Cadillac just bumped the Celestiq’s price to a new high. The 2026 model starts in the low $400,000 range.
That’s a $60,000 jump from the 2025 version, which kicked off around $340,000.
The price increase makes the premium smart glass roof standard. Eight years of connected services now come included.
All 25 examples of the 2025 model year sold out. Order books are open for 2026. Cadillac has no plans to ramp up production.
The car is an example of luxury features and cutting-edge technology possible in a hand-built American Rolls-Royce rival.
The Celestiq rides on General Motors’ Ultium Platform. Dual motors make 655 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.
Zero to 60 mph happens in 3.7 seconds with Velocity Max mode engaged. Adaptive air springs and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 handle suspension duties.
What makes the Celestiq special is customization. Cadillac claims no two cars will be alike.
Buyers select bespoke paints, numerous upholstery options, and distinctive trim accents.
The final transaction price depends entirely on the client’s level of curation. That $400,000 figure is just the starting point before personalization begins.
Each car is hand-built at GM’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan.
Production pace runs less than two per day. Buyers work one-on-one with Cadillac’s concierge team to personalize the vehicle.
The company introduced the Celestiq in late 2022, marking the brand’s shift toward electric vehicles.
Standard equipment includes Super Cruise, four-wheel steering, a pillar-to-pillar HD display, and a 38-speaker sound system.
Heated armrests come standard. The car packs numerous 3D-printed parts and cutting-edge technology throughout.
Cadillac streamlined the personalization process for 2026. Selecting interior colors outside the normal palette previously triggered individual cost adjustments.
Now one price includes all interior color choices, even those outside the streamlined selection. That simplifies ordering considerably.
The first 2025 Celestiq rolled off the production line and reached its owner in June.
Cadillac is working to deliver the rest of the 2025 model year cars. Time will tell if the Celestiq gains a true foothold in this ultra-rarefied segment or remains a curiosity.
Some doubted whether an American luxury car could justify such a staggering price tag. The sold-out 2025 allocation suggests wealthy buyers disagree.
At least 25 customers thought $340,000 was reasonable. Now Cadillac is testing whether another group of buyers will accept low $400,000s pricing for essentially the same car with a few added features.
