Hoovey689

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Cadillac may be working on not one, not two, but several new flagship models

Following the rollout of the 2013 ATS and XTS, Cadillac is not content to rest on its crest-and-laurels. According to a report by TheDetroitBureau.com, the two models are merely the first volley in a larger onslaught of new models.

Though Cadillac doesn't aim to take on the German competitors "car-for-car," it's looking to aggressively expand its lineup. According to Cadillac marketing executive Don Butler, "These are fun, happy times at Cadillac... we're expanding and elevating the brand."

According to Butler, the ATS will be followed by "ten new models in the next three years." In addition to a replacement for the Escalade SUV and the CTS range moving up the ladder to better compete with the BMW 5 Series, word is there will be a compact crossover on the way to slot under the SRX. The new CUV would take on the likes of the X1 and Audi Q3. So while Cadillac says it doesn't intend to compete with the Germans directly, it certainly won't walk away from a fight in certain key market segments.

As expected, in the rollout of models will be a Cadillac version of the Chevrolet Volt, dubbed the ELR. It will be joined by perhaps more than one 'flagship' model. The redesigned Escalade will represent one of those flagships, while some version of the Cadillac Ciel concept is said to be headed for production – albeit a toned-down production reality from the stunning concept you see above. This production Ciel – we're betting on a flagship sedan – will share the Omega platform with a large sedan slotted above the XTS.

The first of these vehicles could be in production as soon as 2014.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/27/c...veral-new-fla/

xsh0tya

While its great to see them expanding, I hope they are able to focus and get each of these expansions just right. When you want to build a brick wall, you don't set out to build the best wall, you just try to lay the brick in hand as perfect as possible and soon you have the best wall. (Lesson of the day over)

Hoovey689

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Lord knows if they want to play with the big boys, they need to have a models that match up. They need a full size line-up!

I8ABMR

I think the problem with many American car companies is that they keep trying to make something new as opposed to making what they have better. Porsche is boring to some but their cars are stellar because they have had decades to evolve. I hope they can get this right. I applaud their efforts and hope they can pull it off. Their Ciel concept blew my mind at Pebble beach

T0ked

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I agree, but what they had pretty much sucked. Starting with something new based on what they learned from the CTS and ATS, hopefully they will finally release that solid foundation they will get a chance to build on.

adamls2

I want the Ciel!!!