The Elevated Velocity Concept serves as Cadillac’s vision of a next-gen, luxury-meets-adventure electric crossover. It blends high-performance V-Series heritage with innovative wellness and off-road tech — from breathing-synced lighting and infrared recovery treatments to sand-storm navigation and self-cleaning exteriors. While it’s not slated for production as-is, this concept likely previews Cadillac’s design and tech language for future EV models.
From Cadillac’s Official Press Release
- Vehicle Identity: The Elevated Velocity is an all-electric, high-performance 2+2 crossover concept, deeply rooted in Cadillac’s V-Series legacy, combining luxury with adventurous, off-road capability.
- Design Philosophy: Its name reflects dual themes — “Elevated” for its lush, elevated experience and “Velocity” for its off-road performance prowess.
- User Experience Modes:
- Welcome Mode: Illuminates the floor, seats, doors, steering wheel in soft white light; gull-wing doors lift open; desert sand–inspired animation plays on the steering wheel; Cadillac and V-Series logos glow.
- Elevate Mode: Engages autonomous driving. Steering wheel and pedals retract; lighting shifts to red with infrared seatback lighting; door lighting syncs with breathing; displays outside temperature, driver’s body temperature, and cabin temp; guided breathwork is offered via ambient light on the cowl.
- Velocity Mode: Returns manual controls; lighting transitions to cool white; a steering-wheel screen shows speed, battery health, and AR HUD navigation; emphasis shifts to driving focus.
- Drive Modes:
- e-Velocity — Sporty on-road driving, evolved from current V-Mode.
- Terra — Raises air suspension for off-road terrain.
- Sand Vision — Enhances visibility in sandstorms, like Night Vision.
- Elements Defy — Uses vibration to repel dust or debris from the exterior.
- Exterior & Materials:
- Sculptural design with aerodynamic 2+2 layout, raised ride height, 24-inch wheels, stretched hood — echoing Cadillac’s Celestiq and Lyriq aesthetics.
- Exterior in Vapor Blue (with glacial grey undertones) contrasted by fiery red interior; blue-tinted windshield and side glass; gull-wing doors; wheels made of flax fiber and black crystal-tint acrylic; signature transluscent lighting and light-tunnel rear lamps.
- Luxurious cabin layers: Morello Red Nappa leather, Cerise sleek fabric, Garnet boucle, brushed metal, tinted acrylic, and sand-polo-inspired 3D printed black crystal patterns.
The Cadillac Elevated Velocity was designed to “elevate the state-of-being” of occupants while delivering hypercar-level electric performance across diverse terrain.
