Introducing the most advanced, luxurious and one of the most important vehicles Cadillac has ever made, the 2024 Celestiq. Serving as the flagship for the brand’s electric future, the handcrafted ultra-luxury flagship will help Cadillac to re-establish itself as the world’s standard, claims the automaker.
Starting with the design, the Celestiq 2024 production model looks almost identical to the show car that debuted in July 2022, with a few exceptions. These include the conventional side mirrors replacing the cameras, different styles of alloy wheels and subtly revised lower bumper areas. Inside, the production model shown in these photos features a different theme, but the layout looks identical with updated seats and revised seat controls on the door panels.
The centerpiece of the interior is an advanced 55-inch diagonal pillar-to-pillar HD display, containing two separate screens under a single pane of glass. There are a total of five high-definition displays in the vehicle, including an 11-inch touchscreen front command center on the front console, an 8-inch touchscreen rear command center mounted on the rear console, and two 12.6-inch advanced screens mounted on the front seatbacks.
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As expected, the cabin features the highest level of craftsmanship, authentic materials and immersive interior lighting comprised of over 450 distinct LEDs. According to Cadillac, the clean, minimalist aesthetic acts as a pure showcase for all the different materials and color options.
And because each vehicle is personally commissioned, no two Cadillac Celestiq EVs are alike. Customers will work directly with their selected dealership and Cadillac designers through a one-on-one concierge to tailor the vehicle to reflect their tastes for “unprecedented levels of customization.”
Now the main thing people want to know about the 2024 Celestiq is the powertrain specs, so here they are. Based on GM’s Ultium platform, Cadillac’s flagship electric vehicle features an 111 kWh battery pack that allows for a GM-estimated range of 300 miles (483 kilometers) on a full charge.
The battery powers a dual-motor all-wheel-drive propulsion system with an estimated 600 horsepower and 640 pound-feet (866 Newton-meters) of torque. That’s enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, according to GM’s projections. Interestingly, the Celestiq features 11.59:1 front and 11.63:1 rear gear ratios specially calibrated to optimize range and performance, which are unique among Ultium-based electric vehicles.
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In addition to performance, the Ultium platform also serves as a structural element of the vehicle, contributing to its overall strength. The battery cells are mounted horizontally, allowing for the vehicle’s long, low and lean proportions, with the pack’s low mounting position contributing to a low center of gravity. This has a double benefit: it improves handling and ride comfort while maximizing interior space.
The 2024 Cadillac Celestiq also comes standard with Regen on-demand braking, which includes a one-pedal drive feature.
As for charging, the Celestiq features a 200kW DC fast-charging system capable of adding up to 125 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes of charging at a public DC fast-charging station. Customers will also have access to Ultium Charge 360, which includes access to more than 110,000 publicly available charging stations in the United States and Canada.
Cadillac promises the ultimate in ride refinement without sacrificing ride and handling, thanks to the brand’s most technologically advanced suspension and other performance systems. In fact, chief engineer Tony Roma says the Celestiq “offers responsiveness and athleticism typically associated with small performance vehicles.”
This is made possible by a package including 5-link front and rear suspension, adaptive air suspension, electric power steering, active rear steering, Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, advanced all-wheel drive with torque optimization modules and active roll control (front and rear stabilizer bars). ). Additionally, the 2024 Celestiq features an active rear spoiler and ride-focused tires.
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On the safety technology front, the Celestiq features advanced Ultra Cruise hands-free driver assistance technologies that will become more capable over time via over-the-air updates (from 2024), as well as a comprehensive suite of advanced active safety features supported by “the most advanced sensor systems available from Cadillac”. Remote automatic parking, the Gentherm ClimateSense four-zone microclimate system and integrated Google features are also offered.
The 2024 Cadillac Celestiq is the first production vehicle ever manufactured at GM’s Worldwide Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. Craftsmen will assemble no more than six vehicles at a time to ensure maximum attention and quality control.
Production is expected to begin in December 2023, with an expected MSRP north of $300,000 and even higher depending on the level of customization. The Celestiq will be available only on the waiting list and will be manufactured in an extremely low volume each year.
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