Cadillac Unveils Elevated Velocity Concept at Monterey Car Week
Cadillac is looking to put its best foot forward during Monterey Car Week.
The Detroit giant has just pulled back the curtain on a dazzling new concept called the Elevated Velocity. The high-riding, desert-inspired EV is meant to offer up a potential glimpse of the marque’s future performance SUVs.
The Elevated Velocity is the crossover version of last year’s Opulent Velocity prototype. Both EVs are informed by the adrenaline-seeking lifestyle and share a general profile with the battery-powered Lyriq and Optiq. That’s as far as the similarities to those production models go, though. The Velocities are much sleeker vehicles, showcasing smoother lines, a stretched-out nose with a simplified trapezoidal “grille,” and a more dramatic roofline. The main difference between the two show cars is that the Vapor Blue Elevated Velocity has a significantly boosted ride height, which, besides living up to its name, allows it to better take advantage of its 24-inch wheels.
Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept
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The concept’s gull-wing doors open to reveal a spacious (and streamlined) cabin with a 2+2 seating configuration. The elegant seats, door panels, and headliner are all done up in Red Morrello Nappa leather, while nearly every other surface, besides the brushed metal accents, is covered in Garnet red boucle fabric. Cadillac hasn’t provided dimensions for the interior, but the trunk has room for a color-matching, hand-crafted polo set.
The Elevated Velocity’s announcement is short on technical details, but we do know that it is a running show car. The EV, which is said to embody “Cadillac’s V-Series performance,” does feature several selectable modes meant to improve the driving experience, though. These include “e-Velocity Mode,” which is tailored for intense on-road driving, and “Terra Mode,” which activates the vehicle’s air suspension to ensure a smooth ride even over rough terrain. There’s also a “Sand Vision” feature that will allow for better visibility in a sandstorm.
Inside the Elevated Velocity
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So, will either the Elevated or Opulent Velocities prototypes ever go into production? Cadillac hasn’t said one way or the other, but the hand-built Celestiq started as a concept and that’s now beginning to roll off the line. But even if the Elevated Velocity isn’t bound for the road, those at this year’s Monterey Car Week will get the chance to see the SUV in the metal. The EV will be on display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, on Friday, August 15.
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