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General Motors: Concepts 2001 Cadillac Vizón Unites Best of Several Vehicles
Sophisticated style and comfort The Vizón's four-passenger interior features leather seating with integrated heating and cooling. Passengers can enjoy infotainment systems such as a DVD player and built-in video screens.
The driver's reconfigurable display panel, inspired by Bulgari jewelers, allows for tailoring information that appears on the instrument panel. The overall impression is calm, clean and pure, taking its inspiration from contemporary home and furniture design. The center console extends the length of the car's interior, forming a long box for skis and other activity cargo. This console also supports the front seating, eliminating unsightly and space-consuming rails from the floor under the seats. Self-assured on the road The Cadillac Vizón's refined design continues to its sleek, globally sized exterior. Its body side is a pure "computer-generated" surface that is intersected by simple, precise wheel flares, giving the vehicle a dramatic stance. Excitement rises when the engine starts. Gills open on its sides, and the two-piece sunroof slides back to provide open-air driving. Vizón fits squarely into the luxury performance wagon segment with a 119-inch (3023 mm) wheelbase and an overall length of 190 inches (4826 mm). The Vizón is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 Northstar engine. Road handling is assured in all conditions by all-wheel drive, now for the first time controlled by the StabiliTrak™ traction system. The suspension height can also be adjusted for different road and load conditions. While the features resemble an SUV package, the luxury activity vehicle delivers a very car-like ride as a result of this ingenious technology and a five-speed automatic transmission. On the highway, an advanced cruise control system monitors traffic ahead and automatically adjusts the car's speed to maintain a safe following distance. When the obstruction clears, the Vizón resumes its set cruising speed. Flexible space The Cadillac Vizón's electronically operated liftgate rises to expose a very practical rear storage area. The load floor in the rear also lifts to form a shelf or to reveal even more storage tucked away. An integrated roof rack allows ease of transporting equipment for a weekend of skiing at a high-end resort or scuba gear for an exclusive underwater adventure. The large power sunroof opens two ways to maximize open-air sensations. The front portion of the panel angles upward for venting, while the larger rear panel retracts into the roof. Technology, Cadillac style The artistic side of the Vizón's includes Bose speakers and a DVD player with a built-in screen for the rear passengers. Its science encompasses night vision, a rear-view video system, adaptive cruise control and the StabiliTrak traction control system. As the driver approaches the vehicle, a system called EZ Key identifies the owner through a chip embedded in the key fob; the car unlocks itself and sets seating and mirrors to the driver's position. As the engine starts, a sliding cover on the instrument panel opens to reveal a reconfigurable three-panel instrument display, which allows the driver to choose how and where data about the car is displayed. On the road, the latest version of the OnStar Virtual Advisor offers turn-by-turn navigation through a satellite speaker phone. Even the Vizón's exterior lighting is a blend of art and science. Xenon light projected through Fresnel lenses creates a sharp, slender vertical look for headlamps and taillights…a Cadillac signature. all photos: General Motors
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