down, but here’s a photo that Cadillac gave us showing how much space you can get: There is a retractable cover to keep the sun off your head, but no sunroof is available.Ĭadillac prioritizes trunk space, so the trunk is quite large. The fixed glass roof is massive and adds a spacious feeling while enhancing headroom. It’s cushy and luxe, as you’d expect, and everything looks and feels high quality.

We didn’t get a chance to feel the car with multiple occupants, but this is a Cadillac, and the interior feels like one. The interior looks a little more spacious in this video through a wide-angle lens, but it does feel plenty comfortable inside. For DC charging, the car can charge at up to 190 kW, or 76 miles of range in 10 minutes and 195 miles in 30 minutes, which is no slouch. It comes with an onboard 19.2kW charger, which is a little bit of overkill but means you’ll be able to charge from 0->100% in just five hours at home, if connected to a 100 amp circuit. Initial models will be available in rear-wheel drive configurations, with an all-wheel drive version coming soon after.

The car will have a 100 kWh battery that puts out up to 340 horsepower to the rear wheels and will be good for “more than 300 miles” of range (no official EPA estimate yet). (Cadillac’s “welcome animation” when you approach the car)įor a quick reminder on the basics, the Lyriq will start at a base price of just under $60k. We can’t comment on how it drives, but in terms of interior and exterior looks, it certainly seems like they knocked it out of the park. While this was a “production-spec” car, there were still a few pre-production parts. It’s an impressive first attempt, the first Cadillac to use GM’s all-EV dedicated “Ultium” platform. So Cadillac is (finally) all-in on the electric future, and this is their first real attempt at an electric vehicle (the ELR – a rebadged Volt – and the CT6 PHEV were both plug-in hybrids). We’ve got photos and video to share, and you can decide for yourself whether you agree that this thing looks sweet.Ĭadillac also announced in April that every new vehicle they announce will be fully electric from now on. Cadillac invited us out for a chance to get up close and personal with the “production-spec” Lyriq EV that they unveiled back in April.
