First we got the Cadillac Lyriq SUV in the GM luxury brand’s nascent electric vehicle lineup — and now, with the just-unveiled Celestiq, we’re getting to hear even more of the song. In one of Cars.com’s most popular news articles of the past month, we run through the details about the exterior design and interior accommodations of this forthcoming Porsche Panamera-profile-sporting Cadillac EV.
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The Celestiq is an all-electric, all-wheel-drive four-door fastback that rocks retro-futuristic exterior styling, using 1950s Caddies as inspiration while bringing the “Blade Runner” with a massive grille, deep contours down the sides, a low-slung and elongated stance, and an abundance of LEDs. The Celestiq’s cabin is particularly forward-looking — largely because those in the front seats won’t be able to take their eyes off the 55-inch LED display that snakes port-to-starboard across the entire width of the dash. Throughlines become a recurring motif, as a massive console stretches bow to stern with infotainment displays for passengers in both first class and steerage, while the cabin-spanning glass roof offers customizable transparency to suit each Celestiq occupant’s navigate-by-the-stars predilection. (Forgive all the nautical terms but, with prices rumored to reach into Rolls-Royce Dawn territory, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume buyers own a yacht, too.)
For everything we know about the Cadillac Celestiq so far, follow the link below to Cars.com’s No. 4 news story of the past month.
The Celestiq may be inclined to gaze up at the heavens, but on Cars.com’s countdown of most read articles, its view will be blocked by the 2023 Honda CR-V. The ultra-popular compact SUV’s model-year-2023 refresh took up two parking spaces in July — including the second-place spot, where a recounting of our up-close-examination of the new CR-V resides. Updates include improved forward visibility and a more right-angle-favoring shape; physical knobs and buttons for media controls; and upgraded cabin comfort. Our reviewer only got to see the CR-V at rest, so we’ll have to get back to you on driving impressions upon its expected late-summer arrival.
In the meantime, get a better idea of what to expect out of the 2023 Honda CR-V with our early impressions by following the link below to the No. 2 news story from July. In addition, head down to the No. 8 spot for a full model preview on the new CR-V.
Beyond that, we’ve got headlines on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past month:
1. Here Are the 11 Cheapest Electric Vehicles You Can Buy
2. 2023 Honda CR-V Up Close: Keeping the Competition on Its Toes
3. 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Review: Chevy Completes Its Pickup
4. Cadillac Celestiq EV: A High-Tech, High-End Electric Fastback
5. Hyundai Ioniq 6: Expected Range to Rival Tesla
6. What’s the Best New-Car Deal for July 2022?
7. BMW: New Subscription Fees for Heated Seats Won’t Impact U.S.
8. 2023 Honda CR-V: More Power, More Room, More Hybrid
9. Which Vehicles Offer Integrated Booster Seats?
10. Which New Cars Have Manual Transmissions?
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By Fred Meier and Brian Normile