Cadillac has revealed a stunning electric convertible, but it’s only calling this a concept or design exercise for now. The Cadillac Sollei closely resembles the luxury brand’s hand-built Celestiq flagship but ditches the five-door liftback body for a more flowing two-door convertible silhouette. The brand says the “forward-looking concept convertible explores the possibilities of custom commissioned vehicle design” and says this “imaginative design exercise pushes the boundaries of future bespoke commissions”.
Up front, the styling is essentially identical to the Celestiq. Despite the two rear doors disappearing, the side bodywork also closely resembles the Celestiq. There are no door handles, with occupants instead gaining access by pressing discreet buttons.
The lack of a roof necessitated significant changes down back, and there’s a much smoother tail on the Sollei than on the Celestiq. The lower tail lights still resemble those of the Celestiq and Escalade iQ , but the boot lid gently slopes down towards a full-width light bar. Cadillac says the design is inspired by iconic vehicles from its past.
That includes a revived version of Cadillac’s Manila Cream paint, which it used on its vehicles during 1957 and 1958 – though creamy yellows were available well into the 1980s. The chrome finish for the wheels is also a very traditional Cadillac touch. Inside, there’s a 2+2 layout with what looks to be a spacious second row, as well as a 55-inch pillar-to-pi.
