I drove the Cadillac Lyriq-V for a week — and it’s the luxury EV I’d spend my money on

When you’re spending the extra money for a luxury vehicle, it better be worth it, right? Well, that’s exactly how I feel about the Cadillac Lyriq as it sets the bar for what I’d want in an all-electric luxury EV.

After driving the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Premium for a week, it perfeclt blends luxury and performance into one package. I don’t feel like an old man driving it. That’s because this mid-size luxury crossover SUV packages everything I want, from a stylish and sleek design that turns heads on the road, all the way to premium features that set it apart from basic cars.

This top-of-the-line trim I tested for a week fetches for $85,290 — which is a bit much for what I’d like to spend — but the base 2026 Cadillac Lyriq has a few trade-offs that justify its $60,695 starting cost. Simila