After months of leaks, teasers, and news, the Cadillac Celestiq has finally reached ground zero to avenge all luxury cars. However, Cadillac sets the bar high with a $300,000 starting price and four different trims-Magnetic, Aurora, Mist, and Vale. And it is not cheap! But, you’re in for plenty of rewards after swiping this bonkers amount on this beauty.

Once known for its utterly deluxe luxury cars, Cadillac used to be a household name for the wealthy. However, with the serious rise of European luxury brands, Cadillac’s sales started to drop significantly, despite offering great SUVs like the Escalade.

However, times have changed, and with the electric era knocking at the door and the rise of electric vehicle sales, Cadillac is seeking a chance to re-enter the market and have its own space with some new electric luxury cars. While we have already seen the Lyriq a few months ago, now Cadillac has its crosshairs on the European luxury automakers—especially the German ones.

Here’s how the Celestiq sets a new standard in the ultra-luxury segment.

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Cadillac Celestiq Demonstrates Sheer Elegance With Artistic Impressions

Cadillac Celestiq Exterior Wide View
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The Cadillac Celestiq is the extroverted expression of artistic delight, and once you see the Celestiq, get ready to drool over its gorgeous exterior. The Celestiq's exterior design is out-of-the-box with a thin LED strip running from one corner to the other, along with a faux black grill with triangular imprinting and a Cadillac badge.

On the front and sides, the front sports a pair of vertical LED lamps and an aluminum vent to cool the brakes. The standout feature of the Celestiq’s exterior is the lighting choreography—a feature that uses 1,600 LED lights for lighting animations once the Celestiq detects the driver approaching 15 feet away.

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Apart from these, the Celestiq exterior comes decorated with brushed aluminum body parts, a brushed aluminum piece with the Goddess logo, and a crafted crystal element to house the premium LEDs.

A Special Chassis For A Special Car

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The Celestiq’s Ultium platform cleverly manages all mechanicals under one lightweight, compact package. The chassis is sand-cast, and it is specially designed with six large, meticulously manufactured aluminum components. The chassis also uses 30–40 fewer components to reduce the chassis weight and save space.

The aluminum structure further houses cleverly-designed particulars like 115 3D printed parts and 300 fabricated parts made with metal sheets for efficiently packing all the components in a compact package to keep the chassis lighter and reduce the overall curb weight.

Cadillac Celestiq Flexes Serious Electric Power

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The Celestiq uses GM’s 800-volt Ultium high-performance electric architecture, which consists of two electric motors forming an AWD system to offer 600 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of punch. With over 600 horses inside, the Celestiq takes only 3.8 seconds to skyrocket from 0-60 mph, making it one of the fastest in the segment.

The motor draws power from a massive 111-kWh battery to provide the car with continuous power and a total range of 350 miles. The Celestiq will come standard with a 200-kWh fast DC charger for fully charging the battery in about 40 minutes, and it can run up to 78 miles with just 10 minutes of charge.

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Cadillac Celestiq Offers A Personalized Driving Experience

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The Celestiq offers cutting-edge technologies to offer buyers the best driving experience. The Celestiq’s adaptive air suspension offers various levels of damping so that drivers can choose tailored settings based on the present conditions.

Furthermore, the adaptive suspensions work in tandem with the patented Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 to offer astonishing speeds of suspension response so that the Celestiq gets the best settings to offer the richest ride quality irrespective of the type of road condition.

Besides, Celestiq’s advanced AWD system comes with an advanced traction control system and torque vectoring to deliver better handling at high speeds or sharp turns. The Celestiq’s Active Rear Steering function enables the rear wheels to rotate up to 3.5-degrees for improved handling at lower speeds.

The Cadillac Celestiq’s Interior Is A Work Of Art

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The Celestiq interior is the horizon where modern artistry meets technology. Once you’re inside, Celestiq’s mini palace ushers in unrivaled luxury and all that you've ever dreamt of in a car and worked hard for. The interior features flawless craftsmanship with hand-wrapped leather surfaces.

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For customization, Cadillac offers seating materials and colors according to your preferences. For decoration, Cadillac also has various handcrafted metal finishes combined with various wooden, brushed metal accents or other premium materials, so that the interior feels like a palace.

More impressively, the Celestiq is the first ultra-luxury car to feature a smart glass roof that allows each user to customize the amount of light entering the cabin.

2025 Cadillac Celestiq Seats
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Seating is catered for four people, and all four seats are power-adjustable and offer a spacious and cozy experience. The seats come with heating and cooling functions, lumbar and thigh support, and heated neck and armrests. The Celestiq features an Avant-grade body, which not only provides a better interior room but also shines with practicality.

Cadillac Celestiq Offers Best-In-Class Entertainment

Cadillac Celestiq Rear Infotainment System
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The interior is highly advanced and is filled with screens. The 55-inch digital dashboard features five ultra-high-resolution displays, including an 8K fully-digital instrument cluster, an 11-inch diagonal touchscreen, and three smaller infotainment touchscreens.

The rear offers an 8-inch rear command touchscreen and a pair of 12.6-inch touchscreens for entertainment. Each occupant is offered a highly-digitized personal space. The front passenger side comes with a Digital Blinds Active Privacy system that acts as a digital shield to provide privacy to the front passenger.

The rear displays will also feature individual cameras, so those rear passengers can take advantage of the spacious space and technology to use it as a personal workspace. The Celestiq's cabin provides a 38-speaker premium audio system with 3D surround function, vehicle noise compensation, and exterior sound reduction measures.

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