While the vehicle's offset license plate design is unsettling to those of us who prefer symmetry, it is a stylistic choice meant to distinguish it from other SUVs.

It's been just over two years since Buick introduced its "Exceptional by Design" tagline, underscoring a renewed focus on sculptural form and attention to detail.

I was delighted to find that unlike every other electric Cadillac, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq still offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.