GM believes it has a world-class luxury vehicle in the all-new Cadillac CTS, and the General is shipping the RWD clear across the globe to prove its point. Since 1969, Cadillac has been on the outside of OZ looking in, but an emerging luxury market coupled with part-sharing with Holden makes the CTS a great vehicle to end the 40-year hiatus. The CTS will hit Aussie shores by the end of 2008, with the addition of a 2.9-liter turbo-diesel entering the lineup in 2009. With Australian's love for great-handling RWD sports sedans, the CTS is a no-brainer as the vehicle to bring Cadillac back to OZ. The CTS wagon would likely be a hit down under as well. And if you're reading this GM, we'll take that 2.9L diesel option here in the States, too.
[Source: Drive.com.au]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tyo @ Dec 3rd 2007 9:11AM
That 2.9 Diesel is something like 250hp with 405 lb ft.
It would make a great addition to GM in the US also.
cowboy bob @ Dec 3rd 2007 9:17AM
Good luck. GM's stupidity is just to large to ever get the Diesel here.
Tyo @ Dec 3rd 2007 9:38AM
Oh believe me, I know.
But this diesel could go in the Canyon/Colorado/H3, it could also be used in the 1500 as a work truck or high mileage v6 alternative. I wonder how cost prohibitive it is?
Guenther @ Dec 3rd 2007 9:58AM
The engine itself is not that expensive, but the after treatment cost around $1500 right now.
Dausman @ Dec 3rd 2007 10:19AM
A diesel would defintly make a great additional U.S. offering for a power source...best "alternative" fuel we have at present and near future....until another is fully refined and ready for mass distribution at affordable prices.
AlexP @ Dec 3rd 2007 11:41AM
I don't know why this hasn't got to automotive blogs yet, but I've got information that they're prepping the introduction of one or two* diesel engines (designed by Opel) in North America around this time next year. A prototype powered by one of the Opel engines is being stress-tested in GM Canada's Kapuskasing facilities. At least, that's the info they gave dealers.
*They are testing two engines, but they aren't certain whether they should introduce a diesel Aveo *snap* or not... Again, that's what they told dealers, it's possible it's for the upcoming Beat, too.
cowboy bob @ Dec 3rd 2007 5:06PM
Read my first post. I really hate to be righbt here, but I am.
henrykrinkle @ Dec 3rd 2007 9:21AM
So Cadillac's going to make a ute?
len simpson @ Dec 3rd 2007 10:09AM
I would think that by now all the tacky chromey designpeople would have died,I fail to see the purpose of stuckon brightwork
except to divert the eye from poor lines.
matt hayward @ Dec 3rd 2007 10:42AM
Meh good luck. The VE Commodore has never been better for the money. You'd probably be able to get a HSV Clubsport with a 6 litre v8 for what this would cost. At the very least a V8 Holden Calais.
Besides it's a bit brash for our down under tastes - well for my part.
oby @ Dec 3rd 2007 11:00AM
So unsatisfied with inflicting the execrable BLS on Europe Cadillac turns to OZ! Australia already has cars that will blow this thing of the road. I smell desperation in RenCen. With luck GM will implode before any of this scrap metal hits Australia's shores.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Dec 3rd 2007 11:57AM
You know what GM's going to need to make that car a success in OZ? Bluetooth.
Get on the stick GM.
AlexP @ Dec 3rd 2007 1:04PM
And what happens when you don't have your cellphone/a cellphone? Yeah, Onstar works too.
Dad @ Dec 3rd 2007 2:51PM
"2.9-liter turbo-diesel entering the lineup in 2009" Now that would be nice in USA.
EMC @ Dec 3rd 2007 4:52PM
I can't honestly see who would buy this car (apart from the obvious cadillacophiles).
A large rwd V6 sedan? We've already got 2 of those... One with the same engine! Not to mention it will no doubt be more expensive than either the commodore or falcon.
They claim to be targeting BMW and Audi drivers, but I can't see anyone of those types buying this car for mid $70K! (about US$65,000) Especially when it has basically the same V6 engine as the commodore!
elliott @ Dec 3rd 2007 4:54PM
doh, forgot to proof-read >_
ronnie @ Dec 7th 2007 7:24AM
Its fine for me if I pay for $70k for that car. Its still worthy and good thing it will work in Oz.
http://cars.ozfreeonline.com
TPAtalisman @ Dec 11th 2007 11:22PM
Truly classy styling, a great looking interior, good power and excellent ride/handling. The CTS is definitely a marked improvement over the previous CTS model... and arguably the best sedan ever made by GM in my opinion after reading the numerous positive press reports. Now, the true wild card will be the overall reliability of this car. Jaguar, Infiniti, Mercedes and BMW are suffering from numerous quality related issues and electronic component snafus, so if Cadillac can build a high quality product with no/minimum recalls, they might just earn back their title "Standard of the World". And a decent clean-burning diesel powered sportwagon model would really help. Are you lurking and listening, Cadillac???
Alex @ Dec 12th 2007 6:03PM
Will Aussies try anything or just keep buying Falcons and Commodores? This is a friggen luxury car, not a taxi, there is room in the market for both.