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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Cadillac Celestiq
| image = Cadillac Celestiq 20231120.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Company:General Motors|General Motors]]
| production = 2024 (to commence)
| assembly = United States: Warren, Michigan (Global Technical Center)
| class = Full-size [[Engineering:Luxury car|luxury car]]
| body_style = 5-door [[Engineering:Liftback|liftback]]
| designer = Magalie Debellis
| platform = GM BEV3
| motor = 2x Permanent Magnet Electric Motors
| layout = Dual-motors [[Engineering:Four-wheel drive|four-wheel drive]]
| battery = [[Engineering:Ultium|Ultium]] lithium-ion battery
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Cadillac CT6|Cadillac CT6]] (US) 
}}
The '''Cadillac Celestiq''' ({{IPAc-en|s|ə|ˈ|l|ɛ|s|t|ᵻ|k}} {{respell|se|LESS|tick}}) is an  [[Engineering:Electric vehicle|electric]] car made by the [[Company:Cadillac|Cadillac]] division of [[Company:General Motors|General Motors]].<ref name= "DeBord by hand">{{cite web| url= https://www.businessinsider.com/cadillac-celestiq-electric-sedan-will-be-hand-built-2020-3| title= GM just revealed the Celestiq — an all-electric flagship Cadillac sedan that will be built by hand| first= Matthew |last= DeBord |date= March 4, 2020| work= Business Insider| publisher= | access-date= January 28, 2021}}</ref> Production is expected to commence for the 2024 model year.<ref name= tint-shifting>{{cite web| title= Cadillac's upcoming Celestiq flagship EV has a tint-shifting smart roof| url= https://www.engadget.com/cadillacs-upcoming-celestiq-flagship-ev-has-a-tintshifting-smart-roof-180907501.html| first= Andrew |last= Tarantola| website= Engadget.com| date= January 22, 2021| access-date= January 28, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/cadillac/celestiq|title = 2025 Cadillac Celestiq: What We Know So Far|date = 15 January 2021}}</ref>

==Overview==
[[File:Warren - General Motors Technical Center (50826111923).jpg|thumb|left|General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan (2020), where the Celestiq will be built]]
Cadillac stated it plans to build the Celestiq by hand,<ref name= "DeBord by hand" /> investing US$81&nbsp;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.<ref name=CD-2022>{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40310718/cadillac-celestiq-concept-revealed/ |title=2025 Cadillac Celestiq, a Dramatic EV Flagship, Is a Bid to Return to Standard of the World Turf |author=Dorian, Drew |date=July 22, 2022 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=25 July 2022}}</ref>

One of the vehicle's distinct features is its [[Chemistry:Smart glass|smart glass]] roof, manufactured by [[Company:Research Frontiers|Research Frontiers]].<ref name= tint-shifting /> Other reported features include a dashboard-width [[Engineering:Touchscreen|touchscreen]], [[Engineering:All-wheel drive|all-wheel drive]] and four-wheel steering.<ref name= tease>{{cite web| url= https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/12/22226760/gm-cadillac-celestiq-electric-luxury-tease-ces-2021| website= TheVerge.com| publisher= | title= GM teases Cadillac Celestiq EV with adjustable glass roof and full-width touchscreen| first= Andrew J.| last= Hawkins| date= January 12, 2021| access-date= January 28, 2021}}</ref> It is expected to use more than a hundred 3D printed components.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a40310411/cadillac-celestiq-more-production-details/ |title=Cadillac Celestiq EV Will Be Hand-Built in Michigan |author=Richie, Sasha |date=June 16, 2022 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=25 July 2022}}</ref> It is anticipated the Celestiq will be fitted with GM's next generation "Ultra Cruise" [[Engineering:Advanced driver-assistance system|advanced driver-assistance system]], running on [[Company:Qualcomm|Qualcomm]]'s [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Snapdragon Ride]] platform.<ref name=Verge-2022/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/6/22870416/gm-ultra-cruise-qualcomm-snapdragon-compute-adas |title=GM says Qualcomm's computer chips will power its next-gen 'hands-free' driving mode |author=Hawkins, Andrew J. |date=January 6, 2022 |work=The Verge |access-date=3 August 2022}}</ref>

Like the [[Engineering:Cadillac Lyriq|Cadillac Lyriq]], an electric SUV which precedes it, the Celestiq uses GM's [[Engineering:Ultium|Ultium]] battery technology and BEV3 platform.<ref name=tease/><ref name= MT-teases>{{cite web| url= https://www.motortrend.com/news/cadillac-celestiq-ev-ces-2021-teaser-video/| title= Cadillac Teases Celestiq Flagship EV at CES 2021| work= Motor Trend |first= Alisa |last= Priddle |date= January 12, 2021 | publisher= | access-date= January 28, 2021}}</ref>

===Concept===
The genesis for a flagship Cadillac sedan has been traced back to concept vehicles including the [[Engineering:Cadillac Sixteen|Sixteen (2003)]], [[Engineering:Cadillac Ciel|Ciel (2011)]], [[Engineering:Cadillac Elmiraj|Elmiraj (2013)]], and [[Engineering:Cadillac Escala|Escala (2016)]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/cadillac-escala-concept-first-look/ |title=Cadillac Escala Concept First Look: A Picture Window Into Cadillac's Future |author=Evans, Scott |date=August 19, 2016 |work=Motor Trend |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref> with the last being approved for production prior to Cadillac's pivot to selling electric vehicles exclusively. The Escala was reworked as a halo car for the marque's electrification efforts instead, and the Celestiq concept was derived from it.<ref name=MT-202210/>

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,<ref name=tease/> pictures of the concept vehicle were not available<ref name=Verge-2022>{{cite news |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/8/23159685/gm-cadillac-celestiq-ev-tease-image-release |title=GM offers more glimpses of the electric Cadillac Celestiq show car |author=Hawkins, Andrew J. |date=June 8, 2022 |work=The Verge |access-date=3 August 2022}}</ref> until July 22, 2022, when Cadillac revealed the Celestiq Show Car,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/22/business/cadillac-celestiq-show-car/index.html |title=Cadillac thinks its hand-built electric car can take on Rolls-Royce |author=Valdes-Depena, Peter |date=July 22, 2022 |work=CNN Business |access-date=3 August 2022}}</ref> planned for release as a 2025 model year vehicle.<ref name=CD-2022/> ''{{wipe|The Wall Street Journal}}'' reported the Celestiq will be priced near {{USD|300000}} and will enter limited production by late 2023, with less than 500 built per year.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/cadillac-plans-to-price-its-future-celestiq-ev-around-300-000-11656072000 |title=Cadillac Plans to Price Its Future Celestiq EV Around $300,000 |author=Colias, Mike |date=June 24, 2022 |work=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=3 August 2022}}</ref>

The designer of the Celestiq, Magalie Debellis, also was responsible for designing the Lyriq, and the two electric vehicles shared design elements such as the front grille and taillamps.<ref name=CD-2022/> Overall, the concept drew inspiration from earlier Cadillac models, including the [[Engineering:Cadillac Eldorado#1957–1958 Eldorado Brougham|1957 Eldorado Brougham]] and 1930–40 [[Engineering:Cadillac V-16|Cadillac V-16]], as well as the architecture of Eero Saarinen, who designed GMTC and the Gateway Arch.<ref name=RR-2022>{{cite news |url=https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/cadillacall-electric-celestiq-concept-1234733576/ |title=Why Cadillac's New All-Electric Celestiq Grand Tourer Concept Could Reinvent the Marque |author=Burstein, Laura |date=August 3, 2022 |work=Robb Report |access-date=3 August 2022}}</ref> 

The concept was shown to the public at Monterey Car Week in August 2022, including the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.<ref name=RR-2022/> It was awarded for Best Concept and Best Use of Color, Graphics, or Materials at the [[Engineering:EyesOn Design|EyesOn Design]] awards in September 2022.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/detroit-auto-show/2022/09/14/cadillac-celestiq-turns-heads-eyes-on-design-awards/10381765002/ |title=Cadillac Celestiq turns heads at EyesOn Design Awards |author=Payne, Henry |date=September 14, 2022 |work=The Detroit News |access-date=5 October 2022}}</ref>

=== Production ===
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.<ref name=MT-202210/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lekach |first=Sasha |date=2022-10-17 |title=2024 Cadillac Celestiq Opens Waitlist For $300,000 Ultra-Luxe EV |url=https://www.forbes.com/wheels/news/2024-cadillac-celestiq-launch/ |access-date=2022-10-22 |website=Forbes Wheels |language=en-US}}</ref>

The planned low-volume production process allows GM to reduce the cost of production by using additive manufacturing processes and soft tooling for flexibility. In some cases, the number of parts has been reduced to simplify assembly. For example, the main chassis is made from six large castings, manufactured in front/rear/central modules split left/right and welded together.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://insideevs.com/news/617108/cadillac-takes-page-from-tesla-book-uses-mega-castings-on-celestiq/ |title=Cadillac Takes A Page From Tesla's Book, Uses Mega Castings On Celestiq |author=Mihalascu, Dan |date=October 18, 2022 |work=Inside EVs |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref> It is estimated that GM invested $81&nbsp;million to create the Celestiq production line.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wardsauto.com/vehicles/cadillac-celestiq-manufacturing-masterpiece |title=Cadillac Celestiq a Manufacturing Masterpiece |author=McElroy, John |date=November 14, 2022 |work=Wards Auto |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref>

Camouflaged prototypes were spotted in June 2023 while undergoing road testing in Michigan.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/cadillac-celestiq-spotted-testing-michigan |title=Cadillac Celestiq spotted testing in Michigan |author=Truett, Richard |date=June 12, 2023 |work=Automotive News |url-access=subscription |access-date=6 July 2023}}</ref>

==Specifications==
===Powertrain and battery===
The Celestiq will be an [[Engineering:All-wheel drive|all-wheel drive]] vehicle using two electric traction motors, one each for the front and rear axle, delivering an estimated combined output of {{cvt|600|hp}} and {{cvt|640|lbft}} of torque, with an estimated acceleration of 0–{{cvt|60|mph}} in 3.8&nbsp;seconds. The motors draw from a high-voltage Ultium traction battery with a total capacity of 111&nbsp;kW-hr.<ref name=MT-202210>{{cite news |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2024-cadillac-celestiq-production-model-first-look-review/ |title=2024 Cadillac Celestiq Hands-On First Look: the $300K Cadillac Must Be Seen To be Believed |author1=Priddle, Alisa |author2=Lim, Brandon (photographer) |author3=Pham, Steven (photographer) |date=October 18, 2022 |work=Motor Trend |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref> The battery is composed of individual pouch cells laid horizontally in stacks of varying heights; under the footwells, for instance, the cells are stacked six high, while under the seats, the cells are stacked nine to twelve high.<ref name=MT-202210/> It can be recharged at rates of up to 200&nbsp;kW (DC).<ref name=MT-202210/>

===Chassis===
The Celestiq is built on the [[Engineering:General Motors BEV3 platform|General Motors BEV3 platform]] using an aluminum spaceframe with carbon fiber body panels; the door panels are sheet molded composite (SMC) to accommodate embedded sensors.<ref name=MT-202210/> The multilink adaptive [[Engineering:Air suspension|air suspension]] has [[Biology:Magnetorheological damper|magnetorheological damper]]s and the rear wheels are steerable.<ref name=MT-202210/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/10/2024-cadillac-celestiq-and-its-advanced-suspension-system-feature-spotlight/ |title=2024 Cadillac Celestiq And Its Advanced Suspension System: Feature Spotlight |author=Hawkins, Trey |date=October 21, 2022 |work=GM Authority |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref>

===Lighting===
The headlamps use [[Engineering:Digital micromirror device|digital micromirror device]]s with 1.3&nbsp;million pixels per side, displaying a startup sequence to welcome the approaching driver, including a projection of the updated Cadillac crest.<ref name=MT-202210/>

===Customization===
General Motors have announced that many aspects of the car will be customizable, including exterior and interior colors, trim materials, and finishes. As a starting point, Cadillac offers four "Design Inspiration" themes: Magnetic (dark black and blue colors inside and out),<ref>{{cite news |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/10/check-out-the-cadillac-celestiq-magnetic-design-inspiration/ |title=Check Out The Cadillac Celestiq Magnetic Design Inspiration |author=Lopez, Jonathan |date=October 22, 2022 |work=GM Authority |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref> Vale (earth tones),<ref>{{cite news |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/10/check-out-the-cadillac-celestiq-vale-design-inspiration/ |title=Check Out The Cadillac Celestiq Vale Design Inspiration |author=Lopez, Jonathan |date=October 23, 2022 |work=GM Authority |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref> Mist (silver exterior with brown leather seats),<ref>{{cite news |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/10/check-out-the-cadillac-celestiq-mist-design-inspiration/ |title=Check Out The Cadillac Celestiq Mist Design Inspiration |author=Lopez, Jonathan |date=October 24, 2022 |work=GM Authority |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref> and Aurora (sporty red themes).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/10/check-out-the-cadillac-celestiq-aurora-design-inspiration/ |title=Check Out The Cadillac Celestiq Aurora Design Inspiration |author=Lopez, Jonathan |date=October 25, 2022 |work=GM Authority |access-date=27 December 2022}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://media.cadillac.com/media/us/en/cadillac/bcportal.html/currentVideoId.html?pageNumber=5 Cadillac Celestiq Teaser video] at Cadillac.com
* {{cite web |url=https://www.cadillac.com/show-car/celestiq |title=Celestiq show car |publisher=Cadillac}}
* {{cite web |url=https://www.cadillac.com/content/dam/cadillac/na/us/english/ux/celestiq-mov/mov-protype-final/overview/CELESTIQ_BROCHURE_FINAL.pdf |title=Celestiq brochure |date=2022 |publisher=Cadillac}}

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