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]
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Manufacturer | General Motors |
Production | 2024 (to commence) |
Assembly | United States: Warren, Michigan (Global Technical Center) |
Designer | Magalie Debellis |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury car |
Body style | 5-door liftback |
Layout | Dual-motors four-wheel drive |
Platform | GM BEV3 |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 2x Permanent Magnet Electric Motors |
Battery | Ultium lithium-ion battery |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Cadillac CT6 |
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]
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]
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