Cadillac has unveiled the production version of the Lyriq, the brand’s first pure-electric SUV. This new addition to the range is built on GM’s Ultium rear-wheel drive modular platform.
Cadillac has offered a preview of how its first pure-electric vehicle is going to look. The Lyriq – which, unsurprisingly, is a crossover – features a high waistline, a wide stance, a broad ‘black crystal’ front grille and overly fussy rear-end styling.
There’s soon going to be a new contender in North America’s ultra-competitive compact executive saloon segment. It’s the Cadillac CT4, which is roughly the same size as the latest BMW 3 Series.
Cadillac has revealed the high-performance CT5-V. This V-Series version of its all-new CT5 mid-size saloon is distinguished by a mesh grille, 19” wheels, a rear diffuser, four exhaust pipes and an almost total lack of chrome.
Since its launch in 2015, the Cadillac CT6 has only been offered with four- and six-cylinder engines. Now, though, the range is gaining an all-new V8 – a move that should appeal to the brand’s traditional customer base.
European brands have rather dominated the finalist lists for the 2016 World Car Awards. Indeed, they account for 60 percent of the vehicles chosen by a jury of 73 international motoring journalists.
Most of the ten models listed below are destined to achieve relatively modest sales volumes. Nevertheless, they are among the more interesting new cars scheduled to arrive at dealers during 2016.
An all-new replacement for Cadillac's mid-size SRX has been revealed. Called XT5, that name introduces a revised nomenclature for the brand's crossovers.
Cadillac's 2016 ATS-V Sedan, ATS-V Coupe and CTS-V Sedan ranges are each getting their own Crystal White Frost Edition. As that name suggests, all feature special low-gloss Crystal White Frost paintwork.
Apart from its new-style Cadillac grille, the 2016 ELR looks virtually identical to the current model. However, beneath the skin there have been some important mechanical upgrades.
Following the launch of its ATS-V.R race car, Cadillac has revealed the road-going ATS-V. This new variant, which is described as a ‘dual-purpose luxury performer’, is going to be offered in both Sedan and Coupe guises. Obvious rivals include the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and BMW M3 / M4.
Cadillac has previewed the ATS-V.R Coupe ahead of its competition debut in 2015. Built to comply with GT3 regulations, the new contender will be eligible for numerous championships such as the Blancpain Endurance Series, Pirelli World Challenge and ADAC GT Masters.
Buyers of premium cars in China place much status on having plenty of rear-seat room, which is why manufacturers will develop extended-wheelbase models especially for that market.