The real-life Cadillac Celestiq exists only as an ultra-luxury sedan, but Cadillac Society couldn’t help but wonder how it would look like in other form factors. We’ve already given it the traditional three-box sedan treatment, rendering an imaginary version of the Celestiq without its fastback-like rear end. With that out of the way, we’ve now become curious about what a hypothetical Celestiq could look like if it were offered as a convertible, and the results are just as head-turning as one might expect from an ultra-luxury drop-top.
Production-intent 2024 Cadillac Celestiq
Our hypothetical Cadillac Celestiq convertible would certainly be a soft-top, as a hard top would add a substantial amount of weight, the worst enemy of EVs. We’ve kept the front fascia intact, preserving its unique horizontal and vertical lighting elements, along with its chevron-shaped front “grille” embedded with a unique LED lighting display. We’ve also treated it to a cream-colored exterior hue, a luxurious color befitting of almost any luxury convertible.
Where our make-believe Cadillac Celestiq convertible really differs from the real thing, however, is evident from the side, starting with the wheelbase. We’ve shortened the vehicle, removing the rear doors completely while stretching the front doors to allow for ease of entrance and exit to and from the rear seats.
Now, we imagine that since we cut the wheelbase down, the battery pack for this particular model would be smaller than that of the regular-length production model. We’ve also given the windshield a faster rake for a more sporty aesthetic.
Moving around to the rear, we’ve removed the C-pillar, necessitating a reconfiguration of the taillights to align with the vehicle’s decklid while maintaining the familiar Celestiq lighting strip signatures. We’ve also given our hypothetical Celestiq drop-top a sportier diffuser than the production sedan.
Now, while the Cadillac Celestiq will be able to be customizable right down to even the most minute details, the luxury marque hasn’t release plans to offer it in convertible form. With that in mind, we want to know what you think – should the Celestiq be offered in a cabriolet configuration? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below.
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John Pennisi
This is truly an ugly car in any form. How Cadillac could consider this to be their “Flagship” is beyond comprehension.
Frank A Ricciardi
The Convertible looks a lot less like a mid-60’s AMC Marlin !!!
StuartH
The rendition is not bad, but looks too flat and plain looking. It just needs a few tweaks to become what it needs to be. I would ask the designers to do the following — make the rear wheel fender cutout lower covering the top third of the wheel. And maybe even longer at the rear. Secondly, gently curve the belt line down from the windshield and then kick it up over the rear wheels, honoring the great classics of the early 50’s – the Cadillac Eldorado and Buick Skylark convertibles.
RichOne
Author gets an “A+” for trying to generate interest in a Cadillac Convertible “flagship” model–but the El Miraj concept was much closer to such a goal, and an El Miraj Convertible would have been stunningly beautiful!
Andre
Cadillac do your thing according to the needs of the future.
Keith
GM continues to make spectacular locking cars that look wise could compete with any manufacturer however they never make it to production, this is a sin in itself sometimes I wish they would just close up shop. Why make nice looking helo cars and never produce them. And let manufacturers like (H) and (H) and everyone else with a computer due them in. I would be ashamed to be heading GM. I’m not saying that this car is one of the best looking but if you look at other renderings you will see for yourself. Like the escala
And avista and many more in the past that only make it to concept models. Bye get your act together GM. START caring about the American Motor people, my bad did I say American Motors. Relaps sorry.
Peter Harry Montauredes
🆘 Hi Cadillac 🆘 (GM) we really need a convertible ASAP 🇺🇸 I’ll take “2” pre ordered!
Raymond Condon
I think the Caddy convertible is absolutely stunning, an would purchase one in a heartbeat if Cadillac ever decides to put it on the market. I’ve been purchasing Cadillacs for 30 years and would love to add one of those to my collection.
Bob T.
I could see success in the hypothetical drop top model, but I’m not very impressed with the “looks” of the sedan, especially at $300,000!
Jess
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again; whoever at Cadillac Society is
“designing” these cars should be on Cadillac’s payroll. MUCH better design takes on the Celestiq. But I would have to agree that the Celestiq is just not a great looking car.
George Kashey
Cadillac needs to pull design highlights from its best selling model years of the past and incorporate them into a modern design. The Darth Vader look is overdone, and needs to be replaced by an elegant, sophisticated design. When that happens, maybe I’ll start shopping for one again.
Steven B
Why not build one actual convertible model, put it in the Warren, MI design center, show it in ads and gauge interest as people (actual potential customers) come visit to make selections in Warren. If enough people were interested enough to put down real deposits, Cadillac could tool and build it. (Not sure if this is even remotely practical, but just an idea.)