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.
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.”