Cadillac Rejuvenation to Include New Models

GM's Cadillac brand, its luxury marque which had when upheld the tag line, "normal of the globe," has been anything but that in recent decades. Models from BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Audi and Infiniti have lengthy passed it, leaving the American automaker in the dust.

Cadillac Transformation

Given that the early 2000s GM has been gradually improving Cadillac, bringing out new models including the SRX crossover and CTS line while discontinuing other vehicles. The transformation was slowed down by GM's bankruptcy filing in 2009, but the automaker is poised to make significant changes that will raise the brand's visibility and give consumers superior reason to give consideration to Cadillac.

Amongst the adjustments coming are the following updates and new models:

CTS -- The CTS line is now total, the midsize portfolio from Cadillac provided in sedan, coupe, sport wagon and efficiency series formats. Properly, there are rumors circulating that a convertible will be added, but those details have but to be confirmed. Appear for an all new CTS sedan to roll out in 2013 with the other body styles updated soon thereafter.

SRX -- Updated for 2010, the SRX crossover is smaller, lighter and far more fuel efficient than the model it replaced, a chiseled example of Cadillac's current style language. On the market in front- or all-wheel-drive, the SRX will see new color schemes and cabin improvements ahead of it is updated once again in 2014.

ATS -- An American-builit Cadillac powered by a four-cylinder engine hasn't been noticed due to the fact the infamous Cimmaron was discontinued in 1988. That is about to alter as GM has promised to slot a smaller vehicle below the CTS, a compact sedan poised to compete against the BMW 1-Series, Acura TSX and comparable models. With a beginning price about $30,000, this four- or 5-passenger model should get about 35 miles to the gallon on the highway and provide an terrific entry point for shoppers to the brand.

XTS -- With the STS and DTS both being retired, the XTS will take over. That model, reportedly a full-size front-wheel-drive sedan, will resemble the XTS Platinum Concept vehicle which has been producing its auto show circuit rounds over the past year. Powered by a six-cylinder engine, the XTS will be smaller and lighter and may possibly involve optional all-wheel-drive.

Massive Sedan -- Although the XTS will be categorized as a full-size sedan, it won't be the largest Cadillac on the market. Those honors belong to the Escalade, an eight -passenger SUV. GM desires to raise Cadillac's position to compete against the finest European and Asian makes and plans to do so with a big, rear-wheel-drive sedan designed to compete against the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S-Class. Speak is that car might cost as considerably as $130,000, limited production model most likely to be favored by heads of state and corporate bigwigs.

Other modifications likely to come will contain a new Escalade underpinned by the same platform powering the Buick Enclave. A handful of unique edition models may well be added to the mix, which includes an electric automobile looking a lot like the Cadillac Converj concept.