Imagine seeing this beauty on the road! Meet Cadillac's new SOLLEI concept. The coach-built luxury electric convertible is an absolute stunner! Cadillac says the forward-looking concept explores the possibilities of custom commission, or bespoke, vehicle design that's tailored to a client's unique passions and interests.
The all-electric, 2+2 convertible is finished in "Manila Cream," a color originally used on Cadillacs in 1957 and 1958. The revived finish was meticulously curated and hand-painted by Cadillac craftsmen.
The SOLLEI's exceptionally crafted interior features unstained wood veneers - each piece hand-cut and hand-laid using marquetry techniques. It's also equipped with the brand’s signature 55-inch pillar-to-pillar screen, awe-inspiring interior, exterior lighting choreography for arrival and departure, and intuitive front and rear command console.
Defined in its name sun ('SOL') and leisure ('LEI'), Cadillac says SOLLEI represents the brand's optimistic inspiration for an open-air, leisurely lifestyle.
“SOLLEI reimagines the discovery of travel, envisioning a personalized driving experience that connects one with the natural world around them,” said Erin Crossley, design director, Cadillac. “The concept celebrates Cadillac’s pedigree of elegant convertibles in a modern form by cultivating high luxury through design expressions and experiences.”
The SOLLEI is also Cadillac’s first concept vehicle to incorporate an innovative bio-based material developed in collaboration with MycoWorks. Used in the charging mats on the console and the door map pockets, Fine Mycelium™ by MycoWorks is ushering in a new era of luxury materials grown from mycelium (the renewable root structure of mushrooms). Cadillac says the material reflects its mission to pioneer renewable automotive resources.
Cadillac says the SOLLEI’s exterior exudes emotion and embodies Cadillac's unmistakable bold proportions. The low, elongated body is accentuated by a wide stance and long coupe door, facilitating easy access to the spacious rear. Smooth surfaces and a stretched A-line emphasize the vehicle’s length, while the low tail design creates dynamic yet elegant proportions. Conventional door handles are replaced with discrete buttons helping to enable the clean profile line.
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