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Check Out The Cadillac Celestiq Mist Design Inspiration

Customers have no shortage of options when it comes to customizing the all-new 2024 Cadillac Celestiq. However, with so many bespoke details to pour through, it can be a challenge to get started. With that in mind, Cadillac is offering a variety of design themes to provide some inspiration, including a theme called Mist, as featured here.

The Mist design theme for the 2024 Cadillac Celestiq is meant to evoke “an avant-garde view of traditions” with “an urbane palette inspired by the harmony of the natural world and the relentless redefinition of culture and civilization.”

The Mist design theme starts with the exterior, where we find the all-electric Cadillac Celestiq covered in Siku Tricoat Metallic paint. The bright silver paint is paired with Jade Metal trim pieces, with dark coloring providing an offset in the front fascia, lower side skirts, rear apron, and the roof. The wheels also show a dark finish.

Moving inside, the Mist design inspiration continues the refined color selection with Cinnamon Leather alongside Sheer Gray Leather. The upholstery is joined by Venus Wood High Gloss and Sandblast trim, while the speakers recall pieces of the exterior with Jade Stainless Steel covers.

The level of customization on hand for the 2024 Cadillac Celestiq is characterized as extreme, per previous GM Authority coverage. However, design themes like Mist are a great spot to start, with customers encouraged to create their own one-of-one vehicle design.

Making this sort of customization possible is a handcrafted build process. Each 2024 Cadillac Celestiq will be produced at GM’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, and GM will keep production numbers extremely low, with pricing starting at $300,000.

In addition to a wealth of customization opportunities, the 2024 Cadillac Celestiq also features a 111 kWh battery pack incorporating the latest GM Ultium battery technology. The pack provides energy to two GM Ultium drive motors, while the GM BEV3 platform provides the underpinnings.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. I like the pleather on the inside

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  2. Maybe the pictures don’t do it justice, but I really don’t like the design at all. This doesn’t say “Modern day Cadillac” to me. It screams, “new hires first attempt at design”.

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  3. The exterior design is a big fail. What a dissapointment. For the first time, in a very long time. Cadillac is allowed to build their dream car – and this is what the lead designer chose – should be fired.

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    1. I keep thinking about the Ciel and the El Miraj. Dealers would have had to beat customers away with a stick if those two had been made IMO. Oh well.

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      1. ACCad: In my comments on here (GMA), I’ve expressed already that I’m not a huge fan of the rear of this car. However, Cadillac already has the CT4 (very attractive) and CT5 (attractive if you can live with that C-pillar). They also had the absolutely beautiful CT6 not long ago. The CT6 just didn’t sell well enough to keep it around. The CT4/5 sell, but they need to do better. Of course, we all know this is due in part to the stupid SUV craze. But my point is that maybe, just maybe, Cadillac needs a super car with somewhat polarizing style (like this Celestiq) to break out of the funk and get their mojo back. If they do well with this, then maybe (hopefully) they will bring out more sedan’s for the less wealthy to buy.

        Also, I keep going back to the 1980 Seville that, when introduced, I almost committed myself to a mental ward over! haha. I recall just how much I hated that design back then. Now today, although still controversial, the 1980-1985 Seville is one of my favorites. Maybe this car will be the same and I am one that needs to see a Celestiq in person before calling for heads in Detroit.

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        1. Dan B and ACCad…I have 2 CT6’s, a 2017 Premium Luxury Phantom Gray and 2020 Premium Shadow Gray. Both special ordered and top of the line at that time, loaded. These cars catch peoples eyes and comments all of the time. The second generation CT6 was developed and tested in the US for the China market. Too bad that Cadillac and GM can’t focus on the market that made them. I hope the Celestiq reaches the 200-300 people that it is aimed for, but what about the rest of the CAR buying public?

          We have owned 8 Cadillacs since 2002 with 7 of them being sedans and an SRX. The SRX was a trial for a CUV/SUV market for us and it lasted about 8 months before we went to an XTS…the big sedan then. GM and Cadillac need to realize the CT4 is a 2 passenger car and not a luxury car. The CT5 is OK, but not for anyone who has friends with them and travel. They are both way too small.

          We are not all CUV/SUV or mall crawler pickup people and the industry is attempting to force us into a one-market box. It’s unfortunate that the focus is on China for sedans. When I see marketing pictures they all have the large front license plate holders on them. Can’t they at least show them without saying to us “hey this is not meant for the US market”.

          I was born in 1950 and I remember a Cadillac being something to aim for in life. Not so much anymore unless you want to spend $300K.

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          1. Quick Silver 1: I get it and totally agree with you. Although I feel the CT4 is more luxury in drive than you may give it credit for, it is on the smaller side. The CT5 is just kind of a stupid size. Not quite as small as the CT4, but not big enough to make a difference. The CT6 is/was just a beautiful car and just this morning on my way to work, I got along side a black one on the 405 freeway. It was probably a 2019 and still stunning. I envy you having two of them! The Celestiq is certainly a niche car, so I hope it allows GM/Cadillac to bring out more sedans for us all.

            I have owned many SUV’s and a couple CUV’s. It’s not that I hate them, but am just 100% sick of them. Everyone has them. They clog up the streets and you can’t see around them. Yes they are more roomy for hauling. Yes they sit up higher. But say what you will, they still don’t get as good of MPG’s and they just don’t have the feel/ride of a nice sedan.

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            1. Dan B: I have had a CT4 Premium Luxury and a CT5 Premium Luxury as loaners when I take one of the CT6’s in for routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc) since my preferred and selling dealer is 60 miles away. The CT4 is just too rough riding for me and the turbo 4 was just anemic.

              The CT5 is just out of place size wise as you stated. Again, the ride was not anything close to what I expected for the car. It had the turbo 4 also and it could barely get out of its own way on the drive home.

              We have never been SUV/CUV fans having driven sedans and Corvettes forever. As I said, we tried with a Platinum Premium SRX, but we went running back to the XTS sedan. Just filling up with gas, people ask me about our CT6’s. The remarks are always about how stunning, sleek and luxurious the cars are.

              The Celestiq is definitely a niche car and I hope that GM and Cadillac marketing will realize that there are many of us willing to spend $80-90K for a full-sized luxury sedan like the CT6. I was hopeful when I heard about the development of the 2nd generation CT6, but hopes were dashed quickly. Every JD Powers, Cadillac and GM questionnaire I get I always say that the full-sized sedan (CT6 size, that is) needs to be brought back and marketed properly.

              China even got a 120th Anniversary edition of the car, while the US got…well the US got nothing.

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              1. You ought to check out the Lyriq before giving up on Cadillac.

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                1. My dealer tried to get me to look at a Lyriq and hold off on ordering our 2020 CT6, but I don’t do CUV/SUV’s. He tried in vain to get a Lyriq despite selling 700-800 Cadillacs a year. He has tried to get us to the CUV/SUV lineage, and I even bought a 2012 Cadillac SRX which we kept about 9 months. Traded it for a 2013 XTS Premium AWD. I am also in the snow belt and a RWD just doesn’t cut it. I have driven AWD’s for the past 12+ years or more and before that they were FWD.

                  We looked at a Tesla before ordering our 2020 CT6 Premium Luxury and after driving it we quickly went back to Cadillac to order the sedan. Fit, finish, ride and everything we would have to install for it was out of the question.

                  Yes, I have a RWD Corvette, but it doesn’t come out to play in the snow. We had RWD’s for years, a 67 Camaro, 72 Monte Carlo, 74 Thunderbird, 76 Caprice, 78 Cougar, 78 Datsun Z280 and others but no more.

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  4. The design was great until they put the Aztek rear end in it.

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  5. Lots of similar comments when the C7 came out.

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  6. Really do not like those TV Sets behind the seats, like though the Steering Wheel in White
    This car seems too long with a major issue visibility problem at C Pillar, which requires a window
    Think also the C Pillar Lamp lens could be taller, up to roof, would have been better, it is not a wow for me
    Continue to like the 1950ies Series 62 Cadillac much more, or any of the Fleetwoods, those were Cadillacs really

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  7. I’ve read lots of negative reactions to this car. That’s ok because cars that are different from the standard issue design, tend to wake up the critical thinking in all of us. Do you guys remember the fat Caprice Wagon that came onto the scene in 1991? I hated it and so did everyone else. Then at SEMA 1991 Thom Taylor brought one done in black, lowered, rolling on Boyds, and slicked out with all kinds of cool mods. After that, I went home and bought one then did my thing to it and so did everyone else. For sure it was not a $300k car but just goes to show that if you individualize an ugly ride that appeals to some people, things can get crazy. My family has been in the custom vehicle business since the 1800s and I learned early on that there is always room for customization in many forms that will change people’s view of what is possible. As for the Celestiq Wag, I’ve already hand people asking what can be done to make it their own.

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    1. Interesting perspective. It’s great to hear comments beyond the endless hate that so many commenters exhibit here. Although I have to say, that version of the Caprice I never did find appealing.

      I suspect when we start seeing this car on the streets (rare as that might be), we will be stunned by its presence. People will turn their heads to see the Celestiq.

      And for those endless complainers that don’t like this or that on the various models that have been displayed. If you don’t like it, design your own. After all, it is custom and you can make it look exactly how you’d like.

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  8. Cadillac needs to start focusing on cars it can sell…like the Escala. Cadillac should build the Escala to compete with the Mercedes S Class. It should be built in 2 configurations 1) Escala CT6 using a V-6 engine, with 335 -350 horse power. 2) Escala CT8, which would use a slightly detuned version of the Corvette LT-1 engine. It should have 450-475 horse power. The Interior should be consistent with luxury products from Mercedes, BMW and Audi. The price should be $10,000 to $15,000 less than comparably equipped Germans. The Escala is a beautiful design, with the proper marketing and pricing strategies it would sell extremely well.

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    1. The concept car debuted back in 2016. Why do you want that design in ’23-’24 where it was already based on the previous Art and Science? If the concept debut as production version, it will look similar to the CELESTIQ which you already have issue with the design and will be in BEV form going forward.

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  9. Again while not my favorite some colors really put this design in a better light.

    As for styling to be honest Rolls really are not that great for styling. But Brently hit it out of the park with the coupe.

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  10. Cadillac has designed and built some beautiful vehicles in recent years. This isn’t one of them!

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  11. This is pretty… Ugly. That rear is a huuuuuge no go! Hope this is a prototype.

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