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Cadillac has many plans for the future, but they will not include a new flagship four-door sedan.
Instead, Cadillac will make another type of range-topper, which will be joined in the range by a small car. The latter is expected to be a compact sedan that will compete with the future Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan, the BMW 1 Series Sedan and the Audi A3 Sedan.
For the moment, the statements of the brand’s President, Johan De Nysschen, have been carefully made to reveal as little detail as possible. Fortunately, there's enough info in the comment to make a general impression about what will be next for the brand.
Cadillac’s President provided these details as a clarification regarding a story ran by The Detroit Bureau, which alleged to show plans for General Motors’ luxury brand citing insiders.
However, the said plans were not entirely accurate, so De Nysschen chose to respond to them. This is a rare move when it comes to discussing plans of a company, but De Nysschen handled them without a hitch.
There is a missing link in the Cadillac launch calendar - the timing of the new products. Mr. De Nysschen did not specify when Cadillac will apply the changes he described, which means that it might take a few years until you can see what the carmake has prepared.
On the other hand, we now know that Cadillac is planning to make a large crossover beneath the Escalade, as well as a compact crossover beneath the XT5. The CT6 will get a “comprehensive enhancement” in its life cycle, while the XTS is on the table for a major refresh.
Sedan entries in the “Lux 3,” and “Lux 2” segments are also planned. For all of the above, De Nysschen explained that work is already underway, with “very substantial costs already committed.”
Along with the new cars, Johan De Nysschen also explained that new powertrains are in development, which will include “New Energy” applications. The latter term has not been thoroughly defined, but it is believed that Cadillac is considering more hybrids, or even Fuel Cell Vehicles. More on that when Mr. Nysschen will reveal it.
For the moment, the statements of the brand’s President, Johan De Nysschen, have been carefully made to reveal as little detail as possible. Fortunately, there's enough info in the comment to make a general impression about what will be next for the brand.
Cadillac’s President provided these details as a clarification regarding a story ran by The Detroit Bureau, which alleged to show plans for General Motors’ luxury brand citing insiders.
However, the said plans were not entirely accurate, so De Nysschen chose to respond to them. This is a rare move when it comes to discussing plans of a company, but De Nysschen handled them without a hitch.
There is a missing link in the Cadillac launch calendar - the timing of the new products. Mr. De Nysschen did not specify when Cadillac will apply the changes he described, which means that it might take a few years until you can see what the carmake has prepared.
On the other hand, we now know that Cadillac is planning to make a large crossover beneath the Escalade, as well as a compact crossover beneath the XT5. The CT6 will get a “comprehensive enhancement” in its life cycle, while the XTS is on the table for a major refresh.
Sedan entries in the “Lux 3,” and “Lux 2” segments are also planned. For all of the above, De Nysschen explained that work is already underway, with “very substantial costs already committed.”
Along with the new cars, Johan De Nysschen also explained that new powertrains are in development, which will include “New Energy” applications. The latter term has not been thoroughly defined, but it is believed that Cadillac is considering more hybrids, or even Fuel Cell Vehicles. More on that when Mr. Nysschen will reveal it.
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