Cadillac Lineup Changes, New Models Coming Starting in 2018
Despite a lineup of great new vehicles, Cadillac has been struggling to achieve huge sales numbers, but new models and upcoming lineup enhancements might help change that.
Starting in 2018, we can expect the first of three new Cadillac nameplates to arrive, according to a report from Automotive News. The first new vehicle, probably called the XT3, will be a compact crossover to compete with the BMW X3 and Audi Q3, while a subcompact XT2 to fight the X1 and GLA is also on the horizon.
Cadillac will be focusing its efforts on the crossover segment, so an entry-level CT3 (Mercedes CLA competitor) that could slot under the ATS will likely be put on hold.
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The ATS is still going strong, but will likely be given a new CT4 name to bring it in line with Cadillac’s new naming convention. It will likely be renamed in late 2018. A convertible has been rumored for a while as well. A refreshed CT5 to replace the CTS should also arrive in 2019.
With the CT6 flagship getting rave reviews, the front-wheel-drive XTS will get phased out in the next two years. The CT6 is also expected to get a plug-in hybrid version early next year and a refresh in 2019.
Also, we can’t ignore the rumors of a mid-engined GM sports car, which early reports said would be a Corvette, but it could launch under the Cadillac umbrella around 2021.
[Source: Automotive News]
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I want to buy American, but they have to give me a reason to do so. Sub-par design from both Lincoln and Cadillac compared to their European competitors, and also the lack of luxurious features and trims. Can American car companies get with it already? WTF are they doing? If they want to compete in the luxury car market, then they actually have to build a LUXURY CAR! Ill be willing to buy a Cadillac the moment they offer a black optic package so those of us who are not 100 years old, wont have to be burdened by the over-usage of tacky chrome. Also, why the hell would any one purchase an ATS or CTS for the $40-50 and 50-60,000 space, when the European cars have so much better interior designs as well as technology. Has anyone compared an ATS and CTS dash board to lets say, Audi's virtual cockpit? Overall, I am just sick an tired, year after year hoping the American companies can actually bring something worthy to the luxury market space so I can pull the trigger and buy, and each year its disappointment after disappointment.
I'd buy another Cadillac only if they made it luxurious like a TRUE Caddy should be. Not the 'sport' kind we see these days. GM forgot what true luxury means...and why their sales are dropping into the toilet...so they lease these cars. Used to be you could only get into a Caddy if you could afford it. Nowadays we see people living in low income apartment complexes driving a CTS, ATS, etc. VERY SAD state of affairs for GM.