Cadillac LYRIQ vs Lexus RZ

The Cadillac LYRIQ starts from $90,000 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RZ opens at $84,500. That makes the Lexus RZ the more affordable entry point by $5,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $99,000 and $92,950 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Cadillac LYRIQ features a 33-inch touchscreen paired with a 33-inch digital dash, while the Lexus RZ gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, AKG audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Lexus RZ. The Lexus RZ counters with Apple CarPlay, V2L and Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Cadillac LYRIQ gets leather upholstery while the Lexus RZ offers synthetic leather.

The Cadillac LYRIQ uses a Electric producing 388kW and 610Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.

The Lexus RZ responds with a Electric Motor making 280kW and 538Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 280kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 102kWh (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 74.7kWh (Lexus RZ), giving WLTP ranges of 530km and 460km. DC fast charging peaks at 190kW (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 150kW (Lexus RZ).

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 200mm longer than the Lexus RZ at 4,805mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 522L in the Lexus RZ, giving the Lexus RZ a 22L advantage.

For towing, the Cadillac LYRIQ leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Cadillac LYRIQ) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus RZ). Both match on warranty length.