Cadillac’s reveaing of the luxurious Sollei concept, a virtual wave has swept through the digital car art. Independent creators are reimagining the summer open-top experience with their own interpretations of the Sollei and other Cadillac models.
This summer has been a season of buzz for the American luxury brand. They’re strategically balancing their internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) offerings. The recently revealed 2025 Escalade boasts a significant refresh, while the stunning Sollei concept, a 2+2 electric convertible, has captured everyone’s attention.
Cadillac isn’t breaking entirely new ground. The 2025 Escalade with its gasoline engine shares a close design kinship with the all-electric 2025 Escalade IQ, particularly the revamped cockpit. Similarly, the Sollei concept is essentially a convertible version of the Celestiq, their $340,000 flagship.
This strategy showcases the level of customization possible on their top-tier vehicles, potentially boosting sales of other models like the 2025 Optiq, 2025 Lyriq, and the upcoming 2026 Vistiq.
As the saying goes, where there’s smoke there’s fire. In this case, the automotive CGI community, known as “pixel masters,” are fueling the flames of excitement. Take Vince Burlapp (vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) for instance. This prolific digital artist has a passion for reimagining the latest car models, and Cadillacs hold a special place in his CGI garage.
If this opulent model transitions into production with a correspondingly exorbitant price tag, it could pave the way for a more compact, open-top offering. A natural choice to fill this niche would be the resurrection of the Cadillac Allante nameplate.
This storied model, produced in collaboration with Pininfarina from 1987 to 1993, was a testament to luxury and craftsmanship, albeit with a hefty price tag and complex production process. Despite these challenges, over 21,000 Allantes found their way into the hands of enthusiasts, cementing the model’s status as a Cadillac icon.
While there’s currently no concrete evidence suggesting Cadillac is developing a small, two-door, two-seat convertible EV, the adaptability of the Ultium platform offers a compelling possibility.
This versatile architecture has proven its ability to accommodate vehicles of various sizes and styles, from the diminutive Chevrolet Bolt to the behemoth GMC Hummer EV. Given this flexibility, it’s conceivable that Cadillac could engineer a new Allante entirely in-house, capitalizing on the efficiency and scalability of electric propulsion.
