2024 Cadillac Celestiq unveiled | Automotive News

Cadillac Celestiq 2024, profil

• Cadillac presents its new electric masterpiece, the Celestiq.

• This concept represents the pinnacle of wealth, opulence and technology from GM’s luxury brand.

• Hand-built and highly customizable, the Celestiq will cost over $300,000.

Cadillac revealed to us tonight a concept that will be at the pinnacle of wealth, opulence and technology in the luxury brand of General Motors. And, of course, it is fully electric.

Each Celestiq will be built to special order and future owners can customize them to be exclusive.

“Celestiq is unlike any Cadillac before it, and the customer experience is just as exceptional,” said Rory Harvey, vice president of Cadillac. “Each vehicle is a unique expression of its owner, leveraging advanced technologies that make the personal and rewarding driving experience.”

The Celestiq is expected to go into production in December 2023, with a starting price of over $300,000 and increasing depending on the level of customization.

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2024 Cadillac Celestiq, three-quarter rear

2024 Cadillac Celestiq, three-quarter rear

Outside
The Cadillac Celestiq is still inspired by the brand’s Lyriq electric SUV, which will soon arrive on our market. With a receding and futuristic profile, the Celestiq creates surface harmony by creating continuity between the grille, the windscreen and the light signatures.

All visible metal surfaces on the exterior of the vehicle are real metal, including the aluminum grille, brushed aluminum body sides, side sill trim, taillights and headlights, and door openings. brushed metal tailgate body.

To do justice to the avant-garde and futuristic vision evoked by the silhouette of the Celestiq, it is equipped with several innovative technologies, including:

Electric door opening and closing : the cuffs will be replaced by buttons for a more fluid appearance;

lighting choreography : as soon as its owner approaches, the Celestiq will begin a choreography;

Materials : Carbon fiber covers several areas of the exterior.

Choice of wheels : To match the weight and size of the vehicle, the wheels will be 23 inches and will offer several color choices. Michelin will offer sidewall tires with the Cadillac pattern specially designed for this model.

2024 Cadillac Celestiq, interior

2024 Cadillac Celestiq, interior

Cadillac Celestiq 2024, sièges

Cadillac Celestiq 2024, sièges

On the inside
Just like on the outside, the purity and minimalist aesthetic creates a pure futuristic showcase for the Celestiq. Materials are hand-crafted and customer-selected, immersive interior lighting embodies Cadillac’s vision of exclusivity and personalization.

“With Celestiq, we have succeeded in pushing classic American luxury into a new, modern space,” said Tristan Murphy, interior design manager for Celestiq.

Some other notable interior features:

– Fixed smart glass roof, with multi-colour ambient lighting including a 450 LED light choreography that penetrates the cabin through the four-zone fixed smart glass roof;

– Many handmade and custom-made elements;

– The 55-inch infotainment screen that stretches from pillar to pillar;

– In the rear, a 12.6-inch screen mounted on the back of each of the front seats;

– Advanced climate system, each passenger can adjust their zone in multiple ways;

– The improved sound experience with 41 loudspeakers that will immerse the driver and passengers in a sound atmosphere worthy of a concert hall.

The 2024 Cadillac Celestiq, on the road

The 2024 Cadillac Celestiq, on the road

Under the hood
The Ultium platform combines a 111 kWh battery pack and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system to deliver a GM-estimated 600 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. GM is also talking about an estimated range of 483 km with a full charge. We are promised a 0-100 km/h of 3.8 seconds.

Ken Althouse, chief development engineer for the Celestiq, says the vehicle “continues Cadillac’s 120-year history of bringing the most advanced automotive technology to the service of luxury. The innovations used by Celestiq to deliver sophisticated ride isolation are the pinnacle of Cadillac’s automotive achievement. »

Cadillac Celestiq 2024, crest

Cadillac Celestiq 2024, crest

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