Cadillac Celestiq: previous dreams…
The Ciel concept above is from 2011. Apparently, it was also considered for production (or something based on it) for a while. Just imagine this driving down the road. In 2011!
Two years later, they showed us the gorgeous Elmiraj coupe. Which, next to the crazy Ciel, looked like an actual production car. And that’s what it should have been. Sure, even by 2013, sales of 2 door coupes were already bad. But adding two doors to this design would have made a fantastic high-end Cadillac sedan. Apparently, something like that was actually in development. As an S-Class competitor.
Instead, we ended up with the CT-6. While a great car, it was no Elmiraj…
In 2016, we saw the Escala concept. Another great design looking ready for production. It was even described as ” a potential addition to our existing production plan”. Which of course, never happened.
Instead, we got the lackluster CT-5. With a front end that resembles the Escala a bit. But that’s about it…
Just a few months ago, we saw the amazing Innerspace concept. Looking like a Syd Mead car from the future.
At least, Cadillac never mentioned this was a possibility.
Now we have this new Celestiq Concept. Everyone says this is basically what the production car will look like. We’ll see. I don’t see any bumper cut lines. (Maybe they don’t even need bumpers anymore?) The rear hatch opening also seems really high. (Only the rear glass moves up?)
They will be some changes. Although it still can look stunning. The killer would be the rumored price of $200 000 and over. This would kill it instantly. Just like Cadillac did with the $76 000 ELR PHEV back in 2014.