GMC Yukon vs Cadillac LYRIQ

No longer General Motors' exclusive truck-only brand now that Buick has gone all-in on SUVs, GMC nevertheless holds a unique position in the automaker's product portfolio. Offering a lineup of "Professional Grade" trucks and SUVs with premium features, enhanced capabilities, and unique exterior and interior designs, GMC toes the line between Chevrolet and Cadillac.

Redesigned for the 2021 model year, the Yukon full-size SUV gets a standard 12-inch driver information center and enhanced connectivity for 2022, among other changes. The 2022 GMC Yukon is available in four trim levels: SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali.

Cadillac has rarely lived up to its expectations in the last 40 years or so, but the Lyriq is just one example that shows that the brand is finally rising to its historic standards. It starts with its beautiful cabin that boasts distinctive design and high-quality materials. It’s also very spacious and functional thanks to clever storage and user-friendly tech. The Lyriq’s EV credentials are also solid, if unremarkable, when compared to recently introduced competitors.

Verdict: The Lyriq had a bit of a rocky start because earlier model years were plagued with tech issues and build-quality problems, but this latest 2027 test vehicle had none of those. It remains a must-drive luxury EV despite those recently introduced competitors boasting impressive specs and new technologies.