General Motors announced an assortment of electric vehicles this week including the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and the range-topping Cadillac Celestiq.
However, journalists who attended GM’s EV Day were given a sneak peak at several other upcoming models. The Detroit Free Press was among them and they have a full rundown on what to expect.
While Cadillac confirmed the all-new Lyriq will be unveiled next month, the Free Press says it’s actually a concept which is “about 85% true to the production vehicle.” As a result, it has some fanciful features which are said to include a four-seat interior and massive 23-inch wheels.
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Those items likely be dropped for production, but we wouldn’t be surprised if the 34-inch display makes it as the 2021 Escalade has a 38-inch curved display which is broken up into multiple sections. Regardless, the Lyriq is said to be about the same size as the Tesla Model X.
Cadillac is also slated to receive a large electric SUV which is roughly the same size as the Escalade. It will have three rows of seats and a digital display that spans the width of the dashboard.
Moving on, the GMC Hummer EV will have removable roof panels which can be stored in the frunk. This means the pickup will offer an open air experience similar to the Jeep Gladiator, but it remains unclear if the doors are designed to be removed.
More interestingly, the interior will reportedly eschew leather for eco-friendly recyclable materials. The pickup is also slated to feature a large infotainment system, aluminum speaker grilles and accents featuring topographical maps of the Sea of Tranquility. The latter is where Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.
What that has to do with Hummer remains unclear, but it could be a reference to the Lunar Roving Vehicle. Essentially the ultimate off-roader, the lunar rover was an electric vehicle that was developed with the assistance of GM.
The crew cab pickup will have a five-foot bed and will reportedly be joined by an SUV variant. Little is known about the latter, but it’s said to be about 9 inches (229 mm) shorter than the pickup.
While GM confirmed plans for electric Buicks on Wednesday, the company didn’t go into specifics. However, those who attended the event were reportedly shown two crossovers. The models were “clearly farther from production than other designs,” but they reportedly shared the same wheelbase.
That’s a bit perplexing, but it appears they’ll have radically different designs. Details are limited, but both are said to have sleek styling and a stylish front end that will become the “new face” of Buick.
On the mainstream side of things, Chevrolet will reportedly launch a full-size electric pickup in 2025. The brand will also offer an electric five-seat crossover which is said to be roughly the same size as the Blazer.
