With the summer relaunch officially underway, the first Cadillac Celestiq customer delivery has been made. To mark the occasion, the hand-built fastback was presented to the client during a private event at the Warren Technical Center (WTC) in Warren, Michigan, which is owned and operated by Cadillac’s parent, General Motors.
For reference, buyers have the option to take delivery of the Celestiq at the Cadillac House at Vanderbilt which is also located within WTC. Although it may not be quite as grandeur as a private event, the Cadillac House maintains a sense of prestige as it’s exclusive to Celestiq buyers.
As we previously reported, Celestiq deliveries were originally expected to begin for the 2024 model year. However, there were a few setbacks along the way. According to Mark Reuss, president of Cadillac parent, General Motors, the automaker needed to refine the vehicle’s software. By making the systems more robust, the marque can now streamline the launch of the Celestiq as well as future EVs.
Of course, future launches won’t be quite as challenging as the launch of its flagship, which offers a level of customization unlike any other Cadillac model. For instance, customers may choose to source wood from a tree in their own front yard to use for the Celestiq’s interior trim. Such personalization puts the nameplate in the upper echelon of luxury vehicles, and likely means that no two Celestiq cars will be the same.
The ability to individualize to such high-end opulence comes at a price, though, as the Celestiq carries an MSRP of $340,000. Aside from the vast range of bespoke options and elevated materials, the Cadillac Celestiq still offers a smooth ride, spirited performance, and a maximum driving range of over 300 miles per charge.
Mechanical highlights include a dual-motor all-wheel-drive propulsion system that draws power from a 111-kWh battery pack. The setup is rated at 655 horsepower and 646 pound-feet of torque, and is capable of launching the Celestiq from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in under four seconds.
Victorf
Can’t believe this is the best designers could do for a Cadillac halo car. Pretty ugly.
Frank Ricciardi
The question is…will there be a second delivery????????
Rick H
They should call the car “Unobtanium”. Only the uber-wealthy will be able to buy one and then will most likely never really drive it. Cadillac should have stuck with the CT6 and sell real cars to real customers.
Karrpilot
This is exactly why I bought my Cadillac CT5 with a gasoline engine. I could afford it. This one,not a chance.
Tom
I’m sorry – this car is fugly!
Who green-lit this thing for production??
Dougyfd
Horribly hideous looking vehicle
Christopher Stone
Bespoke is a matter of taste. The Celestic is for me completely lacking in elegance. Fastbacks are not about that. This whole concept is misbegotten. Remember Bob Lutz’ Cadillac 16 ? That’s what this should be.
Tom
This is like the ultra-luxury version of the Aztek
The designers couldn’t do any better than this?
What about the Escala? Sixteen? Cien? They were good-looking, desirable cars….
Frank
Remember that episode when Homer Simpson designed a car?
Here you go….