Rumormill: Cadillac to get its own Volt?
With enormous V8 land-yachts and even bigger Escalades rolling down America's boulevards, Cadillac doesn't have the most environmentally friendly of images. But that's a perception that the premium GM division is working hard to combat. After unveiling the Escalade two-mode hybrid, reports have begun to surface that Cadillac is considering a four-cylinder model for the American market like the Saab-based BLS it offers in Europe.
New emerging reports now suggest that Cadillac might get its own version of the highly-anticipated Volt plug-in hybrid from its sister-company Chevrolet. No telling at this point if the Cadillac version would be based on the Volt, transplant the Volt's powertrain into an existing Cadillac model, or breed an entirely new Caddy – or for that matter if there's any substance to the rumors – but sources suggest a higher sticker price than the Volt's anticipated $40k.
[Source: Automotive News (subs. req'd) via AutoblogGreen]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Matt 1:02PM (8/26/2008)
GM: NO. No brand engineering on this one.
Have you all lost your minds?!
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Shipey 1:11PM (8/26/2008)
I think you mean badge engineering...
Anyways, there have always been plans for other vehicles with drivelines based on the Volt architecture. Caddy would be a natural fit, especially at first while the costs are still high.
As long as they don't just slap a Caddy badge on a Volt like in the pic above, it'll be fine.
Matt 1:20PM (8/26/2008)
Did you snap your fingers twice after you typed the word 'anyways'?
Since you obviously don't know, that word is used to change a subject, or segue to something completely different than what's being discussed. Since you corrected me on my usage error, I've corrected you on yours. Cheers.
tbyron 1:33PM (8/26/2008)
Damn, everyone is so excitable about this. How about putting this sort of powertrain in the next gen SRX, the small SUV? Most SRX buyers could probably care less about the powertrain specifics, particularly if it was green.
Shipey 1:49PM (8/26/2008)
Matt,
Considering that I used "anyways" correctly by your definition - as I changed subjects from badge engineering to future vehicles - perhaps you can clue me in on "douche" next, since you're the expert.
I wasn't even ripping on you.
Matt 3:40PM (8/26/2008)
Way to keep it clean, bro. That's really awesome.
SimbaDogg 2:10AM (8/27/2008)
@ Matt
you're a homo
RG 1:06PM (8/26/2008)
Thats awesome GM, lets come up with the lineup now!
Chevy- Volt
Cadillac- Amp
Pontiac- Joule
Saab- Uhhhhh, Resistor?
Saturn- Capacitor
Hummer- Transformer (combine hybrid and movie placement in one!!)
BAM, GM please feel free to send all appropriate royalties to RG@autoblog.com
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Matt 1:15PM (8/26/2008)
Don't forget the Buick....Electra...
MemphisNET 1:31PM (8/26/2008)
I miss my Buick Electra :(
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285332
lithdoc 7:41PM (8/26/2008)
Well, Buick Electra is the one I had been hoping for for quite some time now. That is the only badge engineered volt I would be delighted to see on the road. I think it would fit great next to the enclave and the new lacrosse (I hope they call it insignia though)...
EVan 5:04PM (8/26/2008)
There's a lot of names they can choose from...
The Henry, the Watt, the Coulomb, the Weber, the Farad, the Ohm, the Siemen, and I guess the Newton even though he and Tesla really didn't like each other.
maestro_mario 6:08PM (8/26/2008)
Thay could also revive the name that was used last time they badge engineered a Chevy product: Cimarron...
Superleggera 6:37PM (8/26/2008)
Not Quite.
Buick- Joule (It sounds sort of fancy, but still sucks.)
Chevy- Volt (Yep.)
Cadillac- OVR (Overpriced Volt Ripoff)
Pontiac- Fuse (Rubbish and outdated, fitting eh?)
Saab- 9-3E (Creative, right?)
Saturn- Amp (Quite Spunky, correct?)
Hummer- Resistor (Pretty kick-ass military vehicle name. Almost as good as Urban Defender.)
But seriously folks, I like Pontiacs, Caddys, Saabs, Chevy's and Saturns.
Especially Pontiacs, as long as they don't try to be small and economical.
And Hummers are good as Pimpmobiles, and Military Vehicles...
But Buicks.... Blech.
Ill still give you the credit, because you were on the right track.
Torrent 3:54AM (8/28/2008)
hey. buicks are fine cars.
TT 12:20PM (8/28/2008)
@Superleggera
If they wanna make a tiny electric Hummer they should call it the Pink Panty Wagon, or something equally lame, cause that's what it would be. Although I guess it would be right in line with the rest of Hummer's current LAME lineup. And, IMHO, they make really stupid pimpmobiles. The worst thing AM General ever did was let GM get hold of their good name and totally ruin it.
And on the Cadillac, I agree it just wouldn't be like GM to not release a new design under about three different brands. Makes sense to come out with the Caddy next just because that name alone is worth, what, about $10k? For the same car with around $1k worth of upgraded stuff (and more weight). Oh GM, you almost had me there. Try again.
Paul P. 1:08PM (8/26/2008)
They need something to offset all those powerful V8's they are using (CTS-V, Escalade, ect). It makes sense, I could see people buying it. There aren't too many environmentally conscious luxury cars out there.
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Kodd 1:08PM (8/26/2008)
Please dont do a rebadge. Just make a new line (I know...like they need another one), but seriously if GM made a "Green" brand to sell the Volt, this Luxury volt, and whatever hybrid things they have, I think it would really help.
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azzo45 1:10PM (8/26/2008)
GEEZ!!! Lets F-O-C-U-S on the Volt & make sure it delivers what you promise.
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Jimbo 1:12PM (8/26/2008)
The nice thing about the E-Flex platform is it would not require much engineering to move the electric motors to the rear to make a proper RWD Cadillac version. It would also be a way of differentiating the Volt and the Cadillac version.
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