Of course, BMW also sells the iX M60, a higher-performance model that also starts at over $100,000—well beyond either the entry-level iX or the Lyriq. Think of that model as a natural competitor to a would-be Lyriq V-series performance offering, if Cadillac were to give the Lyriq its V treatment in the future.
Speaking of range, the rear-drive Lyriq is EPA-estimated to go 312 miles per charge, while the iX can travel between 305 and 324 miles, depending on which wheels it's outfitted with. Cadillac fits the Lyriq with a 12-module version of its Ultium lithium-ion battery pack, which results in 102 kWh of useable capacity. BMW gives the iX xDrive50 a slightly larger 105-kWh unit.
The center console cantilevers forward over an open stash space below, similar to in the Lyriq, and the transmission is operated via electronic buttons alongside BMW's iDrive control knob . BMW's interior is relatively airy, with plenty of glass area and a low-ish beltline for a modern vehicle; a panoramic sunroof is standard, too, and has nifty electrochromic shading where the glass can be electronically darkened.
Like the BMW, there is a control knob on the center console for an alternate method of controlling the screen, along with a volume knob; transmission controls are on a stalk on the steering column. Cadillac diverges from BMW in offering a row of physical, satisfying-to-use climate-control buttons below the screen, though their metal finish is sexy, it can glint a bit much in direct sunlight.
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