Cadillac LYRIQ vs Cadillac Escalade IQ

After a shortened 2023 introduction, the 2024 Lyriq is the first full model year of Cadillac's midsize electric SUV. The Lyriq is the luxury version of the GM Ultium EV platform used in other EV SUVs, including the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Honda Prologue, and Acura ZDX. With ample power, just over 300 miles of range, and a properly upscale interior that finally looks different than a Chevy, the Lyriq is a good contender if you're shopping for a higher-priced, two-row electric SUV. We tested a fully-loaded Lyriq Sport at nearly $80,000.

Verdict: As an EV, the Lyriq is average. As a Cadillac, it’s much better than anything else in the showroom. Traditional brand hallmarks, such as a cavernous back seat and a gentle ride, blend with big screens and significantly improved material quality. But it's still not up to the luxury standard that Cadillac promises.

Cadillac’s biggest electric vehicle yet arrives with little direction competition. The new 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is unrelated to the internal-combustion Escalade full-size SUV, instead sharing underpinnings with the GMC Hummer EV and General Motors’ electric full-size pickup trucks. That leaves an electric luxury SUV unrivaled in size, for now.

Verdict: The Escalade IQ does things no other full-size SUV can, but it’s still hard to justify.