Having owned a Porsche, several Audi’s, and several Lincoln Continentals, I have now own a Lyriq 600e4. When comparing with previous cars it’s an extraordinary car which I call my “so-so” car. SO smooth, SO quiet, SO powerful, SO intelligent, and finally, with SuperCruise, SO relaxing. If you want more luxury, you should look at future upper scale Cadillac EV’s. The BIG, BIG problem with the Genesis is LIMITED RANGE as with the Audi, BMW, and Jaguar!

No wonder GM did not want Carl to review their Cadillac.However, Carl is a great reviewer I appreciate the great depth he brings to his reviews.

@vapsa56

7 ай бұрын

Carl is a breath of fresh air. He is offering a historical reason. For his constructive criticism. If Cadillac wants to regain its prestige, then it cannot just put out crap. And must be priced where people can afford. Cadillac and GM by extention, is a example of America and Americans only hearing what the want to hear and not what they NEED to hear. They ban Carl because they do not want to hear even constructive criticism. They want a self congratulatory echo chamber. GM, a storied company, is a failing company. The CEO and the board of GM are so out of touch with the market and its customers. They are not a luxury brand. They can not compete in that arena. Buick need and Hummer needs to be dropped. Pontiac needs to be brought back as small and midsized affordable cars and sports cars. Perhaps as hybrids, like Toyota. Not trucks or SUVs. Priced from 16k to 28k. No more. They can do it. They just don't want to.

@G-Rated

7 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@vapsa56Cadillac is not a luxury brand, they cannot compete in that field? GM is a failing company? I bet you’re at least 50-60 years old and live under a rock at bikini bottom. You have absolutely no clue of what you’re talking about. Marry Barra is laughing. 😂

@guru2899

7 ай бұрын

@@vapsa56 They can do it? Ummm have you seen the new UAW contract? GM will be in a death spiral.

@gregelseman8546

7 ай бұрын

This guy is a total idiot. He is paid by other companies to make bad comments on this car. His first mistake is this car is last years model. They dropped these door handles and they are now automatic.

Nice to have someone who knows the history of the brand.

@gregelseman8546

7 ай бұрын

This guy is a total idiot. He is paid by other companies to make bad comments on this car. His first mistake is this car is last years model. They dropped these door handles and they are now automatic.

@midnight4109

Ай бұрын

I heard after Cadillac became a big success for GM that Leland went back across town into Henry Ford's office to convince him that he needed a competitive car. He offered to design it and Ford needed to name it after a president. Yes to ambulances and race cars and all of the models sold for a very good price and became quite popular. There are numerous selling points to the Lyriq which has lots of great design features. My biggest negative comment is that while the base price is reasonable, a car equipped like a Cadillac costs as much as higher ends like the Model S which comes with all wheel drive and air suspension standard, and has been around lots longer.

It's interesting. We own a Lucid. My father has a Lyriq. The entire extended family thinks the interior of the Lyriq is head and shoulders better than the Lucid. Seats in the Lyriq are far more comfortable - front and back. Screen in the Lyriq is way better. The glove box release nonsense is the same (and seems the same in any other damn EV that tries to get rid of buttons), and generally all the physical controls are better in the Lyriq than the Lucid both in terms of feel as well as function.

@AntoniousG

7 ай бұрын

Agree...Munro is a very biased reviewer, especially to GM.

@chicomtl

7 ай бұрын

Voice activation is great though for glove box and other functions.

@ms36000

7 ай бұрын

This is where the traditional car makers will win.

Wish this guy could review all types of cars. Does a great job

@user-vp1sc7tt4m

7 ай бұрын

I agree! I was thoroughly engaged and listening carefully through the whole video because I did not want to miss anything he said.

@vecernicek2

7 ай бұрын

Yes, he does. Great insights!

@cengeb

7 ай бұрын

@@user-vp1sc7tt4m Certainly more interesting and listenable than the angry old man, with a speech defect. Sandi needs to disappear..this guy is good!

@some1private

7 ай бұрын

@@cengebyou sound like an angry old man

@cengeb

7 ай бұрын

@@some1private Experienced, and seen most. Can see through hot air and shills.

You are reviewing a 2023 lyriq, they have changed door handles for 2024. Also the level 3 trim has the Napa Leather option.

@midnight4109

Ай бұрын

The level 3 is equipped like a Cadillac and is a great competitive car until you look at the price which seems a bit steep.

The biggest issue for me, with a friend who had a Lyriq, was the charging didn't enable you to change the current draw. So when she arrived at a hotel with an old Level 2 charger, she kept tripping the breaker and couldn't charge. With only 7 miles of range left, it became a huge problem.

@amirmoradi9595

7 ай бұрын

that is weird considering the bolt has that feature

@antoinepageau8336

7 ай бұрын

So the pile of money didn't go towards good software either...

@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck

7 ай бұрын

@@antoinepageau8336 Cruise hoovered up all the R&D dollars.

@FACTOTUM_55

7 ай бұрын

That must have been a charger issue, the evse tells the car how much is available and simply won't disperse above it's rated amperage. I have 2 evses hard limited to 32A and 16A regardless of which vehicle you plug them into. A setting inside the evse at that hotel must have been incorrect or there was an internal issue that lead to the breaker popping. I wouldn't chalk that up to a vehicle issue.

@nfwolfpryde

7 ай бұрын

You're largely correct @@FACTOTUM_55 I imagine. The EVSEs they had were pretty old. Their screen on the EVSE reported they were setup for 32A, so I believe they had been setup correctly, but the Lyriq kept trying to pull 48A. My best guess is the EVSE didn't properly communicate with the Lyriq, either they didn't follow the standard correctly or simply didn't communicate, and the Lyriq defaulted to pulling as much as it could. Ecosystems are hard.

Hold the power button for 3 seconds without your foot on the brake to turn on accessory mode. Then you can open the glove box.

@DG-hw8it

7 ай бұрын

👍😊

I’m so glad Carl talked about having to power on the car and the car yelling at you. Has always been a pet peeve and now having the Model 3 with no key, no powering on, no yelling, I don’t see how I can ever go back to all of that. Until the other manufacturers ditch the key fob, the powering on, and the yelling, I’ll have to stick with Tesla.

@richardmorris7063

5 ай бұрын

Feels has been out for awhile,this isn't Cadillac first EV but their first serious EV. EV are like solar panels,they work well in certain climates ,not well in others. As a second car I'd love one,but w/ what I've seen w/ charging problems up North ill stick to my gas powered vehicle. As a supplement vehicle I think the concept is great. I think its going to be a long time if ever that the World is 100% EV.

Always learn so much from Carl’s insight and experience. Thanks for the lessons.

@MunroLive

7 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@billybobbob3003

7 ай бұрын

@@MunroLive electric vehicles have disappointed the world couple thousand year old battery technology energy source electric motor 1832 technology still hasnt caught up to gasoline invented in 1859 and gasoline engine invented 1861, gasoline is still more energy dense.this whole green agenda is a total sham the world has been producing co2 carbon emissions long before man ever walked on this earth it's called mother nature forest fires volcanic activity so on it's all a goddamn sham man has been using fire since we existed and we should continue to you use it it's there for a fvcking reason!

@billybobbob3003

7 ай бұрын

@@MunroLive maybe we should be using lithium fires to power our vehicles nothing will ever be more energy dense than FIRE!

@billybobbob3003

7 ай бұрын

@@MunroLive ill respect you sandy when you come up with a better technology than the small block chevy im waiting punk ed cole is the real man not you boi

@KenLord

7 ай бұрын

@@billybobbob3003 that ICE engine is only around 25% energy efficient. Only that much of the energy in your gas tank is converted into motion. You're losing the rest as heat, noise, and vibration. EVs in general convert 90 to 95% of the energy in the battery into motion. It's fine that you just like the chevy small block a lot. You don't have to consider reality when you form your opinions.

I was so hoping that the Lyric was going to be as good as promised but it seems like GM has just gone off the rails lately with its EVs. Thanks Carl for you honest and detailed assessment.

@G-Rated

7 ай бұрын

Carl is a clown. The Lyriq is definitely a force to be reckoned with in the EV space. Carl is just a huge *gm* nitpicking Queen and everyone can live without.

@josephmccready793

7 ай бұрын

Bull payoff.

@gregelseman8546

7 ай бұрын

This guy is a total idiot. He is paid by other companies to make bad comments on this car. His first mistake is this car is last years model. They dropped these door handles and they are now automatic.

Thank you Carl, for the history lesson, the perspective, and the detailed review of the Lyriq. I have never been a fan of Cadillac, but the historical context that you provided helped a lot to understand why so many have over the years. The back and forth between Henry Ford and what emerged from that tussle as Cadillac was a priceless example of why my goto when trying to understand what a company is thinking, and perhaps what they -should- be thinking instead, is always Munro and Associates.

I think that this is Carl's best review I have seen. Good job! Thanks.

@SHO1989

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. That review was outstanding. Basically, GM made a very nice Chevy but wants to price and sell it as a Cadillac. And that glove box piece was spot on. So much effort just to open the glove box.

@16bcurtis

7 ай бұрын

Now if we could just teach him the difference between Run and accessory mode with a push button start.

@G-Rated

7 ай бұрын

@@SHO1989it’s really not that much of an effort, you push one digital button and the glove box opens…but when you trust in biased reviewers like this and don’t have good judgement for yourself you can get lost in what’s being dramatically presented and what may actually be an issue living with the vehicle. Too many of you are old folks who need people like Carl to do the thinking for you as he tells you what’s wrong with the vehicle and all you have to do after that is agree with him.

@josephmccready793

7 ай бұрын

You. Must work for him....snake. in the grass..

You got that Lyriq from my Dad! Glad to see that we could help you make this video and help get our site out there!

The central position of the 12v means it can be reached by any of the occupants and the device plugged in to it does not require an excessively long cord. Think about a tire pump: you can lead it out any of the four doors directly to the wheel. Any other position you need a much longer cord or more than one outlet. Cord length matters much more at 12v than it would at mains voltage because the cord has to be much thicker for the same power.

@themonsterunderyourbed9408

7 ай бұрын

Cord for pumps are always plenty long enough regardless of where the 12v socket is.

@MTNRanger

7 ай бұрын

Yes, everytime Carl mentions not liking the 12V center console location, I beg to disagree. It's a very usable location. I'd prefer to have one there and in the cargo area.

His patience in opening the glovebox is epic!

@brilanto

7 ай бұрын

Why did GM choose to copy this feature from Model 3/Y, but not others like adjusting the charging power?

@mikedx2706

7 ай бұрын

That process just to open the glovebox is unbelievable. What total idiot came up with it?

@jcollins1305

7 ай бұрын

Seriously one of the dumbest automotive decisions I’ve ever seen!

@guru2899

7 ай бұрын

@@brilanto the difference is that in the Tesla, once you open the door the screen comes on and you can open the glove box....or use voice control.

@gregelseman8546

7 ай бұрын

This guy is a total idiot. He is paid by other companies to make bad comments on this car. His first mistake is this car is last years model. They dropped these door handles and they are now automatic.

Cadillac is producing outstanding vehicles- the two Blackwing models are universally acclaimed, with the V8 version called by some possibly the best mass produced ICE sedan produced today. Yes, they criticized the interior materials on that too, but for a lot us, it's a minor point, The performance, handling and ride are world class. The Lyriq is a first attempt by GM and their supplies at a mainstream EV sedan. It's going to have teething problems.

@turnne

7 ай бұрын

Best mass produced sedan produced today?.....Hmm...I have never heard that one

@69fcortina

7 ай бұрын

Read the latest issue of Car and Driver. @@turnne

@cheesun124

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. These guys gave Tesla a good review, but not this? The world is upside down. Better build quality and interior, has a front camera, no ghost braking, wind shield wipers work well, great cargo room, USS sensors, a proper horn, great looks, stalks… c’mon

Yet another Carl classic. I just love the "I am assuming...", "I am not saying...." and "it starts to fall apart....". Really liked the history part. 👍

@jamesvandamme7786

7 ай бұрын

He forgot to mention that it was named after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, founder of Detroit.

I can't believe they're still using the loud horn after closing or locking a door. Much better to have a quiet beep/chime noise or something similar.

No, Cadillac was worried that you would completely tear it apart, study it all, and then re-assemble it before returning it to them : ) They thought they get a Frankenstein assembled car back. Very smart of them : ) I love my Cadillac. Waiting for a sedan with FSD licensed from Tesla : ) I got 10 more years on my 2014 CTS, I can wait.

@thedukeofmanville

7 ай бұрын

Why in the world would GM get FSD from Tesla when they already have Cruise?

As a GM guy I've been waiting for an unbiased dissection of the engineering.

@taylorc2542

7 ай бұрын

The problem is that the engineering inside legacy makers don't want this transition. They are worried their skills aren't relevant. So they pout and make subpar products like Ultium.

@G-Rated

7 ай бұрын

@@taylorc2542If Ultium products are subpar, what are the Teslas and Ford products??

@taylorc2542

7 ай бұрын

@@G-Rated Ford is the same. Tesla is well...Tesla.

@G-Rated

7 ай бұрын

@@taylorc2542 The only issue with your logic is Ford and *gm* aren’t one in the same. One is way ahead of the other in the electric vehicle space. You don’t know much about that market do you?

I know how Carl loves the Cadillacs. Great to see him get a review on this one.

Fascinating insights to the history, and especially the manufacturing decisions, behind a Cadillac. I like the car, but… I never look for "luxury," just practicality. To me, cars are tools, not status symbols.

7:48 Newer models ditched the mach-e handles and now have powered handles similar to a model 3. Glad they got rid of that.

@jezza6575

7 ай бұрын

Model 3 doesn’t have powered handles…only the Model S and X do as far as Tesla’s go!

@Landonc95

7 ай бұрын

@@jezza6575 The similarity I was referring to was the motion and look, not necessarily being powered or not.

I had the opportunity to drive one of these: - The fake grill looks cheap AF in person - Icons on the steering wheel "buttons" also look incredibly cheap - The screens are incredibly good: I'm very sensitive to LCD screen backlights at night and wish all automakers had a proper night mode like SAAB did. The Mach-E tablet drove me crazy even in "calm mode", the Lyriq however didn't bother me whatsoever. The screens are very easy on the eyes. The black levels are superb. GM putting money in this area was money well spent. - Absence of a frunk is a huge disappointment That being said, it's great overall in most other regards. Great performance, very beautiful.

@icedout2322

7 ай бұрын

They HAD to buy decent screens they are still using tech from the early 90s just like the rest of their technologically stunted junk. GM is one of the worst to throw really cool looking "advanced" tech in their cars while using 20-30 year old technology. I can say confidently ,without even seeing or operating their UI, it will either be clunky , slow/laggy or glitchy pick any combination of those and or maybe all 3. The reason I know this is because they dont write their own software and when they do try they hire 500 people to do something that 2 could do better. Then they give them as already stated 20 year old chipsets to work with and then to integrate that with other manufacturers 30 year old chipsets , no way that hodge podge of junk will work reliably .

@simson4t

7 ай бұрын

The black levels are so good because this is an oled screen.

@simson4t

7 ай бұрын

@@icedout2322 this is not old tech. It is running Android automotive on a fast processor on an outstanding oled screen. It's not two screen under one Glass like in many other cars, it's one single High definition screen.

@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck

7 ай бұрын

Was it "great" enough to consider buying one?

@simson4t

7 ай бұрын

@@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck I don't know who is the screen supplier and if I can buy a single unit directly. But I don't need automotive screen with that wide aspect ratio anyway.

I use the 12V outlet for charging older kids laptop, also for a high power 100W USB-C charger for newer laptop. Built in USB-C in most cars are only low power < 30W.

@bartwaggoner2000

7 ай бұрын

They should add a high power USB-C like Tesla does then. Can’t be that much more expensive.

@pcnz

7 ай бұрын

@bartwaggoner2000 Tesla isn’t high power, only about 42W.

Carl has performed inception in all of our brains. Now I will never be able to stop looking at tail lights trying to find Cadillacs.

Big Carl. One of the main reasons I subscribe and watch Munro Live.

Great review! Love to hear Carl talk more about the history of various brands!

16:15 The trend of annoying, nagging, nanny notifications is getting out of hand lately. Excellent job Carl!

@themonsterunderyourbed9408

7 ай бұрын

Especially from the government.

You said that it is a 2024 model. That door handle design suggests that it is a 2023 model. The 2024 model ditched that and replaced that with motorized flushed door handle like other EVs.

Very truthful evaluation. This is why I come here.

I would prefer a traditional mechanical latch on the glove box. Why waste money on the electronic latch? It takes longer to open it from the screen and adds another electronic part that will eventually fail.

Great, fair review Carl! As a former GM customer, I gave up years ago! We own a Subaru and Tesla, love both and the dealers!

I think that Lyriq is a 2023. 2024 had the updated door handles.

@dlenajohnson9015

7 ай бұрын

You’re right. This is a 2023, not a 2024.

@thematpro

7 ай бұрын

Agreed, 2023 model IMO

Excellent education on quality - thank you 💯

Having studied WITH MANY VEHICLE Designers, unfortunately it turns out they are often very badly educated in general and have very little interest in design history, despite THEIR JOB, taking part in said history... Therefore I'm not surprised they ruin brands step by step, by not understanding what they are dealing with. Many car designers just design their dream car (often from completely different brands) over and over again.... not caring about the company they are working for. Thus the current situation with many BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, Lexus, Audi etc. almost looking identical. It's sad and lost opportunities.

@hansbrix2495

6 ай бұрын

Hipster artistic types seldom have the appreciation for historical design choices or engineering considerations.

That is a 2023 not a 2024. The 24 switched to a different handle design. They also added a napa leather option albeit only on top trim which may address some material issues. Cadillac really is struggling with the Lyriq, they haven't delivered any 24's with Super Cruise as they are still working out software bugs, along with various quality issues leaving the factory. Thousands of Lyrics are sitting in factory lots waiting for software updates and Cadillac won't admit they have a problem or give a timeline of when they will start delivering them again.

Got a lesson on car interior design and implementation. You were asking where the money is, its in the EV components. I test drove one and the plastic under the center console door came off. Crazy for a legacy auto maker not to be on point with basic car fit and finish.

Interesting history lesson. The fact that an EV this big does not have a Frunk shows its just cobbled together from an ICE platform.

@jasontran8095

7 ай бұрын

Agree, disapointed

@negofol5278

7 ай бұрын

Not necessarily : look at Volkswagen IDx, where they made other choices (A/C under the hood and not in the cabin....)

@Travlinmo

7 ай бұрын

Imagine if they finally go back to the drawing board on the design but keep the styling/history mentioned. I'm a GM is dead guy (right or wrong, but they are dead to me) but maybe if the magic happens.

@G-Rated

7 ай бұрын

That doesn’t make any logical sense whatsoever but I’m not surprised you have likes, most people here are ignorant folks who know nothing about the Cadillac Lyriq not Ultium products. Now I see why Cadillac wants nothing to do with this Carl guy, the Hyundai fanboy.

@paulholterhaus7084

7 ай бұрын

I"ve driven some 65 Years now...And never needed a Frunk before.......Why now must I have a frunk..?????..........Paul

Possibly the best car review I've ever seen and heard or read. Well done, Carl.

@scooter_d1534

7 ай бұрын

Good review but he said he does not care about driving, just wants a quiet comfortable car. So, no comments about how the car feels while driving. Brakes, steering, and dampening are still unknown to me. A friend of mine bought one. His wife is a long-time Cad buyer every three years. He says, "It is different".

Love the honesty.

Thank you for that review. For me, the seat un comfort is a zero multiplier. It is always the first thing I evaluate in a car. I fondly remember the ultra-upholstered seats of the 60s and 70s Cadillacs. They should try to emulate that.

@patrickbec68

7 ай бұрын

And yet those seats were derided by the same people who now claim to hate harder seats.

@bernieschiff5919

7 ай бұрын

Seat design at GM actually improved when excess padding was removed and made more supportive. I have a 97 Buick Riviera with I think some of the best designed seats. Not especially hard or flat, a real headrest, and an adjustable lower seat with no pressure points, great for long drives. Good review and analysis.

@TheBjjones

6 ай бұрын

@23billd Agreed! Even the European luxury brands offer super supple upholstery & softer seat foam padding now.

Thanks so much for the thoughtful and fascinating History lesson, it was a nice personal touch!. I also loved the analysis!!

There are no electric cars for the middle class. RIP Cadillac. Sit in a '65 Cadillac, oh my goodness the seats are incredible, Best car seat I've ever sat in.

Thanks Carl, I like to hear this level of detail on how a car is built. We think of a car company as one entity but you have broken out the departments within the company and shown how they sometimes fight each other rather than cooperate from design to finish. Tesla's complete (or almost complete) vertical integration along with their side by side design teams and engineering and manufacturing teams substantially eliminate these mis-communications and throw-it-over-the-wall attitudes. Good breakdown, thanks again.

Door handles are goofy in their inconsistency between front and back

This review was a 10/10. Presentation, vibe, knowledge, etc.

I'm so glad that isn't afraid to just honestly tell it like it is. You don't get points for sugar coating things. ThX 😎👍

My mother, aunt and coworker have the XT5. All of them were blown away by my Lyriq. I got the 22's and added the Wheel & Tire protection for $1700. This thing was pricey, but I'm hoping it helps me in the long run to save money because my Jeep SRT was a 10MPG gas guzzler.

@DJ_BROBOT

6 ай бұрын

And XT5 is a piece of sh** only women love...its basically a tarted up Chevy Traverse

I also love Carl's reviews.

Love the appreciation for automotive history. It is good to admit when you love a brand, and even better when you can give it real critical reviews. If you really love something, pointing out the flaws or areas to improve gives them a chance to make the product better. GM not letting Munro have a review unit is disappointing, but their horror stories of hand building disappointinum, I mean Ultium battery packs and the painfully slow production lines for Lyriq, creates fear among GM PR. Thus them not wanting popular critical outlets getting a chance to review the vehicle. After seeing this, I would go with an EV9 over this. Not a fan of the crazy brick design, but I feel like it will be built better. I want to see the US manufacturing industry rise, but Ford and GM do not seem to elevating their game. Pay raises for the workers, but Ford keeps setting new records for recalls and GM just struggles with their EV game. Both companies have suffered from leadership issues for decades and I believe they need company culture overhauls. I have bought many Fords before giving up and my father bought many GM products before giving up. I believe there are many Americans who want to buy a Ford or GM, but have lost faith in the companies.

I just attended a local auto show. The Acura MDX was by far the best seat and Luxury feel of all the SUV’s I toured.

Very well done video. I agree with all your conclusions and have felt that Cadillac has been cheaping out on comfort for the last 8 to 10 years. I feel like you would get more comfort out of an Impala, but of course GM quit making those so we don't have that choice anymore.

With all your knowledge, can’t believe you don’t know they changed the door handle on the 2024’s. Not really recently either. Keep up man. It’s your job.

@MunroLive

7 ай бұрын

This was our first time looking at a LYRIQ and he misspoke on the year.

Another competent and thoughtful effort from Carl.

As an employee of a large global auto interior supplier, I appreciate this review.

Thx Carl, That was interesting and enjoyable to watch.

Thats a 2023 not a 2024, evident by the door handles and bat wings vs the presenting handles of a 2024. Review a 2024 and I'm sure lots of these quality concerns have been addressed. The controls menu to open the glove box is annoying but you get a button on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is off to access the controls menu without powering the vehicle up, i don't remember a time when mine didn't have that button but it might have come in a software update that this vehicle was missing. Seat cushion complaints? Everyone who rides in the vehicle comments at how great the seats are. At the dealer ride and drive it was the same thing, every dealer was saying how great the seats were. And as far as the rear center seat, come on those are the seat of last resort and never used except by a random child or adult being crammed in to carpool somewhere.

This is a 2023 Lyric. The 2024 doesn't have the tab on the front doors. The door handles on the 2024 pop out to serve as the door pull. Also, the glove box release has been (somewhat) simplified on the 2024 with a new controls icon on the main screen, eliminating most of the navigation through icons.

A fair and honest review!

Own a Model X and have considered moving to Cadillac, but they just don't compare and I'm so glad Carl did this review. I felt very much like it was a cheap car.

@themonsterunderyourbed9408

7 ай бұрын

Give me your Model X

I was a Cadillac tech (GM Master Tech '84 & '85) from 1972 to 1985 at a small single point Cadillac store. At first I loved the product. "American Standard of the World". They went from 8.2 liters to 4.1 liters in that span. The final blow, for me, was the transverse 4.1 (High Tech 4100) yeah gag me. A stamped steel water pump that wouldn't stay together or you couldn't keep a belt on it and you had to 'feed' it coolant pills to keep the camshaft from wearing out. I bailed in '85 to manager an electric company fleet. All my associates told me that I got out just in time!

@markcain5168

7 ай бұрын

Tech for caddies from 1973 to 2008. HT 4100 was the downfall of CADDIES. Just about killed the entire company. Cams-water pumps-complete HVAC system failure-intake manifold gaskets-steering rack-oil and coolant leaks-distributer gear-cooling fan modules-sure I have forgotten many more.

You give me insights that never occurred to me, at least consciously. Thanks

Great presentation, it's easy to see you put a lot of prep into this.

Really enjoyed this video, great insight

It would make a pretty good Oldsmobile.

Here is a novel idea: Take some of Mary's outrageous annual salary and put it into more quality for the Lyriq!!

Carl, great analysis, you nailed it.

Carl is the best!

@MunroLive

7 ай бұрын

Yes he is!

Very interesting and honest review from an expert, thanks❤

It is funny that I’ve seen many KZread reviews of the Lyriq and most are good. However, I’ll take the opinions of experienced car guys at Monroe over other KZreadrs any day. Thanks for a thorough review and detailed explanation.

The best reviewer I have seen in years!

@MunroLive

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

You know your stuff, Carl.

Carl's reviews are always nice. I have no interest in Cadillac, and especially the Lyriq's '90s-looking interior, but Carl made the review interesting and watchable.

@UltimateCricketFan

2 ай бұрын

And you prefer the bland interior of Tesla 🤣🤣

Carl is detail oriented, Carl is awesome!

Thanks to Carl from another Cadillac lover for an excellent review. I have been personally sad to see Cadillac abandon the bold style decisions of the late oughts and early teens that made their vehicles stand out. Looking forward to more great content from Munro and Associates

@jcollins1305

7 ай бұрын

I think Cadillac, in a way, is tethered to their history for better or worse.

Selling a Chevy with a different label, GM never stops being bad.

Absolutely excellent review The truth always comes out. I have been waiting 2 years for a Lyriq. The dealer just told me it has the wrong color Interior that is coming this week. I ordered the tan . I guess just keep waiting! I love the cadillac brand BUT !

Long ago I drove a '77 Ford Pinto. Actually between my family and some friends, we had several of them. They also had an annoying door buzzer. But i was a lot easier to fix back then. The first thing you'd do after acquiring one was to reach under the dash and rip out the buzzer. Most of the ~20 pintos we went through had already had their buzzers ripped out.

Such a detailed review!

Very much appreciated the expert dissection of the design language and accoutrements. Thumbs up for the historical overview too - while I know the story, it's worth retelling with infectious enthusiasm. Many people want Cadillac to succeed, and it's particularly frustrating that a globally competitive offering has been hamstrung by production issues. Here in Europe, they've finally begun advertising it (presumably importing cars from China), and while the window of opportunity is still there, to sell product you need product.

All the complaints yet it’s clearly leaps above any Tesla including x and s.

I really liked his honest review. Good job.

Carl, this is my first time on your channel and I as well own and love the Cadillac brand. I took a test drive in the Lyric and it was nice but something about it just didn’t move me and I couldn’t put my finger on it. Maybe it was a few things that you’ve mentioned in this video and I just didn’t realize it at the time. I definitely like and respect your unbiased opinion of the pointed out details and I also agree that Cadillac could have done a much better job. Hopefully GM sees this video and take value in your opinions and possibly fix these issues moving forward. But you’ve definitely gained a new subscriber. Keep doing a great job and take care.

MUNRO live - in Concept the LYRIQ is a 4 seater car, the Center seat is either an Auxiliary seat or a Baby seat Location. the LYRIQ is NOT a Full size 5 seater , like a TESLA model S.

A great review!!! Thank you

@MunroLive

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I think they put the 12 v connector under the armrest because the connector looks ugly.

I'm a Cadillac master tech and GM World Class Certified. I'm 99% sure that 12v outlet is placed there for the tire inflator and that it is strategically placed so that with the cord length, the inflator reaches each wheel.

I enjoyed the automotive history lesson!

Carl!!! 🎉 one more great review. Just a “complain” as a product designer. Designers, design. We do not draw. Drawing is one of the mediums to communicate ideas. ;-)

I agree with you 100% about the glove compartment opening "sequence" . . a real pain to go through all of that, just to get something out of the glove box. there is room for one more button on the row of buttons on the center dash to add it there - I like the idea of putting one there, instead of on the glove box door itself. Also, GM seats seem to be getting harder - I've sat on ROCKS that were softer than the seats in my '21 Envision Avenir.

Noticed The Vertical Headlight/Running lights On The Newer Escalades.Seems GM is Going BACKWARDS! LOL

I saw my first Lyriq a month ago. I was impressed with its size and luxury. I already got NACS, now I just need an FSD deal with Tesla, and my next car is a Cadillac EV sedan : )

@march24-lp4pv

7 ай бұрын

Interesting way to say you're a gay hick from illinois.

Great review… I agree about the seats in the Mach E they are excellent!

@joetz1

7 ай бұрын

I agree if you are talking about the GT seats. The standard car doesn’t have good seats imo

Love this. Wish it was much longer. Would love to do a car show with you. Yeah, Cadillac is a premium brand. Would reflect well on GM if they went after the premium segment.

Poor Carl! The guy was so disappointed that he almost cried.

Question? Do you think the people at GM Corporate, watches these videos? Next up a video on the motor and the battery pack! Good point in the last 2 minutes!

I LOVE Carl's reviews. His emphasis on production details is super interesting. That said, I would like to put a hand up to say "I really like having 12V assess in the center console". The reason is to power a portable tire inflator that I always keep in the car. I know that there are tire inflation pumps that have their own battery, but that means there is another battery to maintain for a device that is only used 2 to 3 times per year. The reason the center console is such a key location for the 12V port is because that is the only location for a plug that allows the pump power cord to reach all four wheels. Typically, the only time I need to use the tire inflator is on the coldest days of winter, which result in tire under-pressure alerts. It is exactly on a cold day like that that I really value the convenience of plugging the pump in one spot and being able to reach all 4 tires. It would also be on super cold days when a tire inflator with a self-contained battery would be most likely fail. Well, that's my two-cents. All the best!

@ynotctonya8037

7 ай бұрын

Wife & I just did our first test Drive of the Lyriq and my first concern was my entry to the car, (back story: I'm a 280Lb. 6'2" guy with a Fused Spine), I found bending my head down and butt way back in the seat I fit through the door jamb, how ever the Seat needed to be adjusted all the way back so I would not be on the Side-Ribs of the Seat. Then the pre-seat setting came in handy. Carl was right the Seat was way too stiff in the back and didn't have any Cushion as you would expect from Cadillac Seats of the past. I would have to agree that you see way too many things that are just not needed in the way of gadgets that distract you from the reality of needed car functionality. The Ride was Cadillac™ for sure, and the Acceleration was more than expected, it felt Solid, the ride was smooth, but for a long road trip, I think a soaf slab of Foam may need to cover those Air Holes in the Seats to allow my Stiff Back not become Stiffer than this D.I.S.H. already is. As Carl was Spot on with his Review.

@frederickfaller899

5 ай бұрын

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My wife is a nurse practitioner. She travels to patients' houses all day. She likes havthe 12v outlet in the console so she can hide her mess of chargers (work phone, laptop power brick, gps, personal phone). The only GM vehicle we owned was a CTS4. We had it for 12 years and only out 52k miles on it because we found my dodge journey more comfortable. How's that for a cadillac endorsement! We replaced it with a Nissan Murano.