• The 2027 Cadillac Lyriq is slightly more expensive than the outgoing model.
• Cadillac’s first EV is getting a different charge port.
• For 2027, the Lyriq is also keeping an infotainment feature that GM eliminated from all other EVs.

The Cadillac Lyriq is keeping an important infotainment feature for the 2027 model year, as well as gaining a Tesla-style charge port, which eliminates the need for a charging adapter at Tesla Superchargers and other, non-Tesla stalls equipped with NACS connectors.

According to GMAuthority, when production of the 2027 Lyriq starts next month in Tennessee, it will become the last General Motors-made electric car in North America that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity–both wired and wireless.

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The Lyriq debuted with both smartphone mirroring features in 2022, but GM changed its stance on the technology just a year later, when it decided to transition to an infotainment system that favors native apps instead of smartphone mirroring. Some of the reasons quoted by company officials include safety and a need to constantly shuffle between the car’s native interface and the one offered by Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Soon after, GM started cracking down on smartphone mirroring. None of the company’s newly revealed EVs come with CarPlay or Android Auto, and the models that are already in production have had the features removed when they were updated. The GMC Hummer EV lost them when the 2026 model year was introduced, and the same happened with the base Chevrolet Silverado EV.

Only the Lyriq survived, but this will likely change in the future, as General Motors is looking to ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all of its cars, not just EVs. Last year, GM CEO Mary Barra said that the company received a lot of feedback from customers who said it was “very clunky” moving from the car’s native interface to CarPlay and back.

“It wasn’t seamless, and frankly, in some cases, it could be distracting to move back and forth if you were doing something that you could do on a phone projection type of system, versus if you needed to do something in the vehicle,” said Barra. However, the American automaker is still offering CarPlay on EVs sold overseas.

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Getting back to the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq, it will cost you $200 extra to get behind the wheel of GM’s last U.S.-spec EV with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The entry-level Luxury RWD trim starts from $61,195, including destination, while the Signature RWD goes for $70,295. Adding all-wheel drive costs $3,500.

The range-topping Lyriq-V, which gets AWD from the get-go, starts from $80,495, up $100 from last year’s model.

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Enter Storyteller’s more manageable GXV Wild, an adventure vehicle built on the Ram 3500 single-cab heavy-duty pickup and powered by the legendary 6.4-liter Hemi V-8. Even though it’s smaller, this camper does not fall short when it comes to capability, whether as an overlanding rig or a mobile home away from home.

Big Capability, Smaller Footprint

To provide the ideal off-road foundation, Storyteller turned to AEV for a three-inch lift suspension system. The upgrade not only improves the Ram 3500 HD’s crawling capability but also creates room for 37-inch (275/80R20) MPT tires mounted on custom 20 x 9.0–inch forged wheels. Even with the lift and the addition of the camper box, the GXV Wild is still capable of towing up to 11,000 pounds and carrying up to 1,000 pounds of payload. The truck is based on the Big Horn Level 2 trim, which means buyers get a well-appointed cabin with heated seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen with navigation, dual-zone climate control, and a premium nine-speaker audio system.

A Kitchen and Bath That Travel Well

Still, the Ram 3500 is not the main attraction. It’s the backing band for star of the show, the upscale living quarters. The camper box can sleep up to four adults thanks to a queen-size loft mattress and a rear dinette that converts into another spacious sleeping area. A Truma rooftop air conditioner and 14,000-BTU hydronic heating system help keep everyone comfortable whether they’re in the Mojave or the Rockies.

When it’s time to eat, the cook gets a full kitchen that includes a stainless steel Vitrifrigo 4.1-cubic-foot refrigerator-freezer combo, a portable induction cooktop, and a microwave that also functions as a convection oven and air fryer.

When nature calls, the wet bath makes things more comfortable with a cassette toilet that features fresh-water flushing. A dimmable light, exhaust fan, and dual-pane window also help make freshening up more pleasant.

The Wild Card: FlipOut Deck

As mentioned, the GXV Wild is smaller than its siblings. So, can this Super C class really feel as comfortable as Storyteller’s larger adventure vehicles? That’s where the Wild gets a bit wild: its clever rear wall design. It forms part of the FlipOut Deck, which turns the back of the camper into an open-air deck. It is a great place to enjoy the crisp air of an early morning or take in the scenery over dinner.