2024 Cadillac Celestiq Exudes Tranquility in First Ridealong

2024 Cadillac Celestiq Exudes Tranquility in First Ridealong
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The over-$300,000 Celestiq is Cadillac's entry into the super-premium space where Rolls-Royce and Bentley play, a segment Cadillac hasn't occupied since it built V-16 behemoths in the 1930s. Not only will the Celestiq compete with Bentley and Rolls-Royce on price, but the electric 18-foot-long hatchback will also be an exclusive, highly bespoke affair with an involved build process. While only a select few will get to own the Celestiq, we got a chance to hop in for a short ride in an engineering validation prototype earlier this year during Monterey Car Week, and we came away impressed with the serene, albeit brief, experience.
The Celestiq has a commanding presence in person, its length accentuated by the gradual slope of the rear hatchback and the 23-inch wheels creating a planted stance. The hatchback also distinguishes the Celestiq from more traditionally shaped ultra-luxury sedans from British and German automakers, while the taper of the roofline has a certain nautical, yacht-like essence. At the push of a button the massive rear door swings open on its own, and we were thankful for the powered operation since the door looks hefty.