Cadillac LYRIQ vs Nissan Patrol

The Cadillac LYRIQ starts from $90,000 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Cadillac LYRIQ the more affordable entry point by $600.

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 $99,660 respectively.

The Cadillac LYRIQ qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Nissan Patrol, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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 Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Cadillac LYRIQ stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, AKG audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Nissan Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Cadillac LYRIQ has the clear power advantage at 388kW vs 298kW. In the real-world sprint, the Cadillac LYRIQ is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Cadillac LYRIQ measures 5,005mm long on a 3,094mm wheelbase, 170mm shorter than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Cadillac LYRIQ generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the Cadillac LYRIQ and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 120L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.