Cadillac Celestiq 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.
It’s just a show car for now, but the Cadillac Celestiq has all the hallmarks of a true flagship luxury sedan – plus it has electric all-wheel drive with a range of at least 300 miles. Shown at CES , the Celestiq is the sister car to the upcoming Lyriq SUV , but promises even more groundbreaking technology, including transparent glass roof panels.
Celestiq sedan
The cabin looks particularly spacious, and a huge infotainment display stretches the entire width of the dashboard. Cadillac says the Celestiq is due to hit the market by and will likely be the launching point for General Motors’ latest and greatest technology.
Engine, transmission and performance
Cadillac hasn’t released much information about the Celestiq’s powertrain yet, but we do know it will be all-wheel drive and offer four-wheel steering. That likely means two electric motors – one per axle – and similar acceleration performance to the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan. It’ll be a while before we can test the Celestiq, but when we do, we’ll update this story with driving impressions and test results.
Range, charging and battery life
The Celestiq draws its electrons from an Ultium battery pack that could be as large as 100 kWh. Cadillac says range per charge will be at least 300 miles; if larger battery packs are offered as an option, the car’s maximum range could be even better. For reference, the Model S’s longest driving range is a whopping 402 miles, and the Lucid Air sedan offers a range of up to 517 miles.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
There is no information yet on the Celestiq’s fuel economy ratings, and we probably won’t know how efficient this all-electric luxury sedan will be for some time. For more information on the Celestiq’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, comfort and cargo
Starting with a dashboard that’s essentially a giant digital display, the Celestiq’s cabin will be a technological powerhouse where Cadillac will give buyers everything it’s got. Four bucket seats mean each occupant can enjoy their own bubble of space. The roof is made of four glass panels that can be adjusted from transparent to opaque to somewhere in between, and each passenger can control their own little corner of the sky. We expect premium materials like real leather, open-pore wood and real metal accents, as well as inviting and comfortable seats. We’ll have to wait for Cadillac to reveal more information about the Celestiq before we know exactly how this flagship will be equipped. Despite what looks like a sedan, Cadillac says the Celestiq is technically a hatchback, which bodes well for cargo space.
Infotainment and connectivity
Most luxury cars feature large infotainment displays measuring 10.3 or 12.3 inches in diameter, but the Celestiq comes straight from the future with a touchscreen that runs the length of the car’s dashboard. Rear seat occupants can also enjoy their own large displays for watching movies, checking the internet or controlling the car ‘s stereo . Speaking of stereo, we expect Cadillac to continue its partnership with premium audio provider AKG, and such a system could integrate speakers into each of the headrests, as is the case with the latest Escalade SUV.
Safety and driver assistance functions
Cadillac hasn’t yet provided any details on driver-assist features, other than to say its Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving technology will be included on the Celestiq. We expect it will be standard when the car goes on sale. Other, simpler driver-assist systems will likely be standard as well. For more information on the Celestiq’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection as standard
- Standard lane departure warning with lane keeping assist
- Standard adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous driving mode
Warranty and maintenance coverage
Like the rest of the Cadillac lineup, the Celestiq comes with a powertrain warranty that trumps that of other luxury sedans. Cadillac currently covers the first service visit to the dealer, but rivals like the BMW 7 Series offer longer free service intervals. We’d expect the Celestiq’s battery warranty to match the Menlo E V’s at eight years or 100,000 miles.
Price Cadillac Celestiq
The Celestiq goes into production as an all-new model for the Cadillac lineup, but we won’t see showstoppers like this for several years.
It’s unknown if Cadillac will continue its modern trim levels in the future, especially as its lineup moves to all-electric powertrains like that of the Celestiq and Lyriq. We expect the Cadillac Celestiq to carry a price premium over the Lyriq, which is expected to target a base price of around €60,000 (Euros). A starting price in the six-figure range is rather reasonable for a car with flagship potential.