Cadillac Sollei concept previews luxury electric drop-top

This is the Cadillac Sollei concept, a convertible version of the brand’s hand-built Celestiq electric saloon that previews a future luxury 2+2 drop-top EV. 

Built to rival the Rolls-Royce Spectre, the convertible Sollei takes inspiration from the classic Eldorado from the 1950s, with its long wheelbase and sleek silhouette.

Cadillac says the new Sollei - 'Sol' meaning sun and 'Lei' meaning leisure - is a demonstration of the American firm’s new customisation capabilities, which it hopes will help it take on other European luxury brands such as Bentley.

The stunning new concept is finished in Manila Cream, a pale shade of yellow taken from Cadillac’s colour palette used between 1957 and 1958.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in a matching shade of yellow nappa leather, enhanced by a pink pigment that is claimed to create a sunrise-like effect in the daylight.

The seat backs are finished with wood veneers that have been cut by hand and then arranged in a ‘sunburst’ pattern.

Any quirky features we should know about? Well Cadillac says that its new concept has been designed to appeal to bird watchers, and has fitted the car with a set of 3D-printed bird-calling whistles. 

If that wasn’t detailed enough, the Sollei also has a leather bound journal for bird-watchers to record their findings. 

Behind the rear seats there’s also a beverage chiller with a power glass door and a set of crystal glasses, for an even more luxurious feel.

Commenting on the new Cadillac, design chief, Erin Crossley, said:  “Sollei reimagines the discovery of travel, envisioning a personalised driving experience that connects one with the natural world around them.”

Cadillac is yet to confirm if the Sollei will be put into production, but there is a strong possibility that it will join the line-up considering it’s based on the Celestiq.