Cadillac CTS Coupe coming by 2008
Sources close to Cadillac spilled the beans to AutoWeek about the addition of a coupe to the CTS lineup when the sedan's second generation debuts in 2008 as a 2009 model. While not officially approved, Lutz the car czar reportedly "really wants it" and since the lion's share of its components, sheetmetal and powertrains would come straight from the CTS the associated costs shouldn't be too much for the General to swallow. AutoWeek, however, expresses concern over the coupe's size, which will be larger than potential competitors including the BMW 3-Series coupe, Infiniti G35 and upcoming Audi A5. A probable V-Series edition with 400-hp, however, would give it the grunt to keep up with most luxury two-doors.
[Source: Autoweek]
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danny 8:03AM (5/10/2006)
What's the point of this car? It's less practical than a standard CTS since a couple doors are gone while it's still just as ugly.
As opposed to the G35 which is a nice looking sedan that when you remove the rear doors turns into a stunning coupe.
And just look at that grill. Some people think the Audi front end is bad....
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F. Ealy 2:24AM (1/03/2008)
The CTS Coupe will be a much better car than a G35.I say that from experience,the 2007 G35 Coupe that I had ( I traded after 10 months ) was a oil user from day 1. The brake pedal while setting still went almost to the floor when stopped at a red light. Another time the brakes were grinding while coming to a stop, and the car only had 1659 miles on it. GM or Cadillac has never made JUNK like the G35 MT6 Coupe by Infiniti
Dr. Woo 8:23AM (5/10/2006)
Cadillac is honestly tempting me away from my VAG automobiles with the new CTS. A CTS coupe would be HOT with the new styling. Lutz himself confirmed that the interior quality on the previous generation was poor, so we should see better materials in the next one.
If Audi builds its A4 like the ones in an Autobild preview, then I'll almost certainly be buying one.
http://media.autobild.de/bild/E/5406c353fa9b8c3d7e003c1af599385e_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/A/1d47c5b18d4bbda7222608dc731c7a8a_1.jpg
http://media.autobild.de/bild/6/6b6be16e51e149c0a600733fd0e0fcb6_1.jpg
But Cadillac seems to be getting the right stuff these days.
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Optimus Prime 9:27AM (5/10/2006)
Why do they keep comparing this to the G35, BMW 3, A4, etc .. its too big to be competing with those cars. This isnt a compact sports sedan/coupe .
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Michael Karesh 10:50AM (5/10/2006)
I hope this is a Photoshop, because a coupe needs to be considerably more attractive.
Lutz said years ago that the next CTS would have coupe and convertible variants. I thought the car shown on 60 Minutes might have actually been a coupe.
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Tool 11:08AM (5/10/2006)
I love the front-end of the new CTS as previewed on 60 minutes. The rest of the vehicle looks pretty much the same, at least as I can tell.
A CTS-derived coupe would be very exciting, and although I'm not sure they can sell 25-30,000 units, I would definitely consider a v series coupe!
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egon 12:33PM (5/10/2006)
Looks pretty sweet, but the guys above me are right. It does need to look a lot better if they want it to do any good. I would much much rather have the G35 coupe anyway.
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el-indiano 2:25PM (5/10/2006)
CADDY LIKE TO THINK THERE IS A RIVALRY BETWEEN THEM AND GERMAN AUTO MAKERS...BUT THERES NOT.
UNTIL YOU OWN A GERMAN LUXURY CAR YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND.
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ZoomZoomin' 2:32PM (5/10/2006)
That's a pretty terrible rendering...that artists needs to have his pens taken away.
The idea of a CTS coupe excites me though. If I had the money, the CTS-V is one of the few sedans I'd ever consider buying (along with the Merc CLS), but having the CTS(-V) in a coupe package would be so much nicer. Hopefully they reshape it well for the coupe form...I'm definitely excited to see it.
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halcyon 2:48PM (5/10/2006)
This is obviously a chop of the 4 door. You can clearly see through the windshield the shorter door and the b pillar on the passenger side when on the driver's side it is not existent and the door is much longer, as it would be on a coupe. Pressumably they will make a coupe version of the upcoming CTS but this is not it... this is a photoshoped pic.
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JimR 3:15PM (5/10/2006)
V8 RWD luxury sport coupe. I can't see anything wrong with that.
If this 'shop is so hideous, then what do you call that Bangle ogre, the BMW 6-series?
A CTS-V coupe would be hot. Gawd, if you snobs had your way, America would still be producing FWD granny-wagons with baby blue interiors and faux-wood trim.
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Talis 5:51PM (5/10/2006)
Wow, you guys really HATE GM don't you. I kinda like the Coupe, but then again, I like the CTS as a whole. For all of you who think the CTS does not compete with the Germans, you are just plain wrong. Although the CTS is bigger, it is not any more "slopy" than the A4, 3series, etc. This is a giant puch foward for GM, and FINALLY I can buy a Cadillac coupe that is not old with high miles!
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Mule 8:11PM (5/10/2006)
Until you own a German luxury car? I've owned quite a few German luxury / sports cars and ended that streak with the purchase of a CTS-V. These vehicles are quite comparable and unlike Audi, Mercedes, or BMW you won't know your service manager so well that you invite him to your birthday party (at least that's been my experience).
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Bob Kellerman 3:08AM (5/12/2006)
Seems like a good idea, if Cad can ever regain any customers who are young enough to handle the heavy doors of a big coupe.
The writer who said it should be smaller, like a 3 series, is encouraging GM to copy again. Maybe he drives an Impala/Camry, or maybe he knows GM should lead in image, because it cant lead in bang for the dollar, or in engineering.
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JON 6:01PM (5/19/2006)
The grilles that are coming out on the new caddys (escalade,spy-shot cts),have great visual impact.I think Caddy's going to start a whole new design trend here.Good luck Cadillac!Your designs are getting more bold and confident,very American.Keep going ,set yourselves apart from the also-rans!
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nk 2:21PM (5/24/2006)
Looks good to me. However, i hope they keep the headroom above 38.5 inches since i am 6'2".
Coupes usually have one inch less hdrm than the sedan. I like it that the GM engines use timing chains and use regular gas. Changing a timing belt runs about 500$ every 7 years. Hope they include telescopic steering wheel.
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John Pennisi 8:59PM (5/31/2006)
I've been slowly but surely loosening my grip on the Lexus and Acura band wagon. After seeing the new 08 CTS I'd convinced myself that it would be my next car. Now Caddy pops up with this hint of a CTS Coupe. My last coupe was an 89 Acura Legend which was, by far, the best car I ever owned since then I've been tooling around in a 99 Lexus RX300 and now an Acura MDX, both great cars but not your idea of a performance machine.
I immediately started to drool when I heard the news about the CTS Coupe, granted the artist rendering leaves a lot to be desired but still it could be a perfect fit for the "Boomer Generation".
Some of the questions raised are good ones. Here's my take; I think the G35, 3 Series and even the CLK are too small. Just because it has two less doors doesn't mean it should economy size, styling should follow the basic lines of the new CTS with possibly a more rounded roof line, my personal preference would be an AWD luxury/sport coupe. Let's keep our fingers crossed that Mr. Lutz gets the message.
jpenn
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Joe T 1:25PM (6/08/2006)
BUY AMERICAN! GMs new products are better then anyone elses.. hands down! People need to stop complaining and start doing a little research on the foreign cars before they buy!
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chris tayah 2:36AM (6/26/2006)
PHOTOSHOP PHOTOSHOP PHOTOSHOP
PHOTOSHOP PHOTOSHOP PHOTOSHOP
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chris tayah 2:36AM (6/26/2006)
WHOEVER MADE THAT PIC IS A GOOD ARTIST. IM GUESSING THEY USED PHOTOSHOP.
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