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W hen I type Lyriq into my Word document, Microsoft is quick to correct that apparent misspelling, replacing the "q" with the proper "c." Apparently the Cadillac electric vehicle marketing team didn't notify those word processing folks in Redmond, Washington, about their inventive suffix of IQ on all Caddy EV models. But after a few Lyriq entries, Word got over its scolding. Cadillac's unique IQ branding of its electric vehicle lineup finds itself creating novel model names like the mid-size Lyriq along with the larger Vistiq and smaller Optiq offerings. e big electric Escalade simply tacks on a freestanding IQ. Now you know as much as I do about Cadillac's EV naming strategy. Our Lyriq presented itself quite nicely on arrival with its contemporary fastback fashion along with a dramatic light show when the driver exits the vehicle. When the key-fob carrying driver approaches the Lyriq, he or she is greeted with welcoming lights while the svelte door handles deploy. Once inside, the vivacious 33-inch diagonal display entertains with its own graphic presentation. Settling into the heated and cooled Napa leather seats allows both front occupants to adjust eight ways along with four-way lumbar and massage features. ere's no start/stop button in sight, just enter the Lyriq and depress the brake to get things going and simply exit when you've arrived. is Cadillac will handle the rest, thank you. And that well-adjusted seat you set up will lower and retract back to allow comfortable exit and re-entry. Most electric vehicles are quick off the line due to their instant torque, but this V-Series Lyriq is "the quickest Cadillac ever," according to press materials. at newly fashionable 0-to- 60 dash takes just 3.3 seconds for our 5,980-pound Caddy to accomplish with its V mode engaged and launch control activated. at makes this big fella equal to a twin-turbo Porsche 911 S in a drag race, while Brembo performance High IQ detour transportation PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CADILLAC Cadillac's Lyriq V pairs head-turning style and high-tech luxury with electrifying performance BY BRIAN DOUGLAS ranchandcoast.com 106 SEPTEMBER 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE