REPORT: Cadillac considering four-door Converj
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Cadillac Converj Concept
GM is beating on the drums -- softly, to be sure -- and the message they're sending is that the Cadillac Converj Concept could see production. The first issue with building such a car is money, and GM's problems in that arena are already well-documented. If that hurdle were to be cleared, GM has said that the next question is the number of doors: two or four?
A four-door car has a much better chance at the kind of volume GM would need in order to make the Converj a worthy proposition and Lutz apparently said that a production Converj would be as close to the concept as the production Camaro. If GM adds an extra set of doors while maintaining the go-fast profile, it would still have a car that could drive straight into a buyer's heart.
But how much would it cost? The Volt -- under the mass-market Chevy brand -- is expected to run about $40,000 when it arrives. Add in the brand premium and the requisite luxury accoutrements, and when it's tallied up, a theoretical Cadillac version is likely to wear a substantially higher sticker price. Would buyers be ready to embrace it?
Gallery: Detroit 2009: Cadillac Converj
[Source: Motor Trend]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Tim 9:08AM (2/02/2009)
I like the looks of the coupe but the first time I saw it I thought "why" for that same reason, a 4-door will sell far better.
The only argument I can see is making it the "new" Eldorado, a premium coupe which could justify the high price.
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Flashpoint 12:07PM (2/02/2009)
The Cadillac CTS, CTS-V and CTS-V coupe (CTC?) are the only cars on the market that look like the super cars such as the Lamborghini Reventon. Fortunately, their cost is reachable and they have plenty of upscale options.
I've already dedicated money towards a CTS Coupe and $1500 for lamborghini door kits - but, GM is teasing me. WHERE IS IT?
AMcA 7:50PM (2/02/2009)
I think a coupe is the way to go.
Face it, hybrids are fashion statements. So are coupes.
The two go hand in hand.
Ligor 9:22AM (2/02/2009)
i think they should only have it as a 4 door
the headlights need to come in line with the CTS, as the ones on the concept jsut don't seem right
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Wholesale Tires 9:27AM (2/02/2009)
I agree: headlights don't look right.
However, I think this concept works much better in a 2 door.
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Torrent 11:24AM (2/02/2009)
A friend- MonaroSS over @ gmi did this. I think it looks awesome:
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3970/converjasctsyb5.jpg
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9202/converjasstsvbp8.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3953/sixteentealwb9.jpg
Mazda FTW! 12:01PM (2/02/2009)
I'll take #1. #2 is too Nissan like and #3 is a house.
martin 9:51AM (2/02/2009)
lengthen the wheelbase and fit suicide doors to the back, not massively practical but at least it wont ruin the lines
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KeatMP 9:52AM (2/02/2009)
As long as the roofline is unchanged...I'm happy.
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Bryan 9:53AM (2/02/2009)
The real reason to make it a four door is to make the Volt rebadge operation cheaper. This is GM we're talking about.
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Dude 10:01AM (2/02/2009)
Four doors would kill the cool factor.
It would end up being considered a Volt with leather seats.
Mazda FTW! 10:07AM (2/02/2009)
Riiight. Because GM is the only company which spreads platforms across different brands to re-coup costs.
I'll admit some do it better (VAG) than others. But GM has been making strides in making sure the platforms are unique to the brand.
216 9:55AM (2/02/2009)
They should make it a 4 Door Coupe
that'd be amazing...GM's Premier Eletric vehicle, AND its their 4 Door coupe
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Shipey 9:56AM (2/02/2009)
Four doors are for wimps and commies.
Why does it have to be one or the other anyways? There was a day when nearly every model came in both flavors. This is a luxury model. We should be able to have it the way we want it.
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gotsmart 10:01AM (2/02/2009)
I agree... four-door coupe would be a good addition to the Cadillac lineup.
The lines of the coupe are gorgeous, but i think four doors are needed to hit the sales numbers that will justify the business case for building it.
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dsuupr 10:13AM (2/02/2009)
This will easily become the next big car for Hollywood - Exactly what GM needs right now for their image.
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Gardiner Westbound 10:25AM (2/02/2009)
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If it cost a nickle to poop, GM would have to vomit. This is automotive vaporware.
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jv2k 10:30AM (2/02/2009)
Just like the volt, right?
t_bracelin 10:35AM (2/02/2009)
No, keep it exactly as is!
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yacoub 10:50AM (2/02/2009)
Whatever happened to the CTS coupe? That's what this reminds me of a bit.
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