General Motors is accelerating its long-running transition to electric technology. Not easy for an automotive group whose customers (North America and developing countries) are still very fond of good old heat engines. but the American market is beginning to electrify, and the prospect of returning to Europe justifies a more serious attitude towards this technology. Without saying, of course China, a GM stronghold that swears by 100% electric. Fortunately, at this level, Buick and Chevrolet multiply new products. Among the latest innovations of the group, almost all brands have gone electric. Chevrolet with its Silverado, Blazer and Equinox EVs. GMC with its Sierra and Hummer EVs. But also Cadillac with Lyriq and the Escalade iQ is coming soon. It must be said that with their EV-1 and the newer Bolt EV, General Motors is one of the forerunners of electric technology in the United States!

Celestiq, Cadillac’s new flagship

To return to Cadillac, the electrification of such a recognized and prestigious brand is not trivial. Very well positioned in the United States, China and Southeast Asia, the brand continues to deliver extreme sophistication and great American luxury. In Europe, along with Chevrolet, it will be part of the first returning General Motors divisions. (Of course, the XT4 crossover is still on sale, but nothing is being done to increase its sales). To set the mood and pack a punch, Cadillac wanted to emphasize the elegance of its design and the maturity of its electric technology with a very exclusive new flagship model: the Celestiq. It is a very large luxury sedan with a sleek and elegant hatchback silhouette covered in luxurious details. feature: Most of them will be done by hand., at the rate of 1.2 cars per day. Exclusivity is earned…

Exclusive, and therefore very expensive

Four people can be accommodated on board, in a cozy atmosphere that combines leather, velvet, woodwork and diamond jewelry. The 55-inch digital panel occupies the entire length of the dashboard the panoramic glass roof is wired to be electronically dimmable (individually for each passenger). The icing on the cake 38 AKG speakers (Harman-Kardon). distribute the sound in the cabin. Built on GM’s Ultium architecturepromises Celestiq fully electric range of 480 kilometers. The brand assures that it will be able to cover 128 kilometers in about 10 minutes of recharging (peak power 200 kW). It is also equipped Ultra Cruise autonomous driving systemwhich GM claims can be used on 95% of the US network.

But you can imagine, all this has a price, and we finally know it! Count on $340,000 or roughly €310,000 to bring you this beautiful toy. ! Each copy can be customized by the customer as per Bentley Mulliner or Rolls-Royce Bespoke. The first deliveries of this Cadillac are scheduled like no other beginning of 2024…

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