Cadillac is back in Britain, and this time it means to stay. Europeanised styling, seriously superb General Motors V6 petrol engines and all the traditional opulence of the marque is present. But will it be enough?
After sampling the entry-level CTS sports saloon I think Cadillac has a real chance. There's still a heavy hint of hedonism in the car; overbearing flamboyance and glitzy trim. But the CTS is an impressive executive from "over there" which might just cut the mustard over here provided the price and quality are right.
The body has a chunky heavyweight appearance with deep flanks and sharp angles. To some it looks ugly, but I like its no-nonsense styling. It delivers a large cabin and a good-sized boot with a space-saver tyre living underneath. Cadillac's designers have got the body proportions right, for once. It looks good on the road and turns heads - and that's what this car's target audience wants: attention.
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