Happy Weds everyone! Just wanted to clarify that this car will NOT come with Apple CarPlay, we did confirm that with Cadillac. Apparently, for 2025 the Lyriq will also lose Apple CarPlay as well. Do you guys see that as a deal breaker? We’ll be spending a week with the Blazer EV next month and we’ll talk more into detail on if you can live with the Google system without the phone mirroring feature.

@KuzKiller887

Ай бұрын

Deal breaker

@holden_caldwell

Ай бұрын

Deal breaker

@Sevenfeet0

Ай бұрын

Longtime Cadillac owner (6 cars). It's a deal breaker. We spend a lot of time in cars but our phones are with us 24/7. Unless GM makes a smartphone....

@allendavid4139

Ай бұрын

It doesn’t have an ICE power plant that’s the real dealbreaker

@erictsang7047

Ай бұрын

When I use carplay while driving, I like that i can use the iphone's google maps to look up the destination and then start the google maps navigation on carplay through my phone. i would like to see if that is possible on a built in google system and how that would work. Thanks!

Caddy might have the best luxury ev options out there

Love to see Cadillac going back to bold, eye catching designs!

@CalvinHikes

Ай бұрын

I just can't even at a base price of 55k.

@xllllllllllll._.lllllllllllllx

Ай бұрын

You call this eye catching design 😂😂😂😂😂

Cadillac has been doing a kickass job

This looks even better than I anticipated for the entry level Cadillac EV. This is a true XT4 successor. I’m excited to see the XT6 successor’s review that is the VISTIQ. A larger more grander Lyriq that’s cheaper than the Escalade _IQ_ sounds like a Model X destroyer. *gm* is knocking their new products out of the automotive ballpark! 🔥

@logical_lb3059

Ай бұрын

It’s more xt4 size than xt5

GM has been on quite a roll with their SUVs lately. I'm not ready for EV yet, but this one would be near the top of my list.

Ext styling is A+. If they can actually get them built economically, this is a winner.

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

GM is actually quite good in the styling department. Hell, even their total sh!tboxes look really nice.

@AlternativPerspectiv

Ай бұрын

China has entered the room... China is typing ... 🖊

@brianphillips5109

Ай бұрын

$54K

@Freerider93

Ай бұрын

​@@brianphillips51097500 discount?

@Freerider93

Ай бұрын

​@@AlternativPerspectiv Except for the 100% tariffs....wom wom 😂

Tesla needs to learn how to make an interior like this like normal car brands. They use minimalism for style, as an excuse for cheapness.

@spazzman90

Ай бұрын

Tesla is getting outclassed with all these newer EVs. Heck, even the Equinox EV interior would be preferred by most.

@antonnovosselov7762

15 күн бұрын

I think it’s good that Tesla has their own style. If everyone makes the same stuff it’s kind of pointless. I really enjoyed model 3 being as simple and plain as it was on the inside!

Cadillac has been doing their signature vertical lighting since the 1960’s. Where was Kia then?

This Optiq is amazing to look at, and seems a great price as the Lyriq.💯🙌🏻

@RLTtizME

Ай бұрын

What?

The LYRIQ is without question more attractive from outside especially the sleek grille! The inside of this OPTIC is repetition of a much fancier inside of the LYRIQ which still dominates.

@Freerider93

Ай бұрын

I mean, it's supposed to...This looks awesome though

Great to see a product that I work on and test show up on a youtube channel review!! #iworkforgm

@XX-166

Ай бұрын

Add a recline feature on the rear seats.

@XX-166

Ай бұрын

@@Dillingham-what did you do before CarPlay??

@brownmantravels1993

Ай бұрын

I wish I worked on the infotainment side, but I do vehicle performance level testing and the CarPlay issue is out of my hands. But I agree with y'all.

@XX-166

Ай бұрын

@@brownmantravels1993 nice screens.. what are they gonna cost when they fail????

@G-Rated

Ай бұрын

@@Dillingham-CarPlay isn’t needed and I’m an iPhone user. It’s all in your head buddy. Google is a tech company too and they don’t need Apple’s help to sell smartphones. Not sure what makes you think you need it in your car for a great infotainment experience.

Its a winner hands down. Once you see the different felt surfaces and fabrics on the interior - someone is listening.

@lilpeppa117G

Ай бұрын

i wish it had six seats ​@lalalal8111

@pawalker147

Ай бұрын

⁠@lalalal8111 absolutely not, the Lincoln’s interior is a mess in comparison. They tried to beat Cadillac to their own interior design and it kinda looks cheap compared to this interior and the Way gm puts materials together. This interior is much classier than what Lincoln is offering

Gotta say, GM is on their game!! I think this car looks fantastic. Thank you Sofyan, I appreciate your great work!

What’s with all the new hatch designs without rear wipers? Nothing to do with aerodynamics, more cost cutting. Maybe there is no rain in the future.

I love my loaded Lux 3 Lyriq, absolutely no issues!

Nice looking vehicle...both front and rear design cues look good.

Nice Little Cadillac Sharp 😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤

The Successor of XT5

@ajesuale

Ай бұрын

more xt4 lyriq is more the xt5

@G-Rated

Ай бұрын

@@ajesualesomebody’s paying close attention 😎

@ValorHeart

Ай бұрын

XT4

@ryannurburgring

Ай бұрын

@@ajesualeoverall length is literally the same to the XT5. 😂 189.6” inches

@ryannurburgring

Ай бұрын

@@ValorHeartsame length as XT5

Terrific job Sofyan & I going to buy this soon.

Great job on the review

Excellent show on Optiq!

I agree with you, I do wish this had an opening dual pane panoramic moonroof. I love that it has the AKG stereo standard. I'm not a big fan of all the fabric throughout the interior though, especially on the doors and dash. I am thinking I would love the sky gray interior. I can't wait to check this out! I'm a current Bolt EUV owner and checked out the Equinox RS yesterday. I wasn't really too impressed with it. I'd rather keep my Bolt EUV for its price. I could justify spending more for the Optiq though (I think.)

Look really good to me. It's too bad they won't get rid of that stupid naming scheme.

This is awesome

Cadillac has an awesome lineup

Beautiful car!!

Looking forward to this releasing. As a GM employee this will likely be my next vehicle. I almost went with a Lyriq but I don't need the size and this will be a perfect fit for me.

love cadillac all day

Looks good

Congrats on 1M subs!!

*gm* handed Honda an award winning fully electric platform and after witnessing what they have been able to pull off with their designs you’d think Honda would try to compete with the hard part already completed. Acura’s futuristic hearse is so disappointing. I honestly think Toyota/Lexus would’ve put more effort forward and made _much_ better use out of *gm’s* impressive Ultium platform. I’m grateful that partnership ends at the Acura ZDX.

magnetic ride suspension and rear wheel steering would be killer

@XX-166

Ай бұрын

And more expensive

I thought the rear looked familiar but it wasn’t the Escalade IQ that came to mind, it was the Pontiac Aztek. Go look and see if you spot the similarities too.

@TheMetalGaia

Ай бұрын

I can't unsee it 😂

Great video, as always! I have a quick question and apologize if it's already been asked and answered. Do you know if the cabin heat is from an AC/heat pump or just old-style heated wire?

Love the exterior

Beautiful car!

Ok cadillac doing the damn thing

How did you film this in one continuous take? Impressive.

I'd like to know if the rear quarter panel glass is see-through?

I hope they include a recline feature on those rear seats for taller passengers. That would be a nice addition

@krane15

Ай бұрын

And therein lies why they call it a compact.

2:37 - At least that charge port door opens decently.

Most seats can be pretty comfortable for 270-300 miles, then you have to get out for an hour and charge. When I’ve done long road trips in my Cadillac, the seats are comfortable for 400 plus miles, then another 400 after a 10 minute fill up.

one of the few vehicles in the US that offers a real red paint job. Nice

@sacatolasmoreira5593

Ай бұрын

Firetruck red 🤮

Can you do a review on the new Traverse, the media drive was in Atlanta on May 2nd 2024

0:24 the baby boy brother of the Lyriq!!! I guess GM is gonna make more than 25 Ultium EV vehicles after 2025 but it’s so cool I’m not crazy about EVs due to my residence not having a plug to reach

One of those headlights has to cost almost 10 grand for sure living in New York and somebody just hit it good luck

@G-Rated

Ай бұрын

Well that’s why most people who buy brand new Cadillacs don’t ride around without insurance and most dealerships require POI before you drive off the lot, it’s also illegal in the U.S. & Canada to drive without insurance.

@J-W.-

Ай бұрын

Not true, Cadillac lyric headlamps are priced below. 1,244.98 for headlamp with tech pack 1,124.01 without tech pack. Not cheap but not 10k

@renypayne11

Ай бұрын

I've been cars in New York/ New Jersey for 7 years now. Insurance covered the new lights.

@occckid123

Ай бұрын

​@J-W.- yea and then the dealership charges you 4 hours of labor because they have to take oit the transmission to change the light bulb :)😅😅😅

@renypayne11

Ай бұрын

@occckid123 There is no light bulb, it's a full led headlight.

Looks good. They did a really nice job and the price isn't ridiculous. Missing the electric pop though. 288 horse is less than I'd prefer.

Fantastic work Cadillac! Priced right. Serious competition for Tesla. The Lyric needs to come standard with super cruise and heated, ventilated, massage seats! This attention to details is exactly what Cadillac needs to do to differentiate itself from other brands. Well done GM. Now does it qualify for the full EV tax credit?

Everything about this looks excellent except the fixed panoramic roof. Some of us want a roof that opens.

Thx u

Just like blazer EV

Beautiful interior, I hope front seat width is as good as in the Lyriq. Now boomers will be complaining that there is no V6 option :))) Equinox EV does not even offer a Bose audio, so strange. Optiq is a clear winner vs the Equinox EV.

Can you do a review of the new Traverse RS

Sofyan were you able to ask them about the possibility of a Optiq V Sport. It would be cool to see just a performance version.

How many legendary Cadillac recalls and catastrophic mechanical failures does this come equipped with?

Just gonna ignore that giant plastic box on the windscreen behind the rear-view mirror?

Styling looks great. Price is meh. No apple car play or NACS is a deal breaker

I'm really loving the design language. Not supporting CarPlay is a deal breaker.

@rival121

Ай бұрын

CarPlay is complete outdated garbage. Who cares?

@XX-166

Ай бұрын

What did you do before CarPlay

@G-Rated

Ай бұрын

Not supporting CarPlay is a deal breaker how? This isn’t an Apple car, and you don’t need CarPlay. 🤡

@Jpiperdog

Ай бұрын

Agree. Why take it away?

@XX-166

Ай бұрын

@@Jpiperdog use your 8 track player.

That rear "special order" glass is probably like $5K.

hope they release a perf version, 288hp is a joke, ex30 should be the benchmark

@josephbradford5930

Ай бұрын

I can't figure out why they make these things so powerful. I'm a car guy, but to me 0-60 under 5 sec is just overkill.

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

@@josephbradford5930 Agreed, but its not gonna stop until drivers start losing consciousness from the g-load under acceleration. Some EVs are under 2s 0-60mph now. Nuts.

@lplt

Ай бұрын

@@josephbradford5930 older generation, I grew up with cars like the trinity, 5 seconds is slow even back then

@Riseup425

Ай бұрын

Like how fast do we need to take off at green lights ? 😂🤣

@lplt

Ай бұрын

@@Riseup425 as fast as possible… for science

I really like how Cadillac is using names, the alphanumeric names are boring

It's perfect in every way, but I am concerned about the fabric inside. How to keep it clean when the coffee eventually spills. I hate the door chime. Not a pleasant sound like Tesla has. Still, I might trade my Tesla. What could be better than an orange Cadillac EV?

Raiti's Rides, Car Confections, and Redline Reviews all uploaded their review videos at the same time in the same location. Was there special terms from Cadillac on when it was okay to publish these videos? I'm actually curious.

@TheMetalGaia

Ай бұрын

Yeah I think so. I've seen it with other videos as well.

Great looking but why no frunk !? Odd

Will they stop putting glass roof in cars i want it too open i dont care about the sun coming in i cant look out of it and drive they save money on anything nowadays with cars n still charge more ... also give me the rear wiper anyway stop taking good n normal things away too save cost 😂

NO PHONE PROJECTION IS A DEAL BREAKER. Sorry to yell, too many great EVS out right now that have it. And damn you GM for getting me hooked on the wireless version in my current bolt only to take it away.

wow an electric chevy "blazer" (we know which model is in our hearts)...what happened to the chevy volt?

Why does it even have a hood if there is no storage? What's in there?

The Cadillac division of GM has so much potential to be a great product. I wish they would stop badge engineering with the rest of GM. Every time I drive a Cadillac (minus the Escalade), it just feels like the lux version of a Chevy or GMC.

The rear looks like a Pontiac Aztek 😢

I don’t like the upper doors being fabric. Over time people’s oils from their hands/dirty hands will make that disgusting and hard to clean. I’m likely getting a Lyriq soon, the design and quality for it and this Optiq are 🔝 notch for the price

11:00 How generous of Cadillac to include the Super Cruise hardware standard, well they have to if they want everyone to have the opportunity to pay the subscription fee starting at the end of the lease

I watch all your videos and have written this many times. For rear leg room you need t what it looks like for six footers. At 5'7" you are too short for those of us over six feet and rear leg room really impacts buying decisions.

Looks good. This makes what, 5 evs from GM now? Pretty nice to see more automakers keeping up with the Koreans & Tesla.

@VaunShiz

Ай бұрын

It's because most brands dont care about EVs , they barely break even on them. They've become halo cars rather than money makers

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763

Ай бұрын

​@@VaunShizChina will change that

6:58 the red rear indicator lights are a fail and why are both the upper and lower lamps functioning as the indicator? Only one should be the indicator and the other should be the brake. I'm assuming they're doubling as the brake lights as well for some nonsensical reason. How is it 2024 and Cadillac and GM are still incapable of designing proper taillights with separate running, brake, and amber turn signals? Is it ignorance, incompetence, an affinity for ineffective and ambiguous taillights, or all three?

@christianpatterson7313

Ай бұрын

I couldn't agree with you even more

Cadillac has a home run with this one🤩 it’s just missing soft closing doors and glad they’re getting rid of those stupid alphabet soup names….BUT….im very concerned about QUALITY & RELIABILITY!!🤔🤔🤔

This car just made the Prologue irrelevant unless you are looking for an entry level trim.

So, Cadillac didn't setup the Optiq with a rear permanent-magnet motor and front induction motor (making it a rear wheel drive bias AWD system) and took the easy way out, which is what I fear would happen, it uses, the Equinox EV AWD setup, front permanent-magnet motor and rear induction motor (making it a front wheel drive bias AWD system), if they want to take on the world's premium and luxury brands, the Equinox EV setup is fine for what it is, the Optiq needs to be more

It looks like a station wagon

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

That is what SUVs really are. Station wagon on stilts.

@XX-166

Ай бұрын

You’ll enjoy the station wagon driving by you while you’re on the bus stop.

This car looks more red than Raiti’s review

If they put an ICE in this I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

@XX-166

Ай бұрын

Stop by the liquor store, they’ll give you ice there.

@theredline

Ай бұрын

We’d love to see this car as a hybrid!

@caglioso

Ай бұрын

XT4 looks almost identical inside, but the exterior is different.

@krane15

Ай бұрын

Not going to happen. Remember, its the government, not the manufactures that are making ICE vehicles illegal.

So many electric cars coming out, where is the market for it?

@aboutface102

Ай бұрын

Not just market, regulations too

@G-Rated

Ай бұрын

@@aboutface102 that doesn’t make any sense whatsoever.

@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763

Ай бұрын

​@@G-RatedGet used to it chuckles 🤡

@krane15

Ай бұрын

That would be you. You can run, but you cannot hide. ICE vehicles are an endangered species.

@jermainec2462

Ай бұрын

​@krane15 lol you're be long dead before the last ice vehicle is 😂😂😂😂... we got room for both right now because Evs can't fit into every situation... at the moment

Please don’t become the BEV version of the Cadillac Cimarron..

@spazzman90

Ай бұрын

Oh man. They recently killed it, but someone needs to mod a Spark into a Cadillac version and call it the Cimarron

Cadillac needs to just pull the bandaid off and just go electric. Let's face it because Cadillac is directly toward it

For the same price, the Volvo EX30 AWD will do 0-60 in 3.4 seconds... Lots of work ahead for GM.

@jermainec2462

Ай бұрын

ex30 is smaller right ? and i hope cheaper lol

Finally they fix the rear especially the rear quarter on this one and Escalade iq. Don't like the rear of the lyriq at all

The 2 sets of taillights don't line up top to bottom so it looks kinda stupid

🎉👍👍👍🎉

Cold Knowledge: 37k usd in china

Those lights are going to look terrible once individual LEDs start going out

@krane15

Ай бұрын

That's how I feel about Hyundai. With my OCD I could never own a car with light like that. If one goes out it will bother me

@TayoAAdetola

Ай бұрын

LEDs tend to not go out unless they are damaged.

@munafalmahdawi331

Ай бұрын

Cadillac has been using those LED’s since 2003 if I’m not mistaken, and you rarely see one that doesn’t work properly unlike some other manufacturers

@pawalker147

Ай бұрын

@@TayoAAdetolaexactly, these ppl just come up with things to complain about. It’s incredible

Too bad the Optiq doesn’t have the option of front, rear, or all wheel drive .

MANUAL STEERING COLUMN?!? IS IT 2007? Sorry but luxury has certain standards. Power tilt telescope has been one of those for a looooonnnggggggg time. Power tilting up and out of the way when parking is extremely basic stuff, the car, otherwise, is great looking. But wow.

Looks awesome but I bet it doesn’t have Apple CarPlay and for that reason I wouldn’t buy it. Can’t believe GM is dropping Apple CarPlay

@valerielewis7752

Ай бұрын

It's not just Cadillac all of them Including all of the German manufacturers as well they all starting to back away from apple car play and Android Auto For some reason

Idk, it looks like a dressed up chevy to me

Is it built in China?

But how does one give road head with the massive center console? Asking for my perverted brain.

No NAC.

The VISTIQ is way better in design terms

The Optiq looks good on video. I thought the Lyriq looked good too, but when I saw it in real life, it looked like a modern luxury station-wagon, which didn't appeal to me.