Cadillac continues to push the luxury driving experience to new heights. The XT4, XT5, and XT6 offer drivers a choice in compact and midsize luxury SUVs. These models feature the sophisticated styling you’ve come to expect from Cadillac, as well as the capable powertrain and the latest technology to keep you safe and connected to the world around you.
So how does a car company like Cadillac improve upon such quality? Enter the Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV that combines the luxury appointments you deserve with the cutting-edge electric power of the future. Let’s look at how the Lyriq compares to the XT lineup from Cadillac.
Exterior Style
The Cadillac Lyriq has soft, supple curves. Its low, wide stance gives the Lyriq and athletic posture. The Lyriq uses three-dimensional texturing to present a dramatic front fascia centered around the illuminated Cadillac shield, free from the need for a traditional front grille. In addition, the Lyriq’s LED headlights stack, creating a thin, vertical headlamp in signature style. The same principle applied to the LED taillights adds dramatic fashion to the rear fascia.
The gently sloping roof made entirely of glass offers exceptional views. A power sunshade adjusts the level of light you allow in. Lyriq rolls on standard 20-inch alloy wheels with diamond-cut Dark Android finish and Gloss Black aero inserts, or you can opt for the 22-inch dynamic split-spoke alloy wheels with polished Gloss Black finish. Cadillac wraps both wheels with low-profile, self-sealing tires.
Cadillac’s XT4 represents the smallest of the XT models yet still comes with the bold styling cues you expect from Cadillac. This compact SUV sits two-tenths of an inch taller than the Lyriq but has a much shorter width and length. In addition, the XT4’s agile design was meant to conquer the tight quarters of city driving.
With the XT5, you get a taller SUV, but still not as wide or long as the Lyriq. The midsize XT5 SUV shares many of the same design cues as the XT4, like the vertical daytime running lights and sweeping horizontal LED headlights. In addition, the XT4 and XT5 roll-on smaller yet still stylish 18-inch alloy wheels in various modern styles.
Cadillac’s XT6 also falls in the midsize SUV segment yet seats up to seven people. Again, the Lyriq sits lower, but the XT6 measures about the same width and is nearly six inches taller. The XT6 has an overall longer length than the Lyriq, but the Lyriq’s wheelbase measures 10-inches more than the XT6’s wheelbase. The difference in size results in the Lyriq’s superior agility, and because the Lyriq has no engine/transmission tunnel, the interior cabin and cargo hold have more room.
Performance
Cadillac uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain delivers 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. In addition, available all-wheel-drive on each trim improves handling in those wintry conditions.
The XT5 comes with the same powertrain standard. Or, you can upgrade to a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that puts out 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. Again, you can opt for all-wheel drive on every trim level. The larger XT6 offers the same two powertrain configurations, but because of its construction can tow up to 4,000 pounds.
Economy ratings reach up to 30 mpg for the XT4. You get a slight drop to 29 mpg on the XT5 with the 2.0-liter engine and up to 26 mpg with the 3.6-liter engine. The larger XT6 modestly drops to 18 mpg and 25 mpg with the same powertrain configurations.
Tapping into the power of electricity, the Lyriq achieves an impressive 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. The Lyriq has over 300 miles of driving range on a full charge. In addition, its fast-charging capability enables you to charge up to 76 miles of range in only ten minutes. The recommended 240-volt at-home charging station charges around 52 miles of range every hour.
Cadillac’s configuration of the twelve-module battery system allows for near-perfect weight distribution. The instantaneous power delivers a thrilling driving experience you won’t find on the XT series combined with the five-link front and rear suspension systems.
Technology
Addition features on the Lyriq include Super Cruise, Cadillac’s enhanced driver-assist cruise control system. Super Cruise enables virtually hands-free driving on over 200,000 roads in the United States. Your Lyriq can stay at a preset speed and distance while in traffic, change lanes without driver input, and even follow curves in the road and off-ramps. Currently, Cadillac doesn’t offer Super Cruise on its XT lineup. However, they plan on introducing it in the 2022 model year.
While the XT lineup includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, the Lyriq’s built-in Google Assistant improves the technology suite on the Lyriq above the XT lineup. The Lyriq and XT lineup all use over-the-air updating systems. By updating over the air, your Cadillac remains operating at peak performance. In addition, your navigation and Super Cruise systems have the most current data to work with, making your drive more accurate.
The driver-assist systems on the XT lineup and Lyriq use similar technology to the same impressive results. These driver-assist systems use radar and cameras to monitor your vehicle’s surroundings, alerting you when they detect hazards. In addition, these systems can provide emergency braking and steering correction to help mitigate or avoid an accident in some instances.
Every Cadillac model with driver-assist systems has a safety alert seat. This seat provides haptic feedback alerts, vibrating directionally toward the hazard. One significant technology advantage of the Lyriq is its 33-inch advanced LED display. Stretching across the dashboard, the screen curves slightly toward the driver and uses the same technology that produces motion pictures and video games, revolutionizing your driving experience.
At Rydell Cadillac of Grand Forks, we know what luxury SUV drivers want. That’s why we stock an expansive inventory of XT SUVs, all loaded with features you’ll love and at prices that won’t break your bank account. However, if you’re ready to take your Grand Forks commute to the all-electric level, we can reserve a new Lyriq SUV at any time.
We invite you to browse our inventory online or stop by for a more personalized experience. One of our friendly, professional staff will answer any questions, show you the available models, and reserve your new Cadillac.
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