FIRST LOOK: Cadillac Celestiq - America’s £300k Rolls-Royce And Bentley Rival

[@TopGear]

Name your favourite Cadillac...

[@michiganman8383]

The CTS model from 2008 to 2013.

[@MidnightTrepanationClub]

Cimarron, Cetera, or Allante 🤡

[@Sonilotos]

I honestly have no idea (I'm not American)

[@DaveSimkus]

My dad owned a 1980 Coupe DeVille. All the rusted holes were covered by tape that flapped in the wind as he drove along. The driver window was held up by a stick that we jammed inside the door. The 100-pound solid-steel trunk fell on my dad's head and he was never the same after that.

[@EyesOfByes]

Escalade if it were EV

[@cszafarczyk63]

I think they could’ve made it longer…

[@allensaunders449]

Exactly

[@portcybertryx222]

Nah it would’ve just been like a typical sedan. No unique in any way

[@MineshShah]

Maybe so long, it could cross different time zones?!

[@giacomu1]

Perfect size. Trunk in garage and hood in dealership service bay . New Cadillac motto.

[@Mr.Morden]

Cadillac was definitely the king of boats back in the day.

[@nickrath4545]

Demuro is gonna have a field day...

[@mac.fk14]

exactly all the quirks wwould make him explode

[@Digitalstar3]

TTTHHHISSSS

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

@@Digitalstar3Perfect!

[@cookinsdabest]

That guy is such a beta

[@Seagulltrash]

THISSSSS is the Cadillac Cyberpunk 2025 EV-olt Supercharged Battery Azure Lemondrop Lighting Speedback.

[@Dogmicspane]

A rare instance where it actually feels like they’re releasing the concept car

[@screenm0nkey]

But you wish they hadn't :)

[@rumblezerofive]

​@@screenm0nkeynah what, this is great. I'd have this over an SUV halo car any day

[@screenm0nkey]

@@rumblezerofiveYeah. Agreed. Not a fan of SUVs, myself. But this. Really? Can you imagine the devaluation. I mean, if it has an ICE then it might not lose so much money but this thing is going to be worth about $60k after three years. I guess the people buying a $300k Cadillac probably don't care :)

[@cybergornstartrooper2157]

Looks almost identical to the concept, and yet strangely the concept car looks quite good whereas the production car looks sh!t. That’s quite an achievement

[@The-Celestial]

Audi launching RS GT felt the same!

[@namesarecliche3850]

Always a good sign when the design boss shows up in a bobcut and crocodile shoes

[@SaraBourbonNight]

Karen!!!

[@jimmytwotime8004]

😅😅

[@SynthiaVan]

I think she looks nice. Shoes look like python, not croc.

[@williambrasky3891]

Oof

[@keving9502]

Would you prefer if she dressed like a slouch? You know, just like the suave guy she's talking to, with the designer flat-footed 1870 converse shoes!

[@_maze_4733]

Ten patents to eliminate shark fin antenna, but let’s replace it with a shark fin Logitech webcam. Genius!

[@anidiotinaracingcar]

I couldn't believe my ears when he explained that

[@jabradle98]

Plus now if your windshield gets cracked it's unimaginably expensive to replace

[@_maze_4733]

@@jabradle98 maybe it made of sapphire with titanium coating?

[@pali1H]

lol exactly

[@carlsingh8344]

American way of doing it lol

[@kens8903]

Out of all the amazing concept cars Cadillac has had in recent history, this has got to be one of the oddest ones they could have picked to be produced

[@nickthaskater]

Why this and not Cien? 😢

[@stupidvideos1449]

Its not a concept 😊

[@iSOBigD]

Agreed, their other ones were all so much more interesting and didn't have the same power train, power and range as every car today including a Kia and a Hyundai. I found that they didn't spend enough time on the interior to let us understand how this is any nicer than a 100k car while costing 3x as much. I get that the manufacturing processes are different, but the end result is what matters and at first glance it doesn't look any more fancy than most other high end luxury cars.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

It’s hard to differentiate now that everyone is making SUVs. I drove a nice Audi SUV and a Japanese SUV back to back. Now that all cars are nice, it wasn’t that big of a difference. It certainly wasn’t $40K difference.

[@TheMELTDOWN911]

LOL! I was thinking the same....

[@richt-1]

Looks like a big Citroen

[@malcolmjcullen]

Definitely looks French.

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

I said the same thing. I agree.

[@TymaDem]

Very strong vibes of Numero 9 concept

[@yassergharbi7083]

Yep, an SM

[@tomraymond9795]

I'd agree with that although that's not necessarily an insult. Big Citroën have always been good looking and historically have been some of the most luxurious vehicles on the road. They're still comfy today although they're not a big fan of continuing to work year after year...

[@ZiggyBoon]

I gotta believe that somebody somewhere in Cadillac once saw a Jensen Interceptor.

[@Smashingbonejuices]

I can imagine in 40 years it will be remembered similarly too

[@axumitedessalegn3549]

It's a literal cyberpunk car come to life. Unbelievable

[@JESSIECOJC]

For real!!!

[@S0L1D_]

My thought exactly!

[@86545]

And what about the new huyndais and especially the new rivian r3? The time has come

[@johnryan6003]

No cyber punk vibe. Just modern sense from it.

[@captain_context9991]

@@johnryan6003 No definitely cyberpunk vibe. Or GTA

[@lolza-qh2xw]

The front half looks so nice, though the rear 40 metres of the car look awful.

[@AkioWasRight]

I disagree, the rear quarters remind of the original Citroen DS or the Jensen Interceptor. These are some of the most beautifully avant garde designs in automotive history. That said, beauty is subjective. I can understand why some might not love the design.

[@Rekeza]

@@AkioWasRight the rear quarter of the Jenson is exactly what ruins it for me

[@robotbro7187]

glad they made a unique design rather than sticking the the same old large luxury SUV crap found everywhere

[@jwstinthesky2677]

-Exclaimed, the car designer.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

I don't completely agree, but you did make me giggle and that's worth a lot.

[@Knobslobber11]

This is gonna depreciate like crazy

[@tnickknight]

True of almost every single ultra luxury vehicle. Older Bentleys, Rolls, high end Mercs, and BMWs are only worth a tiny fraction of their new cost.

[@popzic]

Don't think so, I'd bet they'll make under 100 of them.

[@Team33Team33]

@@popzic And because of that you think the price will stick ??? Just look at the Maybach.

[@jasonhunt007]

If anyone worries about that, they cannot afford it.

[@curthominid5423]

When you find a Cadillac with a goddess emblem from the past for cheap, you let me know.

[@hofahome]

Introducing the Cadillac Spruce Goose!

[@niptodstan]

Looks a bit like a Jensen interceptor/ Lamborghini Espada from the side.

[@davidsobel3303]

yeh, that came to mind for me as well

[@geerow8718]

Indeed, without the style and pizzazz.

[@pccltd3434]

Couldn't have put it better myself

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Yes. I like station wagons. This is kind of like that as well.

[@stuartcotton8416]

Spot on. My thoughts exactly.

[@OfishcialDiscusCanada-cu9df]

Man, Cadillac really didn’t want to leave any blind spot on the table when they designed this one.

[@thebirdhasbeencharged]

Imagine doing a u turn in that bih

[@Snaap525]

guys stop talking with people and show actually a car properly. 21 minutes of video and the car is showing only 5 minutes of it

[@farishanafiah8461]

This isn't the full production yet. TG will eventually do a real world test drive of it once it has gone on sale.

[@anydaynow01]

It's good to hear the actual thoughts of engineers and designers though, anyone can read a spec sheet and then do a boring drag race and burnouts like other channels.

[@Snaap525]

@@anydaynow01 so maybe makes sense to make it 50%-50%? Show the actual car review and combine it with the interview of people who made the car but not just talking.

[@reel2reeltv944]

And for that reason these videos get a 👎 from me every time!

[@piccalillipit9211]

100% agree

[@edgallagher8675]

I keep having flashbacks of the 80's Seville. Looked good in the front and then what the hell when wrong in the rear? Can and Driver said at the time, "Looks like the car carrier backed into it. Should've kept on backing." lol

[@burnttoaster6313]

The rear looks like butt. Should have made it boxy

[@AndrewCDiprose]

indeed

[@jamesshives5679]

Holy C-pillar Batman!

[@Mike-si7mv]

Looks like a Citroen Halloween nightmare

[@BaybieK]

When are they going to release the long wheelbase version?

[@Quisqueyax]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Retroscoop]

The 6 wheel version is planned for 2026. It will have its own bathroom.

[@PhonkMachine220YT]

Another longer hatchback to break the record again? Guinness World Records need to do something.

[@benbohannon]

This was the coup.

[@maximilianoluera6679]

“Everything that looks like metal is real metal” GM is the only manufacturer that could say that about the interior of a $350,000 car and I still wouldn’t believe them

[@PsychicOracle]

Surprised he didn't have a single question for the designer about the proportions, the taillights...

[@CoolVIguy]

He was likely coached on which questions not to ask.... and signed off an agreement pre-interview(s)

[@TitanSubZero15]

Because he wasn't the designer. The designers already had a small mock up model done before he even knew about it.

[@michelebertoncello7913]

Just could not keep a straight face doing it

[@PsychicOracle]

Did you watch the video @@TitanSubZero15

[@PsychicOracle]

Oh guaranteed. Just shocking for one of the best known automotive review brands, to get the first chat with the lady who really truly designed it and not even wink/nod to the polarizing back end @@CoolVIguy

[@ewadge]

It looks weird enough for some people to hate it but also for some people to love it. I would never want one myself but I can see someone wanting one.

[@robertfarmer6316]

I agree… I like that’s it’s different , but feels very much like a Cadillac …. I’ve learned that sometimes things I thought looked wild, were just trend setters…. I very much could decide that I hate it tho lol

[@pulsefiend]

no way is it worth $340k.. Never in my life will I spend that kind of money on a cadillac 😂

[@jimsteinway695]

It’s an EV. The whole market is collapsing. The timing on this ugly thing couldn’t be worse

[@jimsteinway695]

@@pulsefiendyou’ll be able to buy a used one in a year or two for $30,000

[@TheJayddub]

In the singular maybe

[@rastasrosco1318]

Who let Homer Simpson in the Cadillac Design room.

[@elinoreberkley1643]

lmao

[@fw399]

Just what i think.... in the first second ha hA

[@rekker2688]

Homers’ car looked waaaaayy better!

[@truman4956]

From the company that brought you the Pontiac Aztec, another brilliantly designed vehicle

[@huntychunks]

Front 5 metres is pretty sweet. The rear 15 metres is absolutely grotesque.

[@gcm747]

Cost to manufacture that glass roof embedded with antennae elements would be outrageous. And all done for a patent to remove the antennae from the shark fin - and put a camera in it instead. Genius.

[@donswier]

Props to Cadillac for actually being *Cadillac* for once 🇺🇲 (from a lifelong weirdo import guy)

[@Seventizz]

True - but they downsized us Cadillac owners so much we were getting used to it. Think I'll just buy another ATS coupe and store it.

[@michaelschikschneit8550]

I absolutely adore this car!

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

That back end… Does not scream Cadillac.

I agree..it simply laughs at a failed attempt

[@MarloSoBalJr]

No, it does! It's screams 1950s nonsense

[@DaRealRoachDoggJr]

Needs fins

[@UnionPacific1997]

You clearly have never seen the 1980-1985 Seville

[@Ramonatho]

​@UnionPacific1997 most people who complain about expensive cars despite not being able to afford them don't know about classic everyday drivers like the Seville

[@taylorrobbins842]

Dude is roasting Cadillac in the most subtle way

[@davidbolt5113]

Yup - and gleefully Brit accent. But who the hell wants to hear about luxury from a guy in a t-shirt? He’s not Jack Dorsey. Put a goddamn shirt on.

[@b.east42]

16:09 “I feel like a lot of the stuff you’ve just done is because it sounds cool” 💀🤣

[@kucingkeren8042]

@@b.east42 Exactly, the car is just nice and beautiful, but that guy described the design elements with too much exaggeration

[@markdc1145]

Yes, the Brits are definitely masters of sarcasm.

[@NSXtacy-]

Props to Cadillac for even thinking about merging a Lagonda Shooting Brake and a....Porsche 928? At least it's different!

[@xelaander8429]

You know what, this is the exact description

[@alanbatten6066]

I wondered if anyone else saw the 928 in the rear

[@f.kieranfinney457]

From one angle it looks 944 in back. First gen Panamera vibes as well. The whole car needs refining. If we get a gen2 Panamera it’ll be cool.

[@10choochoo]

As soon as the designer stepped out I knew this thing was gonna blow

[@WillieFungo]

😂

[@screenm0nkey]

It reminds me of the time Homer’s half brother let him design a car.

[@jbreakstone]

The “Homer”!

[@bcm0022009]

The persephone (per-seff-in-knee)!

[@MrShoryuken1]

Haha literally just commented this then scrolled down to see yours. Great minds...

[@Frandaman84]

Unky herb

[@haredr6511]

I was thinking the same!!!!! “It needs to have a cup holder to fit MY cup!”

[@jasonbrenner7184]

How did someone green light that styling?

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I think it works. I have a Lyriq. The rear panels look a little odd, but it's none the less interesting.

[@ThunderAppeal]

It is absolutely ghastly.

[@Neojhun]

Looks awesome to me. Modern ICE appliance cars have set a bad trend. Soo bland and unoffensive. Industry is healing.

[@LudiCrust.]

It’s not to my personal liking but it’s better than most of the boring crap on sale today. I’d take that over a VW any day.

[@jasonbrenner7184]

@@LudiCrust. I liked my 1996 DeVille Concours better than this.

[@Bonn1770]

The worst part of a Top Gear subscription is getting new Top Gear recommendations.

[@Jay-nk6dm]

what is the black and white car at 6:24?

[@ChandlerMurielBing]

Looks very Cyberpunkish, love it.

[@mikecook6104]

Someone must be missing a stash of LSD after seeing this 😂

[@SPAT]

Love the front half of the car. Back half seems to be a bit less desirable. Good luck with sales.

[@r0b3rt_959]

Already sold out for 18 months. I don't think production will exceed 500 units, and considering they're planning on making about 150 units a year; they're alright.

[@BounceHeaven]

9:34 he is literally running out of ways to say things are bad but isn’t allowed 😂

[@geoffreycarter3981]

Literally nobody in the US thinks of Cadillac as the "Rolls Royce" of Automobiles anymore. Not since the early 70's

[@sammich136]

sad truth i think. i would probably say cadillac is one of the most luxurious if not most luxurious american car brand, but even cadillac is still far far away from a common european luxury brand like bmw or mercedes imo (not to be like everyone else and put them on a pedestal). i think americans are far more concerned with power and sound over luxuries when it comes to cars. atleast most people i would think, feel free to correct.

[@johnsherman6718]

@@sammich136 I agree. Cadillac is lost for image and trying too hard to be a sports type car. They're lost. Good bye Cadillac.

[@Gilbertus64]

@@sammich136 You never sat in a Cadillac Escalade I presume ?

[@KamielDV2]

I can unfortunately tell you that nowadays, outside of the US, most people consider them tasteless and badly built.. Those who like old timers of course think more fondly of the brand because of some of the classics. I personally would be extremely glad to see them doing good again, and I must say, this car is way less boring and less ugly than for example all of the Mercedes EQ models or the BMW XM. And I think this needs to be the the market they are targeting. There is no way anyone would take this over a Bentley or a Rolls, especially if you are trying to aim at an audience where money does not matter. Qualitatively speaking, I am hopeful that they can keep up with the likes of Merc and BMW, I am sure it would be possible, we'll just all have to see in practice

[@KamielDV2]

The car will basically be a guaranteed international failure if they try to compete with the true luxury brands. The only people who would be interested, would probably me American multimillionaires with a liking for the brand, or some form of patriotic intent making them chose this. If they aim at having a possibly better deal than upper business class cars. This would get sales everywhere

[@Knightmare22]

Cadillac really went to town with the Celestiq!

[@cheburator6420]

crazy town that is

[@fluffyslippers5589]

Cadillac have always to me made great concept cars from the Ciel, Escala & the El Mirage. Now this!

[@XX-bo5pb]

I love long cars like the rolls royce. This is a beautiful design. Its so slick

[@pan4632]

15:46 I literally burst out laughing the second I saw the "Frunk"

[@Maghribi85]

In my opinion this car million time better than other sport car in the market it’s sport and also for family nice shape futuristic and comfortable

[@MohamedAli965]

Actually looks super cool. Surprised at how much im digging the looks

[@Midg-td3ty]

I am also surprised that anyone is digging those looks, let me guess you also love the driving hotdog ?

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

My first thought when seeing this was an Accord Wagon.

[@Bigern2998]

Exactly what I saw as well. Front end is all Accord

[@opichocal]

Reminds me of my grandpas station wagon after he was rear ended

[@TChighbury]

Designer: "What about the Rover SD1? Maybe that could work"

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Rover SD1, Jensen Interceptor, Leyland Force7, Kia Stinger, 6000SUX,....

[@MathsYknow]

"Yeah, the SD1... We could make our whole dashboard featureless and symmetrical, so that it looks like we could just swap the wheel to either side of the car to suit both RHD and LHD markets!" "Won't that look a bit cheap for a Rolls Royce competitor?" "No - all the metal is real metal."

[@MrMarcusjarvey]

@@PiDsPagePrototypes 6000SUX 😂

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@MrMarcusjarvey "An American Tradition"

[@joemccarthy4532]

My favorite Cadillac's are from the mid 1950s through to the late 1960s.

[@jamesaron1967]

Absolutely agreed!

[@Retroscoop]

I guess that's true for most people. Those cars were distinctive and a real statement. No wonder they have become iconic.

[@easternyellowjacket276]

This vehicle is spectacular. GM has done a fantastic job with EV's. I bought an Equinox EV, humble compared to this marvel, but it has been fantastic. My wife and I love it and it is our first EV. They did a great job even with that. And this thing is just absolutely amazing. Wish I could afford one!

[@docmojo30]

When GM does the post mortem on this vehicle when it fails, the number 1 reason will be the design

[@martyn_g]

I actually think it looks real good. When it sits in traffic, you know what it is - compared to the absolute dirge of amorphous SUV’s - even mid mount supercars have a generic look about them. It’s part of the reason why I like a 911 - you know it’s a 911 from afar.

[@Iamthestig42069]

Can't fail if it's not supposed to succeed in the first place. It's a middle finger to rolls Royce and bently and an attempt to stand out. Cadillac styling has always been polarizing.

I think the #1 reason for failure will be that's its an EV, and the #2 reason will be the price .. #3 will be the design

[@JohnArnis]

It’s gonna need every rear view camera it has and collision avoidance tech with that huge C pillar blind spot!

[@muthukumaranc]

Absolutely stunning inside out. I'm glad they made a halo car, my respect for the brand's capabilities is higher now. And I'm glad it isn't a crossover.

[@timcritchfield]

It looks like a car you would see from 1939 Worlds Fair, Tomorrow World car shows. It took them over 80 years to finally put it on the market. Great job!

[@nofameculture]

I give it 2 model years! The first year and the last year!

now that was funny and spot on...

[@killercan10]

Imagine working on the Escala, Elmiraj and Ciel and you end up with this...thing...

[@JKGEmslie]

YES best design language and concepts. Don’t know what the heck happened.

[@TheAustrianPainter87]

Very expensive hurst

[@wanderingbufoon]

@@TheAustrianPainter87 I hate when people say "it's not economical" since this is a $300k Nissan Sentra. We could've gotten with the other looks. They're clealy reusing parts of other GM cars and selling it off as "Cadillac" I mean, it's understandable if it's suspension or powertrain bits but they use other parts like trims, grills, light housings.

[@TheMaxilegs]

@@wanderingbufoonIn a rolls royce you will find many parts come from the BMW 7 series. Window switches, seat controls, infotainment etc... Bentley takes from VW group too.

[@wanderingbufoon]

@@TheMaxilegs yeah, certainly the brand aren't what they were. No reason people should pay for that price tag when everything about it isn't bespoke and many parts can be found in other workhorse cars. You can see this with Ferrari and Lamborghini a lot. You pay 10x the amount for a screw that is basically a VW.

[@skobola]

Can anyone imagine how much effort is needed to put a large suitcase in the rear trunk?

I cant even imagine the effort its going to take to get people in the drivers seat of this flop

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

I mean, open the hatchback and put it in? What am I missing here?

[@FaxasBeats]

“Ugly is included at no extra charge” Brian Cooley would have a blast w this one 😭

[@Megatholis]

Its the most beautiful car ive ever seen, not sure what people are saying

[@flyguy-pb5sx]

Wow! Cars have come full circle in my lifetime! My first car I got, before I was gifted a proper car, was my grandparents 1971 Ford LTD…a boat of a car that was like 30 ft long, weighed like 7 tons, had a 7 liter engine in it just to make it go down the street…we called it the beach barge as surfer kids…you could sleep 5 in it…1 across each bench seat and 3 in the trunk! You could put entire surfboards in the trunk, and close it!! That’s what this monstrosity reminds me of!!!😂

[@cassokon]

This will definitely be a one and done

[@MegaRetr]

The front half looks so nice

[@yakxattack]

Watched the whole video and I’m still trying to understand the £300k price tag on this thing

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

my mouth was hanging open while watching. Terrific video. Thank you. I enjoyed it very much.

[@omidnamin9004]

This is going to be a major flop.

[@zeedustrakok]

These halo car for mainstream brands usually aren’t meant to make a profit. They are there as brand booster or ego boosters. That being said, the Maybach and BMW 7 at around 200k will be the better car and cheaper. You can’t compete with a Rolls or a Bentley.

[@krusher74]

dont you understand the simple term "flop"@@zeedustrakok

[@wojciechmuras553]

It's not a flop if it makes people think about Cadillac again. This isn't a car that's supposed to sell, this is the kind of car that's supposed to get onto posters so that people peek into the showrooms and hopefully pick up something more reasonable.

[@rickmorty7284]

@@wojciechmuras553 Like Bugatti?

its first major strike is that its an obscenely overpriced EV... nobody wants and EV and nobody in their right mind will pay that much for one

[@RetroLevels]

Best looking train on earth

[@Peer_Teer]

😂

[@aye3678]

lol

[@Goat4459]

I love it ❤ idk why everyone hates it. Cus i think it looks brilliant

[@HAVu-dw3nb]

The profile reminds sooo much of the cheeky car advert from the 1987 Verhoeven’s Robocop; the 6000 SUX. 😂

[@Markmoorcroft1]

Just looked it up and it's a ringer 😮

[@coldstne1]

Yeah, and they’ll even through in a Blaupunkt!

[@definedphotography]

"Big is back, because big is better!"

[@Hope4NewDay1]

The 3D Car render artists are going to have an absolute field day with this car just like they did with the BMW M3/M4 grills.

[@BluffMunkey]

They should have called it 6000SUX

[@williambrasky3891]

I do love it. The interior in particular is a breath of fresh air.

[@AuthenticKiwi]

Those new taillights are surely something to catch attention, if the barge-like size didn't do that already

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

The barge size is the only Cadillac thing on the entire car

[@THESLlCK]

@@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd agreed. Not a fan. It's still striking

[@IIXxSLAYERxXII]

@@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd interior is also quite nice. The exterior not...

[@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd]

@@IIXxSLAYERxXII 80k NICE NOT 300 grand. Double R showed us what Cadillac should have done. Stick to your original roots and make the car electric (this class of car it actually makes sense to be full EV) . Not making something completely new that shares nothing with original Cadillac's. Cadillac's used to invest stuff that no other cars had power windows, headed seats, A/C, just to name a few. This has nothing you can't get on a $200,0000 S class and looks nothing like a Cadillac. The Ceial concept or the Escala they mentioned in this video with hybrid and EV options at around $150,000 max would sell better and be closer to the brands roots. I hate what Mary has done to GM its really disappointing. Cadillac needs to stick to it's REAL fans like myself and stop trying to win over stupid children who just want to zoom and have screens in their faces and this is coming from a 31 year old.

[@IIXxSLAYERxXII]

@@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd 80K?! You are smoking...that interior looks very luxurious. In todays age it's not easy to come up with new stuff like 60+ years ago lol. It would be nice to see a new Cadillac with the exterior look of the sixteen or elmiraj and this kind of interior here...

[@99-Zulu]

A 4.2tt hybrid would be more widely accepted today than a BEV. People are not wanting to go full BEV yet. Hybrids and plug-in hybrid are becoming more popular by the months. Once again GM is behind the curve again.

[@Ethanbarela]

Yea I agree a hybrid v8 would be perfect right

[@info0]

they want to compete in Europe with this? Europeans who have a iota of common sense, avoid USA cars, because the materials used are cheaper than in European counterparts. Also 300k for Caddy is OTT pricing and it's full electric... Hard pass if you can have mild hybrid with V8 or beefy V12 under the hood in Rolls and Bentley...

[@DreamCarGarage1]

It's striking and visually interesting, but not exactly what anyone would describe as 'good-looking', and the "price", well, that's just ridiculous!!!

[@oskar6661]

Yep, it's incredibly tacky looking...nothing ageless or beautiful (from a historic or modern standpoint). That thing is going to age like milk.

[@raymonds7492]

I think the Cullinan is funny looking, its proportions are off and it isn’t big enough. People still buy it though.

[@DreamCarGarage1]

@@oskar6661 🤣

[@rorybaker5799]

I disagree. It looks great

[@Coyote.five.0]

people around the world : we need an affordable ev, reliable, somethings that is finally cheaper than a tesla , an has a soul GM : naaaaaaaaa heres a $300k+ ev for you people, this is what you been waiting for and asking for , we present you........... the Cadillac celestiq

[@Postbus22]

Can we appreciate the moment at 10:40 where the cameraman walks away so you don't see his reflection in the windows?

[@alfonsovelasco9627]

And I don't blame him !! I would have been ashamed for filming this monstrosity too !!

[@jimsteinway695]

Exactly he should have walked completely out of the building. GM will be out of business soon if this is what they are doing. Good thing I bought a Ford truck instead of Chevy or GMC. They’re going to get bankrupt

[@anusername8350]

Looks straight out of Cyberpunk2077, like something Kerry would drive.

[@klwarhouse]

I was thinking about this exact thing!!! I also just put cyberpunk down right before I watch this video.

[@seendabeen1740]

Looks the Herrera outlaw

[@sohailien]

I don’t get why they chose orange for the show car. The ruby red or navy blue would look so much nicer and show off the lighting more prominently. The interior is amazing though! Glad there’s American competition to the usual Euro ultra luxury cars. Next it would be nice to see an ultra luxury Genesis and Lexus for some Asian competition.

[@2AMinLosAngeles]

Lexus has a rolls royce/bentley rival with the century, but they dont sell it outside of japan iirc

[@MM-hq2bd]

Ya, even the designer subtly said it.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Yeah, bizarre choice. I’d preferred to have seen it in the Typhoon color choice that arrived from 2025 in Cadillac’s new color palette.

[@BigMax-]

Finally we get Outlaw GTS from Cyberpunk IRL

[@Suileron]

Its different and fascinating, I get if the styling isn't everyone's thing but I think it's quite unique and cool!

[@jimsteinway695]

The timing is wrong. The whole EV market is collapsing and no one will buy a $400,000 Cadillac that takes 2 hours to charge

[@Greatdome99]

What a hemorrhoid of a car.

[@herbertwilliams1608]

I see a Aston Martin La gonda wedge styling cue in the rear door. The use of metal touch surfaces is impressive.

[@GTSCarLife]

@ 11:51 This angle looks like the old Dodge Omni 024 hatchback. 😂

[@robertcalderone5998]

Absolutely! I had a new 1979 Dodge Omni 024 Silver and Red back in the day with exterior moldings that would fall off a few times a year and I would Crazy Glue them back on.😊

[@HectorYague]

I cannot possibly believe that any of the target users (status-concious centillionaire/billionaire) would choose this cyberpunk-styled car over a Rolls Royce.

[@vascamp4854]

Nope. Would never buy. Not even for $100k

[@ent1311]

The newest rolls Royce interior is garbage

[@jbp122]

Those type of people just buy both. It will sell because it’s low volume and unique. GM Isn’t making a ton of these anyway and they will all sell.

[@davidbolt5113]

RR and Bentleys are common.

[@TheXarfay]

if this is the future, we should leave it and go back to the past lol

[@chuckzilla3000]

It kinda reminds me of a modern take on the 6000-SUX from Robocop.

[@ashramjathan4258]

My first intrusive thought too😅

[@Noloveforspectre]

yoo i just watched all the robocops the other day only thing is the the 600 SUX looked way better

[@TyChee]

This was my first thought as well. 😂😂

[@kevingoins5837]

Let's get it out , I can't wait to see it on the road ❤

[@desynceso]

No door handles is great until you have an accident and first responders have nothing to pull at to get you out…

[@thomaswilson2917]

Try pushing the button with a coating of ice on it!

[@eyesuckle]

Don't be ridiculous! This car is never going to get in an accident. Certainly not as long as it's _that_ colour.

[@clintonezeh7556]

​@@eyesuckleheck, you could see that car from the ISS

[@br-fitness]

@@eyesuckleit might get a few bumps considering the front and the rear are in different postcodes

[@Thinginator]

@@eyesuckle I own a '66 Thunderbird that is MORE orange than that, and have been rear-ended in it anyway. I wish high visibility colors could stop drivers from taking their eyes off the road, but they'll do that no matter what color your car is. At best it just means everyone paying attention to the road, as they should be, will in fact notice you. But it's not a guarantee that they're doing that.

[@gregkelly2145]

Something about the looks reminds me of an old Citroen.

[@onemanhisdub1969]

Old Citroën are beautiful this is another piece of America shite!

[@polystictus]

My thought...did that not occur to anyone reviewing this design...I mean before they approved it?

[@MrNotgoth]

I actually really like how different this looks. Glad Cadillac is trying something different while still looking pleasing to the eye (imo)

I give them props fr trying to make a sedan but they failed so big on this one... and worse its an overpriced EV

[@larskars5835]

Imagine having design carte blanche and an eventual price tag of 340 000 £ - and this is the best they could come up with?

[@danialhowe9814]

find my insiders POV comment on this in the chat here and youll see how that happens

[@anthonyhawgood1577]

At 340k this will be the fastest depreciating car ever since it seems to only be on par with cars in the 150k range aswell as being so of the time

[@Trussme96]

If you have $340k for a bespoke luxury car, you don't give a damn about depreciation

[@95mushroom]

So what you're saying is,. its actually a Rolls Royce competitor.

[@ragabara1031]

​@Trussme96 Yes you would. Residual value matters when you want to switch cars every few years. People also tend to sell their assets whenever they face cash flow fluctuations, or need a quick influx of cash, regardless of income level. The wealthy have wealth management advisors who would go over all their assets and make recommendations based on their lifestyle goals, financial goals and risk levels.

[@raymonds7492]

The only vehicles that don’t grossly depreciate are Japanese cars and American pickups.

[@deanchur]

@@Trussme96 Hop over to F-Chat, depreciation is a very common topic on those boards

[@EatSleepEmpire]

I love the stance, the length, the lift back, but designers need to remember that simplicity is better. Posh people like minimalism and quality materials, not an interior that looks like Coney Island at night after a few beers.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

My girlfriend says the same thing about me. The stance, the length, the big back…well almost the same. lol. But it truly is a remarkable car. Love the hatchback, but found the aluminum exposed pillars odd. Especially the ramblings about how they are so beautifully designed. Looks very much like an afterthought to me.

[@monsoon835]

how are you going to open the door in the winter when its frozen over

[@marswell2408]

If you buy this car then you most likely have a garage

[@GlitterGuru]

No one is parking this outside, let alone driving it in winter. That’s what the fleet of Range Rovers are for lol

[@JCJW101]

My thought exactly, it's such a stupid design choice that simply ignores reality.

[@6ec6YRFPTcC]

The owners will be spending the winter in Palm Beach, they don't care

[@dannyboy480-y4m]

@@JCJW101 This has nothing to do with “reality”. Those with the means to purchase this don’t live in reality. This not a Honda Accord.

[@Halosaur]

I'd customize mine by replacing the D pillar panels with windows, put in rear facing bucket seats, run a big-ass wood panel down the side and paint it in lime green....boom, it's the 21st century Wagon Queen Family Truckster of my dreams.

[@captain_context9991]

WOW They ACTUALLY built it.

now lets see them try selling them... good luck on that 🤣

[@docmojo30]

The design language of this car is incoherent… it’s as if they spliced two different cars together and increased the size by 20%…. Admittedly this is subjective and my opinion, I think it looks …. Ugly … no offense to those who like it but for that money it just doesn’t have the “it” factor the other cars in that range have

[@thatguy_v4]

I think the rear design is somewhat questionable, though I truly love the car. the cyberpunk/art deco look is so unique to anything else in the auto industry. It is on ef the few electric cars I really like and would own if I had the money. most electric cars all look the same, but this one stands out among most gasoline cars. the entire car just works, and it looks a lot cooler than its competition.

[@thatguy-m6p]

Fully agree

[@thatguy_v4]

@@thatguy-m6p I really want one lol