Cadillac InnerSpace Concept Debuts As A Luxurious, Autonomous Coupe

Cadillac has used CES to introduce the new InnerSpace concept.

Following in the footsteps of last year’s PersonalSpace and SocialSpace concepts, the InnerSpace is billed as a “dramatic, two-passenger electric and autonomous luxury vehicle.”

Bound to attract attention, the InnerSpace is a futuristic coupe that draws inspiration from Cadillac’s past as it’s a compact and personal runabout for two people.

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The company didn’t go into many specifics, but the concept features a fully enclosed and illuminated grille that is flanked by vertical lighting units. Moving further back, there’s a wedge-like greenhouse and a panoramic glass roof that “opens with the doors for more comfortable entry and egress.” Speaking of which, the seats pivot outward when the doors are opened to further aid in the process.

Other notable highlights include digital side mirrors, massive wheels, and a sloping rear end that lacks a window. The concept has also been equipped with specially developed Goodyear tires, which use soybean oil and rice husk-based silica instead of petroleum-based oil as their main ingredient. The tires also sport SoundComfort technology as well as SightLine tech, which “conveys important information about pressure, temperature, load and other performance factors.”

While the exterior is certainly eye-catching, the InnerSpace is all about the interior. As Cadillac noted, fully autonomous driving technology allows occupants to focus on their journey instead of driving.

That journey will be relaxing as the concept features lounge-style front seats with power-deployable footrests. They’re joined by an “immersive and panoramic SMD LED display” that provides “Augmented Reality Engagement, Entertainment and Wellness Recovery themes.”

Cadillac didn’t elaborate, but the concept also features screens in the doors as well as a front storage compartment that can hold pillows, blankets and slippers. The concept also sports a luxurious luggage compartment, floating headrests, and illuminated accents.

Cadillac didn’t release performance specifications, but said because of the Ultium platform’s wireless battery management system, they were able to spread battery modules throughout the vehicle in order to maximize “spaciousness and serenity.”  This flexibility also allowed for the sleek styling and “extremely low, sports car-like seating position.”

GM’s Executive Director for Global Advanced Design and the Global Architecture Studio, Bryan Nesbitt, said the Halo concepts are “visions for the next decade and beyond, showing the possibilities enabled by General Motors’ comprehensive approach to autonomous drive technology with the goal of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.” He added, “Electrification and autonomous driving will fundamentally change the role of vehicles and the experiences customers have with them.”

Last but not least, Cadillac revealed plans for a future OpenSpace concept. Little is known about it, but the company released a teaser showing what appears to be an autonomous pod with a bedroom-like cabin.

Cadillac OpenSpace teaser