If you haven’t seen it already, the preview of the all-new ESCALADE IQ was released last month. Next month, get ready for the official reveal of the first-ever all-electric full-size SUV: the ESCALADE IQ. Reinventing the most iconic nameplate of the brand, and expanding the Cadillac EV lineup to join the popular Cadillac LYRIQ and well-awaited CELESTIQ. Missed the preview video? Click here to view. 

This new addition to the Cadillac EV collection is the next step in reaching the brand’s commitment to offering a fully electric portfolio by 2030. The ESCALADE IQ is to be produced at Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center, which was renovated and retooled with a $2.2 billion investment to serve as the launchpad for GM’s EV strategy. 

The Cadillac ESCALADE has been a longtime flagship for the company, with its expansion into the ESCALADE V-Series last year bringing this iconic nameplate to new heights. Looking to find a new ESCALADE for your next vehicle? Click here to view our inventory of ESCALADE and ESCALADE ESV models today – before they’re gone. 

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The 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ is on its way – with upgrades. The 2024 model year EV is set to include new deployable door handles, bringing the EV more in line with other conventional EVs while continuing to use advanced technology to assist with opening the doors. The previous models were crafted without proper handles, and instead included a button to unlatch and grasp the door itself to enter the vehicle. In order to meet customer demand, Cadillac found the perfect solution. 

While this new addition of door handles will bring a more familiar feel to drivers and their passengers, they will still remain powered and high-tech by fitting flush to the vehicle door before deploying as the driver approaches with the proper keyfob. They are also illuminated, creating a high-class feel and perfect solution when in a dimly lit area. The previous immoble shark fin gripping protrusions on the font doors will be replaced with the deployable handles, upgrading the overall look and feel of the LYRIQ body. 

The production of the 2024 model is to take place at the HM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. You’ll be able to choose from three trim levels: Tech, Luxury, and the Sport trims, all equipped with upgraded technology. The RWD models get an estimated 314 miles of range on a single charge, with up to 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. The AWD models come with slightly lower mileage of 307 miles per charge, but gather up to 500 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque to give you the most in a Cadillac and an EV. 

Have your eye on one? We’ve got you covered. Click here to check out the 2023 model information, and reserve your very own LYRIQ before reservations are full. 

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Last year brought you the first-ever ESCALADE V-Series. This year, we’re excited to announce the upcoming ESCALADE IQ – the first-ever, all-electric ESCALADE, set to join the LYRIQ and CELESTIQ in the Cadillac EV lineup. You can look forward to the same commitment to craftsmanship, technology and performance that has allowed the ESCALADE to dominate the large luxury SUV market, while enjoying zero emissions. 

Set to be announced later this year, click here to follow us on Facebook to be the first to watch the reveal.

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Get ready for two more GM racing models in the Forza game series – the 2023 No. 01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R race car and 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. “Froza Motorsport”, set to release on October 10th of this year, began back in 2005 and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10 and 11 PCs via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass for PC and console. Since inception, Cadillac and Chevrolet models have appeared in the game series Motorsport and Horizon series, with these two models taking the stage for 2023. 

The Cadillac and Chevrolet teams provided the renderings and vehicle information for the Cadillac V-Series.R race car and Corvette E-Ray roughly one year before their public debut. Turn 10 Studios were invited to collect detailed reference photos, record real audio from vehicle development, and secure the vehicle performance from engineers. “Forza Motorsport” allows prospective and existing customers to experience vehicles and formulate opinions about them, potentially impacting purchase decisions and brand affinity.

The Cadillac V-Series.R, Cadillac’s third-generation prototype race car, continues the Cadillac Racing heritage of winning on the track. With victories at Sebring and Laguna Seca this year, the V-Series.R was co-developed by Cadillac Racing, Cadillac Design and Dallara, and incorporates distinctive Cadillac design elements, such as vertical lighting and floating blades.

Only a select few of the world’s best racers will be behind the wheel of this vehicle, with the placement of the V-Series.R in “Forza Motorsport” giving a global audience the chance to experience the very same tracks these racers will. 

“This is a big year for Cadillac Racing and Cadillac’s V-Series performance vehicles. We’re celebrating 20 years of V-Series and are fresh off a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the world’s greatest endurance races,” said Meagan Quinn, Cadillac V-Series marketing manager. “We’re excited for our fans to race and experience the Cadillac V-Series.R themselves, and for performance enthusiasts around the world to experience Cadillac V-Series.”

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20 Years of V-Series Performance calls for an exciting celebration. Last month, players in “Forza Horizon 5,” developed by Xbox Game Studios’ Playground Games, were able to receive a Cadillac CT5-V or CT4-V Blackwing model as a seasonal reward earned through challenges within the game. This marks the first appearance of the V-Series Blackwing models within the “Forza” franchise, joining the 2013 Cadillac XTS limousine and 2016 CTS-V and ATS-V are currently in the game.

“The timing couldn’t be better for the V-Series Blackwings to arrive in ‘Forza Horizon 5’,” said Global Vice President of Cadillac Rory Harvey. “Since going on sale in 2021, both V-Series Blackwings have been in high demand, and it’s a thrill to see these iconic sedans come to life in a format that makes them accessible to millions of enthusiasts around the world.”

The twin-turbocharged Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and supercharged CT5-V Blackwing sedans offer the ultimate balance of road-going performance luxury and track capability. While players can experience this within the gameplay, you can experience the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing in-person at Heritage Cadillac today. Click here to view our inventory and schedule your test drive. 

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Next year marks an official two decades of our Cadillac V-Series family. To celebrate, Cadillac plans to commemorate these 20 years with a year-long celebration that began at this year’s SuperSebring endurance races this previous March – an ode to the start of the sub-brand, which took place at Sebring International Raceway in 2004.

The Cadillac V-Series performance sub-brand was launched in 2004 with the race debut and subsequent first win of the CTS-V.R race car in the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge GT race. The first to join the lineup was the 2004 CTS-V, developed on the racetrack and previewed on Germany’s famed Nürburgring circuit. Following the launch came a series of 13 sedan, coupe, roadster and SUV V-Series models that brought the Cadillac V-Series brand to where we are today. 

Today, the V-Series performance lineup has grown by three to include the twin-turbocharged CT4-V Blackwing, the supercharged CT5-V Blackwing, and the long-anticipated Escalade-V. With 682 horsepower (508 kW), the Escalade-V currently wears the crown of Cadillac’s most-powerful production model ever, while the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing models offer the ultimate balance of road-going performance, luxury and track capability.

This also marks an important year for Cadillac Racing, which has expanded with the all-new, electrified Cadillac V-Series.R prototype race car competing internationally in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship. The Cadillac V-Series.R represents the start of the fifth generation of V-Series. Cadillac will also return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June for the first time in more than 20 years, competing with three cars for the overall win in the historic endurance race.

“Nearly 20 years ago, Cadillac made a bold move with V-Series that continues to resonate,” said Global Vice President of Cadillac Rory Harvey. “From the racetrack to the road, V-Series has transformed Cadillac and helped redefine performance luxury for thousands of enthusiasts. Over the next 12 months we will celebrate V-Series with a number of significant moments.”

Click here to view our current V-Series inventory. 

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Did you know? Georgia is the 14th deadliest state for Colorectal Cancer in the U.S. In fact, one of our very own Heritage Cadillac Mitsubishi employees has been directly impacted by this disease – making this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month a cause close to our hearts. In an effort to help bring awareness, we will be donating a portion of all our sales in the month of March to Georgia CORE, a leading center for Oncology Research and Education. Wish to make a monetary donation? Click here. 

Colorectal cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Survivors and medical experts are working tenaciously to change that statistic by raising awareness about prevention, early detection and treatment.

While this form of cancer can be most prevalent in older generations, with more than 90% of colon and rectal cancer prognoses delivered to patients ages 50 and older, colorectal cancer can affect anyone at any age. The key is early detection. Early detection for screenings of polyps and cancer can greatly improve the mortality rate in older adults, with roughly 75% of colorectal deaths occurring in those over 65 years old. 

“All adults — starting at age 45 or before — should talk to their doctor about screening for polyps and cancer,” Jordan said. “Anyone experiencing signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer (at any age) should be screened. The primary reason: colorectal cancer screening can save your life.”

Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the large intestines and the rectum. It’s somewhat different from colon cancer, but the prevention methods and treatments are similar. Preventing the condition comes down to knowledge and removing the barriers of access. With the advancements in medicine we see today, treating polyps of the colon or cancerous polyp has become a much more understandable situation for patients. The more this disease gains awareness, the farther we can move in medicine, and the sooner those who are diagnosed can be detected. 

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The Cadillac XT4 has received a refresh for 2024 – including luxury and tech additions that bring a bold, modern take on the top-selling Cadillac SUV. The first XT4 went on sale as a 2019 model in the fall of 2018, selling 13,822 worldwide units. By the end of 2019, there were nearly 40,000 XT4 models sold across the globe, with 31,987 of those based solely in the U.S. In 2020, even during a global pandemic, Cadillac managed to sell 58,032 units of the XT4. With the five year anniversary of the popular SUV comes refresh into the technology of 2024. 

Offered in Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport trims, highlights of the XT4’s new and enhanced features include:

• Front and rear design updates, including new grille designs and new LED headlamps
• A fresh new interior design featuring a 33-inch-diagonal interface/display with 9K resolution
• New interior color and trim choices
• Over a dozen standard safety and driver assistance technologies including Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• New lineup of 18- and 20-inch alloy wheels
• Available AKG 13-speaker audio system
• 5G Wi-Fi® hotspot capability

The new front fascia of the XT4 features the Cadillac vertical signature lighting that integrates refreshed headlamps and daytime running lights. The grill is a refresh on the classic Cadillac chevron, crafted with ultra-precision. Each cell of the grill is unique in shae, size and curvature, dipped in deep black gloss. The Premium Luxury trim and Sport trim each have their own unique exterior designs, giving more distinction to each vehicle on the road. 

Inside the XT4 is a tech-forward cabin with a newly redesigned 33-inch-diagonal LED display inspired by the Cadillac LYRIQ. This advanced display is capable of a stunning 9K resolution and curves toward the driver in a continuous screen. It also incorporates a customizable user interface designed to offer a technology-forward and personalized experience, with selectable display themes that can be tailored for the user’s mood or personality. You will also find authentic brushed aluminum decor across the full width of the instrument panel accepted with contemporary embroidery on the seats. 

Interior décor varies based on the trim:

Luxury — features classic Piano Black appointments with laser etching
Premium Luxury — offers genuine wood or aluminum trim, depending on the color combination
Sport — includes genuine carbon fiber or genuine wood, depending on the interior color.

At the core of the XT4 is its performance – left unchanged with this new refresh. The proven performance experience of the 2.0L turbocharged engine with 235HP, Active Fuel Management and advanced nine-speed automatic transmission can still be found in the 2024 model. A Drive Mode Selector is also standard, allowing you to tailor the vehicle’s responses to different driving conditions. 

The 2024 Cadillac XT4 goes on sale this summer, with production to take place at GM’s Fairfax Assembly facility in Kansas. Click here to learn more about what to expect in the 2024 XT4. 

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The Cadillac Goddess has been missing from the Cadillac models for the last half century, but she has never been forgotten. Adorning the hoods of most Cadillac vehicles from 1930 through 1959, the Cadillac Goddess was envisioned to represent the brand’s grace and spirit of unsurpassed swiftness and power. Today, she makes a return on the all-new CELESTIQ as a homage to Cadillac’s illustrious design history, and a new symbol of the Cadillac artistry. 

“CELESTIQ is the beginning of the future for Cadillac, conveying the artistic innovation the brand is bringing to luxury electric vehicles,” said Bryan Nesbitt, executive director of Cadillac Design. “We wanted this flagship EV to embody the significant heritage of the brand in a truly meaningful way, with the Goddess representing the absolute pinnacle of bespoke craftsmanship from Cadillac.”

You can find today’s Goddess on both the exterior and within the all-new, all-electric CELESTIQ. The front quarter panel trim piece is milled from billet aluminum, polished, brushed and tinted, encasing the Goddess in glass. She can also be found in the infotainment controller, positioned center stage and backlit with her glass encasing. The aluminum dial turns independent of the glass Goddess, ensuring she always remains upright. The CELESTIQ charge port is surrounded by a ring of light that responds when plugged in, as well as a lit Goddess emblem above the charge port – a visual representation of how electrification is the soul of the CELESTIQ. 

The Goddess of Swiftness and Power
The original Cadillac Goddess was designed by William N. Schnell of Ternstedt Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of General Motors responsible for all GM brightwork, between 1928 and 1929. The original Goddess was a work of art that embodied “the very spirit of unsurpassed swiftness and power, coupled with grace and perfect balance.” Her long, sweeping lines were also meant to convey “the modern beauty and fleetness,” of the brand, and was available on Cadillac’s V-8, V-12 and V-16 models.

In 1933, a new version was designed by Chris J. Klein and John R. Morgan, also of Ternstedt Manufacturing. This new design became the fixture on most Cadillac vehicles shortly after. The Goddess was initially available only on the Cadillac V-16, signaling the car’s power and prestige. It was adopted across the lineup in a revised form in 1934 for V-8 and V-12 models, but through the end of their production, the “Sixteens” carried an exclusive version, using the 1933 design through 1937 before moving to an updated design from 1938-40.

With the end of Cadillac V-12 and V-16 production, a new Goddess was adopted for all models in 1941. After World War II and throughout the 1950s, she evolved further and updated designs were reportedly inspired by the same aircraft influences that sparked tail fins and jet-engine design cues, under the direction of legendary GM Design Vice President Harley Earl.  

The original era of the Goddess concluded in 1956, although she made another appearance on the limited-production 1959 Eldorado Brougham.

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The all-new V-LMDh, Cadillac Racing’s first electrified race car, has passed crucial testing and development milestones just in time for its competition debut at the Rolex 24 in Daytona on January 28. Since testing began in July of this year, the V-LMDh has logged nearly 12,000 miles on the track, including a 24-hour test at Sebring International Raceway. This ideal test environment, according to Cadillac Racing Program Manager Laura Wontrop Klauser, created the much needed data for race-equivalent stints, including night running, and validating durability on the bumpy 3.741-mile (6.020 km).

“To complete that endurance test was extra motivation for our team and provided a sense of accomplishment,” said Klauser. “We still have a lot to do in a short time, but we are at the point where we are fine-tuning many things.”

The EV racing model will compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship, both scheduled to include dates at Sebring International Raceway, including the WEC season-opening 1000 Miles of Sebring on March 17 and the IMSA Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 18. A Cadillac has won overall in IMSA at Sebring for the past four years, including a podium sweep in 2022.

October saw the V-LMDh undergoing more testing immediately following the Petit Le Mans race at the 2.54-mile (4.09 km), 12-turn Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. Cadillac Racing Assistant Program Manager Kalvin Parker said testing on the same racetrack under similar ambient and track temperatures, and within 36 hours of the event’s checkered flag, was very beneficial.

“For the drivers to go directly from the DPi to the V-LMDh on the same track was very helpful for understanding the limits with the new race car,” Parker said. “They’ve been at a few tracks, where they can compare the differences in weight and differences in power. The growth the teams have made from the first couple of tests, in terms of their comfort level with the cars, has been dramatic, as they push the systems and their understanding of the car further.”

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