Cadillac Arabia and (formerly known as Etisalat Group) are collaborating to bring the
InnerSpace concept — a dramatic, two-passenger electric and fully autonomous luxury vehicle
– to the region’s most prominent technology event, GITEX Global 2022. Taking the coveted ‘Car
of the Future’ spot, widely regarded as the most visited display at the exhibition, the InnerSpace
Concept will proudly be on show at the e& stand within The Technology Innovators Showcase.
With the aim to transform 25 per cent of the total transportation in Dubai to autonomous mode
by 2030, the InnerSpace Concept exemplifies what the future of mobility could look like within
the Emirate, UAE and the Arab world. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies designed to
enhance the passenger experience, the InnerSpace Concept allows two passengers to focus on
enjoying their trips safely, representing autonomous mobility as an ally of wellness and
increased personal time.
InnerSpace forms part of a trio of visionary automobiles from The Cadillac Halo Concept
Portfolio, also including PersonalSpace (VTOL) and SocialSpace (PAV). The portfolio solves
future customers’ complex daily transportation needs whilst acknowledging their desires for
experiential fulfilment and ethical product choices. It also embodies this vision for the next
decade and beyond, showing how General Motors’ can achieve its goal of a world with Zero
Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
“At Cadillac we have a vision for the future to provide our clients effortless travel through
extraordinary means. For over ten decades, we have introduced groundbreaking technologies
to deliver the most comprehensively advanced driving experience in every era. InnerSpace
takes it a step further, by completely reimagining the user experience of a fully autonomous
luxury car. To be able to bring this to Dubai, one of the most forward-thinking cities in the Arab
world that is already embracing autonomy, is a real privilege. Thank you to e& for partnering
with us for this incredible showcase and believing in our future vision to make automobiles
cleaner, safer and better,” said Kristian Aquilina, Managing Director of Cadillac International
Operations and Cadillac Middle East.
The vehicle’s fully autonomous capability means passengers could explore more of the world
around them, as well as inside the vehicle, with more personal and tailored experiences that
add new dimensions to Cadillac’s signature luxury experience. AI-driven biometric input and
interfaces, accessible via a large, immersive and panoramic SMD LED display, allow
passengers to select from Augmented Reality Engagement, Entertainment and Wellness
Recovery themes for their drive. Thanks to Ultifi, Cadillac engineers and authorized third parties
will be able to innovate additional themes and features that can be added over the air.
With the Ultium Platform’s wireless battery management system, the battery modules are
spread about the concept vehicle, which allowed designers to optimize the cabin for
spaciousness and serenity. This design freedom also allowed for a low-profile floor, providing an
extremely low, sports car-like seating position.
On the exterior, the dramatically designed InnerSpace features expansive, panoramic glass on
the roof and part of the body sides for almost unimpeded views. The roof opens with the doors
for more comfortable entry and egress, and the seats also pivot outward when the doors are
opened, enhancing the effect.
Even the InnerSpace’s tires are designed to contribute to its solace. Developed by Goodyear for
electrified vehicles, they feature SoundComfort technology designed to help mitigate
soundwave resonance within the tire for a quiet ride, while soybean oil and rice husk-based
silica replaces petroleum-based oil as a key ingredient in their construction. And because
autonomous driving takes away some of the driver’s connection with the road, Goodyear
SightLine, Goodyear’s tire intelligence technology, conveys important information about
pressure, temperature, load and other performance factors.
The InnerSpace Concept can be viewed at the Technology Innovators Showcase at GITEX
Global 2022.
