Cadillac Design Studio Is ‘Very Busy,’ Say Sources

Cadillac has been on a roll lately, unveiling the Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept back in August before pulling the covers off the Cadillac Sollei concept convertible just a few weeks earlier in July. It’s no surprise that the Cadillac Design Studio has been a hive of activity in recent months, and sources have confirmed to Cadillac Society that the team is, indeed, “very busy.”

Those familiar with the subject tell us that the Cadillac design team is currently the busiest studio under the umbrella of its parent company, General Motors. That may seem like a bit of a shock, considering that Caddy has one of the smallest model portfolios among its GM brethren, especially when considering the broader lineup offered by the Chevrolet brand.

Cadillac has been a hotbed for production-bound electric vehicles throughout the last few calendar years, starting with the Cadillac Lyriq and Celestiq, followed by the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Cadillac Optiq and Cadillac Vistiq.

Cadillac has also not fully abandoned vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE), at least not yet. The refreshed 2024 Cadillac XT4 launched last year, while its bigger brother – the Cadillac XT5 was completely overhauled for the Chinese market. The refreshed 2025 Cadillac CT5 is already on sale, while the 2025 Cadillac Escalade is on the way, revitalizing both nameplates with updated styling both inside and out for years to come. Finally, the Cadillac XT6 should also see an update in the near future, albeit also for the Chinese market.

It’s worth noting that Cadillac has pulled back on its ambitious plans to go all-electric by the end of the decade. Though it still remains committed to electrification, the luxury marque will continue to offer ICE vehicles for a while yet, affording its buyers “the luxury of choice” when it comes to selecting a propulsion system that will fit their lifestyle.

Things at the luxury marque’s design studio will only continue at full throttle. Sources tell Cadillac Society that plenty more design work is coming down the pike, particularly as it relates to production vehicles.