Cadillac focused on a large rear trunk for the Lyriq
According to CarBuzz, the Chief Engineer of the Cadillac Lyriq said they wanted to prioritize the rear cargo space on the electric SUV. He said that this will help the Lyriq stand out from its rivals and offer the "largest cargo volume in its competitive set."
Kate Minter, a spokesperson for Cadillac says that they are competing with vehicles like the audi e-tron and the Jaguar I-Pace. The Lyriq offers 60.8 cubes of space in the back of the SUV which is more than the combined space for either of the competing vehicles.
The layout of a large rear cargo space might be more convenient to use compared to two smaller spaces.
How often do electric vehicle owners use front trunks?
Cadillac might be onto something because the front truck is rarely used by EV owners. The shape is typically impractical and hard to store things in. But since the Cadillac Lyriq is still new, there’s not a lot of evidence about how well the rear storage area can be used.
This luxury SUV is made to be stylish with great handling and seamless technology implemented. These might be bigger factors to consider than whether or not there is a front trunk included.
Electric vehicle designs are still changing
If you don’t follow news on electric vehicles, you might be confused about all the new features. Some cars can have both a rear and tiny front trunk or no rear trunk at all. In the past decade, more and more EVs have been released.