The Cadillac Imaj was a luxury liftback concept car unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2000. It carried forward Cadillac’s Art and Science design language, with the sharp edges of the Evoq concept shown a year earlier, and packed in technology that no production Cadillac offered.
Cadillac Imaj at a glance
| Maker | Cadillac, General Motors |
|---|---|
| Shown | Geneva Motor Show, 2000 |
| Type | luxury liftback concept |
| Engine | 4.2 L 32-valve supercharged Northstar V8 |
| Power | 425 hp (312.5 kW) |
| Transmission | five-speed automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive |
| Suspension | StabiliTrak active suspension |
| Brakes | Brembo |
| Tyres | Goodyear EMT run-flat |
| Interior | four ventilated seats with articulating footrests |
Based on one source: the English Wikipedia article on the Imaj.
History of the Cadillac Imaj
The Imaj followed the Evoq concept of 1999 and continued Cadillac’s Art and Science theme: sharp edges, crisp surfaces and a wedge-shaped profile. It was shown at Geneva in 2000 as a liftback, a body style no Cadillac then offered, and it was finished as a fully equipped luxury car rather than a bare design study.
Technology in the cabin
The infotainment system was a Delphi installation using IBM ThinkPads and monitors to provide internet, fax, navigation and services, with LCD screens built into the dashboard and a dual-function head-up display. Safety and security equipment included fingerprint-based biometric security, night vision, driving aids, radar parking alerts and adaptive cruise control. The interior had first-class seating with ventilated front and rear seats, articulating footrests for the rear passengers and adjustable pedals, and the accessories included all-aluminium baggage and a fine clock from Bvlgari.
Mechanical specification
Under the bonnet sat a 4.2-litre 32-valve supercharged Northstar V8 producing 425 hp, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The car had a StabiliTrak active suspension, Brembo brakes and Goodyear EMT run-flat tyres. Like most Cadillac show cars of the period, the Imaj previewed ideas that reached production in softened form rather than the car itself.
Design and features
- Supercharged Northstar: a 4.2-litre V8 with 425 hp, well above the production Northstar’s output.
- ThinkPad infotainment: internet, fax and navigation through Delphi hardware with in-dash LCD screens.
- Biometric security: fingerprint recognition as part of the car’s security system.
- Bvlgari details: a fine clock and all-aluminium luggage among the interior accessories.
Cadillac Imaj versions
- Imaj concept (2000): the single show car, a four-seat luxury liftback.
The Imaj carried the Art and Science themes into a luxury liftback, as the Cien did for a supercar and the CTS for production sedans. More Cadillacs are in the Cadillac collection.
Video: Luxury Cadillac Imaj Concept
Video by Men and Motors on YouTube.
Sources
- Cadillac Imaj, English Wikipedia: design, equipment, mechanical specification
