{"id":83194,"date":"2025-08-14T13:23:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83194"},"modified":"2025-08-14T13:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:23:08","slug":"cadillac-elevated-velocity-electric-crossover-concept-gullwing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83194","title":{"rendered":"Cadillac\u2019s Elevated Velocity Concept Is A Gullwing-Doored Desert Cruiser"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Cadillac\u2019s latest concept is a stunning 2+2 crossover with gullwing doors.<\/li>\n<li>The Elevated Velocity is an electric flagship that will probably dictate how future V-Series Cadillacs will look in the future.<\/li>\n<li>It sports 24-inch wheels, air suspension and a lounge-like interior that can monitor the occupants\u2019 temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Following in the footsteps of <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/730416\/cadillac-opulent-velocity-concept\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22730416%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22cadillac-opulent-velocity-concept%22%7D\">the stunning Opulent Velocity concept<\/a> from last year, <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/cadillac\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Cadillac<\/a> is at it again in 2025 with another breathtaking electric showcar. Dubbed the Elevated Velocity, it\u2019s the American luxury automaker\u2019s vision of a sleek, sporty and off-road-ready electric crossover that can blaze through the desert and the streets of California\u2013either autonomously or with someone behind the steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p>Riding on 24-inch wheels, the electric concept car has a 2+2 seating configuration and a pair of gullwing doors. The long hood and planted stance are in the same vein as the road-going Celestiq and Lyriq EVs, but taken to the extreme.<\/p>\n<section data-is-mosaic=\"0\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"image\" data-border=\"\" data-id=\"8216203\">\n        <span class=\"svg-search\"><br \/>\n            <svg>\n                <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-0-c97ccff7c5ae8038b0af0c30da76004a.svg#semidir\"\/>\n            <\/svg><br \/>\n        <\/span>\n    <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s5\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 213w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s6\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 445w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s4\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 889w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s3\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1280w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s2\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1440w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s1\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1920w&#10;        \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 24px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 48px), 644px\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s5\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 213w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s6\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 445w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s4\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 889w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s3\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1280w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s2\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1440w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/pbzLxV\/s1\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1920w&#10;        \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 24px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 48px), 644px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p>Photo by: Cadillac<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>The exterior is very sleek, but the interior is the centerpiece of this new EV. With seating for four, the Elevated Velocity\u2019s steering wheel and pedals can retract to transform the cabin into a sumptuous autonomous pod that\u2019s capable of tackling any terrain\u2013at least in theory.<\/p>\n<p>Red is the main color here. Morello Red, which is a deep red leather with smooth Fine Nappa grain, was carefully selected for the headliner, pillars, door uppers, seat cushions and cargo floor. Then, there\u2019s Cerise, a sleek red fabric that wraps around the interior from the doors to behind the instrument panel, and behind the rear seats.<\/p>\n<section class=\"relatedContent-new\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"related-content\" data-widget-size=\"content\" data-params=\"%7B%22type_id%22%3A0%2C%22title_id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22items%22%3A%5B%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22768794%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22The%20Cadillac%20Optiq's%20Interior%20Is%20Weird.%20That's%20A%20Good%20Thing%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22cadillac-optiq-interior-blue-accents%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FrKqv0r%2Fs5%2F2025-cadillac-optiq-interior.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22767638%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Cadillac%20Is%20Finally%20Beating%20The%20Germans%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22cadillac-lyriq-optiq-competition%22%2C%22section%22%3A%223%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2Fko4j4B%2Fs5%2Fcadillac-pm-final.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22767382%22%2C%22title%22%3A%222026%20Cadillac%20Lyriq-V%20First%20Drive%3A%20Why%20615%20Horsepower%20Makes%20For%20Excellent%20Daily-Driving%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22cadillac-lyriq-first-drive%22%2C%22section%22%3A%222%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2F2N0Rqk%2Fs5%2F2026-cadillac-lyriq-v-first-drive.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22766651%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22The%20Cadillac%20Lyriq%20And%20Optiq%20EVs%20Keep%20Stealing%20Customers%20From%20Other%20Brands%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22optiq-and-lyriq-successful-conquest%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FBXyGVj%2Fs5%2F2026-cadillac-optiq-v5.jpg%22%7D%7D%5D%7D\">   <\/section>\n<p>The doors feature unique 3D-printed patterns in black crystal inspired by the game of desert polo. Meanwhile, a red boucle fabric dubbed Garnet adorns the seat uppers, door armrests, console armrest and instrument panel.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping with the desert polo theme, the Cadillac Elevated Velocity features an interior cabin filtration system that can pull dust particles out of the cabin air. There\u2019s also an extreme climatization feature that compensates for dry air, sudden and extreme temperature shifts. But that\u2019s not all; an air purification and air fragrance system keeps the occupants refreshed, while the integrated red light therapy can help occupants \u201crecover from vigorous pursuits.\u201d Cadillac\u2019s words, not mine.<\/p>\n<section data-is-mosaic=\"0\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"image\" data-border=\"\" data-id=\"8216208\">\n        <span class=\"svg-search\"><br \/>\n            <svg>\n                <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-0-c97ccff7c5ae8038b0af0c30da76004a.svg#semidir\"\/>\n            <\/svg><br \/>\n        <\/span>\n    <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s5\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 213w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s6\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 445w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s4\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 889w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s3\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1280w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s2\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1440w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s1\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1920w&#10;        \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 24px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 48px), 644px\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s5\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 213w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s6\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 445w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s4\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 889w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s3\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1280w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s2\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1440w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/7Z3OZP\/s1\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1920w&#10;        \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 24px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 48px), 644px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p>Photo by: Cadillac<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>A hand-crafted polo set is part of the whole package, with its case reflecting the car\u2019s Vapor Blue exterior color. Meanwhile, the gloves, helmet, kneepads and mallet are covered in Morello red and feature Cadillac\u2019s wordmark and crests.<\/p>\n<p>The company has also thought about keeping the exterior of the sleek crossover clean after going on a desert adventure. Washing cars is probably not a job for the ultra-rich, so the car\u2019s bodywork can enable a dust-phobic vibration that removes debris like sand, dust and dirt.<\/p>\n<p>The Elevated Velocity concept has three user experience modes and four drive modes. When the driver approaches the car, Welcome Mode is activated. The floor, seats, instrument panel and steering wheel illuminate in a soft white, while the gullwing doors lift to welcome the driver.<\/p>\n<section data-widget=\"attached-photogallery\">\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery inline \">\n                                            <meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept (2025)\"\/><br \/>\n                                                                                    <meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo\">\n                            <a href=\"\/photos\/910063\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept-2025\/#8216209_cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo-box\">\n                                <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s5\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 213w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s6\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 445w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s4\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 889w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s3\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1280w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s2\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1440w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s1\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.webp 1920w&#10;                                        \" sizes=\"&#10;                                            (max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px)&#10;                                            (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), &#10;                                            649px&#10;                                        \"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s5\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 213w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s6\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 445w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s4\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 889w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s3\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1280w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s2\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1440w,&#10;                                            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/ko43oB\/s1\/cadillac-elevated-velocity-concept.jpg 1920w&#10;                                        \" sizes=\"&#10;                                            (max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 30px)&#10;                                            (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 50px), &#10;                                            649px&#10;                                        \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\"\/><br \/>\n                                <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n                            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                                    <svg>\n                                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-2-abb9e784388ce6d52ed9ece751b5658e.svg#nikon\"\/>\n                                    <\/svg><br \/>\n                                    13                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n                            Source: Cadillac                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The following user experience modes need to be activated by the driver. Elevate Mode turns the car into an autonomous vehicle\u2013the pedals and steering wheel retract, while the outside temperature, the driver\u2019s body temperature and the cabin temperature are displayed on one of the screens. The ambient lighting also shifts to red and the infrared light is turned on.<\/p>\n<p>Then, there\u2019s Velocity Mode. This is used for manual driving, with an augmented reality head-up display taking center stage on the cowl display.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the driving modes include e-Velocity, which is an evolution of the current V-Mode found in today\u2019s V-Series cars, Terra mode, which is used for off-road driving, Sand Vision, which helps the driver see better in a sandstorm, and Elements defy, which activates the dust-phobic vibration to keep the car clean.<\/p>\n<p>The Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept should be the inspiration for the company\u2019s future electric SUVs and crossovers. It will be on display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California, on August 15, 2025.<\/p>\n<section class=\"widget-newsletter\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"widget-newsletter\" readability=\"-18.820754716981\">\n<\/section>\n<p>                                                                        <!-- new gallery place, attached gallery --><\/p>\n<div class=\"group isBottomShare mb-spacing-md-lg\">\n<p>\n                                    Share this Story                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cadillac\u2019s latest concept is a stunning 2+2 crossover with gullwing doors. The Elevated Velocity is an electric flagship that will probably dictate how future V-Series Cadillacs will look in the future. It sports 24-inch wheels, air suspension and a lounge-like interior that can monitor the occupants\u2019 temperature. 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