Cadillac Celestiq

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Cadillac Celestiq
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2024 (to commence)
AssemblyUnited States: Warren, Michigan (Global Technical Center)
DesignerMagalie Debellis
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car
Body style5-door liftback
LayoutDual-motors four-wheel drive
PlatformGM BEV3
Powertrain
Electric motor2x Permanent Magnet Electric Motors
BatteryUltium lithium-ion battery
Chronology
PredecessorCadillac CT6

The Cadillac Celestiq (/səˈlɛstɪk/ se-LESS-tick) is a electric car made by General Motors' Cadillac division. It will be its flagship sedan, replacing the Cadillac CT6,[1] expected to begin sales for the 2024 model year.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan (2020), where the Celestiq will be built

Cadillac stated it plans to build the Celestiq by hand,[1] investing US$81 million to create a low-volume production line at its Technical Center (GMTC) in Warren, Michigan. Since it was completed in 1956, only concept and show cars have been assembled at GMTC. The Celestiq will be the first vehicle sold to the public that was assembled at GMTC.[4]

One of the vehicle's distinct features is its smart glass roof, manufactured by Research Frontiers.[2] Other reported features include a dashboard-width touchscreen, all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering.[5] It is expected to use more than a hundred 3D printed components.[6] It is anticipated the Celestiq will be fitted with GM's next generation "Ultra Cruise" advanced driver-assistance system, running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride platform.[7][8]

Like the Cadillac Lyriq, an electric SUV which precedes it, the Celestiq uses GM's Ultium battery technology and BEV3 platform.[5][9]

Concept[edit]

After a limited number of planned features and details were released in March 2020 and January 2021 at an "EV Day" event and CES 2021, respectively,[5] pictures of the vehicle were not released[7] until July 22, 2022, when Cadillac revealed the Celestiq Show Car,[10] planned for release as a 2025 model year vehicle.[4] The Wall Street Journal reported the Celestiq will be priced near US$300,000 and will enter limited production by late 2023, with less than 500 built per year.[11]

The designer of the Celestiq, Magalie Debellis, was also responsible for designing the Lyriq, and the two electric vehicles shared design elements such as the front grille and taillamps.[4] Overall, the concept drew inspiration from earlier Cadillac models, including the 1957 Eldorado Brougham and 1930–40 Cadillac V-16, as well as the architecture of Eero Saarinen, who designed GMTC and the Gateway Arch.[12]

The concept was shown to the public at Monterey Car Week in August 2022, including the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.[12] It was awarded for Best Concept and Best Use of Color, Graphics, or Materials at the EyesOn Design awards in September 2022.[13]

At a press event on October 18, 2022, the production version of the Celestiq was introduced as a 2024 model year vehicle. It retained the overall design of the concept, with changes to the liftback design and the side-view cameras being replaced with conventional mirrors.[14][15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b DeBord, Matthew (March 4, 2020). "GM just revealed the Celestiq — an all-electric flagship Cadillac sedan that will be built by hand". Business Insider. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Tarantola, Andrew (January 22, 2021). "Cadillac's upcoming Celestiq flagship EV has a tint-shifting smart roof". Engadget.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "2025 Cadillac Celestiq: What We Know So Far". January 15, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Dorian, Drew (July 22, 2022). "2025 Cadillac Celestiq, a Dramatic EV Flagship, Is a Bid to Return to Standard of the World Turf". Car and Driver. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Hawkins, Andrew J. (January 12, 2021). "GM teases Cadillac Celestiq EV with adjustable glass roof and full-width touchscreen". TheVerge.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  6. ^ Richie, Sasha (June 16, 2022). "Cadillac Celestiq EV Will Be Hand-Built in Michigan". Car and Driver. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Hawkins, Andrew J. (June 8, 2022). "GM offers more glimpses of the electric Cadillac Celestiq show car". The Verge. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  8. ^ Hawkins, Andrew J. (January 6, 2022). "GM says Qualcomm's computer chips will power its next-gen 'hands-free' driving mode". The Verge. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  9. ^ Priddle, Alisa (January 12, 2021). "Cadillac Teases Celestiq Flagship EV at CES 2021". Motor Trend. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  10. ^ Valdes-Depena, Peter (July 22, 2022). "Cadillac thinks its hand-built electric car can take on Rolls-Royce". CNN Business. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  11. ^ Colias, Mike (June 24, 2022). "Cadillac Plans to Price Its Future Celestiq EV Around $300,000". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Burstein, Laura (August 3, 2022). "Why Cadillac's New All-Electric Celestiq Grand Tourer Concept Could Reinvent the Marque". Robb Report. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  13. ^ Payne, Henry (September 14, 2022). "Cadillac Celestiq turns heads at EyesOn Design Awards". The Detroit News. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  14. ^ "2024 Cadillac Celestiq AWD First Look: Must Be Seen To Be Believed". MotorTrend. October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  15. ^ Lekach, Sasha (October 17, 2022). "2024 Cadillac Celestiq Opens Waitlist For $300,000 Ultra-Luxe EV". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved October 22, 2022.

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