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7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Cadillac's sleek, high-performance EV coupe concept has a sandstorm mode
Cadillac's latest concept is designed to be as thrilling on road as it is capable off it. The Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept is a high-riding, high-performance electric crossover that the General Motors luxury brand says previews 'potential future Cadillac design cues'. It'll be on display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California from today (August 15). Cadillac says it builds on the Opulent Velocity revealed in 2024, and like this other concept it previews what V-Series performance models could look like in the future. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. It also features design elements in existing Cadillac EVs, such as the long bonnet and vertical lighting elements of the Lyriq and Celestiq. The front lighting elements have a 'fluted translucent' look like last year's concept. The Elevated Velocity features a sleek coupe silhouette with a pair of huge gullwing doors. Cover the lower half of the vehicle with your hand, and it could be yet another gorgeous Cadillac coupe concept in the tradition of the Cien and Elmiraj. However, this sleek coupe rides on huge 24-inch wheels. That's because this concept – and to be clear, this is just a concept – is intended to be capable off-road. There's a range of selectable drive modes, including Terra Mode, which adjust settings for components like the air suspension. A Sand Vision feature works like Cadillac's existing Night Vision, helping you see better during a sandstorm. And whether it's Mother Nature or your car kicking up dust, Cadillac has included a feature called Elements Defy that keeps the exterior clean of debris using a dust-phobic vibration. Back on tarmac, there's an e-Velocity mode that's much like the V-Mode found in current V-Series vehicles. The ambient lighting shifts to white tones, and the steering wheel displays speed, time, battery health and temperature. Cadillac hasn't detailed any specific powertrain details for the concept. Like the Opulent Velocity concept, the Elevated Velocity is designed to not only be enjoyable to drive but also to have autonomous driving capabilities. Elevate Mode sees the pedals and steering wheel retract, while the outside temperature, driver's body temperature and cabin temperature are all displayed and the ambient lighting shifts to red. A rich Morello Red interior contrasts with the Vapour Blue exterior. The cabin is finished in Fine Nappa leather, including on the headliner, pillars and even the cargo floor, as well as both Garnet boucle and Cerise fabrics. The former is used on items like the armrests, while the latter encircles the cabin, wrapping from the doors to behind the instrument panel and then behind the rear seats. Brushed metal accents help break up the sea of red, and the Elevated Velocity features a 2+2 seating layout. 'The interior features layers of materials ranging from smooth wrapped surfaces, embossed grains, boucle fabric, tinted acrylic and glass, representing Elevated Velocity's extreme capabilities with inspiration from desert polo pursuits,' reads the press release. Indeed, there's been a lot of inspiration taken from desert polo, with the doors featuring a black crystal 3D printed pattern inspired by the sport. Cadillac has even included a bespoke polo set in a lockable compartment in the rear, with the polo helmet, gloves, kneepads and mallet all crafted in Morello Red. 'Elevated Velocity seeks to demonstrate our interpretation of an uncompromised performance luxury experience, where one can repurpose their valuable time by commuting fully autonomously, then unlock a true hands-on high-performance experience in places not unlike the rich dunes of the Lahbab desert, leaving zero emissions in their wake,' said GM Global Design boss Bryan Nesbitt. Cadillac has been busily expanding its lineup of electric vehicles (EVs), and has revealed its first electric V-Series performance models: the Lyriq-V, revealed late last year, and the Optiq-V, released this year. The former has been locked in for an Australian launch in 2026. Cadillac now offers V-Series models with everything from turbocharged four-cylinder power through to electric powertrains and supercharged V8 engines. However, it has thus far reserved its vaunted Blackwing nameplate for purely combustion-powered models: the twin-turbo V6 CT4-V Blackwing, and the supercharged V8 CT5-V Blackwing. Cadillac's flagship EV is the ultra-exclusive Celestiq. A convertible version, the Sollei, was revealed last year along with the Opulent Velocity concept, and is decidedly more production-ready than the latter. Despite this, it has yet to be confirmed for production.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Cadillac's sleek, high-performance EV coupe concept has a sandstorm mode
Cadillac's latest concept is designed to be as thrilling on road as it is capable off it. The Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept is a high-riding, high-performance electric crossover that the General Motors luxury brand says previews 'potential future Cadillac design cues'. It'll be on display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California from today (August 15). Cadillac says it builds on the Opulent Velocity revealed in 2024, and like this other concept it previews what V-Series performance models could look like in the future. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It also features design elements in existing Cadillac EVs, such as the long bonnet and vertical lighting elements of the Lyriq and Celestiq. The front lighting elements have a 'fluted translucent' look like last year's concept. The Elevated Velocity features a sleek coupe silhouette with a pair of huge gullwing doors. Cover the lower half of the vehicle with your hand, and it could be yet another gorgeous Cadillac coupe concept in the tradition of the Cien and Elmiraj. However, this sleek coupe rides on huge 24-inch wheels. That's because this concept – and to be clear, this is just a concept – is intended to be capable off-road. Supplied Credit: CarExpert There's a range of selectable drive modes, including Terra Mode, which adjust settings for components like the air suspension. A Sand Vision feature works like Cadillac's existing Night Vision, helping you see better during a sandstorm. And whether it's Mother Nature or your car kicking up dust, Cadillac has included a feature called Elements Defy that keeps the exterior clean of debris using a dust-phobic vibration. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Back on tarmac, there's an e-Velocity mode that's much like the V-Mode found in current V-Series vehicles. The ambient lighting shifts to white tones, and the steering wheel displays speed, time, battery health and temperature. Cadillac hasn't detailed any specific powertrain details for the concept. Like the Opulent Velocity concept, the Elevated Velocity is designed to not only be enjoyable to drive but also to have autonomous driving capabilities. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Elevate Mode sees the pedals and steering wheel retract, while the outside temperature, driver's body temperature and cabin temperature are all displayed and the ambient lighting shifts to red. A rich Morello Red interior contrasts with the Vapour Blue exterior. The cabin is finished in Fine Nappa leather, including on the headliner, pillars and even the cargo floor, as well as both Garnet boucle and Cerise fabrics. The former is used on items like the armrests, while the latter encircles the cabin, wrapping from the doors to behind the instrument panel and then behind the rear seats. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Brushed metal accents help break up the sea of red, and the Elevated Velocity features a 2+2 seating layout. 'The interior features layers of materials ranging from smooth wrapped surfaces, embossed grains, boucle fabric, tinted acrylic and glass, representing Elevated Velocity's extreme capabilities with inspiration from desert polo pursuits,' reads the press release. Indeed, there's been a lot of inspiration taken from desert polo, with the doors featuring a black crystal 3D printed pattern inspired by the sport. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Cadillac has even included a bespoke polo set in a lockable compartment in the rear, with the polo helmet, gloves, kneepads and mallet all crafted in Morello Red. 'Elevated Velocity seeks to demonstrate our interpretation of an uncompromised performance luxury experience, where one can repurpose their valuable time by commuting fully autonomously, then unlock a true hands-on high-performance experience in places not unlike the rich dunes of the Lahbab desert, leaving zero emissions in their wake,' said GM Global Design boss Bryan Nesbitt. Cadillac has been busily expanding its lineup of electric vehicles (EVs), and has revealed its first electric V-Series performance models: the Lyriq-V, revealed late last year, and the Optiq-V, released this year. The former has been locked in for an Australian launch in 2026. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Cadillac now offers V-Series models with everything from turbocharged four-cylinder power through to electric powertrains and supercharged V8 engines. However, it has thus far reserved its vaunted Blackwing nameplate for purely combustion-powered models: the twin-turbo V6 CT4-V Blackwing, and the supercharged V8 CT5-V Blackwing. Cadillac's flagship EV is the ultra-exclusive Celestiq. A convertible version, the Sollei, was revealed last year along with the Opulent Velocity concept, and is decidedly more production-ready than the latter. Despite this, it has yet to be confirmed for production. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Above: Opulent Velocity and Sollei concepts MORE: Cadillac shows what its performance cars could look like in the electric era MORE: Will Cadillac put this Rolls-baiting convertible EV concept into production?
UPI
3 days ago
- Automotive
- UPI
Cadillac's Elevated Velocity crossover EV promotes performance, luxury
Cadillac debuts its Elevated Velocity crossover concept electric vehicle at The Quail "motorsports gathering" on Friday in Carmel, Calif. Photo courtesy of Cadillac/General Motors Corp. Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Gullwing doors and high performance define Cadillac's Elevated Velocity crossover electric vehicle concept that could turn off-roading into a luxury experience. The Elevated Velocity is part of the luxury car brand's portfolio of concept vehicles and features a raised chassis for better ground clearance, along with its gull-wing doors and futuristic lighting. "Elevated Velocity builds on the design principles introduced in the Opulent Velocity concept and revealed in 2024," said Bryan Nesbitt, vice president of Global Design at General Motors Corp, in a news release on Thursday. The concept integrates "Cadillac's luxury, technology and performance in an increasingly popular performance-luxury crossover," Nesbitt added. The Elevated Velocity offers a lifted chassis for greater ground clearance and relatively high-speed off-road capabilities, while also providing an "elevated luxury experience," Cadillac senior designer Alexandra Dymowska said. "The concept envisions a refined, exhilarating experience, where the art of mastery meets the rush of adrenaline," she explained. Cadillac intends to unveil the Elevated Velocity crossover at The Quail "motorsports gathering" event in Carmel, Calif., on Friday. The crossover seats four with two seats in front and two in back and has an off-roading mode that makes it possible to explore two-tracks, cross desert terrain and navigate mountain roads in inclement weather without the bother of fueling stops. A new Terra driving mode activates the Elevated Velocity's air suspension for greater comfort, while 24-inch wheels improve its off-roading abilities. The high-performance EV crossover also offers autonomous driving capability and retracts the steering wheel and the gas and brake pedals when in self-driving mode. Cadillac designers intend for the Elevated Velocity to deliver peak performance on any terrain with the exhilaration of driving a hypercar. In addition to the Terra and Elevate modes, drivers can choose an e-Velocity mode for "intense on-road driving" and a Sand Vision mode that improves visibility while driving in a sandstorm. An Elements Defy mode helps to discourage the accumulation of dust, sand and dirt by vibrating the exterior to keep it clean. Cadillac did not announce performance specs for the sleekly designed Elevated Velocity crossover or discuss its motor and drivetrain.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Cadillac Points Toward Its Tomorrow With Elevated Velocity
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Cadillac has one of the most expansive electric vehicle portfolios available in the U.S. today. Its Optiq, Lyriq, Vistiq and Escalade IQ are servicing the brand's SUV customers while Celestiq is being offered to the cream of Cadillac's client crop. Most of the SUVs are offered in V-Series variants, higher-performance versions, following the nomenclature and engineering roots grown by the company's sedans. The company's new concept car pushes V-Series into the future. Named Elevated Velocity, the elevated, battery-electric, high-performance crossover is made to showcase the possibilities of a Cadillac of tomorrow. It also raises the bar on the customization possibilities currently offered on Celestiq and Cadillac's CT5-V Blackwing sedan. Technology abounds inside the concept car. Welcome Mode greets the driver in a fashion similar to how drivers of German luxury SUVs are welcomed today. The seats, instrument panel, doors, steering wheel and floor illuminate. In theory, the car is capable of autonomous driving, which allows its occupants to sit back, relax and enjoy the amenities and surroundings while it is piloted down the road using cutting-edge technology. Among those amenities is integrated red light therapy to help occupants recover from their day and air purification. "Elevated Velocity seeks to demonstrate our interpretation of an uncompromised performance luxury experience, where one can repurpose their valuable time by commuting fully autonomously, then unlock a true hands-on high-performance experience in places not unlike the rich dunes of the Lahbab desert, leaving zero emissions in their wake," said Bryan Nesbitt, vice president of global design at General Motors, in a press release. Velocity Mode, an ambience mode, is designed to help a driver concentrate on the road ahead and pilot the vehicle using a deployable steering wheel. It features gullwing doors, like a supercar, and rides on 24-inch wheels, the same size as is standard on an Escalade IQ. The car has a Vapor Blue paint exterior that is matched with multiple shades of red in the cabin (Morello Red, cerise and garnet). Scalable driving modes showcase what a vehicle could do when strained in off-road conditions. Cadillac likens its perspective performance in those conditions to the "maximum thrill of a hypercar." One of the car's features, Sand Vision, utilizes existing and similar Night Vision technology to help a driver see in a sandstorm when otherwise blinded. Cadillac will show off the model for the first time during The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, on August 15.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cadillac Elevated Velocity SUV concept previews the future of the brand's performance EVs
Boasting a lifted ride, 24-inch wheels and both autonomous and performance-driving modes, the Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept car reveals designs and features that will carry the brand's V-series vehicles into the future. With electric all-wheel drive and an adjustable air suspension, the sleek SUV has gull-wing doors, a modern, roomy interior, 2+2 seating and an augmented-reality head-up display ― combining features Cadillac offers now and is evaluating for tomorrow. The concept also previews innovative ideas for desert racing, including repelling sand from its sleek four-door body and peering through dust storms. The Elevated Velocity debuts at the Quail, a luxury vehicle event in Carmel, California, on Aug. 15. The Quail is part of a weekend of events for luxury, racing and classic vehicles on and near the Monterey Peninsula. An earlier Cadillac concept called Opulent Velocity debuted at the Quail last year. What's cool about the Cadillac Elevated Velocity? Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt. That enhanced vision to peer through sandstorms. 24-inch wheels Electric all-wheel drive Air suspension Gull wing doors 2+2 seating The look of tomorrow's Cadillacs Cadillac expects the market for high-performance electric luxury SUVs to grow. The Elevated Velocity's profile ― long hood, spacious interior, short rear overhang, fastback rear end ― is consistent with the current Cadillac Lyriq and Celestiq. 'Concepts are the compass for us,' GM design chief Brian Nesbitt said during a briefing on the Elevated Velocity. Other exterior touches include Cadillac's signature vertical lighting, illuminated front and rear badges, Vapor Blue exterior paint and blue-tinted windows. Full-width rear lights create a three-dimensional effect Cadillac calls a 'light tunnel.' More: It's time to recognize Mary Barra as one of the auto industry's great CEOs. Here's why. Infrared light and 'dust-phobic vibration' The Elevated Velocity has modes for interior comfort and different kinds of travel, from handsfree relaxation to desert racing. Welcome: On approach, the gull-wing doors open, soft white light bathes the interior, an animation on the steering wheel mimics shifting desert sand, V-series logos light up on interior door caps. Elevate: Autonomous driving to recover from strenuous activity. The steering wheel and pedals retract, ambient light shifts to red and the seat backs emit infrared light. The climate control system filters and perfumes cabin air; and adjusts for changes in temperature, humidity and elevation. The IR light is part of red light therapy, an experimental treatment to help 'occupants recover from vigorous pursuits.' Velocity: The driver is in charge and has access to the car's full performance. Cool white interior lighting. The steering wheel displays speed, time, batter health and temperature. Augmented reality display and navigation on the HUD. A separate set of driving modes, in addition to that enhanced vision for sandstorms and that "elements defy" mode that generates a 'dust-phobic' vibration, like a horse shaking itself clean, include: E-Velocity mode for intense on-road driving. Terra mode for peak off-road performance. Interior luxury The interior has four pedestal bucket seats. A floating center console extends from the dash to rear seats. The yoke-style steering wheel incorporates a hub-mounted display screen that's intended to be most useful when the driver seat reclines and the steering wheel retracts. The HUD delivers information to the driver when the car is in hands-on mode. Interior colors and materials include: Morello red leather for the door uppers seat cushions, cabin and floor. Cerise red fabric on the doors, dash and seat backs Garnet: A red boucle fabric for arm rests, center console and instrument panel. 3D black crystal on the doors in a pattern of 'the dynamic action of desert polo ― the clashing of mallets or motion of the horses' hooves as they sprint across a field of shifting sand.' Cadillac doesn't plan to build the Elevated Velocity, but its appearance and features will influence the brand's upcoming performance models. Contact Mark Phelan: mmphelan@ Follow him on Twitter mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept signals future of performance EVs Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
