In Europe, Cadillac hasn't been moving the new CTS in the kind of numbers it wanted, and the BLS has always been somewhat of a disappointment. On account of this, Cadillac is once again being said to seriously consider broadening the CTS range to include a coupe and wagon, the better to compete with its German rivals in Europe. Word is that the CTS wagon could bow at Detroit in January, with a CTS coupe coming some time after that. While rumors of a CTS Wagon and Coupe have been around for at least a year, additional European demand for such models could sway the General into giving these cars the green light. We can't say it strongly enough: Cadillac, do it. And in case that still wasn't enough: we double dog dare you. Cadillac wants its new CTS to swipe buyers from both BMW and Mercedes. Sure, the CTS is COTY, but -- and with all due respect to Motor Trend -- no one buys a 3-Series or C-Class because it wins COTY. The fact that Cadillac doesn't want to offend its core buyers attract new, trendy import buyers with a single four-door sedan is a challenge that we have yet to see anyone overcome. And certainly not a challenger starting from Cadillac's perceived image.
If Cadillac really wants to show the coastal metropolitan crowd that it's serious, it needs to offer more than one great choice of car. A coupe, a wagon, and throw a diesel in, as well... those are great places to start.
[Source: World Car Fans]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
why not the LS2LS7? @ Nov 20th 2007 5:50PM
300HP wagon w/Bluetooth and I WILL order one, even if they I can't get a stick. Do it.
I might even order it without Bluetooth, but not without a LOT of grumbling.
Mike @ Nov 21st 2007 6:16AM
Once had a 62' Sedan DeVille with blood red leather interior, car was only ten years old and I was just 21. Good times...
Steven @ Nov 20th 2007 5:53PM
If they offer a coupe , I will be the first person in their 20's to every buy a caddy.
CastleCharles @ Nov 20th 2007 6:02PM
well, not exactly, I've had a caddy since I was 18, but I get your point. And I 100% agree with the the above information... If Cadillac truly wants to complete against the Germans, It has to offer what they do. SO the only thing Cadillac needs now is to "grow a pair" and stop bringing a knife to a gun fight. So go for IT Caddy(GM/Lutz)... We got your back, and we brought our wallets.
500 @ Nov 20th 2007 6:12PM
LOL -- Steven you've obviously never spent time in Boston! Lots of younger Italian guys driving Cadillacs, especially in East Boston, Revere, Malden, Saugus etc. Although, more and more they seem to be driving BMW, Infiniti, Acura, and Lexus like everyone else.
Bling Bling Boy @ Nov 20th 2007 6:14PM
I'm with Steven on this one...I've been saving for the Infinti G37 for a purchase maybe next summer..A CTS coupe would make that segment much more competitive and exciting..I think GM could possibly sway me away from the Asian Luxo models but the CTS Coupe would have to be "BadASS" to get me into the showroom ...
I hope GM builds this Coupe!
why not the LS2LS7? @ Nov 20th 2007 6:23PM
They should skip the coupe and go straight to a hardtop convertible.
Mark @ Nov 20th 2007 9:49PM
me and 2 of my friends < 25 with CTS'. Sorry bud, we have you beat. :)
seoultrain @ Nov 21st 2007 12:40AM
not with last-gen CTS's you don't.
JT @ Nov 20th 2007 6:01PM
Nice..........CTS is the car to have for sure. Coupe/ 4 Door/ Wagon or Convertable........Sweet ride.
500 @ Nov 20th 2007 6:07PM
I thought this was a done deal already. Just do it GM -- and don't make the mistake of making the coupe much shorter than the sedan. America needs a real, mid-size RWD coupe, not tiny little Cadillacs.
Xcountryflyer @ Nov 20th 2007 6:20PM
Bye bye Ford
CastleCharles @ Nov 20th 2007 6:51PM
I don't think this has any effect on Ford. FoMoCo is dead and will foreclosed on in a matter of years. Cadillac has no need to look back to a time when they competed with Lincoln, decades ago. Cadillac is competing on an international level, Ford is competing with accountants and creditors. Sad, but IT's true.
Bye, Bye Ford
why not the LS2LS7? @ Nov 20th 2007 6:25PM
If true, this'll be really odd. The Magnum will be gone by then, so this will be the ONLY American wagon.
It'll be a strange day when someone asks a Chevy or Pontiac dealer for a wagon and they say "sir, you must be thinking of Cadillac".
Even though I'd definitely buy a CTS wagon, I think making a G8 wagon is a smarter move.
Ben @ Nov 21st 2007 12:57PM
I believe they will make a G8 wagon i saw it somewhere. Should be good!
alex94z @ Nov 21st 2007 10:04AM
Word on the street is a G8 sportwagon is coming. :)
Calguy @ Nov 20th 2007 6:29PM
I am definitely not a likely Cadillac customer.. but partly because I think SUVs just make your ass look big and sedans are for insurance adjusters and grandmas..
Wagons though, especially fast, effecient ones are HOT! This could be tempting if the mpg isn't a disaster. Even luxury/performance cars should have decent mpg in the year 2007. 30 hwy, I'd look at it for sure. Plus, the styling should be tight. Who knows, maybe I'd ditch our Saab or BMW wagon for a CTS wagon.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Nov 20th 2007 7:44PM
It's very difficult a car this size to get 30mpg highway under the new 2008 rules. That'd be like getting 33mpg under the old rules, and the Camry and Accord barely managed that with 4-bangers.
You're really looking at a hybrid if you want to get 30mpg highway in a car that size.
Dan Parmelee @ Nov 20th 2007 6:39PM
Wagon FTL...no one buys the BMW or Mercedes wagons, so what makes Cadillac think someone would buy theirs?
Coupe is pretty sharp, would give the G37 and 335 a run for their money.
Stéphane Dumas @ Nov 20th 2007 7:53PM
I guess it's the mysteries of life Don ;-)
a little trivia, for Cadillac wagons, there was some aftermarket coachbuilders who made some Caddy wagons like Cantor, Hess & Eisenhardt and various unknown others coachbuilders, here some samples of 1965-66 Caddy wagons http://www.car-nection.com/Yann/Dbas_txt/Drm65-66.htm
or those 1975-76 models http://www.car-nection.com/Yann/Dbas_txt/Drm75-76.htm