After months of turmoil, GM’s future product plans are coming into focus. By 2010, production of the Cadillac DTS will wind down at GM’s Hamtramck assembly plant and be replaced with the Chevy Volt.
In its place, a new model named the XTS will take the flagship position in the Cadillac lineup. The National Post is reporting the new model will be built at the Oshawa assembly plant alongside the new Camaro, an updated Impala, and the Buick Regal.
Rumors have surrounded this vehicle for years. It was originally slated to use the RWD Zeta platform, but as new CAFE standards were enacted, GM’s large sedan RWD future was scrapped. Instead, the green light was given to an extended AWD Epsilon II platform. This platform currently underpins the Chinese Buick Regal, the upcoming Buick Lacrosse, and the all-new Saab 9-5. The XTS will likely supplant both the STS and DTS.
Details remain sketchy, but the XTS is projected to be a direct competitor to the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series. If Cadillac pricing trends stay true, the XTS will cost thousands less than its foreign competitors. The XTS is scheduled to debut in December 2011.
What does this mean for the chauffeured transportation industry? Considering the Lincoln Town Car is the king of the airport transfer, not much. Although the Town Car is long in the tooth, it’s reliable and cost efficient.
The new Cadillac may not replace the Town Car, but it will be an affordable option for operators who need a large AWD premium luxury vehicle.
The future cars for GM look fantastic, but will it work. My last two cars have been Chevrolets and I was planning on buying a 2010 Malibu. Since the US and Canadian governments are now both involved in running the company I may have a change of mind. I’ve never seen the US government run anything well, especially with the unions as their partners, so why should it be any different running a car company. A Ford Fusion suddenly looks pretty good to me.
The future cars for GM look fantastic, but will it work. My last two cars have been Chevrolets and I was planning on buying a 2010 Malibu. Since the US and Canadian governments are now both involved in running the company I may have a change of mind. I’ve never seen the US government run anything well, especially with the unions as their partners, so why should it be any different running a car company. A Ford Fusion suddenly looks pretty good to me.
I will definitely purchase 2011 Cadillac XTS as soon as it is available.
I currently own 2006 Cadillac 2006 with 16,000 miles.
I will definitely purchase 2011 Cadillac XTS as soon as it is available.
I currently own 2006 Cadillac 2006 with 16,000 miles.
Whatever you design for Cadillac Deville or XTS. PLEASE KEEP THE CADILLAC TRADITION- CORNERING LIGHTS! Do them like the old cadillacs interface them with the park light that were yellow until the signal came on, they would change to white and return to yellow parks lights. THANKS. That was the best park of driving my parents cadillacs, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1985, 1989, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2006 CTS. Oops, It did not have one.
Whatever you design for Cadillac Deville or XTS. PLEASE KEEP THE CADILLAC TRADITION- CORNERING LIGHTS! Do them like the old cadillacs interface them with the park light that were yellow until the signal came on, they would change to white and return to yellow parks lights. THANKS. That was the best park of driving my parents cadillacs, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1985, 1989, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2006 CTS. Oops, It did not have one.
This is a beautiful car. I’m looking forward to trading my 2006 DTS for this in December 2011.
MrsRoyBoy, Cadillac Enthusiast
This is a beautiful car. I’m looking forward to trading my 2006 DTS for this in December 2011.
MrsRoyBoy, Cadillac Enthusiast
Please do this car, but also please use BLACK Headliner not gray, that is the reason I did not buy 2009-2010 as I like Black on Black
jdr
CEO
Please do this car, but also please use BLACK Headliner not gray, that is the reason I did not buy 2009-2010 as I like Black on Black
jdr
CEO
My first Cadillac 2006 DTS has some issues with head lights and fit and finish hope 2011 will fare better I will look also at new Lincoln hybrid in my small fleet I have is dependable Lincoln’s…hope Cadillac will change my mind ….thanks
My first Cadillac 2006 DTS has some issues with head lights and fit and finish hope 2011 will fare better I will look also at new Lincoln hybrid in my small fleet I have is dependable Lincoln’s…hope Cadillac will change my mind ….thanks
If it does not have a V8 engine, it’s not a Caddy. What a shame:(
If it does not have a V8 engine, it’s not a Caddy. What a shame:(
When is the XTS become available. Will it have the luxury and accessories of the current DTS. I understand now GM is holding off introduction of the Flag Ship XTS until December 2012. Is this correct. Please reply! WC Fuller, CPA
DTS needed to be replaced, due to the poor sales. The new flagship looks very appealing. I am sure of flagship becoming a hit in the market. Very unique design
DTS needed to be replaced, due to the poor sales. The new flagship looks very appealing. I am sure of flagship becoming a hit in the market. Very unique design
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