Cadillac has of late been quite successful in ditching its old man’s car image, spearheaded by hip-hop’s favourite SUV, the Escalade, and the sharply styled CTS sports sedan. But some remnants of its conservative past remains in the range, such as the DTS, which looks stuck in the 90s and totally out of sync with Caddy’s new image.
For Detroit, GM’s luxury brand shows off the XTS Platinum concept, a big car application of Cadillac’s “Art & Science” design language which would complete the brand transformation should it replace the STS/DTS. It’s pretty much the big brother of the CTS – carrying the same sharp, angular lines, but with more restraint.
The XTS is powered by a 3.6-litre direct injection V6 paired with a plug-in hybrid system, which is estimated to produce 350 bhp and 400 Nm. The concept uses an AWD chassis. The XTS’ Magnetic Ride Control uses shocks controlled by magneto-rheological tech, rather than mechanical valves, to govern body control and ride comfort.
Like current Platinum Edition Caddys, the concept’s interior is full of hand cut-and-sewn materials. The XTS injects more contemporary forms and themes into the cabin, including the use of Organic LED displays in place of traditional gauges and screens, which contrasts the warm wood trim. “We envisioned this concept as an automotive personal headquarters, using advanced technology to enable new levels of connectivity and luxury,” said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac’s GM.
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too bad its only a concept…. a bit camry-ish from the side…but a beautiful car nonetheless. Lets see if the production version's quality is up to scratch…
What-a-lovely luxury car….
Executive version of a already current car. Maybe you could leave this to Pimp my ride
what's with the boat tail?
American is getting better in their design lately.. the CTS is a beautiful car indeed.. not many on the road in aussie land but it does make a presence….
waiting for a stretch limo variant XTS
Wow this new batch of Caddys truly look good. A different approach from the conventional Germans.
Actually way back, before the controversial Perdana chauffered our PM around, one of the PM's cars (in the 60s) was a great big black Caddy. I absolutely love that model, the '59 Eldorado with the 1m long tail fin. Of course, many may argue about irrelevance and economy but car history would be very boring without these characters.
Wow, best Cadillac ever seen
Lovely… I wish they Bring this US made beauty's to our shores. !!!
Nice cardillac
this is one nice looking sedan :-)
comel beb
Absolute luxury. Good Job Cadillac!
for all i know, they may have just ripped off saab's latest 9-5 and restyled it.
elegant.flamboyant.
sorry. but its boring.
first time i agree wit Mazda 3 MPS, it's boring
kurikuri said,
January 12, 2010 @ 11:13 pm
first time i agree wit Mazda 3 MPS, it’s boring
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cos this just looks like the models they launched a few years ago. they seem to be in the same direction of aston martin. one nice model launched(v12 vanquish) and the rest is just like a photocopy
american cars are boring…nth special…want a luxury car?get sclass,7series,a8,LS or XJ
Still, it's an old man car.. yukkss…
lol the lexus actually looks better
Side view look soo FWD
bring it to our shores and many will like it,for sure…….LOL