Cadillac unveils ‘Elevated Velocity’ electrical crossover idea automobile

Common Motors on Thursday unveiled the Cadillac Elevated Velocity, a brand new idea automobile aimed toward build up the model’s all-electric luxurious crossover phase.

The electrical idea automobile has a “lifted but elegant design,” in line with Cadillac, driving on 24-inch wheels. It consists of a number of driving modes to reinforce the electrical car’s efficiency, the corporate mentioned.

“The phrase ‘elevate’ serves a twin which means – it’s a reference to the lifted chassis that allows high-speed off-road capabilities, but it surely additionally refers to an elevated luxurious expertise,” mentioned Alexandra Dymowska, Cadillac senior model designer, in a media launch.

The car, which is a operating showcar however doesn’t have full efficiency capabilities, builds on Cadillac’s luxurious EV portfolio, which already consists of the Lyriq and the Optiq.

Automakers repeatedly use idea autos to gauge buyer curiosity or present the longer term path of a car or model, however they are not meant to be bought to shoppers.

The automobile continues the design rules of Cadillac’s “Opulent Velocity” idea automobile, which the corporate revealed in 2024, mentioned Bryan Nesbitt, vp of GM world design, in a media assertion.

GM initially set a objective to completely provide EVs by 2035, however has since mentioned that client demand, which has been slower than anticipated, will dictate its EV plans. Its luxurious Cadillac model set a separate objective to be all-electric by 2030, however extra not too long ago mentioned it can provide a full lineup of EVs in addition to gas-powered automobiles.

Cadillac has been going by means of a revival effort lately, contemplating that luxurious automobiles provide larger revenue margins and appeal to a extra prosperous client than conventional autos.

Throughout a name with reporters final month, Cadillac Vice President John Roth mentioned the model noticed its finest first half in almost 20 years. He touted that Cadillac was the bestselling luxurious EV model within the second quarter of 2025, No. 2 in calendar year-to-date phrases and fifth for total EV gross sales.

The idea automobile affords a number of person expertise modes. When coming into the automobile, “welcome mode” entails the gull-wing doorways lifting skyward and elements of the inside lighting up.

When the motive force engages “elevate mode,” the automobile turns into autonomous and the inside transforms right into a “restoration house,” the place the pedals and steering wheel retract, ambient lighting adjustments and a light-weight above the steering column aids the motive force in breathwork to assist occupants get within the “headspace for efficiency,” in line with Cadillac.

The elevate mode additionally triggers inside cabin filtration, perfume, crimson gentle remedy and climatization to account for adjustments in air temperature and high quality.

“Velocity mode,” in the meantime, options cool white lighting to “evoke a way of exhilaration” and ground lighting dims to assist the motive force deal with the highway.

The idea automobile additionally consists of completely different drive modes for on-road and off-road efficiency and improved visibility when driving in dusty or sandy circumstances.

Cadillac mentioned its exterior colour is impressed by glacier ice, contrasted in opposition to the automobile’s crimson inside.

The cabin consists of crimson leather-based on the seat cushions and the cabin and cargo ground, whereas a crimson cloth covers the seat uppers, armrests and instrument panel.