Cadillac has plans to replace two car models with new XTS

Cadillac’s new XTS model is due out next year. The XTS will replace both the STS and DTS models. As of this time, however, no date has been given for production to start. However, GM first plans to sell off the remaining DTD and STS models on their dealer’s lots.

2010 concept automobile used

The XTS came from a Platinum concept automobile at first. Cadillac was at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show when it showed this concept auto. GM will use a stretched form of the Epsilon II platform for the vehicle to be built on. This platform is under cars for instance the Chevy Malibu and Buick LaCrosse. The auto will even be built in GM’s plant in Lansing, Mich., called Grand River.

Convenient vehicle for all

There will be a longer rear overhang than the concept vehicle while being a little bit narrower. It will also feature infotainment and connectivity features for both front and rear-seat passengers. GM’s direct-injection, 3.6 liter V-6, will power the car. It will have controlled shock absorbers so the ride is gentle.

The XTS might have different V-6 power plants, a choice for all-wheel drive and possibly a drive line for a plug-in hybrid if the model is true to the concept. Eight-cylinder motor options have been also been rumored however have not been confirmed at this time.

Will BMW or Cadillac win?

The entry-level CTS will be replacing the DTS and STS models for Cadillac. The idea is to rival the Mercedes E-class and BMW’s 5-series. This in turn will make room for the new, smaller ATS sedan (which is slated to arrive in the summer of 2012) to go up against the BMW C-class and the 3-series.

Old leaves so new can stay

The STS is not being made by Cadillac already. DTS is almost done too. The last will be built in the next month. But with an inventory of 3000 DTS models and less than 900 STS models, Cadillac intends to sell the last of its large sedans before building production models of the XTS replacement.

Citations

Car and Driver

caranddriver.com/features/10q1/2012_cadillac_xts-feature

Autoblog

autoblog.com/2011/03/11/spy-shots-latest-cadillac-xts-prototype-caught-inside-and-out/

Automotive.com

blogs.automotive.com/6737284/miscellaneous/saying-goodbye-to-cadillac-sts-dts-sedans/index.html