Talking Cadillac today – America’s luxury brand – finally back in our market after many years in the form of the all-electric Lyric SUV – Cadillac’s first electric model. I’ve just spent a week with the all-wheel drive Cadillac Lyric – a rather handsome SUV available in two models – the Lyric Luxury at $122,000 plus on- road costs and the Lyric Sport for another $2,000. Both feature the same dual motor power train with 388kW and 610Nm of torque fed by GM’s 102kWh “Ultium’ battery and the option of either Tour or Sport driving modes– this is a big SUV with a strong footprint tipping the scales at 2.7 tonne. First impression is a typically American spec’d car – offering a silky high-quality ride on a smooth surface – the drive train most impressive – quiet, refined and offering a very strong performance despite its overall heft. The cabin roomy with heated and ventilated front seats with massage function, three-zone climate control and a top quality 19-speaker sound system. And with a dual-pane glass panoramic sunroof as standard. For the money the Cadillac Lyric SUV offers much in the way of features and presence but after a week behind the wheel I came away disappointed.

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