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A Sneek Peek at The 2008 Cadillac CTS

Agent009 submitted on 12/19/2006 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:28:35 PM

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Ed Welburn, GM Vice President, Global Design (left) and Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, Global Product Development, provide a sneak peek of the all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS, which will be fully revealed at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show in January.

The performance luxury sedan is scheduled to begin production in late-summer of 2007, with worldwide sales to follow in the fall.

Cadillac’s first-generation CTS built a strong record of success on many levels since its inception in 2002. Cadillac sold more than 60,000 copies in the U.S. in 2005, compared to roughly 38,000 in 2002, an increase of more than 50% over that period. There are roughly 275,000 CTS owners worldwide, and industry researchers say they are among the most satisfied in the automotive market. AutoPacific rated CTS as the top Entry Luxury Car in its annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards in 2006.

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Yet another brand following the Audi/VW with a large trapezoid shaped front grill. Just as BMW did with the 3 series and other have done as well.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 3:33:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -16

difference is, cadillac makes it look good
— carfan3 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 3:37:12 PM | | Votes: 1

chewy, that type of grill is popular right now and Caddy have done a great job.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 3:44:57 PM | | Votes: 4

It's got a crease in the bumper, it doesnt have audi's trapezoid chrome trim around the whole thing...I always thought the big gray audi grille makes the car look like it has some stuble that needs shaving, like a goatee or a uh...maybe some of you catch my drift...anyway I agree caddy pulled it off way better than Audi does, even if they started that particular trend.
— Autoegr525 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 3:50:26 PM | | Votes: 3

what bmw has the big trapezoidal grille? i must've missed that one
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:29:13 PM | | Votes: 5

Look at the outline of the BMW 3 series front, reminiscent of the Audi one.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:33:43 PM | | Votes: -7

ok, upon review, i see it a bit. it's a stretch, but yes i see what your saying.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:52:03 PM | | Votes: 1

I'm sorry, this thing is already horrible looking.
— Flight152 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 3:43:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

And what do you think is a good looking car so I can compare?
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 3:45:37 PM | | Votes: 2

Bottom line it is a Cadillac. I would take the new Infiniti G35 any day!
— drakarula (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 3:53:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

I would take a Veyron over either anyday.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Bugatti_veyron_in_Tokyo.jpg
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 3:58:41 PM | | Votes: 0

So would I.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 4:10:58 PM | | Votes: -6

i'd take a veyron, and sell the stupid thing. buy a house, a graduate degree, a trophy wife, lotsa baseball cards, some oysters, a race track, a gorilla, an m5, platinum teeth, liposuction, a butler, another trophy wife...and then laugh at the sucker that bought the veyron from me.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:56:23 PM | | Votes: 5

ok, i guess i'd just be happy i didn't have to insure the damn thing
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 8:36:16 PM | | Votes: 2

why? Just because it's Japanese? The new G looks just like the old one.
— paul3230 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 11:38:42 PM | | Votes: 1

Looks Escalade-ish.
— blueice4589 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 4:24:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Looks good, would take it over any lexus, maybe a GS but we'll have to see. I like cadillac, these days it's got some character. Can't feel that in most Asian cars ive driven
— SilverAero (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 4:26:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

This car is a winner for Caddy.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 4:28:58 PM | | Votes: 5

GS is in a different category
— G35Lover (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 4:58:31 PM | | Votes: 3

how is the GS in a different category? they are the same size.
— carfan3 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:04:16 PM | | Votes: -3

G35 is the main competition.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:19:25 PM | | Votes: 3

Neon lights?? Dude..those's aren't neon..if anything they use LED's or eletroluminance panels for any particular type of background lighting. Have you seen the interior?? I would suggest sitting in the new 08 before making judgements about the interior is inferior to a Lexus. When you do that..and you feel the same way, then I'll respect that.
— paul3230 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 11:42:25 PM | | Votes: 2

Chewy, I don't think you understand, who wants to follow Audi the 9th rated luxury brand in terms sales popularity and reputation in the USA. Audi makes its money on people making a $1.50 a day in china, stop embarrassing yourself with these stupid comments, Audi is group of losers, always has been always will be. At least Cadillac use to be great.
— Larry (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 4:44:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Too bad that BMW has used Audi front trapezoid grill in the 3 series, and this Cadillac has used the Audi trapezoid grill as well. I see many companies taking Audi's controversial grill and using it on their fronts. Don't worry, Audi will gain quickly here in the states.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:13:52 PM | | Votes: -7

I am sure that the Chinese that are buying the expensive Audis are making very nice money. Probably over 100,000 dollars a year.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:26:58 PM | | Votes: -4

cadillac has had their grille forever. it just grew...alot
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 6:17:50 PM | | Votes: 4

Here's more photo and of the interior!

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/02/breaking-gm-previews-2008-cadillac-cts/
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:13:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Acura MDX front crease is starting to look like this design (similar angles). Looks nice - muscular! Hopefully the sides and rear aren't overlooked by the design department. Seems like no one car has a 10 out of 10 front/sides/rear.

BMW 3 = 10/10 sides/front - but ugly rear
Infiniti M = 10/10 rear - but ugly front and sides
Escalade = 10/10 front - but ugly rear and sides

2008 Audi TT seems like it has the whole design package front/sides/rear.
— Loki123 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:27:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

The new TT is a very beautiful car for sure.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:51:00 PM | | Votes: 0

It looks pretty good, for a domestic car. It also looks really small. Look how low the hood his compared to those guys kneeling next do it.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:42:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

The CTS is the smallest Caddy.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:44:40 PM | | Votes: -1

I know, but it looks a lot lower and smaller than the one before.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:50:33 PM | | Votes: 2

I really hope Cadillac doesn't offer this new one in the same metallic-orange color the first generation one was. That was ugly!
— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:56:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

dying to see the real thing.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:59:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

I have an 06 CTS, its powerful, smooth and very reliable oh and it looks great. I know its not class leading, who cares it serves my purposes. Will buy again when the coupe comes out...
— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 6:26:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

So far so good, I dont like American automobiles, but this is looking quite good. I'll make my judgment once i see the full car.
— Sauceboy01 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 6:57:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I can't wait to see this car in full. I'm going to NAIAS just to check this car out.

Why are you using such a small image? If you look at the high-resolution image, it looks like it has LED headlights and seems to be identical to what we saw in the 60 minutes screen caps.

http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2008cadillacctsda8.jpg
— Grambo (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 7:02:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Thanks for the high res.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 7:56:04 PM | | Votes: -1

Looks really good, should be a nice alternative to alot of cars out there for people who like that edgy style, i do. Only thing i'm not feeling right now is that diagonal crease going from the bottom of the top grill to the bottom of the car. But i'll make my judgement on that later.
The CTS has such a huge fan base i'm pretty sure it's gonna sell no matter what
— SilverAero (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 7:09:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Striking...
— mstangpny07 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 7:47:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Very striking..can't wait to see the whole thing
— paul3230 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 11:37:50 PM | | Votes: 0

Still looks like it was design by someone who only had a ruler, but nonetheless it looks better than the first generation. Great job GM, cant wait to see the rest of the car.
— ej257 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 7:55:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

For Lexus, its all about elegence in my opinion. Atleast for the time being it is. I think when they realize that you can make things go faster and look more racey and still have the excellent interior. They will be all over it. Just give it some time.
— Lexapeal (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 9:13:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

What's going on with the headlights, are they LED?

http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2008cadillacctsda8.jpg
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 9:57:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

No, maybe LED DRL or turn signals.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 10:24:17 PM | | Votes: 0

The low beams are HID and the high beams are LED w/ LED amber turnsignals
— paul3230 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 11:37:13 PM | | Votes: 0

Nah, can't just put LEDs and get a beam going. At best they are DRL like in the S6/S8.
— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2006 1:30:19 AM | | Votes: 1

Everyone copying Audi/VW's big gulp grill eh? Do you remember the Chrysler Concorde and 300M?
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 10:01:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Hello? Cadillac's had "big" grills back in 50's
— paul3230 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 11:36:27 PM | | Votes: 4

Oh, and the trapezoid grille, from what I remember, was Honda's first. There could be other's, but I can't remember.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/19/2006 10:01:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Which Honda and what year?
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2006 9:32:35 AM | | Votes: 1

Looks great! At first glance - presence and character - hope the rest looks even better.
— SixxFive (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2006 12:36:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I hope they made the interior quality better because all i remember from the CTS was a squeaky interior and rough ride. Power is not bad. looks better than the old one but the grill really IS a bit big.
— ToyotaLexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2006 1:00:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Not really, it's just Toyota makes little grills.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2006 9:31:55 AM | | Votes: 2

I think the new CTS will look more handsome than the current & outgoing model. It has the new design that resembles the new Escalade which IMO is a big hit for Cadillac. It looks a lot more luxurious than it's previous truck based interior aka cheapness. Now it's redone with better materials and it rides better. The new CTS should carry some of those traits along with traditional Cadillac luxury. It should sell quite well considering it is a domestic. People of all ages will like this new look. Who ever said Cadillacs are for old foggies? =p. IT should be interesting. The new CTS-V will look real muscular i'm assuming. Oh well, we'll have to wait for the final product to do final judgement.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2006 3:08:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

So far I like it. The front end is a little low but overall it looks promising. Cadillac has done a great job improving its quality to compete with the luxury elite (lexus, mercedes, bmw, etc). If the quality is as good as or better than my father's '05 STS which has been relatively trouble free, I would have no problem replacing my '01 525i with the '08 CTS.!!
— shaymasdaddy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2006 11:52:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

EL34,
1997 Honda Accord and Civic had the original trapezoid with the little kink in the middle (actually 5 sides).

Since then, the grill has been getting progressively larger, especially on the Acuras but not to the extent of VW/Chrysler/Cadillac.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/20/2006 10:09:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

so when did caddy start making a trapezoid grille?
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/21/2006 2:31:50 PM | | Votes: 1

chewy, you are so, unbelievably biased. What happened?

This looks really nice! I can't wait to see the rest- perhaps, like BMW, this is the "refinement" stage of their dramatic design revolution?

This car is a total wildcard. It might even outperform the 3 Series, but I'm not jumping to conclusions.

It's spelled "Sneak" Peek, not "Sneek".
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2006 1:02:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

The 2nd gen Escalade was the first Caddy I think to have the new grille, followed by the CTS.

Correct me if I'm wrong but that was probably late 90s or early 2000.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2006 3:21:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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