{"id":38936,"date":"2022-12-23T10:48:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T15:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38936"},"modified":"2022-12-23T10:48:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T15:48:56","slug":"cadillac-revives-iconic-goddess-symbol-for-the-celestiq-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38936","title":{"rendered":"Cadillac revives iconic symbol for the CELESTIQ EV as it prepares for an all-electric future"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cadillac<\/a> is gearing up for what\u2019s expected to be the most significant transformation in the automaker\u2019s 120-year history. For its flagship EV, Cadillac will bring back one of its most iconic symbols, first reserved for its most prestigious models, leading the brand into an all-electric future.<\/p>\n

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The Cadillac Goddess reemerges in the EV era<\/h2>\n

The Cadillac Goddess first appeared in 1930 alongside the automaker\u2019s Heron mascot. The original Goddess design was touted as \u201cthe very spirit of unsurpassed swiftness and power,\u201d with long sweeping lines representing the brand\u2019s \u201cmodern beauty and fleetness.\u201d<\/p>\n

At first, the Goddess was only available on the most powerful and prestigious Cadillac vehicles, but in 1933 became a staple across its lineup.<\/p>\n

As the auto industry evolved, the Goddess received several variations, and then marking the end of an era, the symbol was \u201cretired\u201d in 1956 despite making a few appearances since.<\/p>\n

Cadillac is now gearing up for a new, all-electric era. The company is reintroducing the Goddess to pay homage to the performance and craftsmanship behind Cadillac\u2019s flagship EV, the CELESTIQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Executive director of Cadillac Design, Bryan Nesbitt, explains: <\/p>\n

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CELESTIQ is the beginning of the future for Cadillac, conveying the artistic innovation the brand is bringing to luxury electric vehicles. We wanted this flagship EV to embody the significant heritage of the brand in a truly meaningful way, with the Goddess representing the absolute pinnacle of bespoke craftsmanship from Cadillac.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Since hood ornaments have largely been phased out for a more modern, aerodynamic look, the new Cadillac Goddess will appear on the CELESTIQ\u2019s front quarter panel on a \u201chand built in Detroit\u201d plaque. The plaque is elegantly milled from billet aluminum as its polished, brushed, tinted, and then encased in glass.<\/p>\n

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Cadillac CELESTIQ multi-function controller and screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cadillac CELESTIQ hand-built plaque located on the driver\u2019s side door sill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n

The new Cadillac Goddess<\/a> can also be found within the CELESTIQ EV\u2019s multi-function controller on the center console, which is backlit and encased in glass.<\/p>\n

General Motors design sculptor Richard Wiquist was tasked with resurrecting Cadillac\u2019s new Goddess for the company\u2019s next generation of vehicles, \u201cleading the brand into its all-electric future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s Goddess is entirely sculpted by hand. She appears only on the CELESTIQ, representing the hand-built quality of each vehicle and pointing to a better future, showcasing her head held high and torso projected forward with confidence.<\/p>\n

The Cadillac CELESTIQ is already seeing significant interest<\/a> despite a price tag of upwards of $300,000. Production of the CELESTIQ is expected to begin in December 2023 and is only available by waitlist.<\/p>\n

Electrek\u2019s Take<\/h2>\n

Cadillac\u2019s flagship electric vehicle will be the first production car built by hand at the GM Global Tech Center in Michigan, sparking a new era for Cadillac. <\/p>\n

As Cadillac prepares for an all-electric future, bringing back an iconic symbol like the Goddess is exciting to see, fusing together its old legacy and the company\u2019s new direction. We are seeing several Legacy automakers infusing past symbols as they gear up to compete in the new era of electric vehicles. <\/p>\n

Ford converted its best-selling F-150 to electric with the Lightning pickup while carrying the Mustang legacy in the Mach-E. Hyundai incorporated elements<\/a> of its first unique model, the Pony, to design the IONIQ 5.<\/p>\n

As new electric vehicles hit the market over the next several years, you can expect to see more of this, with automakers tapping into their past to try to get a leg up on the competition. However, seeing Cadillac reintroduce one of its most iconic symbols for its flagship EV highlights the auto industry\u2019s direction and how automakers are reimaging themselves in the EV era.<\/p>\n

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