Bitauto Original has a starting price of more than 300,000 US dollars, hand-made and customized production. What is your first reaction when you see these words? This is a super luxury brand model. Yes, it is precisely because most people have this idea that Cadillac has brought this top-notch luxury pure electric flagship sedan to the rich: Cadillac Celestiq. At the 2022 CIIE, Cadillac will bring this Celestiq concept version to us. It also plans to import and sell a production version of the model through General Motors' new Dolange platform in 2024. Now, let us take a look at this Cadillac's most pioneering pure electric flagship model.
Highlights speed reading
- The exterior design of the new car has family elements, but the proportions are more dynamic and the lines are more unique
- Celestiq will be special ordered according to each customer's specifications
- Cadillac’s lowest drag coefficient ever and Cadillac’s most technologically advanced suspension ever
- The industry’s first smart glass panoramic sunroof with fixed glass
Appearance interpretation of Celestiq’s futurism
When entering the pure electric era, the design ideas of flagship cars of luxury brands will inevitably undergo earth-shaking changes from the fuel era. Brand-new platforms and layouts, new positioning of cars, and the development of high-tech systems have made the design of flagship models become a major issue for various industries. A designer’s show. The answer given by Cadillac is the Celestiq in front of us.
At first glance, the Cadillac Celestiq concept car has too many pioneering and jaw-dropping designs. Let’s take stock of them one by one.
In the front part of the car, we can actually see some family-style designs of Cadillac LYRIQ. Yes, I am talking about the extremely eye-catching lighting system on the front of the car. On the Cadillac LYRIQ, this grille is called the Black Crystal Brilliance Grille. As for how it will be named on the Celestiq, we don’t know yet, but its presentation method is similar to that of the LYRIQ. It is presented using laser etching technology on the material of the astronaut’s eyepiece. Create regular and special 3D textures to obtain a natural black crystal texture. Of course, the interactive light language that can be customized is not absent. This lighting system is really cool.
In addition to the most intuitive lighting system, the lines on the front of the car are also eye-catching. The front of the vehicle is wide and low-lying, with outstanding visual effects. The ribs extend smoothly from the side waist to the grille, optimizing the wind resistance coefficient and bringing a more dynamic shape.
The side of the vehicle brings a completely different look and feel from the front: If the design of the front is high-tech andThe result of material craftsmanship, the side of the vehicle is the crystallization of retro elements and technological elements. The Cadilla Celestiq's roofline smoothly slides down to the rear of the car, and the large slipback design is quite reminiscent of a Shooting Brake model.
However, when I saw the rear of this car, the shadow of the Rolls-Royce Shining flashed in my mind. This smooth line, inspired by yacht design, can convey a strong retro mood and ultra-luxury atmosphere.
The Cadilla Celestiq uses Michelin's customized 285/35 R23 tires. The low wind resistance rims and ultra-low aspect ratio tires bring the ultimate dynamic visual effect.
The front fender has a flying goddess logo, and underneath is the electric charging port, which is very cleverly hidden.
It is worth mentioning that the Cadillac Celestiq does not use hidden door handles. Yes, this car does not actually have door handles. Instead, it uses touch buttons on the B-pillar and C-pillar to activate the electric doors. Turn on.
Another highlight on the side is that this concept car uses electronic rearview mirrors, and the shape and vehicle lines are very harmoniously integrated. This fact will definitely not be used on mass-produced models.
The rear of the Cadillac Celestiq car also has a LYRIQ-like light set, which provides perfect visual effects at night. Unfortunately, even if the mass-produced version can be introduced, it will be changed to amber due to regulatory issues.
The design of the tail is much rounder, with a shield-shaped central dividing line, a black duck tail and a black carbon fiber diffuser below to add some sportiness.
The integrated glass roof has the world's first Climate Sense™ personalized four-zone microclimate system. This system can individually adjust the transparency of the roof glass for each passenger through hundreds of LED facilities located on the glass roof. .
I give a very high rating to the appearance without hesitation. We cannot say that the design of a certain car is on top of the world, but the design of the Cadillac Celestiq concept car can indeed make us feel that this This is the work that Cadillac aims to return to the top of the world.
The forward-looking thinking and future vision it evokes are likely to be used in Cadillac’s domestically produced pure electric models in the future. The design behind it that integrates the aesthetic features of various eras is truly amazing.
Interior interpretation: clean and simple technological aesthetics
This interior also looks forward to the future. My evaluation is that it is trendy and retro at the same time. Customization means that you can customize it in terms of color, material, and various other aspects.Unexpected details are taken into consideration to create a unique Celestiq.
The first highlight of the interior is the red atmosphere of this classic 20th century gourmet restaurant interior. The retro red color has high saturation and the delicate leather is eye-catching.
The second highlight is the 55-inch surround curved screen that runs through the entire center console. Although its size is smaller than the 56-inch EQS, its more regular borders make the display area larger than the EQS. It is reported that the screen in front of the co-pilot has an anti-peeping design, which can isolate the passenger screen from interfering with the driver.
The bottom of the screen is equipped with an 11-inch touch screen and knob control for convenient operation, and a shift lever is used for gear shifting. In addition, 115 parts in the car, including window switches, door handles, center console decorations, etc., are all 3D printed.
Rear passengers also have separate entertainment systems and comfort systems. Two 12.6-inch screens are placed in front of the seats. The central screen and knob can operate air conditioning, sunroof and other components. The rear seats adopt a gradient stripe design, and of course, you can also customize it according to your own needs.
In terms of power, referring to the mass-produced model, the new car will be equipped with dual motors, with a maximum system power of 447kW, a maximum torque of 868 N·m, and an acceleration time of 0-96km/h in 3.8 seconds. In addition, the new car will be equipped with a 111kWh battery, which can provide about 483km of driving range. It also supports 200kW fast charging, which can recharge 126km of energy in 10 minutes. In terms of chassis, the new car adopts front and rear five-link independent suspension, and is equipped with air damping and electromagnetic suspension 4.0 systems. The rear wheels also support a steering angle of 3.5 degrees.
Full text summary: For this car concept car, we can see how Cadillac, as an American luxury brand, understands ultra-luxury. Of course, the more important significance of this car is that Cadillac needs a luxury top flagship. Strengthen your brand image. Although we don't have much information about the mass-produced version yet, I personally am looking forward to it. What I'm even more looking forward to is whether these pioneering designs and futuristic elements will have the opportunity to be transferred to ordinary models in the future. It will be a feast for Cadillac owners.
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