More fodder for the Cadillac CTS-V Sportwagon rumormill
The rumormill is going full-tilt with word that General Motors is about to get really serious about the "sport" in its Cadillac CTS Sportwagon. Here at Autoblog HQ, we certainly hope it's all true. After all, it's hard not to appreciate the current CTS-V, its mind-blowing supercharged LSA V8, and all the tire-immolating brawn it brings to the party. We also respect the extra dash of utility that comes with a touring or shooting brake body style, as exemplified with the Sportwagon.
In the wake of the published reports from our friends at Inside Line and Straightline, one of our readers sent us a copy of what he claims to be an email exchange between himself and GM's Bob Lutz. Reader Bob emailed Lutz, telling him that if General Motors offered a CTS-V wagon with a manual gearbox, he would buy one. Lutz reportedly responded with:
We called Cadillac spokesperson David Caldwell, presented him with the alleged Lutz email conversation, and asked him if the V-Series wagon is indeed officially a go. His reply?"Since we do market the V with a 6-speed manual, and since a V-wagon is in the plan, we'll be selling you a car in one year!"
So, officially (and unsurprisingly), there's no confirmation one way or the other from Cadillac. Another source within GM tells us there are at least two CTS-V wagons (one manual, one automatic) currently undergoing verification testing at General Motors. Given that the wagon was created mainly for the European market, and that the Europeans embrace performance models such as the Audi RS6 Avant and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG wagon, it would certainly make sense to build a giant-slaying CTS-V Sportwagon. Even if Cadillac doesn't officially offer it to Americans, it's only a matter of time before someone in the aftermarket creates one from the parts bin."No, there's not been an 'official' or announced change in the status of this car. It's certainly a car we're thinking of, and one we know how to do. I can't really speak to what's inside your reader's email account. I don't doubt him....nor would I doubt Bob Lutz. "
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
P.V. 11:10AM (9/19/2009)
That is most certainly the good news GM needs now!
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future-autos.blogspot.com 12:56PM (9/19/2009)
How the hell is it that now, after years of lagging behind EVERYONE, GM is now the first company to "get it" with something? People want cool wagons, and GM is the only company who's bringing over a cool wagon, rather than killing wagons to make room for crosscoupesedanback hermaphrodites. Maybe the Insignia wagon will see some action in the US in some form, too.
Other Man 12:59PM (9/19/2009)
Yes, indeed.
Even if they offered it only and primarily in Europe, couldn't they copy MB-AMG and just make it a special-order option in North America?
Slizzo 5:07PM (9/21/2009)
@future
I'm only 27, and I would much prefer a nice looking wagon to any SUV or crossover on the road. Hell, even the European Accord Wagon is a great looking car and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if it's available over here.
And this from a GM guy. Truly, I would have been hard pressed to choose between my current G8 GT and a G8 SportWagon w/V8. And I don't even have any kids yet!
Clay Garland 11:13AM (9/19/2009)
Best. Photoshop. EVAR!
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garlinski 11:32AM (9/19/2009)
Exactly!
adam1drift 1:39PM (9/19/2009)
LOL yeah... i was about to comment on the great photoshop work..
geo.stewart 3:59PM (9/19/2009)
sarcasm at its best
jv2k 6:03PM (9/19/2009)
Photoshop? But the pixels are seamless
TKOsoccer03 11:14AM (9/19/2009)
terrible chop, by the way ...
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Cap'n Silly Pickle 11:27AM (9/19/2009)
Arrrrrrrrrrrrr...me be agree'n wit yer comment 'bout da nasty 'chop! Arr...someone ought to be a keel haulin' the scurvy swag who 'tempted ta use such a fine tool to such miserable us. Arrrrrrrrrrr...
Hey! Sept 19 is International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Don't ya be forgettin'!!
CPn SP 11:29AM (9/19/2009)
I meant "miserable use"
Benfolio 11:31AM (9/19/2009)
Pirate fail. Arrr.
Wanted 12:25PM (9/19/2009)
Way to photochop, guys...
Gary Lowe 11:15AM (9/19/2009)
Cadillac...the Woolworths of the 21st Century
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mortonb11 11:16AM (9/19/2009)
Stupid mindless uninformed comment from autoblog user "Brian" in 3, 2, 1.....
...for a guy who seems to hate domestic vehicles he seems to spend a lot of time on their articles.
P.S. Love the car cant wait for the coupe and hopefully a performance version of the new ATS??
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Yaroukh 12:00PM (9/19/2009)
My guess is that Brian and Matt got fired from a US automaker... Matt probably from FoMoCo, Brian most likely from all of them... And they probably share one basement.
Yaroukh 12:03PM (9/19/2009)
My guess is that Brian and Matt got fired from a US automaker... Matt probably from FoMoCo, Brian most likely from all of them... And they probably share one basement.
Yaroukh 12:03PM (9/19/2009)
oh i almost forgot, f-u-c-k AB commenting system
Brian 1:00PM (9/19/2009)
Alright, mortonb and Yaroukh, name ONE model from BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus that was as horrible as the Cimarron and Catera.
Just one.