At CES 2022, Cadillac unveiled its new InnerSpace autonomous electric vehicle concept.
The two-seater concept doubles down on luxury, including pillows, throw blankets, and slippers stored inside. Once passengers no longer need to be behind the wheel, Cadillac foresees a transformation to the vehicle interior that improves the travel experience and the passengers’ entire well-being; focusing on the journey, not the driving.
The concept car has a large panoramic LED display that allows passengers to select various themes, from augmented reality to entertainment and wellness recovery. Powered by Ultifi — GM’s new end-to-end software platform — Cadillac engineers and authorized third parties will be able to upload additional themes and features over the air.
Much of the doors, as well as the entire roof, are made of glass. The roof even opens with the doors to make it easier to get into the vehicle, and the seats rotate toward the doors for easier exit.
Engineers anticipate maximizing cabin space by spreading the Ultium battery modules throughout the vehicle, enabling more low-profile seating than current battery configurations allow.
InnerSpace is part of Cadillac’s Halo Concept Portfolio that includes the PersonalSpace vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that debuted at CES last year and the SocialSpace, which is essentially an autonomous van that seats six. The company also teased an OpenSpace concept to be introduced at a later time. They provided two images, which suggest possible smart glass or a recreational vehicle, but they leave a lot to the imagination.
Now, we’re not talking about anything we’ll see on the road anytime soon. Bryan Nesbitt, GM executive director, says the InnerSpace is a vision of the next decade and beyond when autonomous drive technology progresses toward a zero-emission, zero congestion, and zero crash future.
