{"id":25529,"date":"2023-04-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=25529"},"modified":"2025-04-07T07:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:54:52","slug":"april-car-of-the-month-2023-cadillac-lyriq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/april-car-of-the-month-2023-cadillac-lyriq\/","title":{"rendered":"April car of the month: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Not your dad\u2019s Cadillac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cadillac exudes luxury, but with cool, unconventional flair. Vintage Caddies like the DeVille<\/a> and Fleetwood Brougham boasted cutting edge features, beefy engines, and head-turning design like wing tips, logo-embossed taillights, and if you\u2019re Elvis, pastel pink metallic. The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq<\/a> honors that legacy by ushering in a completely new aesthetic as Cadillac\u2019s first battery electric vehicle. Aaron<\/a> is one of the first to share the brand-new Lyriq on Turo, so let\u2019s take a deeper look into our April car of the month<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2023 Cadillac Lyriq<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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102kWh<\/td>340 hp<\/td>5.7 sec<\/td>118 mph<\/td>308 mi<\/td>$189<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
BATTERY<\/th>HP<\/th>0 to 60
MPH<\/th>		TOP
SPEED<\/th>		RANGE<\/th>DAILY
PRICE*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
102 kWh<\/td>340 hp<\/td>5.7 sec<\/td>118 mph<\/td>308 mi<\/td>$189<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to notice as you approach the Lyriq is that its tailpipes are missing. Aaron\u2019s Stellar Black Metallic Lyriq<\/a> is entirely electric and can reach up to 308 miles on a single charge. The Lyriq is equipped with General Motors\u2019 Ultium battery which is flexible to accommodate both compact hatchbacks and supertrucks alike. Cadillac\u2019s electric SUV uses 12 8.5 kWh modules that work collaboratively to power a capacious 102 kWh battery. Plus, the Ultium platform achieves a near 50\/50 weight distribution, resulting in a low center of gravity that comes in handy during spirited driving on curvy roads. The SUV is also creatively aerodynamic with a roof spoiler that allows air to pass through and aero inserts in the rims to boost driving range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although the responsive electric motor quickly accelerates the Lyriq, its 340 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque feels dull compared to other large electric competitors<\/a> like the Jaguar I-PACE and Tesla Model Y<\/a>. But, the Cadillac truly excels at delivering a smooth, comfortable ride in a package that looks nothing like any other car on the road. The Lyriq has a wide and long stance reminiscent of the extended-wheelbase Cadillacs of the past. The grille is made of LED strips with sharp angles, similar to the triangular chrome inserts on the front fender and the artfully crafted sweeping taillights. Lighting was critical for Cadillac<\/a> engineers as the car presents a choreographed light show as you approach and lock the vehicle that incorporates the crest logo, grille, headlights, and door handles. And once you press those handles, the door partially opens to invite you inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interior of Aaron\u2019s Luxury Trim Lyriq is coated in Nappa leather, open-pore wood, metallic accents, and clever backlighting. Following in the innovative <\/em>lighting theme, the speaker grilles feature a delicate hexagonal pattern of LED lights and the rotary gear shifter lights up like a crystalline jewel box proudly displaying Cadillac\u2019s new logo. The Lyriq also showcases a massive 33-inch curved display that is capable of 9k resolution, perfect for relaxing in the ventilated and heated massaging seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perhaps the most impressive feature of the Lyriq is how incredibly quiet it is within the cabin. The 19-speaker AKG studio speaker system uses active noise canceling in the seat headrests to minimize any electric motor noise. It\u2019s so quiet inside that you can hear the rustle of the trees or leaf piles swept up in the car\u2019s breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the wheel, the Lyriq is responsive to the touch and easy to navigate. If the rotary gear shifter isn\u2019t to your liking, you can use a lever behind the steering wheel to change driving modes. The Lyriq is also equipped with Super Cruise, General Motors\u2019 semi-autonomous system, similar to Tesla\u2019s Autopilot. You can enjoy hands-free highway driving and even change lanes or exit the highway with the push of a button. Like all electric cars, the SUV offers regenerative braking that powers the battery any time you brake and enables one-pedal driving. And for those who brag they\u2019re good with their hands, the Lyriq can brake by applying pressure to the paddle on the back left side of the steering wheel. It\u2019s as easy as riding a bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cadillac may have modernized its crest logo and become the go-to private hire SUV brand, but the Lyriq is Cadillac\u2019s most recent attempt at returning to its free-spirited self. Its sophisticated, fresh design and innovative engineering is purely nostalgic, following suit of trend-setting Cadillacs from years past. Take Aaron\u2019s Lyriq out for a spin in Cincinnati and experience firsthand America\u2019s electric revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n

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